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Greece Skidanje Boje F-16

The document summarizes the construction of a new plastic media blasting facility in Greece for depainting military aircraft. The facility was completed in just 6 months and is one of the most advanced and environmentally friendly depainting facilities worldwide. It uses a closed-loop system to blast aircraft surfaces with recyclable plastic media, filter airborne particles, and reuse the collected media up to 12 times while producing virtually no liquid waste or VOC emissions. The high-tech facility meets stringent environmental standards and reduces operational costs compared to older depainting methods.

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Greece Skidanje Boje F-16

The document summarizes the construction of a new plastic media blasting facility in Greece for depainting military aircraft. The facility was completed in just 6 months and is one of the most advanced and environmentally friendly depainting facilities worldwide. It uses a closed-loop system to blast aircraft surfaces with recyclable plastic media, filter airborne particles, and reuse the collected media up to 12 times while producing virtually no liquid waste or VOC emissions. The high-tech facility meets stringent environmental standards and reduces operational costs compared to older depainting methods.

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NEW PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING FACILITY FOR AIRCRAFT FIGHTERS AND HELICOPTERS ADAPTIVE TO THE MOST STRINGENT SPECIFICATIONS

FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WORLDWIDE

P.M.B
(PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING FACILITY)

PROJECTS MILESTONES IN BRIEF


On May 15, 2007 the three party MOA agreement between HAI Lockheed Emvatis was signed for the erection of the new depainting facility for fighters and helicopters. The Process equipment were provided by PAULI SYSTEMS On June 11, 2007 the contractor Emvatis started at the site On Dec. 5, 2007 the entire integrated facility was completed (building, equipment, training). The project was completed within a six month period, a record time due to the complexity and specialization of the equipment. The facility will be utilized immediately for the depainting of the U.S. F-16 fighters under the CCIP program and in parallel for the Hellenic fighters and other strategic alliances.

FACILITY DESCRIPTION
The facility is a model project where the increased productivity and reduction of operational costs coincides with the latest recycling technology and environmental friendliness.

It consists of: The enclosure The suitable compressed air equipment system. The enclosures air ventilation system. The plastic media blasting system. The recycling system of the plastic media.

BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

Enclosure

Areas for electromechanical equipment

Detail of the outlet for foam fire extinguishing system in the enclosure

Observation and control room of the process

BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

Movement of the bi-folding main door

DRY FILTRATED COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM UTILIZED FOR THE BLASTING OF PLASTIC MEDIA ON THE SURFACES FOR DEPAINTING

Dehumidification and filtration unit

Air tank

Compressor

VENTILATION SYSTEM OF THE ENCLOSURE


During depainting, the air in the process area moves horizontally with a velocity of 50 fpm while is filtered continuously.

Air intake grills

Air suction

Two separate Dust Collectors

PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING SYSTEM


AIRCRAFT PREPARATION PRIOR TO DEPAINTING Aircraft masking

PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING SYSTEM


OPERATORS PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

There is special protective gear for the four (4) operators Suit Safety helmet Continuous supply of fresh air

PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING SYSTEM


DEPAINTING PROCESS USING PLASTIC MEDIA

Depainting is performed by blasting the surface of the aircrafts with soft plastic media inside the process area of the enclosure. The method is the most sufficient for the substrate surfaces of fighter aircraft metallic and composites. The time needed to fully depaint an F-16 aircraft is 3 working days.

PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING SYSTEM

There are 4 blasting systems with the suitable corresponding nozzles.

Full capability to adjust both the pressure and flow of the plastic media.

PLASTIC MEDIA RECYCLING SYSTEM


Plastic media collection trench

The facility is fully automated with the capability to collect and reuse the plastic media It is mandatory for the process to maintain the reused media at the correct size and weight. Capability to recycle the plastic media at least 12 times during depainting.

Particle separator for undersize / oversize and high density.

Storage of the plastic media in a hopper for reuse

Plastic Media Blasting (PMB)

Is one of the most modern facilities worldwide focused in the protection of the environment
Advantages :

Fully developed technology


USAF approved for most type of aircraft Safe system for the operators Liquid wastes virtually eliminated. There are no VOCs emitted to the atmosphere. The plastic media is recyclable Less operational cost compared to the old methods.

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