ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
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DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
NBC Water Treatment System (see Figure 38)
The NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) water treatment system is setup as a final product water
treatment step when the raw water source is contaminated with nuclear, biological or chemical warfare
agents. The NBC filter is set up in the product line between the TWPS and the product water storage
tanks. The NBC water treatment system includes the following major components:
NBC filter tank. Supplied as standard issue for both the A-TWPS and the MC-TWPS.
Hypochlorite injection tube, injector and straps. The injection tube is used to connect the
TWPS hypochlorite tube to the injection point on the NBC filter tank. The straps are used to
secure the tube to the product water hose between the NBC tank and the TWPS product water
outlet. Supplied as standard issue for both the A-TWPS and the MC-TWPS and is packed inside
the NBC tank.
Six bags of ion exchange resin. Used for removing nuclear and chemical agents. This filter
media is packed inside the filter tank on the A-TWPS and is provided as an extended capability
module for the MC-TWPS.
Four bags of carbon. Used for removing chemical and biological agents. This filter media is
packed inside the filter tank on the A-TWPS and is provided as an extended capability module for
the MC-TWPS.
STRAP
HYPOCHLORITE INEJCTION TUBE
ION EXCHANGE RESIN
NBC FILTER TANK
INJECTOR
CARBON
NBC OUTLET
Figure 38. Major Components of the NBC Water Treatment System.
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