INVASIVETECHNOLOGYIn Chemical, Biological and Radiological IEDsand Chemical and Biological Munitions

The ChallengeA chemical/biological munition or an IED with CBR payload (“dirty bomb”) presents

the EOD/IED team with a significant challenge. Most devices will involve a sealed

container designed to release the agent at the correct time. Sealed containers are not

only good at keeping the agent in but also excellent at keeping CBRN/EOD teams out.

The environment will often rule out Blowing in Place (BIP) as an option.

A sample can be collected within minutes without a risk of release. The accurate

identification ensures the correct response to the threat.

IdentificationThe first phase in any CBRN/EOD operation will be to identify the agent involved for

correct threat assessment, which will determine the appropriate response. Although

there are many systems available few will penetrate a metallic container/munition.

Non-invasive techniques that have this capability are reasonably accurate but can

be easily fooled and often have a significant logistics burden. In reality on an actual

physical sample can offer 100% accuracy.

Invasive techniques can obtain this safely and simply.

A sample can be collected within minutes without a risk of release. The accurate

identification ensures the correct response to the threat.

DisposalThis area probably presents the greatest challenge to CBRN/EOD/IED teams as

conventional BIP and disruption techniques run a high risk of releasing the agent.

Where non-invasive techniques have been used to identify the contents the team still

has a sealed container to deal with.

Invasive equipment penetrates the container’s skin whilst retaining its integrity.

The device can then be drained and decontaminated

in-situ. Equally the penetration can be utilized for

other investigative techniques such as endoscopes if

appropriate. This can all be done through the same

penetration used to take a sample.

This specialized equipment is used by many of

the world’s leading CBRN/EOD/IED units and

organizations.

The use of non-invasive

techniques such as X-ray or PINS

is well known in the CBEOD/

CBRIED environment. Whilst

these are effective in the correct

circumstances, they are not always

the best option. Invasive technology,

which safely penetrates the device,

offers many advantages and should

be standard equipment within any

CBRN/EOD/IED team.

We would encourage you to find

out why.

MONICA REMOTE CASE ENTRY SYSTEM CBW SAMPLING & DISPOSAL

FAST SAMPLING & DISPOSAL OF CBW USING INVASIVE TECHNOLOGY

The Valent Monica equipment is the first system to offer

a complete solution for the investigation and disposal of

CBW in conventional or improvised devices.

Utilising innovative

technology it is the only

equipment capable of

invasively interrogating

any device without

leakage into the

surrounding environment.

One sealed penetration

gives access for sampling,

disposal or visual

investigation – CBEOD

has never been simpler.

100% CertaintyMost CBW threats will be deployed or stored in a sealed container but standard

chemical agent monitors depend on an agent release into the environment for them

to function. Non-invasive detection methods, such as neutron activation analysis

will provide information on the elemental composition of materials but not direct

evidence of their chemical structure. The only totally reliable technique for the

analysis of the contents is to take a physical sample. MONICA offers a field proven

capability to sample and dispose of any chemical or biological threats,

regardless of vessel without contaminating the environment.

Complete Sealed Solution.The equipment is designed to insert a gas-tight self-sealing probe through the target

casing (MONICA 1,2,3 pictures) . It can deal with a wide range of materials including

metals and plastics over a considerable range of wall thickness and target sizes. Once

installed the probe gives fully sealed access for sampling (MONICA Sampling picture),

extraction and in-situ neutralisation of the contents (extraction picture).

Power is supplied by compressed air from standard SCBA cylinders making the

system man-portable. It can be deployed by a 2 man team in under 5 minutes.

Fast - Disposal under 20 minutes from arrival

Simple - Designed to be used intuitively in full NBC protective clothing

Portable - Can be easily carried by 2 man team

Safe - System ensures no agent release in the event of a power failure

MIDAS MANUAL SAMPLING SYSTEM

RAPID SAFE SAMPLING IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

No non-invasive technique can precisely establish the

true chemical composition of the contents of a sealed

container.

In order to provide sufficient information for appropriate action to be taken a physical

sample is required. Valent’s Midas system gives users the ability to rapidly take a

sample of the internal contents in a safe, reliable and leak free.

Applications include the sampling of suspected CW (chemical warfare) materials, TICs

(toxic industrial chemicals) and other hazardous containers.

Easy to UseThe equipment is powered by a standard battery drill and consists of only 2 parts –

the drill probe and a torque convertor – which easily fit in a pocket or pouch. Capable

of penetrating targets with a wall thickness of up to 8mm, the cutter, can cope with

metal (including stainless steel), plastic or wood. As it drills the system installs an

integral seal which prevents leakage during and after drilling. The process is as simple

as drilling with a normal drill bit.

Once complete a sample can be drawn using a Valent syringe which ensures a leak

free process. For fast analysis the barrel of the syringe is compatible with Raman

spectroscopy equipment. The probe can be used for as many repeat samples as

necessary.

The all-up weight of the system is under 100 grammes, with a total size of

approximately 150 x 40mm when packed in its transport container.

Portable - The whole system fits in the palm of your hand

Simple - Designed to be used intuitively in full NBC protective clothing

Safe - Proven Valent sealing technology

Cost Effective - Minimise containment, reduce cordon times. Minimal Training.

If you can drill, you can use it

MATS AGENT TRANSFER SYSTEM

RAPID, SIMPLE NEUTRALISATION OF CHEMBIO HAZARDS

A lightweight and compact system designed to empty

and backflush munitions, IEDs and other hazardous

containers. Simple to use it provides an essential

capability for any CBRN/EOD team.

Removal of Toxic Fills In common with the Monica system, MATS is

powered by compressed air and will rapidly and

controllably decant even highly viscous fills from

targets. The penetration used for sampling is utilised

to pressurise the target which effectively blows out

the agent into a sealed container.

Once the agent is removed, fully sealed

decontamination of the device is possible without

exposing operatives or their environment to the

contents at any stage in the process. Decontaminant

or other solutions may be introduced into, then

removed, from the target any number of times until

all the contents have been fully neutralised.

In-Situ DecontaminationThe MATS system can also be used for in situ

neutralisation of target contents in situations where

removing and then destroying target contents is

inadvisable. The same penetration is used but the

decontaminant is simply introduced into the target

before emptying. In common with all our products

it is designed to be simple and intuitive to use, even

when wearing full Personal Protetective Equipment

(PPE). The MATS system is provided packaged in

a standard size, rugged ‘Peli’ case with a weight of

under 10kg.

Fast - Even large devices/vessels can be emptied in minutes

Flexible - Can handle all agents from gas to highly viscous liquid to powder

Portable - Fits in a small case and no power is required

Safe - System redundancy ensures no agent release

Munition drilled and plug

removed with drill bit and

plug shown

Midway through drilling process

Closeup of sampling plug installation

Notes:

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