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Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant

Project Spotlight: F.E. Moran at Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant

Engineering Safety in High-Risk Environments

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At F.E. Moran, we thrive where complexity meets critical infrastructure. The Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) stands as one of the most vital Department of Defense projects, tasked with the safe and efficient destruction of chemical weapons, including mustard gas agent projectiles. In this high-stakes environment, only the most trusted fire protection partner could meet the challenge—F.E. Moran.

The Challenge: Protecting a Mission-Critical Facility

The destruction of chemical weapons demands uncompromising safety and meticulous fire protection measures. At PCAPP, every system needed to be engineered for absolute reliability, ensuring that fire hazards were not just contained, but eliminated before they could escalate.

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The Solution: One Source. One Responsibility.

F.E. Moran provided a comprehensive fire protection and detection solution, ensuring seamless integration and maximum efficiency across the entire facility.

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Our work scope included:

✔ Fire Detection & Mass Notification Systems – Designed and installed a networked fiber-optic Simplex system with:

  • Local control panels
  • LOCs (Local Operating Consoles)
  • Smoke detection
  • Pull stations
  • Notification and mass notification infrastructure

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✔ Fire Suppression Systems – Installed (22) wet suppression systems, engineered for rapid and precise response.

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✔ Advanced Firewater Infrastructure – Designed and implemented:

  • Aboveground firewater tank piping
  • Pre-engineered valve enclosures
  • Heat-tracing systems for continuous reliability
  • Fire extinguishers throughout the facility

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Why F.E. Moran?

PCAPP isn’t just another project—it’s a mission to protect lives and prevent environmental hazards. F.E. Moran delivered:

🔥 Best-in-Class Engineering – Our solutions meet the highest standards of fire safety.

🔥 Unrivaled Expertise – Decades of fire protection experience in high-risk environments.

🔥 Proven Reliability – Trusted by Bechtel National and the Department of Defense for precision execution.

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At F.E. Moran, we don’t just install systems—we engineer peace of mind.

Let’s Build Safer, Smarter Facilities Together

Whether it’s nuclear plants, chemical facilities, data centers, or mega-projects, F.E. Moran is the partner you trust when safety and reliability matter most.

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🔗 Learn more about our expertise: www.femoran.com/specialhazards

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