Numerical Modeling of Explosives and Propellants
2nd Edition
Published on 29. August 1997
Book
Hardback
XI, 439 pages
978-0-8493-3149-7 (ISBN)
Description
Charles Mader, a leading scientist who conducted theoretical research at Los Alamos National Laboratory for more than 30 years, sets a new standard with this reference on numerical modeling of explosives and propellants. This book updates and expands the information presented in the author's landmark work, Numerical Modeling of Detonations, published in 1979 and still in use today. Numerical Modeling of Explosives and Propellants incorporates the considerable changes the personal computer has brought to numerical modeling since the first book was published, and includes new three-dimensional modeling techniques and new information on propellant performance and vulnerability.
Both an introduction to the physics and chemistry of explosives and propellants and a guide to numerical modeling of detonation and reactive fluid dynamics, Numerical Modeling of Explosives and Propellants offers scientists and engineers a complete picture of the current state of explosive and propellant technology and numerical modeling. The book is richly illustrated with figures that support the concepts, and filled with tables for quick access to precise data. The accompanying CD-ROM contains computer codes that are the national standard by which modeling is evaluated. Dynamic material properties data files and animation files are also included. There is no other book available today that offers this vital information.
Both an introduction to the physics and chemistry of explosives and propellants and a guide to numerical modeling of detonation and reactive fluid dynamics, Numerical Modeling of Explosives and Propellants offers scientists and engineers a complete picture of the current state of explosive and propellant technology and numerical modeling. The book is richly illustrated with figures that support the concepts, and filled with tables for quick access to precise data. The accompanying CD-ROM contains computer codes that are the national standard by which modeling is evaluated. Dynamic material properties data files and animation files are also included. There is no other book available today that offers this vital information.
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Edition
2., ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
42 s/w Tabellen, 17 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
1 CD-ROM
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
1060 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-3149-7 (9780849331497)
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Content
Introduction
The Detonation Wave
Steady-State Detonations
Resolved Reaction Zone Detonations in One Dimension
Nitromethane Reaction Zones
Liquid TNT Reaction Zones
Ideal Gas Reaction Zones
Two-Dimensional Reaction Zones of Homogeneous Explosives
Discussion of Reaction Zones of Homogeneous Explosives
Three-Dimensional Reaction Zones of Heterogeneous Explosives
Experiment Observations
Three-Dimensional Numerical Modeling
Discussion
Performance of Explosives and Propellants
Steady-State Detonations
Nonideal Detonations
Ammonium Salt-Explosive Mixtures
Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil Mixtures
Metal Loaded Explosives
Nonideal Explosive Summary
Nonsteady-State Detonations
Build-Up in Plane Geometry
Build-Up in Diverging Geometry
Build-Up in Converging Geometry
Chemistry of Build-Up
Nitrogen Oxide
Carbon Condensation
CNO Explosives
Density
Propellant Performance
Conclusions
Initiation of Detonation
Thermal Initiation
Shock Initiation of Homogeneous Explosives
Hot Spot Initiation of Homogeneous Explosives
Hot Spot Formation and Initiation
Shock Initiation of Heterogeneous Explosives
Hydrodynamic Hot Spot Model
Shock Sensitivity and Composition
Particle Size and Temperature Effects on Shock Sensitivity
Single Hole Study
Multiple Hole Study
Desensitization of Explosives by Preshocking
Conclusions
Modeling Initiation of Heterogeneous Explosives
The Forest Fire Model
Heterogeneous Detonations
Corner Turning
Failure Diameter
Desensitization by Preshocking
Projectile Initiation of Explosives
Burning to Detonation
Interpretation of Experiments
Plane-Wave Experiments
Explosions in Water
The Plate Dent Experiment
The Cylinder Test
Jet Penetration of Inerts and Explosives
Plane Wave Lens
Regular and Mach Reflection of Detonation Waves
Insensitive High Explosive Initiators
Appendices
Appendix A. Numerical Solution of One-Dimensional Lagrangian Reactive Flow
Appendix B. Numerical Solution of Two-Dimensional Lagrangian Reactive Flow
Appendix C. Numerical Solution of Two-Dimensional Eulerian Reactive Flow
Appendix D. Numerical Solution of Three-Dimensional Eulerian Reactive Flow
Appendix E. Numerical Solution of Explosive and Propellant Properties Using the BKW Equation of State
Appendix F. Equations for Computing Ideal Gas Thermodynamic Functions
Appendix G. General Derivation of Flow Equations
Author Index
Subject Index
CD-ROM
The Detonation Wave
Steady-State Detonations
Resolved Reaction Zone Detonations in One Dimension
Nitromethane Reaction Zones
Liquid TNT Reaction Zones
Ideal Gas Reaction Zones
Two-Dimensional Reaction Zones of Homogeneous Explosives
Discussion of Reaction Zones of Homogeneous Explosives
Three-Dimensional Reaction Zones of Heterogeneous Explosives
Experiment Observations
Three-Dimensional Numerical Modeling
Discussion
Performance of Explosives and Propellants
Steady-State Detonations
Nonideal Detonations
Ammonium Salt-Explosive Mixtures
Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil Mixtures
Metal Loaded Explosives
Nonideal Explosive Summary
Nonsteady-State Detonations
Build-Up in Plane Geometry
Build-Up in Diverging Geometry
Build-Up in Converging Geometry
Chemistry of Build-Up
Nitrogen Oxide
Carbon Condensation
CNO Explosives
Density
Propellant Performance
Conclusions
Initiation of Detonation
Thermal Initiation
Shock Initiation of Homogeneous Explosives
Hot Spot Initiation of Homogeneous Explosives
Hot Spot Formation and Initiation
Shock Initiation of Heterogeneous Explosives
Hydrodynamic Hot Spot Model
Shock Sensitivity and Composition
Particle Size and Temperature Effects on Shock Sensitivity
Single Hole Study
Multiple Hole Study
Desensitization of Explosives by Preshocking
Conclusions
Modeling Initiation of Heterogeneous Explosives
The Forest Fire Model
Heterogeneous Detonations
Corner Turning
Failure Diameter
Desensitization by Preshocking
Projectile Initiation of Explosives
Burning to Detonation
Interpretation of Experiments
Plane-Wave Experiments
Explosions in Water
The Plate Dent Experiment
The Cylinder Test
Jet Penetration of Inerts and Explosives
Plane Wave Lens
Regular and Mach Reflection of Detonation Waves
Insensitive High Explosive Initiators
Appendices
Appendix A. Numerical Solution of One-Dimensional Lagrangian Reactive Flow
Appendix B. Numerical Solution of Two-Dimensional Lagrangian Reactive Flow
Appendix C. Numerical Solution of Two-Dimensional Eulerian Reactive Flow
Appendix D. Numerical Solution of Three-Dimensional Eulerian Reactive Flow
Appendix E. Numerical Solution of Explosive and Propellant Properties Using the BKW Equation of State
Appendix F. Equations for Computing Ideal Gas Thermodynamic Functions
Appendix G. General Derivation of Flow Equations
Author Index
Subject Index
CD-ROM