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Papers Published in the Proceedings of the
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| 31 | Fort Collins, Colorado, USA | 2004 |
| 32 | Karlsruhe, Germany | 2005 |
| 33 | Fort Collins, Colorado, USA | 2006 |
| 34 | Beaune, France | 2007 |
| 35 | Fort Collins, Colorado, USA | 2008 |
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Seminars 31-35 |
| 31st Seminar 11-16 July, 2004 Fort Collins, Colorado, USA | |
| THERMAL STUDIES AND COMBUSTION | |
| 1 | Selected Observations on the Combustion of Charcoal Briquets Utilized for the Outdoor Preparation of Food IV. Procedures and Relationships for Accurate Reaction Kinetics Correlations James L. Austing |
| 2 | Determination of Thermal Ageing and Safety Analysis of a Double Phase Rocket Motor Propellant B. Roduit, Ch. Borgeat, B. Berger, P. Folly, B. Alonso, J.N. Aebischer |
| 3 | Thermal Study of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) D.E.G. Jones, R. Turcotte, M. Vachon, Q.S.M. Kwok, and R.C. Fouchard |
| 4 | The Ageing of Magnesium-Strontium Nitrate Pyrotechnic Compositions I. M. Tuukkanen, T. T. Griffiths, E. L. Charsley, S. J. Goodall, P.G. Laye, and J. J. Rooney |
| 5 | Preliminary Ageing Studies on the Magnesium-Barium Nitrate Pyrotechnic System T. T. Griffiths, R.P. Claridge, E. L. Charsley, S. J. Goodall, P.G. Laye and J. J. Rooney |
| 6 | Reactivity between ε -CL20-GAP and β-HMX-GAP Investigated by Mass Loss, Adiabatic Self Heating and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis Manfred A. Bohn, Manuela Dörich, Jasmin Aniol, Heike Pontius, Peter Gerber |
| 7 | Determination of Thermal Ageing and Safety Analysis of Different B/KNO3 Igniter Compositions for Rocket Motors B. Roduit, Ch. Borgeat, B. Berger, P. Folly, B. Alonso, J. N. Aebischer, and F. Stoessel |
| 8 | Accelerated Ageing of Tracers W. P. C. de Klerk, W. Colpa, B. Berger, H. Brechbühl |
| 9 | The Use of Life Cycle Assessment on Munitions Joakim Hägvall, Elisabeth Hochschorner, Göran Finnveden |
| FRANK CARVER BURSARY AWARD WINNER | |
| 10 | Pulse Laser Ablation of Ground Glass Surface and Application to Ignition of High Explosives Y. Kotsuka, K. Nagayama, M. Nakahara, S. Kubota |
| IGNITION/INITIATION | |
| 11 | Design and Performance of Laser Diode Initiators for Space Use D. Dilhan, C. Wallstein, and Claude Carron |
| 12 | A Study on the Factors Affecting the Firing Sensitivity of Exploding Foil Initiator Jun-Sik Hwang, Moon-Ho Lee, Sang-Moo Lee, Hyun-Jin Ko, Dong-Il Kang, Ki-Bok Bang |
| 13 | Thermal Battery Activation by Direct Ignition of Pyrotechnic Pellets Dario R. Dekel, Zeev Taubenfeld, and Sharona Melchior |
| 14 | Experimental Investigation of Shock Tube Initiation Sensitivity S.K. Chan and B. Underwood |
| 15 | Influence of Igniter Design on Ignition Transient H.J. Gandhi, K. C. Raha and Haridwar Singh |
| ESD/SAFETY | |
| 16 | Metal-to-Metal Spark Ignition of Dust Powders Used in Pyrotechnics C. James Dahn, Ashok G. Dastidar, and Abdollah Kashani |
| 17 | Safety Performance Evaluation for High Energy Initiated Electric Matches and Improved Gunfire Simulator (IGUFS) Gary Chen, Derrick Coppin, Daniel Gutierrez and Raymond Shum |
| 18 | Bridgeless Initiator Hazards J. G. Stuart |
| 19 | Propagating Brush Discharge Initiation of Dust Layers – A New Test Method and Material Evaluations C. James Dahn and Ashok G. Dastidar and Abdollah Kashani |
| 20 | Experimental Evaluation of the Static Electricity Characteristics Associated with Processing MTV Dr. Bill Hubble, Mr. Brad Stevenson, Mr. Mark Benstin |
| NANO TECHNOLOGY | |
| INVITED PAPER | |
| 21 | Recent Advances and Initiatives in the Field of Nanotechnology Jan A. Puszynski |
| 22 | Characterization of Ultra-fine Aluminum Nanoparticles Mary Sandstrom, Betty Jorgensen, Bettina Smith, Joseph Mang, and Steven F. Son |
| 23 | Thermite Combustion Enhancement Resulting from Bimodal Aluminum Distribution Kevin Moore, Michelle Pantoya, Steve Son |
| 24 | Modelling Infrared Extinction of Highly Conducting Micro and Nano Scale Fibres Appleyard, P. G. and Davies, N. |
| 25 | Ultra-Fine and Nanosized Oxidizers and Metals: Thermal Properties and Use in High Energetic Compositions A. Pivkina, Yu. Frolov, S. Zavyalov, D. Ivanov, J. Schoonman, A. Streletskii, and P. Butyagin |
| 26 | Characterization of Components of Nano-Energetics by Small-Angle Scattering Techniques Joseph Mang, Rex P. Hjelm, Paul D. Peterson, Betty Jorgensen, and Steven F. Son |
| 27 | Mechanisms of Low Temperature Oxidation for Metal Particles Down to the Nano-Scale and Their Influence to Propellant Combustion Norbert Eisenreich, Volker Weiser, Harald Fietzek, Maria del Mar Juez-Lorenzo, Vladislav Kolarik, Andreas Koleczko |
| 28 | Synthesis and Characterization of Mixed Metal Oxide Nanocomposite Energetic Materials B. J. Clapsaddle, A. E. Gash, K. B. Plantier, M. L. Pantoya, J. H. Satcher, Jr., and R. L. Simpson |
| 29 | Ignition Studies of Aluminum and Metal Oxide Nanopowders Christopher J. Bulian, Tyler Kerr, and Jan A. Puszynski |
| 30 | Physical Properties of Nano-Scale WO3 and Their Effect on Performance of Al/WO3 Metastable Intermolecular Compounds Zane Arp, W. Lee Perry, Bettina L. Smith, Christopher J. Bulian, James R. Busse, Victor E. Sanders, Robert C. Dye and Steven F. Son |
| 31 | Laser Ignition of Aluminum Nanoparticles in Air M. M. Sandstrom, D. M. Oschwald, and S. F. Son |
| 32 | Laser Detonator Development for Test-Firing Applications A. C. Munger, K. A. Thomas, J. E. Kennedy, A. A. Akinci and H. L. Mallett |
| PROPELLANTS | |
| 33 | Universal Concept of the Spatial-Periodic Micro-Structures Excitation at the Energetic Materials Combustion Dr. Alexander N. Lukin |
| 34 | Burning Characteristics of AP/HTPB Composite Propellant Prepared with Fine Porous or Hollow AP Makoto Kohga |
| 35 | Heat Transfer in an Impinging Jet from a Propellant Torch J. J. Lee, P. Dzwilewski, M. Crowe, A. J. Tulis, L. Brown, D. Patel and B. Smith |
| 36 | Anomalous Combustion Processes at the Russian Large-Sized Solid Propulsion Systems Utilization by the Method of Burning on the Stand Dr. Alexander N. Lukin |
| 37 | Improvements in the Shelf Life of an Amine Based Liquid Rocket Propellant Fuel M. H. Sammour |
| 38 | A Review of the Recent NIMIC IM Design Technology Workshop Ian J. Powell, Pascal Marchandin, and Frédéric Peugeot |
| 39 | Chamber Pressure and Thrust in a Propellant Torch J. J. Lee, A. J. Tulis, L. Brown, D. Patel and B. Smith |
| 40 | Transformation of the Spatial-Periodic Micro-Structures on the Energetic Materials Burning Surface for Suppression of the Combustion Instability Dr. Alexander N. Lukin |
| 41 | Laser Diode Initiated Systems for Satellite Applications Denis Dilhan, Christian Wallstein, Claude Carron |
| BLACK POWDER SAFETY | |
| 42 | Propagation Testing of Black Powder in Packages C. James Dahn and Bernadette N. Reyes |
| 43 | Software for All/NoFire Current Computation for Electro Explosive Devices Virendra Kumar, Muthurajan H, C. B. Ghodke |
| PYROTECHNICS&SMOKES | |
| 44 | The Use of Red Phosphorus in Pyrotechnics - Results of an International Investigation Peter J. D. Collins, K. J. Smit, and Bill R. Hubble |
| 45 | M819 Red Phosphorus Smoke Reformulation Study Dr. Caroline K. Wilharm and Mr. Francis E. Montgomery |
| 46 | Key Parameters for the Stability of Red Phosphorus Dr. Frank Eisenträger |
| 47 | An Experimental Evaluation of the Phosphine Generation Associated with Pyrotechnic Smoke Ordnance Carl D. Armstrong, Van E. Goodin, and Dr. Bill R. Hubble |
| 48 | Red Phosphorus Smoke Device Problems, Issues and Solutions Robert M. Miller, Bill R. Hubble and Carl D. Armstrong |
| 49 | Stability of Pyrotechnic Compositions Containing Stabilised Grades of Red Phosphorus R. P. Claridge, L. Gibbons, T. T. Griffiths and T. A. Vine |
| 50 | Developing an Inferential Baseline to Evaluate Alternative Pyrotechnic Fuze Designs for the M67 Hand Grenade Frank A. Gagliardi, Michael J. Berry |
| 51 | Moisture Resistant Black Powder Substitute, Methods for Its Production in Granular Form and the Resulting Ballistic Properties Reed J. Blau and Gary Chen |
| 52 | Product Improvement on the Design of the Charge, Diversionary, MK141 Mod 0, A Pyrotechnic Device used for Diversionary Purposes Teresa Reed and John Stockinger |
| 53 | Detonation-Like Phenomena in Non-Explosive Oxidizer-Metal Mixtures A. Yu. Dolgoborodov, M. N. Makhov, A.N. Streletskii, I. V. Kolbanev, M. F. Gogulya, M. A. Brazhnikov, V. E. Fortov |
| 54 | Using a Theoretical IR Emission Model to Investigate Trends in Theoretical Color Ratios for IR Decoy Flare Applications Rutger Webb and Murk van Rooijen |
| 55 | Accelerated Testing Program for Items Containing Pyrotechnic Ingredients E. R. Bixon, F. A. Gagliardi, M. J. Berry |
| 56 | Recovery and Reuse of Magnesium from Illuminating Flares Sara Poehlein, Dan Burch, Raymond Goldstein, and Thane Morgan |
| 57 | Evaluation of Toxicity and Irritation Potency of a White Buoy Smoke for Marine Use Matti Hemmilä , Maija Hihkiö, Anna-Liisa Pasanen, Jukka-Pekka Kasanen, Mari Turunen and Kaija Linnainmaa |
| EQUIPMENT&INSTRUMENTATION | |
| 58 | High-Speed 1024-Band Radiometer Robert T. Lynch |
| 59 | Post-Detonation Aluminum Particle Temperature Measurement for Thermobaric Explosives Using Two-Color Pyrometry Robert J. Pahl and Michael J. Kaneshige |
| 60 | Development, Characterization, and Testing of Fire Suppression Systems Christian W. Salafia, Thomas M. Deppert, Daniel P. McFadden, and Gregory D. Knowlton |
| EXPLOSIVES RELATED | |
| 61 | Effect of Scale on Fast Cook-Off Studies of Explosives O. Frota and N. Davies |
| 62 | Development, Characterization and Testing of High Blast Thermobaric Compositions Scott Hall and Gregory D. Knowlton |
| 63 | Mechanical and Chemical Characterisation of a Polymer Bonded Explosive During Ageing Peter A. Jemmett, Nigel Davies |
| 64 | Microstructural Analysis of HE Submitted to Penetration Experiments A. Lefrancois, P. Lambert, P. Chesnet, M. Labrunie, G. Baudin |
| 65 | Exploding Bridgewire Initiation Characteristics of Several High Explosives T. J. Hafenrichter, W. W. Tarbell, J. W. Fronabarger, W. Sanborn |
| 66 | Blast Wave Propagation Outside a Solid Structure Caused by an Explosion Within Dongjoon Kim, Yoshio Nakayama, Tomoharu Matsumara, Kunihiko Wakabayashi, Atsumi Miyake, Terushige Ogawa and Masatake Yoshida |
| 67 | Preparation, Characterization and Output Testing of the Novel Primary Explosive, Bis(furoxano)nitrophenol, Potassium Salt M. Sitzmann, M. Bichay, J. Fronabarger, M. Williams, W. Sanborn, R. Gilardi |
| 68 | Approximate Theory for Shock Compression of Energetic Materials without Chemical Reaction K. Nagayama and S. Kubota |
| 69 | Continued Studies on Fast Laser Diode Ignition of Confined Explosives Everett Hafenrichter |
| 70 | Dealing with New Perchlorate Regulations C. H. Lin, Ph.D., P.E.,J. Forti, Esq., E. Santacrose, Esq., and D. P. Krejcar. |
| 71 | Semiconductor Bridge Detonator for Electronic Fuze Virendra Kumar |
| POSTERS | |
| 72 | Selected Observations on the Combustion of Charcoal Briquets Utilized for the Outdoor Preparation of Food V. Determination of the Reaction Rate Constants for First Order Kinetics James L. Austing |
| 73 | Selected Observations on the Combustion of Charcoal Briquets Utilized for the Outdoor Preparation of Food VI. Supplemental Kettle Internal Temperature Data James L. Austing |
| 74 | Information and Configuration Management Tools for Improving the Design/Upgrade Processes and Engineering for CAD/PAD Energetic Devices D.K. Anand, S.K. Gupta, E.B. Magrab, Z. Yao, F. Valenta, I. Wexler |
| 75 | The Z Pinch Initiator for Safety, Size, and Flexibility H. J. MacDonald |
| 76 | Determination of the Index of Refraction for α-NTO and DAAF Using the Becke Test M. R. Oldenborg, P. D. Peterson, K-Y. Lee |
| 77 | Thermal Parameters of the Burning Wave for Double Mixtures of Different Fuels with Potassium Nitrate Varyonykh N.M., Obeziyaev N.V., Sheludyak Yu.E. |
| 78 | Behavior of Sol-Gel Derived Nanostructured Iron (III) Oxide Alexander E. Gash, Joe H. Satcher, Jr., Randall L. Simpson |
| 79 | Combustion Characteristics of Silicon-Iron Oxide and Titanium-Molybdenum-Silicon Reacting Systems I. Chaudhuri, G. K. Thich, J. A. Puszynski, M. M. Bichay and J. E. Rose |
| 80 | A Numerical Study of Detonation Initiation by Reflected Shock Using a Two-Step Chemical Kinetics Chang-Kee Kim, Kyoung-Su Im and S.-T. John Yu |
| 81 | Elimination of Perchlorate Containing Oxidizers from Red and Green Pyrotechnic Flare Compositions Robert G. Shortridge, Caroline K. Wilharm, and Edward L. Dreizin |
| 82 | Deluge System R&D Development and New Technology Robert Loyd |
| 83 | Design Guide for Munitions Containing Red Phosphorus A. E. Cardell, T. T. Griffiths, T. A. Vine, P.J. Collins, P. Barnes, W. Fletcher |
| 84 | Numerical Simulation of Physical and Chemical Processes in the Heated Layer During Combustion of Solid Rocket Propellant Academician A. M. Lipanov, Prof. V. I. Kodolov, Prof. G. A. Korabliov and Dr. N. V. Khohriakov |
| 85 | Nanodispersion of an Oxidizer in a Reducing Matrix - Properties of New Energetic Formulations M. Comet, A. Beaucamp, A. Keromnes-Wuillaume, O. Besnard, R. Beaugrand |
| 86 | Explosion Hazards of Tri-n-butyl Phosphate/Nitric Acid Yayat Ruyat, Yoshio Nakayama, Tomoharu Matsumura, Kunihiko Wakabayashi, Masatake Yoshida, Atsumi Miyake, and Terushige Ogawa |
| 87 | Engineering Models for the Initiation and Combustion of Al/MoO3 Nanocomposite Thermites Dennis E. Wilson |
| POST-PRINT PROCEEDINGS SUBMITTALS (CD ONLY) | |
| 88 | Center for Energetic Materials and Energetic Devices (CEMED) Bill Alzheimer, John Sanchez, Christa Hockensmith and Greg Scharrer |
| 89 | Countermeasure Impulse Cartridge Double Base Propellant Decomposition Robert Weinheimer and William B. Sanborn |
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| 32nd Seminar June 28-July 1, 2005 Karlsruhe, Germany | |
| Lectures | |
| V 0 | Keynote Lecture: Energetic Materials – Performance and Safety B. Vogelsanger, B. Berger |
| V 1 | Recent Developments in Pyrotechnic Obscurant Technology E.-C. Koch |
| V 2 | Energetic Polyphosphazenes – A New Category of Binders for Pyrotechnic Formulations A.J. Bellamy, P. Bolton, J.D. Callaway, A.E. Contini, N. Davies, P. Golding, M.K. Till, J.N. Towning, S.J. Trussel |
| V 3 | Synthesis, Characterization and Reactivity of Silicon Nano Particles for Pyrotechnical Applications B. Berger, B. Haas, S. Vaucher, M. Leparoux, M. Dvorak, C. Schreuders |
| V 4 | Studies on the Ageing of Magnesium Pyrotechnic Compositions Using Isothermal Heat Flow Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis Techniques E.L. Charsley, S.J. Goodall, T.T. Griffiths, J.J. Rooney, P.G. Laye, I.M. Tuukkanen, T.A. Vine |
| V 5 | Development and Characterization of Pyrotechnic Compositions as Counter Measures against Toxic Clouds V. Weiser, J. Neutz, N. Eisenreich, E. Roth, H. Schneider, S. Kelzenberg |
| V 6 | Moisture Resistant Black Powder Substitute (MRBPS) – Processing Improvements and Progress towards its Integration into Ordnance Items R. Blau, G. Chen, M. Motyka, R. Tanner, R. Hansen |
| V 7 | RH 26 – an Insensitive Charge for Gun Ammunition P. Wanninger |
| V 8 | Requalification of Demilitarized HMX for Military Use S.K. Poehlein, D. Burch, R. Johnson, M. Beyard, S. Larson |
| V 9 | Development and Evaluation of New High Blast Explosives R.A. Schaefer, S.M. Nicolich |
| V 10 | TNT-Equivalency of Thermobaric Explosives A. Hahma, K. Palovuori, Y. Solomon |
| V 11 | Micro-Ejecta from Detonation Front as an Ignored Negative Factor in Performance of PBX Detonation I. Plaksin, A. Campos, J. Direito, J. Kennedy, S. Coffey, R. Mendes, J. Ribeiro, J. Gois |
| V 12 | Blastimpulse of Different Charge Types M. Held |
| V 13 | New Insensititve Modular Charge Based on GUDN B. Gustafsson, J. Dahlberg, P. Sjöberg |
| V 14 | Stability Analyses of Rolled Ball Propellants Part III – Correlation between Closed Vessel Tests, Ballistic Firing and Deterrent Migration L. Jeunieau, M.H. Lefebvre, P. Guillaume, S. Wilker, S. Chevalier |
| V 15 | Shelf Life Extension Program for M42 and M46 Grenades and M10 Flake Propellant E.R. Bixon |
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| V 17 | The Effects of Moisture Diffusion on the Slump Behaviour of Composite Propellant Rocket Motors A.V. Cunliffe, R.W. Cook, D. Tod, R. Tunnell |
| V 18 | Frictional Heating and Ignition of Energetic Materials P. Dickson, G. Parker, L. Smilowitz, J. Zucker, B. Asay |
| V 19 | Bridging the Gap from Physical and Chemical Understanding to Engineering Models of Cook-off M. Kaneshige, A. Renlund, W. Erikson |
| V 20 | High Performance Simulations of Fires and Explosions C.A. Wight |
| V 21 | Hazards Response of Energetic Materials – Initiation Mechanisms, Experimental Characterization and Development of Predictive Capability J.L. Maienschein, A.L. Nichols III, J.E. Reaugh, M.A. McClelland, P.C. Hsu |
| V 22 | Hazards Response of Energetic Materials – Developing a Predictive Capability for Initiation and Reaction under Multiple Stimuli A.L. Nichols III, B.K. Wallin, J.L. Maienschein, J.E. Reaugh, J.J. Yoh, M.E. McClelland |
| V 23 | Cook-off Safety of 155 mm Artillery Ammunition with Pressed IHE Charges in Thick-walled Shells R. Wild |
| V 24 | Thermal Risk and Safety Margin for Energetic Materials: Assessment of Scale-Up Capabilities from Milli-(DSC) to Kilograms (Cook-Off) B. Roduit, C. Borgeat, B. Berger, P. Folly, J.N. Aebischer, H. Andres, U. Schädeli |
| V 25 | Cracked Lug Investigation of the MK 141 MOD 0 Diversionary Charge (Fuze Subassembly) T.M. Reed |
| V 26 | An Analysis of Incidents Involving Explosives at the LosAlamos National Laboratory 1951 - 1999 J.B. Ramsay |
| V 27 | RS-RDX Round Robin (R4) Program – Update R. Doherty, D. Watt |
| V 28 | The NATO Munitions Safety Information Analysis center (MSIAC) D. Watt |
| V 29 | Experiments and Numerical Modelling of Gasless Combustion Processes M. Martinez Pacheco, R. Bouma, L. Katgerman |
| V 30 | Particle Size Effects on CL20/GAP Combustion: Experiments and Theory S. Gallier, F. Morin |
| V 31 | Understanding of the Phenomena of Temperature Fluctuation on the Burning Surface at the Evaporated Energetic Materials Transient Combustion A.N. Lukin |
| V 32 | Radial Combustion of Iron Oxide/Aluminum Thermite Mixtures: Effect of Thermal Properties of Confinement L. Duraes, J. Campos, A. Portugal |
| V 33 | The Peculiarities of Combustion of some Energetic Materials Based on Potassium Nitrate Destined to Exploitation in Generators of Fire-Extinguishing Aerosol Y.M. Mikhailov, N.A. Plishkin, L.V. Ganina, V.S. Smirnov |
| V 34 | Thermal Studies on Potassium Dinitramide in the Liquid State E.L. Charsley, P.G. Laye, H.M. Markham, J.J. Rooney, B. Berger, P. Folly, R.P. Claridge, T.T. Griffiths |
| V 35 | DTA-TG Study of Aluminum Nanopowders (ANP) Passivated by Reactive Coatings A. Gromov, A. Ilyin, U. Förter-Barth, U. Teipel |
| V 36 | RS-RDX and RS-HMX: Ageing and Shock Sensitivity T. Halvorsen, J.D. Kristiansen, O.H. Johansen, K.-T. Smith, A. Berg, R. Gjersoe, M. Christensen, G. Nevstad |
| V 37 | A Study of the Properties of CP: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, Decomposition Kinetics and Reaction to Spark, Friction and Impact R.K. Weese, A.K. Burnham, A.T. Fontes |
| V 38 | New Method of WC Nanosized Powder Manufacturing V. Dammer, V. Davydovich, W. Eckl, N. Eisenreich, V. Kirillov, M. Lerner, G. Sakovich, A. Vorozhtsov, F. Weller |
| V 39 | Formulation and Performance of Novel Energetic Nanocomposites and Gas Generators Prepared by Sol-Gel Methods B.J. Clapsaddle, L. Zhao, D. Prentice, M.L. Pantoya, A.E. Gash, J.H. Satcher Jr., K.J. Shea, R.L. Simpson |
| V 40 | Initial Study of Thermite Pyrotechnic Mixtures for the Ignition of Large Calibre Gun Charges M.J. Taylor, C.R. Woodley |
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| V 42 | Modeling Initiation in Exploding Bridgewire Detonators C.A. Hrousis |
| V 43 | The Effects of Scale and Heating Rate on the Microscale Ignition Criteria of Laser Diode Ignited Explosives E.S. Hafenrichter, R.J. Pahl |
| Posters | |
| P 44 | Desensitive Modification of Ammonium Nitrate Shuangling Tang, Liu Dabin, Liu Zuliang |
| P 45 | Rheological Properties of Modified Nitromethane Gel Propellants U. Förter-Barth, U. Teipel |
| P 46 | About the Mechanism of Chemical Reactions in a Hot Spot of a Mixture Oxidizer-Fuel at Impact A.V. Dubovik |
| P 47 | Experiences of Rheinmetall with the 35mm LSP Test P. Schaffers, W. Stein |
| P 48 | LTC Gun Propellants for Use in Machine Gun Ammunition D. Müller, W. Langlotz |
| P 49 | Synthesis and Characterization of New Triazido-Plasticizers G. Unkelbach, T. Keicher, H. Krause |
| P 50 | Mechanism of the Thermal Decomposition of Nitropropenes A.G. Shamov, E.V. Nikolaeva, D.V. Chachkov, G.M. Khrapkovskii |
| P 51 | Investigations Concerning Modifications of the Properties of Loaded DNDA Propellant A. Keßler, W. Stein |
| P 52 | Synthetic Modification and Scale-Up Process for 1,1-Diamino- 2,2-Dinitroethene (FOX-7) Kyoo-Hyun Chung, Eun Mee Goh, Jin Rai Cho |
| P 53 | A Detonation Model Having Two Sets of Solutions of High/Low Detonation Velocities Hu Shaoming, Ma Yunhua, Cui Jumin |
| P 54 | Oscillatory Combustion of Metal Based Pyrolants at Fuel-Deficient Stoichiometry E.-C. Koch |
| P 55 | Application of Airbag with Gas Generator for Submunition Dispersion Ko Hyun-Jin, Kang Dong-Il, Park Bong-Yeop, Kim Dae-Gi, Kim Yoon-Bum |
| P 56 | Determination of Structural Parameters on Energetic Materials by Image Processing E. Geissler, A. Geissler, C. Hübner, N. Eisenreich |
| P 57 | The Study of Interpretation of Separation Mechanism of Gas Expansion Separation (GES) Bolt Using Simulation Programs Yeung Jo Lee, Dong Jin Kim, Won Gyu Kang |
| P 58 | Penetration and Initiation of Explosive Reactive Armors by Shaped Charge Jet T.A. El-Shenawy, A.M. Riad, M.M. Ismail |
| P 59 | Mathematical Simulation of C/B Agents Neutralization by Explosion Products Contained Titanium Nanooxide G. Sakovich, A. Vorozhtsov, V. Komarov, O. Matvienko |
| P 60 | Synthesis and Sensitivity of Polynitramines H. Ritter, S. Braun, B. Wanders |
| P 61 | Investigation of 2-Azidomethyl-N-Nitrooxazolidin as Plasticizer of Nitrates of Cellulose Y.M. Lotmentsev, Phan Duc Nhan, D.V. Pleshakov, N.N. Kondakova, N.N. Ilicheva, A.S. Ermakov, D.B. Vinogradov, E.Y. Petrov |
| P 62 | Investigation on the Mechanical Properties of GAP-based Low Signature Propellants Zheng Jian, Pang Aimin, Wu Jinhan |
| P 63 | The Generalized Crosslink Point Model for Composite Solid Propellants and its Application Pang Aimin, Zheng Jian |
| P 64 | Interdiffusion in the Nitrate of Cellulose-Nitroglycerine System D.V. Pleshakov, N.N. Kondakova |
| P 65 | Aluminised Nanocomposites Based on HMX M.F. Gogulya, M.N. Makhov, A.Y. Dolgoborodov, M.A. Brazhnikov, I.O. Leipunsky, A.N. Jigatch, M.L. Kuskov, M.N. Laritchev |
| P 66 | An Investigation into the Electrostatic Hazards of Clothing R.P. Stevens |
| P 67 | A Kind of Screw Extrusion High-Energy Modified Double-Base Propellant Wang Jiang-Ning, Duan An-Ping, Zhang Xiao-Hong |
| P 68 | Design of Composite Explosive (CEM) with Borderline Detonation Rate V.F. Komarov, G.V. Sakovich, M.T. Kazutin, N.I. Popok, A.B. Zhenikhov, A.A. Krylov |
| P 69 | Extrusion Processing and Modelling at TNO C. Schoolderman, A. Hordijk |
| P 70 | The Influence of the Stefan Flow on Ignition and Burning of Tungsteen Particles S.G. Orlovskaya, V.V. Kalinchak, T.V. Grizunova, M.I. Kirmikchee, A.V. Mandel |
| P 71 | Shock-Dispersed Flake Aluminum – Performance in Environments of Different Geometries P. Neuwald, H. Reichenbach, A.L. Kuhl |
| P 72 | Optical Absorption Measurements of Defects in Crystalline RDX V.H. Whitley |
| P 73 | Study on Metallic Salts of Tetrazales as Combustion Catalysts of RDX-CMDB Propellant Feng-qi Zhao, Shang-wen Li, Pei Chen, Yang Luo, Bai-cheng Wang, Heng Du, Min-zhi Deng |
| P 74 | Effect of 3,4-dinitrofurazanfuroxan (DNTF) on Combustion Properties of Smokeless Propellant Feng-qi Zhao, Shang-wen Li, Yang Luo, Zhi-zhong Zhang, Yang-shui Zhou, Hong-xu Gao, Rui-e Zhang, Yin Gao |
| P 75 | Stabilized HMX for Safer High Performing Munitions P. Sjöberg |
| P 76 | Remote Detection of Chemical Agents with a Lidar in the Solar-Blind Spectral Region Y. Arshinov, S. Bobrovnikov, I. Serikov, A. Vorozhtsov, N. Eisenreich |
| P 77 | Detonation Limits Equation for Ideal Explosives G.T. Afanasev |
| P 78 | Combustion Behavior and Flame Structure of a Melt-Castable High Explosive 1,3,3-Trinitroazetidine (TNAZ) V.P. Sinditskii, V.Y. Egorshev, M.V. Berezin, G.F. Rudakov, A.V. Ladonin, D.V. Katorov |
| P 79 | Study on Water Gel Explosive with Waste Powder Zheng Zhihua, Cheng Jingcai, Cao Duanlin |
| P 80 | Impact Sensitivity and Detonation Ability of AND/PMMA Compositions V.A. Teselkin |
| P 81 | Mechanical Sensitivity of Metallized Explosive Nanocomposites V.A. Teselkin |
| P 82 | Preliminary Study of the Combustion of Nano Al-Water Slurry at Elevated Pressures V.E. Zarko, V.N. Simonenko, T.D. Fedotova |
| P 83 | NQR Spectroscopy Study of the Crystal Quality of EHexanitro- Hexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) Synthesized Using Several Different Intermediate Precursors S.M. Caulder, M.L. Buess, L.A. Nock |
| P 84 | The Effect of In Service Ageing of Magnesium-Teflon-Viton (MTV) Igniters on the Ballistic Performance of JATO Rocket Motors S.M. Caulder, J.R. Leon, B.P. Lee |
| P 85 | Quantification of Reaction Violence and Combustion Enthalpy of Plastic Bonded Explosive 9501 under Varying Confinement J.M. Zucker, P.M. Dickson, G.R. Parker, B.W. Asay, W.L. Perry |
| P 86 | withdrawn |
| P 87 | Research of Thermal Decomposition of Dianminodinitroethylene (FOX 7) N.V. Garmasheva, I.V. Chemagina, V.P. Filin, M.B. Kazakova, Y.A. Shakhtorin, N.P. Taibinov, V.M. Lagutina, B.G. Loboiko |
| P 88 | withdrawn |
| P 89 | Ageing of Polymer-Coated Ultra-Fine Particles P. Brousseau, J.-P. Crete, C. Dubois |
| P 90 | Initiation Threshold Level of High Explosives by Shaped Charges Jets M.M. Ismail, T.A. Alshenawy |
| P 91 | withdrawn |
| P 92 | Thermochemical Properties of Salts of Dinitroamide Y.N. Matyushin, T.S. Konkova, A.B. Vorobev, Y.A. Lebedev |
| P 93 | Thermochemistry of Complex Perchlorate Salts of Transition Metals with 5-Aminotetrazolyl-1-Acetohydrazide as Ligand T.S. Konkova, Y.N. Matyushin, A. Vorobev, V.P. Sinditskii, M.D. Dutov, A.E. Fogelzang |
| P 94 | Enthalpies of Formation of Radicals of the Nitroderivatives Methane E.A. Miroshnichenko, L.M. Kostikova, J.O. Inozemtcev, V.P. Vorobeva |
| P 95 | Thermochemistry of Withouthydrogen Explosives V.I. Pepekin, L.M. Kostikova, V.P. Lebedev |
| P 96 | Enthalpy of Formation of the Furyl Radical V.P. Lebedev, V.V. Chironov, Y.N. Matyushin, A.B. Vorobev, Y.O. Inozemtsev |
| P 97 | Porosity Characterization through Microtomography Analysis on Thermally Damaged AP Based Propellants C. Peroni, Y. Guengant, C. Pailard, R. Cabioch |
| P 98 | Syntheses by the Exploding Wire Method and Characterization of Nanoaluminum Powders with Inorganic Coatings V.S. Sedoi, Y.F. Ivanov, M.N. Osmonoliev, V.G. Ivanov, M.N. Larichev, O. Laricheva |
| P 99 | Reaction Mechanisms in Slow Cook-off Test of GAP/AP Propellants I. Komai, W. Sato |
| P 100 | Investigation and Optimization of the Complex Properties of Thermoplastic Pyrotechnic Compositions D.L. Rusin, D.B. Mikhalev |
| P 101 | The Reactions of Substituted Hydroxylamine with Fe(III) M. Kumasaki, Y. Fujimoto |
| P 102 | Effect of Al/B Mechanical Alloy on Combustion Characteristics of AP/HMX/Energetic Binder Propellants O.G. Glotov, V.E. Zarko, V.N. Simonenko, T.D. Fedotova, R.K. Tukhtaev, T.F. Grigoryeva, |
| P 103 | Nanosilicon-Based Composite Energetic Materials – Primary Explosive or Additive D. Clement, J. Diener, D. Kovalev |
| P 104 | Interior Ballistic Properties of RDX-Based Solid Propellants Jeong Hwan Lee, Jong Cheol Lee |
| P 105 | Study of Ignition Properties of 120mm Tank Gun Charge Jeong Hwan Lee, Jong Cheol Lee |
| P 106 | Temperature and Particle Size Effects on Failure Thickness of TATB-Based Explosives Huang Yimin, Long Xinping, Lu Bin, Chen Lang |
| P 107 | Measuring the Detonation Wave Profile in Submicron TATB He Bi, Jiang Xiao-hua, He Song-wei, Lu Bing, Han Yong, Long Xinping, Li Ze-ren, Liu Qiao, Feng Chang-gen |
| P 108 | Numerical and Experimental Investigation to the Contact Forces of Simulated Granular Explosive Li Ming, Zhang Jue, Wen Maoping, Li Jingming |
| P 109 | Application In Situ FTIR Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy in Study of Thermal Decomposition of HMX Energetic Materials Xueyong Liu, Xiaochuan Wan |
| P 110 | New Reactive Surface Coatings for Al Metal Nanoparticles M.N. Laritchev, I.O. Leipunsky, O.O. Laricheva, P.A. Pshechenkov, A.N. Jigatch, M.L. Kuskov, V. Sedoi |
| P 111 | Monitoring of Mechanical Properties in Composite Propellant Using Embedded Stress Sensors K.M. Rawley, J. Theobald, P.D. Wylie, D.A. Tod |
| P 112 | Influence of Structure on the Thermal Decomposition Rate of Five-Membered Cyclic N-Nitramines R.S. Stepanov, L.A. Kruglyakova, M.V. Rogozin, A.M. Astachov |
| P 113 | Nitroguanyl Azide: Structure and Properties A.M. Astachov, A.A. Nefedov, L.A. Kruglyakova, K.P. Dyugaev, R.S. Stepanov, A.D. Vasiliev |
| P 114 | To Detonation Synthesis Ultradispersed Diamond Formation E.A. Petrov, E.V. Mironov, A.Y. Koretz |
| P 115 | Synthesis and Thermal Decomposition of N, N´-bis (Benzofuroxan) Oxalic Amide Wang Jian-long, Wang Hui-ning, Ou Yu-xiang |
| P 116 | Study of Application on Nitroguanidine Cheng Jing-cai, Liu Hui-jun |
| P 117 | Development of a High Energy Sheet Explosive with Low Sensitivity Hee-Duk Park, Young-Gu Cheun, Jin-Sung Lee, Jeong-Kook Kim |
| P 118 | Relationship between Combustion Heat and Blast Performance of Aluminized Explosives Ki-Bong Lee, Keun-Deuk Lee, Jeong-Kook Kim |
| P 119 | Study of a 40 mm Calibre Piccolo Igniter M.J. Taylor, C.R. Woodley, J.I. Gransden, S.R. Fuller, B.R. Leggat |
| P 120 | Improved Method for the Determination of the Sensitivity of Explosives to ESD B. Berger, B. Haas, J. Mathieu, M. Tanner, J. Gyseler |
| P 121 | Kinetics and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions at Detonation Liquid Explosives B.N. Kondrikov, G.D. Kozak, V.M. Raikova |
| P 122 | A Simplified Method for Predicting the Heat of Explosion of Aluminised High Explosives M. Makhov |
| P 123 | Synthesis, Analysis and Evaluation of 2,4,6- Trimethylisophthtalo-dinitrile-N-oxide as a Potential New Curing Agent for ADN Based Formulations L. Yudina, C. Eldsäter, P. Goede, M. Johansson, N. Latypov |
| P 124 | Synthesis and Analysis of N, N´, N´´, N´´´-Tetranitro-1,1,2,2-ethanetetramine and Energetic Salts Thereof L. Yiew Wang, P. Goede, N. Latypov, H. Östmark |
| P 125 | Pressable Thermobaric Explosives – Aluminium Containing Compositions Based on HMX or RDX K.-T. Smith |
| P 126 | Thermodynamic Modelling of Conventional and Pyrotechnic Igniter Compositions C. Woodley, M. Taylor, R. Howard |
| P 127 | Compatibility of Flame Retardants in Propellants – Part II: Influence of Oxygen on Decomposition Reactions S. Wilker, G. Pantel, J. Petrzilek, J. Skladal |
| P 128 | Investigation of Nitramine-1,2,4-Triazols Thermolysis Using Quantum Chemistry Methods V.L. Korolev, E.A. Bakhmatova, T.S. Pivina, T.V. Petukhova, V.P. Ivshin |
| P 129 | RF ID-Tag Hazards to Electro Explosive Devices J.G. Stuart |
| P 130 | Synthesis and Properties of Azido Poly-Isocyanate Curing Agent Zheng Xiaodong, Feng Limin, Qiu Shaojun, Wang Mintao, Li Hongli, Gan Xiaoxian, Zhang Zhizhong |
| P 131 | withdrawn |
| P 132 | Combustion Synthesis of Ultra-Low-Density Nano-Structured Metal Foams B.C. Tappan, M.H. Huynh, M.A. Hiskey, D.E. Chavez, E.L. Roemer, B.L. Smith, S.F. Son |
| P 133 | Consolidated Energetic Nanocomposites: Mechanical and Reactive Properties M. Schoenitz, E.L. Dreizin |
| P 134 | Patterning of Regular Porosity in PETN Microenergetic Material Thin Films A.S. Tappan, G.T. Long, B. Wroblewski, J. Nogan, H.A. Palmer, S.H. Kravitz, A.M. Renlund |
| P 135 | Insensitive Munition and Warheads Performance Testing of PAX-3 W. Balas, S. Nicolich, A. Daniels |
| P 136 | Mitigation of Response of Munitions to Shaped Charge Jet Impact J. Niles, S. Nicolich, B. Williamson, D. Doll, N. Rasmussen, S. Bradley |
| P 137 | Inhibition of Aluminum Oxidation through the Vapor Deposition of a Passivation Layer V.J. Bellitto, J.N. Russell Jr. |
| P 138 | Highly-Energetic Nanocomposite Powders Produced by Arrested Reactive Milling E.L. Dreizin, M. Schoenitz, Y.L. Shoshin, M.A. Trunov, S. Umbrajkar, T.S. Ward, X. Zhu |
| P 139 | Shock Wave Sensitivity of Charges Containing Insensitive Nitramine P. Gerber, I. Fuhr, I. Mikonsaari, A. Kretschmer |
| P 140 | Selected Observations on the Combustion of Charcoal Briquets Utilized for the Outdoor Preparation of Food – VII. Analyses of the Shrinking Core Model in the Combustion Process J.L. Austing |
| P 141 | withdrawn |
| P 142 | Studies on Preparation and Combustion of Nano Al – Water Slurry V.E. Zarko, I. Gokalp, C. Bruno, A.B. Vorozhtsov, V.S. Sedoi, M.N. Larichev |
| P 143 | Energetic Ionic Liquids Based on Tetrazole Chemistry P. Pollet, J. Aronson, C.L. Liotta, K. Griffith, K. Richman |
| P 144 | Thermal Parameters of the Burning Wave for Stoichiometric Mixtures of Different Oxidizers with Titanium N.M. Varyonykh, Y.E. Sheludyak, N.V. Obeziyaev |
| P 145 | withdrawn |
| P 146 | withdrawn |
| P 147 | Peculiarities of Chemical Analysis of Ultra Fine Aluminum Powders T.D. Fedotova, O.G. Glotov, V.E. Zarko |
| P 148 | Phosphine Measurement Results taken during Rework of M819 81 mm Mortar Cartridge K. Strange, S. Mehay, C.D. Armstrong, B.R. Hubble |
| P 149 | Lack of Safety is still an Issue even though we do our Best to Address it – or do we? J. Karhulahti |
| P 150 | Thermal Properties of FOX-7 A.K. Burnham, R.K. Weese, R. Wang, Q.S.M. Kwok, D.E.G. Jones |
| P 151 | withdrawn |
| P 152 | Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of HMX A.K. Burnham, R.K. Weese |
| P 153 | Kinetics of HMX and CP Decomposition and their Extrapolation for Lifetime Assessment A.K. Burnham, R.K. Weese, W.J. Andrzejewski |
| P 154 | New Approach on Hazard Classification Testing of Ammunition Items under Different Condition A.K. Kalsy |
| P 155 | Kinetics-based Simulation – The General Approach to Assessing Thermal Explosion Hazard A.A. Kossoy, I.Y. Sheinman |
| P 156 | Influence of Nitrocellulose on Mechanical and Ballistic Behavior of XLDB Propellants E. Dreerman, A. Birnholz, M. Gill |
| P 157 | Physico-Kinetical Combustion Mechanisms of New Solid Mixed Compositions A. Zenin, S. Finjakov |
| P 158 | Towards an Understanding of Gas Permeation in Thermally Damaged PBX 9501 G.R. Parker, P.M. Dickson, B.W. Asay, L.B. Smilowitz, B.F. Henson, W.L. Perry |
| P 159 | The Combustion of Thin Layers of Liquid Fuel on Metallic Substrates V.V. Golovko, A.K. Kopeyka, V.K. Baroneckiy |
| P 160 | Crystallization and Characterization of 1,1-Diamino-2,2-dinitroethene (DADNE) S. Cudzilo, Z. Chylek, R. Diduszko |
| P 161 | Electrostatic Sensitivity of High Explosive-Dust R. Wild, T. Eich |
| P 162 | Alkoxydiazene N-Oxides as High Energy Substances. Synthesis, Properties, Thermochemistry and Thermal Stability I.N. Zyuzin, D.B. Lempert, V.G. Prokudin, E.P. Kirpichev, G. Manelis |
| P 163 | Influence of the Confinement on the Sensitivity of PETN T. Eich, R. Wild, M. Künstlinger |
| P 164 | Effect of Copper Chromite Particle Size on the Combustion Process of a Plastisol Propellant Part III: Determination of Calorimetric Potential M.A. Benmahamed |
| P 165 | Adhesion between Fillers and Matrices in Composite Materials I. Mikonsaari, C. Hübner, M. Müller, C. Chaumette, E. Walitza, P. Gerber |
| P 166 | Submicron Energetic Materials by Comminution and Supercritical Fluid Techniques I. Mikonsaari, H. Kröber, K. Leisinger, K. Hartlieb, U. Teipel |
| P 167 | Thermal Stability of HNF Investigated by Mass Loss and Heat Generation in the Temperature Range 50°C to 80°C and Lifetime Predictions M.A. Bohn |
| P 168 | Phenomenon of the Detonation Wave Failure in PBX Based on HMX with the Inert Binder R. Mendes, J. Ribeiro, I. Plaksin, J. Direito, J. Campos |
| P 169 | A Triazine Prepolymer Energetic Binder – Shock Behavior and Detonation Performance in the Scale of HMX Grain Size L.M. Pedroso, I. Plaksin, P. Simoes, A. Campos, A. Portugal |
| P 170 | Simulation Calculation of Mechanical Performance of HTPBBased Propellants Deyu Tian, Wei-liang Hong, Jing-feng Liu, Jian-hong Liu |
| P 171 | Burning Rate Prediction of Composite Solid Propellants Using Valence Electrons Fractal Combustion Model Liu Jianhong, Tian Deyu, Hong Weiliang, Tang Lirong, Zhoa Qi, Zhao Fengqi |
| P 172 | Foamed Propellants J. Böhnlein-Mauß, B. Scheidt, A. König, A. Pfatteicher, H. Popp, H. Kröber |
| P 173 | Study on the Blast Wave Pressure around Underground Magazine and Earth Covered Magazine caused by an Explosion within D. Kim, Y. Nakayama, T. Matsumura, K. Wakabayashi, T. Abe, K. Ishikawa, E. Kuroda, M. Yoshida |
| P 174 | Development and Characterization of a Gas Generator Formulation for Expulsion of Aerosols (manuscript not available) J. Neutz, H. Ebeling, W. Hill, P. Scholz |
| P 175 | Development of a Cold Gas Generator for Fire Extinguishing Systems (manuscript not available) J. Neutz, H. Ebeling, W. Hill, A. König |
| P 176 | A Promising High Performance Castable CL-20 Explosive R.L. Hatch |
| P 177 | Non-Lethal Flash Bang Devices with Fuel-Rich Flash Powders N. Carroll, R. Ames, R. Blau, L. Spendlove, R. Tanner, R. Hansen |
| P 178 | Characterization of Zirconium-Based Gasless Pyrotechnic Ignition Compositions M.M. Bichay, V.L. Olsson, F.J. Valenta, J.A. Puszynski |
| P 179 | withdrawn |
| P 180 | Reaction Efficiencies for Impact-Initiated Energetic Materials R.G. Ames, S.S. Waggener |
| P 181 | Modification of Ignition Behaviour of Foamed Propellant Charges by Using Ignition Layers O. Greeb, J. Böhnlein-Mauß, T. Fischer, H. Krause |
| P 182 | Gasphase Detection of TNT with Imprinted Polymers G. Bunte, J. Hürttlen, G. Unkelbach, K. Niedergall, H. Krause |
| P 183 | The ICT-Database of Thermochemical Values and the ICTThermodynamic Code P.B. Kempa, M. Herrmann |
| P 184 | The Combustion of Energetic Materials Based on Ammonium Nitrate in Convective Mode Y.M. Mikhailov, A. A. Sulimov, N. A. Plishkin, V.V. Aleshin, G. I. Sigeikin |
| P 185 | Trinitroethyl Esters of Aryl and Hetaryl Carboxylic Acids as Potential Components for the Construction of Pyrotechnic Gas-Generating Formulations N.N. Makhova, A.S. Ermakov, I.V. Ovchinnikov, A.B. Sheremetev, I.L. Yudin, P.V. Bulatov, D.B. Vinogradov, V.A. Tartakovsky, D.B. Lempert, I.N. Zyuzin, G.B. Manelis |
| P 186 | Analytical Description of the Flow Behavior of Extended Herschel-Bulkley Fluids with Regard to Gelled Propellants K. Madlener, H.K. Ciezki |
| P 187 | Coating of NTO on HMX using surface crystallization Kwang-Joo Kim, Hyoun-Soo Kim |
| P 188 | Significant Parameters Influencing the Shock Sensitivity Part I: Formulation and Binder Part II: Voids and Defects W. Arnold |
| P 189 | Recrystallization of RDX by Rapid Expansion of Supercritical Solutions (RESS) V. Stepanov, P. Samuels, I.B. Elkina, X. Zhang , L.N. Lavrik, L.N. Krasnoperov |
| P 190 | Effect of Composition on the Mechanical Properties and Burning Rate of Metallized Fuel-Rich Composite Propellants H.N. Amin, S.A. Shokry, E.-S. Nasr, S.A. Hassanein |
| P 191 | Methodical Bases of Development of Promising Energy Compositions V.N. Alikin, V.B. Golubchikov, M.I. Sokolovsky, V.N. Strelnikov |
| P 192 | WEAG-Panel II-CEPA 14; ERG114.009 Particle Processing and Characterisation M. Herrmann, U. Teipel, I. Mikonsaari, H. Krause, M. Kaiser, R. Hühn, M.H. Lefebvre, M. Alouaamari, C. Martin, A.E.D.M. van der Heijden, R. Bouma, A.C. Hordijk, J. Paap, J. Campos, I. Plaksin, R. Mendes, J. Ribeiro, J. Gois, S. Almada |
| P 193 | Evaluation of Fast Tensile Tests by Image Processing L. Deimling, A. Blanc, N. Eisenreich |
| P 194 | Flow Visualisation of Hydrogen/Air-Mixtures W. Ehrhardt, A. Keßler, G. Langer |
| P 195 | Synthesis and Characterization of Energetic Oxetane-Oxirane- Polymers for Use in Thermoplastic Elastomer Binder Systems A.M. Kawamoto, T. Keicher, H. Krause, J.A. Saboia Holanda |
| P 196 | Observing Droplet Combustion Using Leidenfrost Phenomena of Liquid and Gelled Mono- and Bi-Propellants V. Weiser, S. Gläser, G.-P. Licheri, S. Kelzenberg |
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| 33rd International Pyrotechnics Seminar, 16-21 July 2006 Fort Collins, Colorado | |
| IGNITERS AND INITIATION | |
| 1 | Laser Ignition of Propellants Manpreet Singh, Raj Kumar, Lalit Kumar, V. S. Sethi (India) |
| 2 | Ignition of PETN Powder by Pulse Laser Ablation of Ground Glass of Different Surface Roughness Y. Kotsuka, K. Nagayama, Y. Harita, G. Murakami, S. Kubota, M. Nakahara (Japan) |
| 3 | Influence of Particle Size to the Pressure Combustion of Igniters - Experiments and Theoretical Considerations Volker Weiser, Stefan Kelzenberg, Evelin Roth, Norbert Eisenreich, B. Berger, B. Haas (Germany) |
| 4 | Shock Sensitivity Testing of Novel IM Explosives A. Parker, R. P. Claridge, W. G. Proud (United Kingdom) |
| 5 | Long Electric Discharge Ignition Device for Pyrotechnic Compositions Jose Campos, Ricardo Mendes, Luisa Duraes, Jose Gois, Antonio Portugal, J. Ribiero, I. Plaksin (Portugal) |
| 6 | Experiments on Shear Initiation of MoO3-Al Mixtures M. Martinez Pacheco, R.H.B. Bouma, L. Katgerman (Netherlands) |
| 7 | Compositional Factors Affecting the Ballistic Properties of Magnesium-Fluorocarbon (MTV) Igniters S. M. Caulder, J. R. Leon and L. Luense (United States) |
| 8 | Stab Sensitivity of Energetic Nanolaminates Alexander E. Gash, Troy W. Barbee, Octavio Cervantes (United States) |
| FRANK CARVER BURSARY AWARD WINNER | |
| 9 | Experimental Advanced Infrared Flare Compositions Dr. Ernst-Christian Koch (Germany) |
| NANO-TECHNOLOGY | |
| 10 | Pyrotechnic Compositions Containing Nanometric Silicon B. P. Berger, B. Haas, P. Folly, J. Mathieu, T. Vine, T. T. Griffiths (United Kingdom & Switzerland) |
| 11 | Elaboration and Characterization of Nano-Sized AlxMoyOz / Al Thermites Marc Comet, Denis Spitzer (France) |
| 12 | Combustion and Conversion Efficiency of Nanoaluminum-Water Mixtures Grant A. Risha, Steven F. Son, Bryce C. Tappan, Vigor Yang, Richard A. Yetter (United States) |
| 13 | Combustion and Reaction Propagation of Metastable Intermolecular Composites (MIC) V. E. Sanders, B. W. Asay, T. J. Foley, B. C. Tappan, A. N. Pacheco, S. F. Son (United States) |
| 14 | Metastable Intermolecular Composites R. Webb, J. F. Zevenbergen, M. P. van Rooijen (Netherlands) |
| 15 | Optical Pyrometry Temperature Measurement of Miniature Charges of MIC Nanocomposite Thermite Alexander S. Tappan, Robert J. Pahl, Anita M. Renlund, John J. Nogan, William C. Sweatt, Frederick B. McCormick (United States) |
| 16 | Plasma Synthesized Nano-Aluminum Powder: Thermal Properties and Burning with Ammonium Perchlorate A. Pivkina, Yu. Frolov, D. Ivanov, D. Meerov, K. Monogarov, A. Nikolskaya, S. Mudretsova (Russia) |
| 17 | Flame Spread Over a Bed of Nano-Aluminum Above the Critical Peclet Number J. Y. Malchi, S. F. Son, R. A. Yetter (United States) |
| GENERAL PYROTECHNICS | |
| 18 | Experimental Comparison of Reliability Statistic Methods in Pyrotechnic Y. Le Deuff (France) |
| 19 | Concept of the Spatial-Periodic Micro-Structures Excitation at the Energetic Materials Combustion and the Low-Frequency Non-Acoustic Instability Phenomena A. N. Lukin (Russia) |
| 20 | Twin Screw Extruder Processing of MTV Based IR Decoy Compositions Bradley Stevenson, Jeffrey Campbell (United States) |
| 21 | Decomposition Path of Pyrolysis and Combustion of Potassium Nitrate/Thermite Compositions Luisa Duraes, Jose Campos, A. Andrade-Campos, Antonio Portugal (Portugal) |
| 22 | Effect of Dye Particle Size Distribution on Manufacturability and Performance of Colored Smoke Compositions M. L. Springer, B. P. Bell, P. E. Brown (United States) |
| 23 | Preliminary Investigation of Pyrotechnic Incendiary Compositions E L Charsley, H M Markham, J. J. Rooney, T T Griffiths (United Kingdom) |
| GENERAL PYROTECHNICS AND GREEN PYROTECHNICS | |
| 24 | M485A2 Manganese Delay Assembly Investigation Gary Chen, Mike Hartley, Gretel Raibeck, Joseph Donini (United States) |
| 25 | Perchlorate Free Pyrotechnic Composition and Its Application in M115A2 Ground Burst Simulator and M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator Gary Chen, Mark Motyka, James Wejsa (United States) |
| 26 | Development and Testing of Perchlorate-Free Red and Green Pyrotechnic Flare Compositions Robert G. Shortridge, Caroline K. Wilharm, Christina M. Yamamoto, Edward L. Dreizin (United States) |
| 27 | A New Small-Scale Burn Test Method C. James Dahn, Ashok Ghose Dastidar, Abdollah Kashani, Mike Braddock, Tony Brabec (United States) |
| GENERAL PYROTECHNICS AND THERMAL ANALYSIS | |
| 28 | An Example of Magnesium-Teflon-Thermoplastic (MTTP), a Viable Blackbody Emitting Composition that has been Produced via a Solvent-Free Twin-Screw Extrusion Process Melissa A. Ray, Benjamin N. Ashcroft, Reed J. Blau, Carol J. Campbell, Michael T. Rose, Gary Chen, Jeff Campbell (United States) |
| 29 | The Pyrotechnic and Thermal Properties of Magnesium-Strontium Nitrate Pyrotechnic Compositions I.M. Tuukkanen, T. T. Griffiths, E. L. Charsley, P. G. Laye , J. J. Rooney, (Finland & United Kingdom) |
| 30 | A Preliminary Study of the Reaction of Potassium Dinitramide with Magnesium E. L. Charsley, P. G. Laye, H. M. Markham, J. J. Rooney, B. Berger, P. Folly, T. T. Griffiths (Switzerland and United Kingdom) |
| 31 | Stability and Stabilization of ADN-Water Solutions Suitable as Oxidizer Investigated by Heat Generation Rate M. A. Bohn, J. Aniol, H. Pontius, J. Huerttlen (Germany) |
| 32 | Thermal Behavior of Nitroglycerine Masaru Nakahama, Katsumi Katoh, Shuhei Kawaguchi, Shiro Kubota, Yuji Wada, Yuji Ogata, Mitsuru Arai (Japan) |
| 33 | Thermal Decomposition Properties of Nitrocellulose and Its Mixtures with Nitroglycerin R. Turcotte, B. Acheson, K. Armstrong, Q.S.M. Kwok, D.E. G. Jones, M. Paquet (Canada) |
| EXPLOSIVES-RELATED | |
| 34 | The Combustion Characteristics of Black Powder Tsukasa Takeuchi, Mitsuaki Tanabe, Takuo Kuwahara, Koji Yoshida (Japan) |
| 35 | Study on the Novel Stabilizers of Cellulose Nitrate Katsumi Katoh, Masaru Nakahama, Shuhei Kawaguchi, Shiro Kubota, Yuji Wada, Yuji Ogata, Mitsura Arai (Japan) |
| 36 | On the Dependence of Critical Diameter and Velocity Decrement at Failure on the Burn Law P. J. Haskins, M. D. Cook, A. D. Wood (United Kingdom) |
| 37 | Experimental Investigation on the Detonability of JP10-Air Mixtures R. Sorin, P. Bauer, D. Desbordes (France) |
| 38 | The Aluminum/RDX Interface Victor J. Bellitto (United States) |
| 39 | Influence of Aluminum Powder on the Detonation of Ammonium Nitrate and Aluminum Mixture H. Arai, J. Nakamura (Japan) |
| 40 | Combustion and Detonation Properties of Ammonium Nitrate and Activated Carbon Mixtures Atsumi Miyake, Hidefumi Kobayashi, Hiroshi Echigoya, Hiroyuki Arai, Katsumi Katoh, Shiro Kubota, Yuji Wada, Yuji Ogata, Terushige Ogawa (Japan) |
| HAZARDS, SAFETY, AND TOXICITY | |
| 41 | Simulation of PBXN-109 Sensitivity Tests J. P. Lu, D. L. Kennedy (Australia) |
| 42 | An Analysis and Discussion of Certain Problems Connected with Physicochemica Stability and Compatibility of Explosive Materials Used in Initiation-Ignition/Explosive Trains of Fusing Systems on the Basis of NATO Standardization Documents Maciej Miszczak, Ryszard Kostrow, Wojciech Goryca (Poland) |
| 43 | Comparison of Output and Sensitivity of Various Flash Compositions Commonly Used in Pyrotechnics Joseph May, Joseph A. Domanico (United States) |
| 44 | Neutralization of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) by Destruction of Explosive Lead Stephen Maegerlein, Lt. Thomas Lagoski, Gary Broxton (United States) |
| 45 | Toxicity Issues Pertaining to Burning Pyrotechnics Guy Marlair, Richard Turcotte, Queenie S. M. Kwok, Ruddy Branka (France and Canada) |
| 46 | New Approach to Hazard Classification Testing of Propellants Saxena Neelam, Rajiv Narang, P. K. Narang (India) |
| HAZARDS AND SAFETY | |
| 47 | Assessment of Personal Protective Clothing for Protection against Fire Hazards Selena L. Burn (United Kingdom) |
| 48 | New Trends for Pyrotechnic Automotive Safety in the European Union Lionel Aufauvre (France) |
| 49 | Non-Lethal Blunt Trauma Grenade Performance Improvement Ryan Olsen, Gary Chen (United States) |
| 50 | Application of Advanced Kinetics and Finite Element Analysis in Computational Prediction of Thermal Ignition of Energetic Materials B. Roduit, P. Folly, B. Berger, J. Mathieu, H. Andres, B. Vogelsanger (Switzerland) |
| 51 | Detonation of Teflon-Based Mechanoactivated Energetic Composites A. Yu. Dolgoborodov, I. V. Kolbanev, M. N. Makhov, A. N. Streletskii, V. E. Fortov (Russia) |
| HAZARDS AND SAFETY-SURVEILLANCE AND AGEING | |
| 52 | Hazard Assessment Testing of In-Process Infrared Decoy Composition Steven L. Backer, Jeffrey R. Campbell, Thomas L. Limberger, Bradley D. Stevenson (United States) |
| 53 | Pyrotechnics - No Longer the Poor Relative Peter Barnes, Satty Singh (United Kingdom) |
| 54 | An Effective Mitigation for Hydrogen Build-up in Ammunition Containers R. P. Claridge, A. Parker, A. Hayden, R. C. Kullberg, M. Borghi, C. Boffito, S. Stewart, G. Lidyard (United Kingdom, Italy, United States) |
| 55 | Shelf Life Assessment of Rocket Motors, Part I: Testing of Chemical and Mechanical Properties Mohammad H. Sammour (Egypt) |
| 56 | Shelf Life Assessment of Rocket Motors, Part II: Testing of Ballistic Properties Mohammad H. Sammour (Egypt) |
| SURVEILLANCE AND AGEING | |
| 57 | Importance of Proper Evaluation of Decomposition Kinetics from Thermoanalytical Measurements for Predictions of Thermal Stability of High Energetic Materials B. Roduit, P. Folly, B. Berger, J. Mathieu, H. Andres, B. Vogelsanger (Switzerland) |
| 58 | Which Component Determines the Lifetime of a Gas Generating System? W.P.C. de Klerk, B. Berger, H. Brechbuhl, W. Colpa (Netherlands and Switzerland) |
| 59 | The Analysis of Aged Propellant via Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Sara Poehlein, Andre Venter, Demian R. Ifa, Anton Chin, Daniel Ellison, Graham Cooks (United States) |
| 60 | Using Fiber Optics to Determine Detonation Velocity During Surveillance Testing of the Sparrow Missile MK 38 MOD 2 Fuze Booster Harry A. Farmer (United States) |
| 61 | Using Microcalorimetry to Establish Kinetics and Determine the Accelerated Aging Factor for Surveillance Testing of the MK 14 MOD 0 Explosive Lead for the Sidewinder Missile Teresa Reed, David Johnson (United States) |
| 62 | Degradation Studies on Infrared Countermeasure Compositions R. P. Claridge, T. T. Griffiths, E. L. Charsley, S. J. Goodall, J. J. Rooney (United Kingdom) |
| 63 | Life Assessment of a Canopy Severance Device G. T. Flegg, T. A. Vine (United Kingdom) |
| 64 | Reaction Kinetic Modeling of Akardit II Depletion in Single Base Propellant Formulations Eric R. Bixon, Lucas Lopez (United States) |
| 65 | The Effects of Ageing on the Explosiveness of a Polymer Bonded Explosive Peter A. Jemmett, Nigel Davies (United Kingdom) |
| 66 | Recent Investigation of the Decomposition Mechanism and Thermal Stability of Nitrocellulose/Nitroglycerine Based Propellants Anton Chin, Myong K. Ahn, Daniel Ellison, Sara K. Poehlein (United States) |
| POSTERS | |
| 67 | 1,2-Dinitroguandidine (DNG) Synthesis and Optimization M. Johansson, N. V. Latypov (Sweden) |
| 68 | Combustion Peculiarities of Mixtures of Barium Nitrate with Different Metals N. M. Varyonykh, N. V. Obeziyaev, Yu. E. Sheludyak (Russia) |
| 69 | Thermal Decomposition of the Nitrogen Containing Energetic Materials Metal Complexes W. Kowhakul, M. Kumasaki, M. Arai (Japan) |
| 70 | Effect of Loading Density and Nano Aluminum on Shock Sensitivity of Explosives L. Kalontarov, Y. Ilotoviz, Y. Borkowski, S. Dvir, Y. Mabari (Israel) |
| 71 | Selected Observations on the Combustion of Charcoal Briquettes Utilized for the Outdoor Preparation of Food VIII. Evaluation of Aluminized-Steel Briquette Holders in the Alternative Cooking Method James L. Austing (United States) |
| 72 | UV-VIS Spectroscopic Investigation of Magnesium/Fluorocarbon Pyrolants Ernst-Christian Koch, Volker Weiser, Eveline Roth, Dietmar Mueller (Germany) |
| 73 | Propagation Mechanism of Low Velocity Detonation in Nitromethane Hideki Hamashima, Yukio Kato, Shigeru Itoh (Japan) |
| 74 | Performance Optimization of Propellant for Medium Caliber Ammunition Dong-II Kang, Bong-Yeop Park, Jin-Ho Kim (Korea) |
| 75 | Out-Gassing from Military Pyrotechnics - Problems & Solutions J. Callaway, Dr. S. Singh (United Kingdom) |
| 76 | Performance of Laser Ignition of Nanocomposite Energetic Materials Al/MoO3 Zhang Rui, Xue Yan, Jiang Jun-cheng, Lei Xiao-Rong (China) |
| 77 | Development of Tools for Testing Combustion Characteristics of Heat Pellets used in Thermal Batteries Olga Shalev, Maxim Peterson, Irit Eliel, Assaf Zehavi, Sharona Melchior, Chaim Yarnitzky, Dario R. Dekel (Israel) |
| 78 | Investigation of Electrostatic Charges and ESD Sensitivity of Energetic Nanopowders Chris J. Bulian, Jan A. Puszynski (United States) |
| 79 | Combustion Characteristics of Reactive Thin Film Initiated by Pulse Laser Ablation K. Nagayama, A. Toyoda, S. Kubota, Y. Mitarai (Japan) |
| POST-PRINT PROCEEDINGS SUBMITTALS (CD-ONLY) | |
| 80 | LTC Propellants Based on DNDA Plasticizer Dr. Dietmar Mueller, Walter Langlotz (Germany) |
| 81 | Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Azides on Porous Copper Substrates Farhad Forohar, S. M. Caulder, Gerald R. Laib (United States) |
| 82 | Modeling the Stress-Induced Non-linear Mechanical Response of Energetic FMC Material Systems Yong Zhao, Liwei Lu, and Panos G. Charalambides (United States) |
| 83 | Safety Issue in Munitions Containers Solved with the Use of Getters Enea Ricci, Andrea Conte, Corrado Carretti, A. Hayden, R. C. Kullberg, R.P. Claridge, A. Parker, G. Lidyard, S. Stewart (United States) |
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| 34th Seminar 8-11 October, 2007 Beaune, France | |||||||||||||||||
| Opening session | |||||||||||||||||
| Energetic materials : Our energy to shape your future
G. Fonblanc (Propulsion General Manager) - SNPE Matériaux Energétiques | |||||||||||||||||
| High energy condensed systems. Pr. Y. Frolov - Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A1 : Nanotechnologies. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safety and handling of nano-aluminium. Miss R. Schaefer - ATK Launch Systems | |||||||||||||||||
| Experimental method to study effect of nanometric particle oxide protection gun barrel against erosion. Ms N. Forichon-Chaumet - Nexter Munitions | |||||||||||||||||
| HTPB / AP propellant with nano-aluminium, demonstration of a new combustion process.
Ms C. Lanzarotti - ONERA | |||||||||||||||||
| Explosive performance of alumized HMX-based nano-composites.
Dr A. Y. Dolgoborodov - Semenov Institute of Chemical | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A2 : Nanotechnologies. | |||||||||||||||||
| Combustion synthesis in gasless pyrotechnics at millimeter geometries.
Mr A. S. Tappan - Sandia National Laboratories | |||||||||||||||||
| Hot spot modeling of thermite type reactions regarding particle size and composition.
Dr S. Kelzenberg - FICT | |||||||||||||||||
| Research of the contribution of nano-particles in pyrotechnics.
Ms P. Lamy - Nexter Munitions | |||||||||||||||||
| Session B1 : Shock wave and modeling. | |||||||||||||||||
| Simple model for reacted and unreacted equation of states for energetic materials.
Dr K. Nagayama - Fac.of Eng. Kyushu Univer. | |||||||||||||||||
| Molecular simulations of Hugoniots of detonation products mixtures at chemical equilibrium : Microscopic calculation of the Chapman-Jouguet state.
Dr E. Bourasseau - CEA / DAM-ID | |||||||||||||||||
| Laser-induced decomposition of HNO3/2 nitropropane mixture at static high pressure.
Dr E. Bouyer - CEA | |||||||||||||||||
| Calculation of shock-adiabat of nitromethane with a hydrodynamic method.
Dr E. Bouton - CEA | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A3 : Ageing and life-cycle. | |||||||||||||||||
| Prediction of service life for the M864 base burner assembly.
Dr E. Bixon - Picatiny Arsenal | |||||||||||||||||
| The effects of gaps between bridgefoils and PETN as a function of PETN density and specific surface area.
Mr D. F. Phillips - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | |||||||||||||||||
| Stabilization of solid and liquid ADN-aluminum mixtures - Suitable stabilizing substances investigated by heat generation rate, mass loss and product analyses.
Dr M. Bohn - FICT | |||||||||||||||||
| Lifetime study of a gas generating system.
Mr W.De Klerk - TNO | |||||||||||||||||
| Advantages of simultaneous application of DSC and HFC for prediction of thermal stability of energetic materials.
Dr B. Roduit - AKTS | |||||||||||||||||
| Estimation of the service life of an illuminating device.
Mr D. Medus - Lacroix | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A4 : Safety assessment. | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of confinement on the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate.
MR B. Longuet - ETBS | |||||||||||||||||
| MBDA France safety methodology.
Ms M. Martin – MBDA | |||||||||||||||||
| IM Rocket motors experiments in support of thermal or impact modelisations.
D.Idelot – Roxel | |||||||||||||||||
| Tactical rocket motors IM demonstrators. Validation of concept to improve IM reponses to thermal and bullet impact stimuli.
J.Nugeyre - Roxel | |||||||||||||||||
| Session B2 : Detonation wave propagation. | |||||||||||||||||
| Homogeneous shock initiation process in neat and chemically sensitized nitromethane.
Mrs B. Crouzet - CEA DAM | |||||||||||||||||
| In-situ continuous detonation velocity measurements Using Fiber-optic Bragg Grating sensors.
Mr J. Benterou - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | |||||||||||||||||
| A generalized dependence of detonation velocity on charge diameter including low velocity detonation.
Mr B. S. Ermolaev - Institute of Chemical Physics | |||||||||||||||||
| Wave propagation in non monotonous sound speed materials.
Dr O. Heuze - CEA/DIF | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A5 : Sensitivity and explosiveness. | |||||||||||||||||
| Behaviour of AN-based emulsions in hot-wire ignition experiments.
Dr R. Turcotte - Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory | |||||||||||||||||
| Ability of the fire propagation apparatus to characterise thermal effects of energetic materials.
Mr H. Biteau - University of Edinburgh | |||||||||||||||||
| Reactive simulations of benzene under shock conditions
Dr J. B. Maillet - CEA/DAM | |||||||||||||||||
| New chemical gas sensors for explosives detection.
Dr P. Prené - CEA | |||||||||||||||||
| TEMPER software from V1.0 to V2.0.
Mr E. Lababie - DGA | |||||||||||||||||
| Session B3 : Detonation wave propagation. | |||||||||||||||||
| Enhanced underwater charges based on metal-rich combustible or detonable mixtures : internal and external ballistics.
Mr P. V. Komissarov - Institute of Chemical Physics Academy | |||||||||||||||||
| Multiphase detonation theory : Application to nano-structured energetic materials.
Dr O. Le Matayer - Polytech Marseille | |||||||||||||||||
| Evaluation of the ignition and deflagration-to-detonation characteristics of CL-20 using a laser hot plate configuration.
Dr E. J. Welle - Sandia National Laboratories | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A6 : Caracterisation and measurement. | |||||||||||||||||
| The measurement and analysis of detonation pressure during blasting.
Mr Mencacci - Nitrochimie | |||||||||||||||||
| Modelling of aluminised solid propellant fire induced by the pneumatic explosion of a large rocket motor.
Mr F. Chassagne - CAEPE | |||||||||||||||||
| Development of small scale tests to evaluate the Shock sensitivity of cast PBX compositions.
Ms C. Collet - SNPE Matériaux Energétiques | |||||||||||||||||
| A small scale performance test for HE.
Mr A. Lefrançois - DGA | |||||||||||||||||
| Industrial acceptance firing test mean (MIR) for end tip boosters and transfer detonating lines.
Mr P. Chabin - SNPE Matériaux Energétiques | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A7 : Environmental friendly products. | |||||||||||||||||
| P4rimer(TM); RED Phosphorus Fueled Non-toxic, Heavy Metal-free Primer for Small Arms Cartridges.
Mr R. Busky - ATK Lake City Ammunition Division | |||||||||||||||||
| Perchlorate free flash powders and their application in the M117 flash Booby trap simulator.
Mr G. Chen - Picatiny Arsenal | |||||||||||||||||
| Development of an environmentally benign black smoke formulation for pyrotechnic use.
MS G. Raibeck - Picatiny Arsenal | |||||||||||||||||
| Lead-free detonating lines and linear shaped charges.
Mr A. Chartier - Pyroalliance | |||||||||||||||||
| Imaging nitrocellulose and its potential interaction with plasticizers by scanning probe microscopy.
Dr D. Spitzer - ISL/CNRS | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A8 : New Production and safety design methods. | |||||||||||||||||
| A flow time model for melt-cast insensitive explosive process.
Mr J. P. Guillemin - NEXTER Munitions | |||||||||||||||||
| Predicting and evaluating performance of energetic salts : models and theoretical tools.
Mr P. Simonetti - CEA | |||||||||||||||||
| Overview of recent progress in the prediction of the thermodynamic properties an stability criteria of energetic materials.
Dr D. Mathieu - CEA | |||||||||||||||||
| Reliability demonstration of Pyrosoft release nut
Mr P. Thebault - Etienne Lacroix | |||||||||||||||||
| Development of a QSPR method for the prediction of chemicals explosibility.
Mr G. Fayet - ENSCP | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A9 : New safety methodologies and regulations. | |||||||||||||||||
| An analysis of test methods on physicochemical stability and compatibility of high energetic materirials on the basis of current polish standards.
DR M. Miszczak - Military Institute of Armament Technology | |||||||||||||||||
| EU directive on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles.
Mr M. Brochier - INERIS | |||||||||||||||||
| A modern goal-oriented risk-based concept for the safety assessment of the handling of ammunition, explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants.
Mr A. F. Bienz - Bienz Kummer & partner ltd | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A10 : Optical pyrotechnic initiation. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overview of recent developments of laser initiated detonator for space applications.
Mr D. Dilhan - CNES | |||||||||||||||||
| Studies on working time reproductibility of a laser ignited detonator.
Mr H. Moulard - ISL | |||||||||||||||||
| Solid-state laser initiation system for defense application.
Mr A. Marchand - TDA | |||||||||||||||||
| Potential use of optopyrotechnic technology for launch vehicle applications.
Mr P. Farfal - EADS | |||||||||||||||||
| Session B4 : Behavioural law in explosive materials | |||||||||||||||||
| Molecular dynamics study of tantalum spallation.
Mr L. Soulard - CEA DAM | |||||||||||||||||
| Hugoniot of nitric acid. A molecular simulation study.
Dr N. Desbiens - CEA/DAM-ID | |||||||||||||||||
| Formal characteristics of aluminum burning rate law in non-ideal detonations of ammonium nitrate based mixtures.
Mr P.V.Koissarov - Institute of Chemical Physics Academy | |||||||||||||||||
| A multiphase model for heterogeneous explosives containing liquids and aluminum particles.
Dr G.Baudin - DGA/DET | |||||||||||||||||
| Session A11 : Optical | |||||||||||||||||
| From RS-RDX to VI-RDX : a new step.
Mr L. Borne - ISL | |||||||||||||||||
| The problem of excitation of the abnormal-unstable physical fields and existential micro-structures in the burning wave of the energetic materials.
Dr A. N. Lukin - Institute of Applied Mechanics | |||||||||||||||||
| Selection and testing of thermite compositions for pyrotechnic devices.
Dr A. Pivkina - Semenov Institute of Chemical | |||||||||||||||||
| Pyroorganic flares - A new approach for aircraft protection
Mr V. Weiser - FICT | |||||||||||||||||
| Session B5 : Behavioural law in explosive materials | |||||||||||||||||
| A thermodynamic model for reliably predicting the detonation properties of explosives.
Prof.S.A.Gubin - Moskow Engineering Physics Institute | |||||||||||||||||
| A multiphase model for liquid dispersion under explosion conditions.
Dr J.Massoni - Polytech Marseille | |||||||||||||||||
| Contact-free characterization of materials used in detonics experiments.
Mr G.Besnard - CEA/DAM | |||||||||||||||||
| POSTERS SESSION | |||||||||||||||||
| Thermal Batteries as electrical power sources for pyrotechnic devices.
Mr P. Jakubowski - ASB | |||||||||||||||||
| Analysis by separative technologies and solid phase extraction of high explosives.
Mr J. C. Meunier - TDA | |||||||||||||||||
| Performance characteristics of the M119 whistling boody trap simulator formulation as a function of percent composition.
Mr R. M. Hartley - US Army RDECOM-ARDEC | |||||||||||||||||
| Spectroscopic investigation of deuterated flare compositions.
Mr E. C. Koch - Diehl BGT Defence | |||||||||||||||||
| Laminac 4116 binder replacement for hand held signal illuminant compositions.
Mr G. Chen - Picatiny Arsenal | |||||||||||||||||
| An approach to building an accurate and computationally efficient equation of state model of condensed
explosives for hydrocode similations.
Dr O. Heuzé - CEA/DIF | |||||||||||||||||
| Perchlorate elimination in the M118 illuminating Booby trap simulator.
Mr M. Motyka - US Army ARDEC | |||||||||||||||||
| New versatile facility, based on twin screw extruder for manufacture of new energetic.
Ms C. Marraud - SNPE | |||||||||||||||||
| Studies on illuminating compositions for high altitude applications.
Mr R. S. Palaiah - High Energy Materials Research Laboratory Automated casting line for projectiles.
| Mr B. Mahé - EURENCO Thermocinetic simulation tool and applications.
| Mr D. Michelot - ASTRIUM Space Separation systems by expanding tube-adaptation to the small launchers.
| Mr T. Kister - ASTRIUM Space Structural and reactive study of an aged nanodiamond-based energetic composition.
| Dr M. Comet - ISL/CNRS High pressure Raman spectroscopy study of HNO3/2-Nitropropane mixtures. Influence of the composition.
| Dr P. Hebert - CEA On the charge diameter effect in 2-nitropropane/nitric acid mixtures.
| Mrs L. Pagnanini - ENSMA Detonation in packed beds of metal particles saturated with nitromethane.
| Dr Y. Kato - Nippon Koki Co Ltd Mechanical behaviour of nanomaterials for energetic compounds.
| Mrs P. Lamy - Nexter Munitions Combined experimental and numerical analysis of a linear cutting charge.
| Ms F. Meyer-Lassalle - CNES Experimental investigation and modelling of fire exposure of a steel tank structure.
| Mr F. Saulnier - Nexter Munitions Improving HTPB propellant mechanical properties.
| Mr M. Kivity - IMI Low-velocity impact tests on an HMX-based explosive.
| Mr F. Delmaire-Sizes - CEA Exploding-based expanding model for smoke projectile.
| Mr C. G. Zhu - University of Science and Technology GTPS work group on optical initiation of energetic materials.
| Mr A. Marchand - GTPS Technological breakthrough in Safety and Arming Unit.
| X. Vilars - Nexter Munitions IM Rocket motors experiments in support of thermal or impact modelisations.
| L.Texier – Roxel Enriching carbon nanotubes with energetic materials
| F Forohar- NSWC |
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| 35th Seminar 13-18 July, 2008 Fort Collins, Colorado, USA | |
| GENERAL PYROTECHNICS | |
| 1 | Modeling of Pyrotechnic Combustion Trevor T. Griffiths (UK) |
| 2 | Environmental Assessment of Pyrotechnic Combustion Products Paul D. Howe, Stuart Dobson, Heath M. Malcolm, Trevor T. Griffiths (UK) |
| 3 | Pyrotechnic Self-Assembly (PSA) Manufacture Process using Fluidized Bed UV Coating Technology G. Chen, M. Motyka, C. Wan, C. Lu (USA) |
| 4 | Inorganic Barrier Coating for the Protection of Magnesium Powder Against Humidity-Based Aging T. J. Gudgel, F. Chapman, S. Sambasivan, T. Gillard, C. Wilharm, B. Douda (USA) |
| 5 | Combustion Performance of Coated Magnesium Caroline K. Wilharm (USA) |
| 6 | Ageing of Magnesium Coated with Viton James Callaway, Nigel Davies (UK) |
| 7 | European Directive 2007/23/EC on the Placing on the Market of Pyrotechnical Articles: Are You Concerned? Lionel Aufauvre (France) |
| FRANK CARVER BURSARY AWARD WINNER | |
| 8 | Nano-Aluminum Powder Doped with Barium: Chemical States of Ba and Al Studied by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Konstantin Monogarov, Alla Pivkina, Elena Skryleva, Yu. Frolov (Russia) |
| SMOKE AND BINDERS | |
| 9 | Using a Standard Test Protocol to Qualify Candidate Low Toxicity Colored Smoke Dyes Joseph A. Domanico (USA) |
| 10 | Characterization of Magnesium Carbonate for Use in Pyrotechnic Smoke Compositions as a Thermal Regulator Christopher Fish, Gary Chen (USA) |
| 11 | Demonstration of an Environmentally Benign Pyrotechnic Black Smoke in a Battlefield Effects Simulator Gretel Raibeck, Catherine Kislowski, Gary Chen (USA) |
| 12 | Assessment of Organic Fuels for Use in Environmentally Benign Colored Smoke Formulations Gretel Raibeck, Gary Chen (USA) |
| 13 | Preliminary Results of an Investigation into the Use of Polymeric Binders in Pyrotechnics (PBP) M. G. Morgan, R. A. Pietrobon, M. B. Stringer, A. Provatas (Australia) |
| 14 | Precursor Studies of Energetic Binders for High Energy Pyrotechnic Compositions Robert P. Claridge, T. A. Vine (UK) |
| 15 | Studies on Fluoro Polymer Based Compositions for Advanced IR Flares R. S. Palaiah, V. P. Ambekar, D. K. Jawale, M. J. Kohadkar, K. C. Raha, Amarjit Singh (India) |
| 16 | Versatility of Novel Low Viscosity Thermoset Binder in Pressed and Cast Illuminant Applications Heather M. Peterson, Dan B. Nielson, Curtis W. Fielding, Richard L. Tanner (USA) |
| NANO AND SMALL SIZE TECHNOLOGY | |
| 17 | Characterization of Reactive Multilayer Ti/2B Multilayer Films Alexander S. Tappan, Joel P. McDonald, David P. Adams, Eric D. Jones, Jr. (USA) |
| 18 | Impressive Change of Reactive Properties of High Explosives Structured and Stabilized at Nano-Scale in an Inert Porous Matrix Marc Comet, Benny Siegert, Vincent Pichot, Denis Spitzer, F. Ciszek, Nelly Piazzon, Pierre Gibot (France) |
| 19 | Nanothermites with Condensable Gas Products Curtis Johnson, Kelvin Higa, Rick Albro (USA) |
| 20 | Influence of Particle Sizes on the Properties of Mechanoactivated Al/MoO3 Thermite Mixtures A. Yu. Dolgoborodov, A. N. Streletskii, I. V. Kolbanev, M. N. Makhov (Russia) |
| 21 | Investigations into MEMS Scale Detonators Robert P. Claridge, T. A. Vine, A. J. Leggett (UK) |
| 22 | Microenergetics: Characterization of Sub-Millimeter PETN Films Ryan R. Wixom, Alexander S. Tappan, Gregory T. Long, Anita M. Renlund, Eric J. Welle, Joel P. McDonald, Bradley H. Jared, Aaron L. Brundage, Joseph R. Michael (USA) |
| 23 | Lead Azide Reactions at Sub-Millimeter Diameters Peter C. Jung, Alexander S. Tappan, and Eric J. Welle (USA) |
| EXPLOSIVES RELATED | |
| 24 | Performance of NHA and Its Application Zhu Shunguan, Wang Zhipeng, Li Yan, Zhang Lin, Ye Yinghua (China) |
| 25 | Probabilistic "Limited Hot Spot" Detonation Model of Ammonium Nitrate Based Explosives Alexander Yu. Reshetnyak (Russia) |
| 26 | Effect of Particle Size on Detonation of Packed Bed of Aluminum Particles Saturated with Nitromethane Yukio Kato, Kenji Murata, Eiji Yano, Shinichi Matsuzaki, Yoshimasa Suzuki (Japan) |
| 27 | Underwater Explosions - Effects of Cylindrical Shape of Charge to the Results of Energy Measurements of Explosives Martti Hagfors (Finland) |
| 28 | Novel Synthesis of 3,3-Diaminoazoxyfurazan (DAAF) and a Survey of Performance Testing and Characterization Elizabeth Francois, David Chavez, Bryce Tappan, Dan Hooks (USA) |
| PYROTECHNICS RELATED | |
| 29 | Potassium Dinitramide as a Pyrotechnic Oxidant for Red Flare Applications R. P. Claridge, T. T. Griffiths, N. A. D. Johnson (UK) |
| 30 | Nonlethal 40mm Flash-Bang Devices with Fuel-Rich Flash Powders R. H. Newell, L. S. Liu, R. J. Blau, B. Solomon, P. C. Cannon, N. L. Grossman, K. Jones (USA) |
| 31 | Product Improvements on the Thermate Incendiary Grenade Jessica Horning, Gary Chen (USA) |
| 32 | New Pyrotechnic Compositions for Incendiary Ammunition Applications T. T. Griffiths, E. L. Charsley, J. J. Rooney, H. M. Markham (UK) |
| 33 | Methods of Computational Chemistry in Search for Structure-Properties Relationships among Energetic Materials |
| 34 | Tatyana S. Pivina, M. S. Molchanova, V. L. Korolev, Yu. N. Matyushin, A. A. Porollo, V. P. Ivshin, N. I. Zhokhova (Russia) |
| KINETICS AND THERMAL ANALYSIS | |
| 35 | Non-Isothermal Kinetics of Fast High-Temperature Reactions in Condensed Energetic Materials Alexander S. Shteinberg, A. A. Berlin (USA, Russia) |
| 36 | Application of Advanced Kinetics to HFC Signals for the Life-time Prediction of Energetic Materials Bertrand Roduit, P. Guillaume, S. Wilker, P. Folly, A. Sarbach, B. Berger, J. Mathieu, M. Ramin, B. Vogelsanger (Switzerland) |
| 37 | Detonation Calorimeter Characterization of Selected Explosive Compositions Scott D. Hall, Andrew R. Davis, Gregory D. Knowlton (USA) |
| 38 | Thermal Studies on Rubidium Dinitramide E. L. Charsley, P. G. Laye, H. M. Markham, J. J. Rooney, B. Berger, T. T. Griffiths, M. P. Wasko (Switzerland, UK) |
| COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS | |
| 39 | Secondary Combustion Phenomenon of B/KNO3 Ignited by Laser Ye Yinghua, Gong Jingmei, Shen Ruiqi, Hu Yan, Wang Zigeng (China) |
| 40 | Crack Behavior in Solid Propellant Grain as a Function of Ignition Pressure Gradient A. Shtark, N. Haron, H. Grosbein, J. Kanelbaum (Israel) |
| 41 | Prediction of Usetime of Three Differently Stabilized Propellants Manfred A. Bohn (Germany) |
| 42 | Minimum Pressure for Sustained Combustion in AN-based Emulsions Sandra Goldthorp, R. Turcotte, C. M. Badeen, S. K. Chan (Canada) |
| 43 | Burning Characteristics of Guanidinium 1,5'-bis-1 H-Tetrazolate/Metal Oxide Mixtures as Candidate Gas Generating Agent S. Date, T. Sugiyama, N. Itadzu, Y. Miyata, M. Abe, K. Yoshitake, S. Nishi, K. Hasue (Japan) |
| 44 | Unusual Behaviors of Low Temperature Silver Nitrate/Molybdenum Based Autoignition Materials Christian W. Salafia, Scott D. Hall, Gregory D. Knowlton (USA) |
| 45 | Effects of CuO, Cu, and MnO2 on Combustion of Ammonium Nitrate/Aminoguanidinium 5,5'-azobis-1 H-tetrozolate Mixtures Yasuyoshi Miyata, Masahiro Abe, Shingo Date, Makoto Kohga, Kazuo Hasue (Japan) |
| 46 | Combustion Characteristics of Reactive Thin Film Ignited by Pulse Laser Ablation Yuji Utsunomiya, Akihiro Toyoda, Takashi Kajiwara, Takashi Nishiyama, Kunihito Nagayama, Shiro Kubota, Yoshinori Yamada, Yoshiaki Mitarai (Japan) |
| 47 | Atomization Characteristics of Energetic Liquid Film by Pulse Laser Reflection at Inclined Surface of High Refractive Index Material Takashi Kajiwara, Yuji Utsunomiya, Takashi Nishiyama, Kunihito Nagayama, Shiro Kubota, Motonao Nakahara (Japan) |
| AGING AND TOXICITY | |
| 48 | Lifetime Study on the Pyrotechnic Parts of a Munitions Article Wim de Klerk, Beat Berger, Paul van Ekeren (Netherlands, Switzerland) |
| 49 | Accelerated Aging of the M206 Countermeasure IR Flare Eric R. Bixon, Russell Broad, June DeSalvio, Frank Gagliardi, Amita Nagori, Jay Poret, Andrew Zimmer (USA) |
| 50 | An Investigation into the Chemistry of Propellant Stabilizers and Ballistic Modifiers during Aging of Nitrocellulose/Nitroglycerine Mohammad H. Sammour, Ph.D (Egypt) |
| 51 | A Historical and Contemporary Comparison of Frankford Arsenal Formula 675 and ATK’s P4rimerTM; Red Phosphorus Fueled Primers for Small Arms Cartridges Randall Busky (USA) |
| 52 | Elimination of Perchlorate Oxidizers from Pyrotechnic Red Signal Flare Compositions Robert G. Shortridge, Christina M. Yamamoto (USA) |
| 53 | Evaluation of Candidate Low Toxicity Colored Smoke Dyes Giancarlo Diviacchi (USA) |
| SENSITIVITY, SAFETY, AND IM | |
| 54 | Probit Analysis of Friction Sensitivity of Explosives Sek K. Chan and R. Turcotte (Canada) |
| 55 | The Effect of Processing Parameters on Ignition Characteristics and ESD Sensitivity of Nanothermites Chris J. Bulian, Jan A. Puszynski, Jacek J. Swiatkiewicz (USA) |
| 56 | Safety in Explosive and Pyrotechnic Manufacture N. V. Srinivasa Rao (India) |
| 57 | On the Sensitivity of Pyrotechnic Countermeasure Ammunitions Ernst-Christian Koch (Belgium) |
| 58 | Insensitive Gun Propellants with Low Temperature Coefficient Based on DNDA Dietmar Mueller (Germany) |
| POTPOURRI | |
| 59 | Imaging Different Nitrocellulose Grades by Scanning Probe Microscopy Denis Spitzer, N. Piazzon, M.R. Schäefer, V. Pichot, M. Comet (France) |
| 60 | Novel Understanding of the Phenomenon of Negative Erosion and Existential Instability of the Physical Fields in the Burning Wave of the Energetic Materials Alexander N. Lukin (Russia) |
| POSTERS | |
| 61 | Thermal Parameters of the Burning Wave for Barium Nitrate/Magnesium/Organic Additive Pyrotechnic Mixtures N.M. Varyonykh, N.V. Obeziyaev, Yu. E. Sheludyak (Russia) |
| 62 | Selected Observations on the Combustion of Charcoal Briquets Utilized for the Outdoor Preparation of Food IX. Effect of Briquet Type, Weight, and Size on the Kettle Internal Temperature James L. Austing (USA) |
| 63 | Underwater Explosions: Effects of Cylindrical Shape of Charge to the Energy Measurements of Explosives Martti Hagfors (Finland) |
| 64 | Fire Test on Fireworks Storage Container M. K. Hihkiö, M. J. Ojala (Finland) |
| 65 | The Impact Endurance of Hot Bridge Wire Type K13 Electric Detonator Ki Geun Song, Moon Ho Lee, Jin Rai Cho (S. |