Analysis of Heat-Activated Explosions in Storage of HD 1.2 Munitions

摘要

There are many factors to consider in designing safe ammunition storage areas andin developing optimal storage configurations. The most important safety factor is the Quantity-Distance, or QD, which defines the acceptable hazard range from an accidental explosion of the stored munitions. m The QD is based on a Maximum Credible Event (MCE), which is the greatest quantity of explosive material in the storage area that could be expected to detonate as (essentially) a single event. Ammunition and explosives that are likely to mass detonate are designated by the DOD Ammunition and Explosive Safety Standards (DOD 6055.9-STD, 1992) as Hazard Division (HD) 1.1 materials. Other types of ammunition and explosives that are not expected to mass detonate, but may explode individually under conditions such as a fire in the storage area, are designated as HD 1.2 materials.