Prediction Technique for Overpressure and Thermal Risk from C/D 1.3 Materials During Processing

摘要

Manufacturing and processing of propellants and pyrotechnics which will deflagrate but not detonate creates a unique safety risk to personnel involved in these operations. Determination of safe distances for operators from processing has been based on past experience, empirical judgment or just guesswork. With advances in computational tools and desktop computers, a more reliable and accurate method is available. This paper discusses a technique which will have widespread application in the future and greatly enhance safety in C/D 1.3 operations.