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Implementation of a PETN failure model using ARIA's general chemistry framework

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1341940· OSTI ID:1341940
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

We previously developed a PETN thermal decomposition model that accurately predicts thermal ignition and detonator failure [1]. This model was originally developed for CALORE [2] and required several complex user subroutines. Recently, a simplified version of the PETN decomposition model was implemented into ARIA [3] using a general chemistry framework without need for user subroutines. Detonator failure was also predicted with this new model using ENCORE. The model was simplified by 1) basing the model on moles rather than mass, 2) simplifying the thermal conductivity model, and 3) implementing ARIA’s new phase change model. This memo briefly describes the model, implementation, and validation.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1341940
Report Number(s):
SAND2017--0800R; 650717
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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