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Methodology for Determining Impulse and Quasi-Static Pressure Loading for Design of 6-ft Inner Diameter Confinement Vessel

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1856112· OSTI ID:1856112
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
A brief study of the TNT-equivalence of PBX-9501 is presented herein utilizing a new basis via application of one-dimensional spherical (1DS) hydrocode models in a 6-ft ID confinement vessel geometry with no internal furniture. Specifically, TNT-equivalence herein is based upon two separate features: (1) matching the peak reflected specific impulse of PBX-9501 to TNT under detonation process, and (2) matching quasi-static peak gas pressure of PBX-9501 to TNT at steady-state.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1856112
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-22-22458
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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