Theoretical study of the Shotgun test

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5285878

Bowman, A L; Barfield, W D

The shock-initiated detonation (SDT) of the Shotgun test has been modeled using the 2DE reactive hydrodynamics code with Forest Fire burn rates. A mechanism for the low-velocity detonation (XDT) has been postulated, including (1) heating from shock and friction; (2) surface ignition and burning; and (3) damage and breakup of the bulk material, creating additional surface area for the burn. The enhanced burn then generates a normal SDT reaction in the damaged sample. The first two steps of this process are now supported by numerical and analytic studies.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5285878
• Report Number(s): CONF-820431-3; ON: DE82012141
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
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COMBUSTION
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DETONATIONS
ENGINES
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MATERIALS TESTING
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NUMBER CODES
OXIDATION
PROPELLANTS
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