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Effect of state variable gradients in reaction zone regions

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6852673

The gradient direction of the Zeldovich, von Neuman, and Doering model for chemical energy release at a detonation front is reversed to accommodate reaction zone regions which display finite buildup to the Chapman-Jouguet state. A steady state reaction region for ideal explosive materials is obtained to which a polytropic gas equation of state region is attached completing the description of the detonation products flow field. The modified ZND model is hydrodynamically sound and consistent with experimental and computational evidence.

Research Organization:
California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6852673
Report Number(s):
UCRL-80459; CONF-780813-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English