Developments in Pyrotechnics (Review Paper)

  • S.M. Danali High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
  • R.S. Palaiah High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
  • K.C. Raha High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.333
Keywords: Pyrotechnics, smokes, illuminants, flares, electro-explosive devices, delays, laser initiation, green pyrotechnics

Abstract

The application of smoke and various types of smoke bombs/ devices developed are narrated. The light output of 51 mm, 81 mm, 120 mm and 120 mm LRM illuminating bombs developed is 2.6, 9.0, 10.8 and 15 lakhs candela, respectively. The IR flares developed for first and second generation anti-tank missile are in regular production. An IR decoy flare is developed for CMDS. Feasibility study on multi-spectral smoke and IR flare compositions is completed. 1W-1A No fire capability EED is developed. Gas generators 1200 cc, 2400 cc, 6000 cc are developed. Accuracy of pyro delay is improved. Laser initiated pyrocartridge is developed. Nanoscale Fe2O3 is synthesised and studied. A few toxic ingredients are replaced to march towards green pyrotechnics. Objectives for improved pyrotechnics are included.

Defence Science Journal, 2010, 60(2), pp.152-158, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.333

Author Biographies

S.M. Danali, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
R.S. Palaiah, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
K.C. Raha, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
Published
2010-04-20
How to Cite
Danali, S., Palaiah, R., & Raha, K. (2010). Developments in Pyrotechnics (Review Paper). Defence Science Journal, 60(2), 152-158. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.333
Issue
Vol 60 No 2: Commemorative Issue on Golden Jubilee of DRDO
Section
Review Papers
Copyright (c) 2016 Defence Science Journal

 Where otherwise noted, the Articles on this site are licensed under Creative Commons License: CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India

 

Most read articles by the same author(s)