Prediction of Overpressure from Finite Volume Explosions

K. Ramamurthi

doi:10.14429/dsj.45.4100

Prediction of Overpressure from Finite Volume Explosions

K. Ramamurthi Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.45.4100

Keywords: Tri nitro toluene, Blast waves

Abstract

Tri-nitro toluene (TNT) equivalence is not a good criterion for evaluating the practically encounted nonideal blast waves during ignition and in explosion-safety problems. A theoretical model which shows the trends related to the effects of source volume and energy time release on blast wave strength is discussed. A slower energy release and a larger source volume are shown to be necessary to reduce the blast effects.

Author Biography

K. Ramamurthi, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.

Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

Ramamurthi, K. (2013). Prediction of Overpressure from Finite Volume Explosions. Defence Science Journal, 45(1), 35-41. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.45.4100

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Issue

Vol 45 No 1: High Energy Materials

Section

Special Issue Papers

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