Work which has been done at the University of Florida in arriving at credible explosive yield values for liquid rocket propellants is presented. The results are based upon logical methods which have been well worked out theoretically and verified through experimental procedures. Three independent methods to predict explosive yield values for liquid rocket propellants are described. All three give the same end result even though they utilize different parameters and procedures. They are: (1) mathematical model; (2) seven chart approach; and (3) critical mass method. A brief description of the methods, how they were derived, how they were applied, and the results which they produced are given. The experimental work used to support and verify the above methods both in the laboratory and in the field with actually explosive mixtures are presented. The methods developed are used and their value demonstrated in analyzing real problems, among them the destruct system of the Saturn 5, and the early configurations of the space shuttle.


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    Title :

    Prediction of explosive yield and other characteristics of liquid rocket propellant explosions


    Contributors:
    Farber, E. A. (author) / Smith, J. H. (author) / Watts, E. H. (author)

    Publication date :

    1973-06-30


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English