Author: John H. S. Lee
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: phenomenon, detonation
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2008-06-30
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 0521897238
ISBN-13: 9780521897235

This book introduces the detonation phenomenon in explosives. It is ideal for engineers and graduate students with a background in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The material is mostly qualitative, aiming to illustrate the physical aspects of the phenomenon. Classical idealized theories of detonation waves are presented first. These permit detonation speed, gas properties ahead and behind the detonation wave, and the distribution of fluid properties within the detonation wave itself to be determined. Subsequent chapters describe in detail the real unstable structure of a detonation wave.

Authors:Wildon Fickett, William C. Davis,
Publisher: Dover Publications
Keywords: experiment, theory, detonation
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2001-03-02
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0486414566
ISBN-13: 9780486414560

Comprehensive review of detonation explores the "simple theory" and experimental tests of the theory; flow in a reactive medium; steady detonation; the nonsteady solution; and the structure of the detonation front. Many simple cases are worked out for illustration.

Author: Gabriel Roy
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Keywords: pulse, detonation, noise, control, processes, propulsion, combustion
Number of Pages: 480
Published: 2005-10-25
List price: $124.00
ISBN-10: 0123693942
ISBN-13: 9780123693945

Chemical propulsion comprises the science and technology of using chemical reactions of any kind to create thrust and thereby propel a vehicle or object to a desired acceleration and speed. This book focuses on recent advances in the design of very highly efficient, low-pollution-emitting propulsion systems, as well as advances in testing, diagnostics and analysis. It offers unique coverage of Pulse Detonation Engines, which add tremendous power to jet thrust by combining high pressure with ignition of the air/fuel mixture. Readers will learn about the advances in the reduction of jet noise

Author: Anatoly N. Dremin
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: compression, condensed, matter, shock, pressure, detonation, theory, towards
Number of Pages: 156
Published: 1999-06-04
List price: $139.00
ISBN-10: 0387986723
ISBN-13: 9780387986722

The scientific description of processes involved in the powerful release of energy from high explosive materials remains one of the most complex problems confronting modern science. In spite of fifty years of concentrated research built upon careful and precise experiments and the massive use of modern computers, the problem remains a major challenge. Anatoliy N. Dremin is recognized as perhaps the most innovative contributor to detonation science and this book provides unique insights into the physics, chemistry, and mechanics relevant to initiation and sustenance of detonation processes. The

Authors:P.A. Politzer, JS Murray,
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Keywords: theoretical, computational, chemistry, combustion, detonation, materials, volume, part, energetic
Number of Pages: 474
Published: 2003-12-05
List price: $238.00
ISBN-10: 0444515194
ISBN-13: 9780444515193

This volume provides an overview of current research and recent advances in the area of energetic materials, focusing on explosives and propellants. The contents and format reflect the fact that theory, experiment and computation are closely linked in this field. The challenge of developing energetic materials that are less sensitive to accidental stimuli continues to be of critical importance. This volume opens with discussions of some determinants of sensitivity and its correlations with various molecular and crystal properties. The next several chapters deal in considerable detail with