Course description
The aim of this course is to provide a critical understanding of the important properties of explosive materials and their methods of synthesis and manufacture.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Students must have successfully completed the Introduction to Explosives Engineering course, or have relevant experience in order to take this as a Short Course for Credit.
There are no prerequisites if taken as a Standalone Short Course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
- Explain the rationale behind introducing nitro groups into molecules;
- Compare the current manufacturing processes for primary, secondary explosives and their formulations;
- Evaluate and predict the properties of explosives and explosive formulations;
- Critically evaluate the principles of an explosive train and propose improved alternatives.
Training Course Content
Core content
Chemistry of the synthesis of explosive molecules:
Basic chemistry of nitration
Synthesis examples of Lead Azide/Styphnate, TNT, RDX, NC, NG
Basic stability/compatibility(to be extended in testing module)
Material science of explosive materials
Basic hazard/performance properties
Crystal properties
Binder properties
Mechanical properties
Environmental awareness
Engineering of the manufacture of explosives
Filling processes of explosive
Plant design, safety
Quality control
Physics of explosions
Detonics theory
Shocks physics
Explosives train
Course delivery details
Course structure
The course content is divided between traditional lectures, chemistry and materials laboratory sessions and explosives processing facilities.
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