TNT Equivalency of M1 Propellant (Bulk)
Abstract
TNT equivalency tests were performed with M1, single and multi- perforated, propellant. Peak pressure and positive impulse was measured as a function of distance from the charges. Configurations tested were sealed shipping drum containers and scaled open top and closed top feed hoppers. The TNT equivalency for these propellants was computed from the test blast output measurements. It was determined that the single-perforated (0.013 inch web) M1 propellant yielded a higher blast output in all configurations tested, than the multi-perforated (0.025 inch web) M1 propellant. The highest TNT equivalencies computed were at small sealed distances, cube root of 3 ft. lb., for the sealed shipping drum configurations (M1-SP propellant). They were 240 and 170 percent for peak pressure and positive impulse respectively. In general, the measured blast output from the closed top feed hoppers was greater than that measured from the open top hoppers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA020479
Entities
People
- J. Cook
- J. J. Swatosh Jr.
- Paul Price
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute