Evaluation of Violet Smoke Initiation Under Dynamic Conditions in the Jet Airmix Blender.

Abstract

Empirical safety data was generated from a single initiation of 454 kg (1000 pounds) of Violet Smoke Mix IV, Drawing Number B143-5-1 during dynamic mixing conditions in a simulated Jet Airmix Blender. The test was performed to determine whether mass detonation or a dust explosion would occur if violet smoke were thermally ignited during the height of maximum pneumatic dispersion. The data obtained under these 'worst-case' conditions indicate that minimal risk or hazards may be attached to the charging, blending, and discharging of the Airmix Process during the production of up to 454 kg (1000 pounds) of Violet Smoke Mix IV per Drawing Number B143-5-1, provided that appropriate fire control measures are used.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADB015471

Entities

People

  • Fred L. Mcintyre

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammonium Perchlorate
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Detonations
  • Dispersions
  • Dust Explosions
  • Explosions
  • Fires
  • Instrumentation
  • Internal Pressure
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mixtures
  • Pressure Gages
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.