Detonating Compositions - Hazards in Handling of,

Abstract

Detonating compositions play a vital role in the functioning of Military Ammunition. There are two types of Detonators viz: (1) Igniferous type which produce flash for initiating delay composition or as Fuze Powder; and (2) Disruptive type filled with a mixture of detonating compositions like CE/PETN/ASA, CE/ASA. These compositions are filled in small quantities and pressed at loads not exceeding 1000 lbs D/L. This study reviews the: Characteristics of Compositions; (2) Sources of Hazards; (3) Severity of Hazards; (4) Preventive Measures; (5) Buildings and Equipments; (6) Control Work Conditions; (7) Practice Good Housekeeping; (8) Eliminate Ignition Sources; (9) Explosion Protection; and (10) Accidents - Case Study.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADP000504

Entities

People

  • Pralhad M. Deshpande

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Ammunition
  • Case Studies
  • Detonators
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Hazards
  • Ignition
  • Virginia
  • Weapons Support Equipment

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