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Prevention of Hazardous Fires and Explosions

The Transfer to Civil Applications of Military Experiences

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  • © 1999

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Editors:
  1. V. E. Zarko

    1. Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

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  2. V. Weiser

    1. Fraunhofer Institut Chemische Technologie ICT, Pfinztal, Germany

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  3. N. Eisenreich

    1. Fraunhofer Institut Chemische Technologie ICT, Pfinztal, Germany

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  4. A. A. Vasil’ev

    1. Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

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Part of the book series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1 (ASDT, volume 26)

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Review on Explosion Events - A Comparison of Military and Civil Experiences

    • C. O. Leiber, R. M. Doherty
    Pages 1-15

  3. Explosions Caused by Fires at High Explosives Production

    • B. N. Kondrikov
    Pages 17-28

  4. Prediction of Large Scale Fire Behavior Using Nuterial Flammability Properties

    • Michael A. Delichatsios
    Pages 29-33

  5. Use of Modern Composite Materials of the Chemical Heat Accumulator Type for Fire Protection and Fire Extinguishing

    • V. N. Parmon, O. P. Krivoruchko, Yu. Aristov
    Pages 34-48

  6. Test Method for Ranking the Fire Properties of Materials in Space Based Facilities

    • J. L. Cordova, Y. Zhou, C. C. Pfaff, A. C. Fernandez-Pello
    Pages 49-59

  7. From Rocket Exhaust Plume to Fire Hazards

    • V. Weiser, N. Eisenreich, W. Eckl
    Pages 61-76

  8. A Review of Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling of Gas Explosions

    • B. H. Hjertager, T. Solberg
    Pages 77-91

  9. Detonation Hazards of Gaseous Mixtures

    • À. À. Vasil’ev
    Pages 93-108

  10. Evaluation of Hazard of Spray Detonation

    • V. V. Mitrofanov, S. A. Zhdan
    Pages 109-121

  11. Dispersion-Initiation and Detonation of Liquid and Dust Aerosols-Experiences Derived from Military Fuel-Air Explosives

    • M. Samirant
    Pages 123-134

  12. Hydrogen Fire and Explosion Safety of Atomic Power Plants

    • Yu. N. Shebeko
    Pages 135-149

  13. Hydrogen Accidents and their Hazards

    • À. À. Vasil’ev, À. I. Valishev, V. À. Vasil’ev, L. V. Panfilova, ÃŒ Ã… Ã’opchian
    Pages 151-165

  14. Thin Layer Boilover of Pure or Multicomponent Fuels

    • J. P. Garo, J. P. Vantelon
    Pages 167-182

  15. Industrial Accident Modelling: Consequences and Risk

    • E. A. Granovsky, V. A. Lyfar, E. V. Vasilyuk
    Pages 183-197

  16. The Problems of Porous Flame-Arresters

    • V. S. Babkin
    Pages 199-213

  17. Ignition and Extinction of Solid Propellants by Thermal Radiation

    • L. De Luca, L. Galfetti
    Pages 215-250

  18. An Assessment of Ignition Hazard for Shielded Energetic Materials and its Relation to Flammable Chemicals

    • A. G. Knyazevai, V. E. Zarko
    Pages 251-264

  19. Application of High Energy Materials for Commercial Use — The Indian Scene

    • H. Singh
    Pages 265-272

  20. Modelling of Fire Effects on Equipment Engulfed in a Fire

    • E. Planas-Cuchi, J. Casal
    Pages 273-286
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Besides its obvious destructive potential, military R&D also serves to protect human lives, equipment and facilities against the effects of weapons. Concepts have therefore been developed that improve safety of stationary and mobile facilities against pressure waves, thermal radiation and fire. Effective, fast fire extinguishing equipment has been designed for tank compartments and motors. Closed buildings are demolished and landmines are removed with gas and dust explosions. Stringent safety requirements have been developed for the production of ammunition and explosives. Military and related industries have accumulated a vast knowledge and sophisticated experience that are very valuable in a variety of civil applications. The knowledge is based on theoretical and experimental research work, the origin of which sometimes dates back many centuries. It has often been classified and therefore has remained unknown to the civilian population, until now.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

    V. E. Zarko

  • Fraunhofer Institut Chemische Technologie ICT, Pfinztal, Germany

    V. Weiser, N. Eisenreich

  • Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia

    A. A. Vasil’ev

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