Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 05, Numéro C4, Mai 1995
Approches microscopique et macroscopique des détonations
2ème atelier international
Page(s) C4-209 - C4-214
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1995418
Approches microscopique et macroscopique des détonations
2ème atelier international

J. Phys. IV France 05 (1995) C4-209-C4-214

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1995418

Williamsburg Equation of State for Modelling Non-Ideal Detonation

W. Byers Brown1, Z. Feng2 and M. Braithwaite3

1  Mass Action Research Consultancy, Devonshire House, 14 Corbar Road, Buxton SK17 6RQ, U.K.
2  Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
3  ICI plc Explosives GTC, Ardeer Site, Stevenston, Ayrshire KA20 3LN, Scotland, U.K.


Abstract
The recently developed Williamsburg equation of state (EOS) for detonation products is used in the one-dimensional ZND model for the reaction zone of a condensed explosive. This appears to be the first time a realistic EOS, capable of describing entropy and temperature changes accurately, has been incorporated into the ZND model. The unreacted explosive is described by a new Parsafar-Mason-Vinet EOS so that both phases receive the best thermodynamic treatment currently available. Results for the two extreme inter-phase assumptions regarding the thermal interaction of the reactant and product phases are presented and discussed.



© EDP Sciences 1995