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CHE-801 Science of Energetic Materials
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Campus
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SCME
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Programs
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PG
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Session
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Fall Semester 2016
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Course Title
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Science of Energetic Materials
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Course Code
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CHE-801
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Credit Hours
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3.0
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Pre-Requisutes
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Course Objectives
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This module provides an understanding of the Chemistry of explosives and factors which affect their performance. A good understanding of thermo- chemistry as well as simplified detonation theory will also be developed through this module.
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Detail Content
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History of Explosives & Types of Explosions. The Chemistry of Explosives: Oxidation Reactions (concept of fuel & oxidant, oxygen balance), structural organization & classification of Pure Explosive compounds, Energetics of Explosives: Simple prediction of Energy, Temperature, Heat, Work Enthalpy, Pressure of explosion, Thermal Decomposition & Burning, Free Energy & Gas Equilibria. Distinction amongst ordinary Burning, Deflagration, Explosion & Detonation Phenomena. Classification of Explosives: Gas Expansion Effects, Detonation Shock Effects, Initiation of Explosives. Principles of Propellant Chemistry: Solid and liquid propellants for guns & rockets, Non-Military Applications of Explosives. Principles & applications of pyrotechnics: Production of noise, smoke, light, color etc. New developments in Explosives.
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Text/Ref Books
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- Explosives, Propellants & Pyrotechnics by A Bailey, G.S Murray.
- Handbook of Explosions by Meyer
- Explosives Engineering by Paul W Cooper
- The Science of High Explosives by Melvin A. Cook
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Time Schedule
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Fall Semester, 2011
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Faculty/Resource Person
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Engr. Nadeem Ehsan
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