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Computer code for the optimization of performance parameters of mixed explosive formulations.

H Muthurajan1, R Sivabalan, M B Talawar

  • 1Armament Research and Development Establishment, Pashan, Pune 411021, India. muthurajan_h@rediffmail.com

Journal of Hazardous Materials
|March 15, 2006
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LOTUSES (Version 1.4) is a new computer code that optimizes high explosives for maximum detonation velocity. It automatically adjusts compositions to find ideal oxygen balance and performance for researchers in high energy materials.

Area of Science:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Accurate prediction of thermodynamic properties is crucial for high energy materials.
  • Optimization of explosive compositions requires sophisticated computational tools.
  • Existing methods may lack the efficiency for rapid exploration of multiple formulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce LOTUSES (Version 1.4), a novel computer code for predicting thermodynamic properties and optimizing high explosives.
  • To enable automated composition variation for maximizing detonation velocity and achieving optimal oxygen balance.
  • To provide a powerful tool for researchers in the field of high energy and hazardous materials.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel computer code, LOTUSES (Version 1.4).

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  • Automated variation of explosive compositions (1-100%) and computation of oxygen balance and detonation velocity.
  • Application to two-component explosive compositions.

    • Main Results:

    • LOTUSES (Version 1.4) successfully optimizes explosive compositions for maximum detonation velocity.
    • The code identifies compositions with minimal oxygen balance and enhanced detonation velocity.
    • Validation performed using well-known explosives including TNT, RDX, HMX, and CL-20.

    Conclusions:

    • LOTUSES (Version 1.4) is an efficient and powerful tool for the optimization of high energy materials.
    • The code enhances the ability of scientists to explore and design novel explosive formulations.
    • This computational approach facilitates advancements in the field of hazardous materials research.