| Sol No.: |
Navy STTR FY2010.A |
| Topic No.: |
N10A-T002 |
| Topic Title: |
Development of a Computational Method for Prediction of After-Burning Effect |
| Proposal No.: |
N10A-002-0458 |
| Firm: |
BUSA Engineering Consulting
3419 SW 93rd Way
Gainesville, Florida 32608-8636 |
| Contact: |
S. Balachandar |
| Phone: |
(352) 392-0961 |
| Abstract: |
This proposal is being submitted in response to the solicitation topic N10A-T002 (Development of a Computational Method for Prediction of After Burning Effect) by BUSA Engineering Consulting (Dr. Jianghui Chao) in collaboration with University of Florida (PI: Prof. S. Balachandar). The overall objective of the proposed effort is to contribute to national defense and security by advancing the state of the art in computational prediction of after-burning munitions. We propose to replace current empiricism by developing fundamental physics-based models of explosive driven dispersal of particles and droplets and their subsequent after-burn. The work plan for Phase I and Phase I option is assess the existing force, heat transfer and burn-rate models with focused attention to the problem of after-burn explosives/fuels and prepare the ground work needed to develop, validate and demonstrate advanced physics-based models and to integrate them in a versatile computational framework. |
| Benefits: |
The proposed work will lead to progress in our understanding of energetic materials for future development of designer-energetic-systems that can be optimally engineered to achieve specific tasks. In particular, it will help develop novel hybrid energetic systems that can be used in applications such as precision munitions, micro-munitions and insensitive munitions. The simulation and modeling tool resulting from the proposed work will have immense commercial potential. |