Propellants and Explosives: Thermochemical Aspects of Combustion by Naminosuke Kubota (PDF)

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This second edition of the classic on the thermochemistry of combustion now features five new chapters and updated coverage of significant recent developments in the field. Addressing both experimental as well as theoretical aspects, the book covers the thermochemical and combustion characteristics of all important types of energetic materials, such as explosives, propellants, and the new class of pyrolants, as well as related phenomena. It presents the fundamental bases of the energetics of materials, deflagration and detonation, thermochemical process of decomposition and combustion, plus combustion wave structures. The book also goes on to discuss the combustion mechanisms of various types of energetic materials, propellants, and explosives, based on the heat transfer process in the combustion waves. The burning rate models are also presented as an aid to understanding the rate-controlling steps of combustion processes, thus demonstrating the relationships of burning rate versus pressure and initial temperature. As a major topic new to this edition, new propulsion methods such as duct rockets, ramjets, pulse motors and thrusters are described in detail, while appendices on flow field dynamics and shock wave propagation have been added.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “…I was impressed by the elegant thermodynamic analysis.” (Journal of Hazardous Materials, June 1, 2007) From the Back Cover Explosives and propellants contain considerable chemical energy that can be converted into rapid expansion. In contrast to the simple burning of a fuel, explosives and propellants are self-contained and do not need an external supply of oxygen via air. Since their energy content inherently creates the risk of accidental triggering of the explosive reaction, the correct synthesis, formulation, and handling during production and use are of utmost importance for safety, necessitating specialist knowledge on energetic materials, their characteristics, handling and applications. This second edition of the classic on the thermochemistry of combustion covers the thermochemical and combustion characteristics of all important types of energetic materials, such as explosives, propellants, and the new class of pyrolants, as well as related phenomena. Addressing both experimental as well as theoretical aspects, it presents the fundamental bases of the energetics of materials, deflagration and detonation, thermochemical process of decomposition and combustion, plus combustion wave structures. The book also goes on to discuss the combustion mechanisms of various types of energetic materials, propellants, and explosives, based on the heat transfer process in the combustion waves. The burning rate models are also presented as an aid to understanding the rate-controlling steps of combustion processes, thus demonstrating the relationships of burning rate versus pressure and initial temperature. Also new to this edition are five additional chapters providing updated coverage of significant recent developments in the field, as well as the major topic of such propulsion methods as duct rockets, ramjets, pulse motors and thrusters, while appendices on flow field dynamics and shock wave propagation have also been added. From the reviews of the first edition: “Propellants and Explosives provides a good survey of a field that is far from simple. The essential facts are presented systematically and in a clearly understandable way, helped by many figures and photographs…The book will provide the interested reader with an easy introduction to this complex subject.” — Angewandte Chemie Intl. Ed. Dr. Kubota received a Doctorate from Princeton University in 1973, majoring in “Solid Propellant Combustion” and “Rocket Propulsion including Ducted Rocket Engine”. His current position is Senior Research Scientist of Propellant Combustion Laboratory, Asahi Kasei Chemicals. Previously, he was Director, Third Research Center, Technical Research and Development Institute (TRDI), Japan Defense Agency, which is responsible for aircraft and missiles. About the Author Dr. Kubota received a Doctorate from Princeton University in 1973, majoring in “Solid Propellant Combustion” and “Rocket Propulsion including Ducted Rocket Engine”. His current position is Senior Research Scientist of Propellant Combustion Laboratory, Asahi Kasei Chemicals. Previously, he was Director, Third Research Center, Technical Research and Development Institute (TRDI), Japan Defense Agency, which is responsible for aircraft and missiles. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐This book assumes at least some familiarity of the reader with thermodynamics, combustion, chemistry, compressible flow, wave and shock propagation, and mass and heat transfer. The book provides a quick refresher of the above topics, but it’s not enough to learn them outright. With a little background in those areas, the book provides an excellent overview/reference for many specific types of propellants and explosives…and in that regard it’s almost like an encyclopedia. I’ll probably never need 80% of it, but for the ones I do need it’s got some great information and data.

⭐A VERY DETAILED REFERENCE ON THE TOPIC. WELL WRITTEN AND PRESENTED IN A LOGICAL SEQUENCE. A HANDY BOOK FOR EXPLOSIVES ENGINNERS TO HAVE IN THEIR LIBRARY.

⭐The book is very complex to read and comprehend. I will not recommend it because it is pricy and not very useful.

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