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This is a comprehensive short course on the principles and parameters of explosive science and engineering for professionals in the fields relating to energetic (explosive) materials. Both fundamental theory and practical aspects will be discussed. All topics will be presented by internationally renowned experts and tailored to an audience spanning a wide range of scientific backgrounds.
Founder | Petr Explosives Group
Stay up-to-date on current developments and breakthroughs in the growing field of explosives science, engineering, and technology. Over the course of 3½ days (Tuesday–Friday) in colorful Golden, Colorado you will gain a thorough grounding in the topics listed. This is an excellent learning and networking opportunity to facilitate interactions with specialists in your field.
Introduction
What makes a material energetic? How do explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics differ from one another? What is the difference between an ingredient and a formulation? Comparisons of gas, liquid, and solid explosives. Commercial vs military explosives. Categories of explosives. Evaluation of strength & safety.
Dramatis Personae
Ingredients, structures & effects. Synthetic principles. Ideal vs. nonideal.
Formulations
Types & methods of assembly. Strategies for making the most of the ingredients.
Overview and comparisons. DDT and firing train.
Physical & mathematical descriptions. Frame of reference. Rarefaction waves.
CJ and ZND models, fundamentals of elastic waves, graphical solution of plane-shock transmission
What is a detonation wave?
Physical and mathematical descriptions. Equation of State – reactants & products. Mixture rules.
Chapman
Jouguet detonation. Overdriven detonation. Ideal vs non ideal. Simplified models. Gurney equations. Program Burn. Reactive Burn models. Heterogenous vs homogeneous.
Techniques, comparison & evaluation. Active & passive devices. Pressure gauges. High-speed, ultra high-speed & flash x-ray imaging & analysis.
Why we need numerical models and how to use them. Eulerian, Lagrangian, ALE, others. Conservation equations. Conservation forms of numerical methods. Accuracy, stability & verification.
Elements of simple Eulerian & Lagrangian hydrocodes. Issues associated with Eulerian & Lagrangian methods.
Examples of Eulerian & Lagrangian methods. Code Verification. Model Validation.
Capabilities & applications; aspects of safely testing explosives
Metals, thermites and intermetallics. Applications. Ignition and combustion mechanisms. Safety considerations
Nitrates, ANFO, HMX, RDX, emulsion. Factors affecting choice of manufacturing method (synthesis & formulations). Examples of production of common ingredients
Commercial vs. military; setting requirements to match the application
Spall and fracture
Small & large scale. Case studies. DOT, cylindrical & aquarium tests. UN material property characterization. Working safely with reactive materials.
Petr Explosives Group | Founder
Energetic materials research, education, and training, including commercial and military applications.
Energetics Technology Center
Senior Research Associate
Development and characterization of explosives, sensitivity evaluation and application of machine learning to energetics.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
Deputy Group Leader, Material Dynamics & Kinetics Non-detonating reactive materials and use of 3D printing to further understand phenomena.
Physics and Chemistry of Materials
High explosive response modeling and division of novel numerical methodologies to solve problems.
Course Coordinator
Please contact Linda with any questions regarding travel arrangements or scheduling.
Email: 1.crouse@petrexplosivesgroup.com
Office Phone: (303) 273 - 0303
Table Mountain Inn
1310 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401
For 20% discount on your stay, mention you are here for Practical Explosives Training School (PETS).
Hunting Titan
Ballistics Engineer
Oil and gas explosives applications.
Vision Research
Senior Applications Engineer
Applications including digital image correlation, high-speed spectroscopy, particle image velocimetry, 3D point tracking, data synchronization, and more.
Xcel Energy
Consulting Engineer
Over 40 years of experience in metallurgy, fracture and failure analysis, remaining life analysis, welding and non-destructive examination.
Specialised Imaging
Managing Director
Sales and applications of ultra-high-speed Framing, Streak and Video Camera, and Projectile Trackers.
This course is being held at the Golden Community Center in downtown Golden, CO.
Address: 1470 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Website: Golden Community Center
Add-On High Speed Imaging - Monday
08:00 to 08:30 Registration & Safety Information
08:30 to 09:00 Welcome & Introductions
09:00 to 09:30 Chemistry I – Introduction to Energetic Materials
09:45 to 10:15 Chemistry II – Energetic Materials
10:30 to 11:00 Chemistry III – Formulations
11:15 to 12:00 Initiation Theory & Systems
12:00 to 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 to 14:00 Discussion & Open Time
14:00 to 14:45 Shock Wave Physics – Theory
15:00 to 15:45 Detonation Physics I
15:00 to 15:45 Detonation Physics II
17:00 to 18:00 Break
18:00 to 19:30 Welcome Banquet
Hotels Hampton Inn Denver West/Golden
17150 West Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
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Courtyard Marriott Denver West/Golden
14600 W. 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401
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Residence Inn by Marriott
14700 W. 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401
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Petr Explosives Group in-person courses are designed for engineers, blasters, technicians, safety professionals, inspectors, program managers, and government personnel who work with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, or energetic materials, or who require a rigorous technical understanding for safety, compliance, or operational responsibilities.
Courses are held at selected training facilities, client sites, conference venues, or host institutions depending on the program. The exact location, directions, and logistical details are provided on each course registration page and in the confirmation email sent after registration.
The course fee typically includes all instructional materials, digital or printed course notes, participation in all scheduled lectures and sessions, and a certificate of completion. Travel, lodging, meals, and personal expenses are not included unless explicitly stated in the course description.
Registration is completed online through the Petr Explosives Group website using the course registration page. Additional course dates and locations are added regularly based on demand, client requests, and scheduling availability. If a course is full or no dates are currently listed, we encourage you to contact us to express interest.
Registrations may be canceled or transferred in accordance with the policy listed on the individual course registration page. In general, substitutions may be permitted, and transfers to future sessions may be available depending on timing and availability. Specific terms and deadlines are provided during registration and in the confirmation materials.
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