Abstract
A simple correlation between computed detonation parameters and the critical diameter obtained using the Koenen (steel-sleeve) test is reported. This correlation is not meant to replace a proper Koenen test, but rather, to act as an aid to help to know which orifice diameter to start testing with.
Dedicated to Professor Roland A. Fischer on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Funding source: Ludwig-Maximilian University (LMU)
Funding source: Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Award Identifier / Grant number: ONR N00014-19-1-2078
Funding source: Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP)
Award Identifier / Grant number: W912HQ19C0033
Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.
Research funding: Financial support of this work by Ludwig-Maximilian University (LMU), the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under grant no. ONR N00014-19-1-2078 and the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) under contract no. W912HQ19C0033 are gratefully acknowledged.
Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this article.
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