Research and development in energetic materials
- Preparing bibliographical researches, compiling literature, papers, and studies on new products and technologies.
- Reviewing and evaluation of research, corporate and patent literature.
- Development of energetic materials including industrial and military explosives.
Industrial blast applications
- Consultancy in the development, testing and optimisation of applications using the transformation of blast energy, particularly in the acceleration of metallic materials.
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Experimental work in the development, testing and optimisation of applications using the transformation of blast energy:
- Welding, forming, perforation, acceleration and fragmentation of metallic materials.
- Compaction of metallic and non-metallic powders.
- Optimisation of explosives and environments for individual applications.
Analysis and testing of explosives and explosive substances
- Consultancy on the implementation of explosives and explosive analysis testing programmes.
- Infrared and Raman spectroscopy laboratory for energetic materials
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Analysis of the chemical stability and reactivity, physical properties and explosion parameters of energetic materials using the following methods and measurements:
- Thermal stability tests DTA, DSC, TGA.
- Determination of mechanical and thermomechanical properties.
- Chemical stability testing.
- Testing of sensitivity to external stimuli.
- Electrostatic spark sensitivity testing.
- Explosivity tests.
- Performance testing.
- Measurement of rapid events and shock waves.
Risk, safety and reliability assessment and analysis of technological systems
- Assistance in problem formulation and solving.
- Assistance in the selection of methods and in determining problem-solving procedures.
- Assistance in quality assurance of problem-solving procedures.
- Lectures and training on selected topics.
- Evaluation and analysis of risk, safety and reliability of technological systems.
Calculations and analysis of industrial accidents consequences
- Expert assistance in determining the explosion characteristics of hazardous substances or mixtures.
- Assistance in fulfilling obligations under the Act on the Prevention of Major Accidents.
- Calculations and analysis of industrial accidents consequences using various calculation models.
Development workshop at the Institute of Energetic Materials
