Since early 1990, BAYERN-CHEMIE has been involved in the support of customer's Insensitive Munitions requirements through several programmes.
Taking into account threat and hazard analysis, we concentrate on a global approach of Insensitive Munitions assessment.
Understanding response mechanism Starting from energetic material behaviour in small
scale testing, we emphasise the role of internal arrangement and then
identify the response protocol for each type of stimulus.
Modelling Numerical analyses and statistical approcaches have
been developed through correlation of small scale and full scale testing.
This allows simulation and prediction of solid rocket motor IM characteristics
Testing Through numerous small and full scale tests for a
range of threats and hazards we have developed reliable test methodologies
to ensure reproducible test measurements.
Designing effective solutions Different techniques, such as mitigation, passive
or active venting devices have been fully evaluated on various existing
rocket motors. This work has been extended to the development of a totally
new successful rocket motor internal arrangement, whose efficiency has
been demonstrated on serveral fullscale metallic case rocket motors.
