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ShellCalc© V4.12
** NOTE – Version 5 is now available – click here A new version of the Shellcalc© program is now available. The original paper describing the program is available here. ** PLEASE NOTE ** We have occasional reports that downloading the file using IE 8 results in a file with a “.zip” extension rather than “.xlsm”. …
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UK Fireworks Surveillance for Compliance with ADR and the UN Default Classification of Fireworks
D. Chapman, S. Dennis, B. Joyce, A. C. Donalds and M. J. C. Sime Abstract: Fireworks compositions have been examined for a range of different fireworks. These compositions have been tested and measured to ascertain compliance (or otherwise) with the United Nations (UN) Default Fireworks Classification Table criteria for UN Hazard Division (HD) 1.4G classification. …
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Defining Flash Compositions: Modifications to UN Time/Pressure Test
D. Chapman and K. Howard Abstract: The Time/Pressure Test from the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria has been modified to define flash compositions in the default classification lists for fireworks in the UN Model Regulations. This modified test is known as the HSL flash composition test. This paper summarises the history of this change …
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What is a “Safety Distance” for a Shell?
Tom Smith Abstract: This paper outlines the risk assessment methodologies and calculates the risks affecting the audience from the malfunctioning of shells. Risks may arise from premature functioning of shells, from stars falling on the audience from low bursting shells, and from shells bursting in or near the audience. Two mathematical approaches are taken using …
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Blue Flame Pyrotechnic Compositions: A Concise Review
Alessandro E. Contini Abstract: A brief historical background to the development of effective pyrotechnic blue flame compositions, including strobing formulas, from the 19th century to the present day, is presented. The latest prevailing theories on blue flame generation are discussed and a list of some effective modern formulations is given. Also, don’t forget to check out …
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Journal of Pyrotechnics – Issue 28
J28 is now complete and the hard copy of J28 is now in production and will be available shortly. We have now (27/1/10) received them from the printer – and they will be distributed shortly. For a list of contents please go here
2010 ACS Calendar
The American Chemical Society have publsihed, online and in hard copy, their 2010 “Colors of Chemistry” calendar. January references the Journal of Pyrotechnics paper Copper in Pyrotechnics It is well worth a download of the calendar, or seeing if you can get a hard copy – it contains some nice images
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ESI for Ergonomic Hazards in Local Fireworks Factories – Azzopardi
The questionairre (in English and Maltese) used for this survey is available below Return to original article