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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 4. The Design Criteria for Chrysanthemum Shells
This book comprises 8 chapters
- Chapter 1 – Preface
- Chapter 2 – Basic chrysanthemum construction.
- Chapter 3 – Design problems.
- Chapter 4 – Pre-calculations and preparation for experiments.
- Chapter 5 – Burst charge experiments.
- Chapter 6 – Star velocity formulas.
- Chapter 7 – Ballistic tables for moving stars.
- Chapter 8 – Comparison of calculated and experimental ballistics.
- Chapter 9 – Discussion and Conclusion
- Appendix
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 3. Studies on Fireworks Colored Flame Compositions
- Part I. Theoretical Development of the Line-Reversal Method for Temperature Measurement of Flames
- Part II. Temperature Measurement of Flames by Means of Line-Reversal Method
- Part III. On Backgrounds of Color Flame Spectra
- Part IV. On Flame Spectra of Red, Yellow and Green Color Compositions
- Part V. On Flame Spectra of Blue Color Compositions
- Part VI. On Flame Spectra of Metal Aluminum Composition
- Part VII. On Composition Series for Practical Use
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu, Part 2
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 7 (2003 and 2004)
- Roman Candle Accident: Comet Characteristics
- Pyrotechnic Burn Rate Measurement: Interstitial Flame Spread Rate Testing
- Aerial Shell Augmentation Effects
- Feasibility Study on the Use of Nanoscale Thermites for Lead-Free Electric Matches
- Characterization of Pyrotechnic Reaction Residue Particles by SEM / EDS
- WARNING: Serious Product Malfunction
- Flowerpots and Muzzle Breaks
- Report on the Initial Testing of Suspect Tiger Tail Comets
- The Effect of Reflected Blast Waves in HDPE Mortars
- Electric Match Lead Splatters
- Color Values and Spectra of the Principal Emitters in Colored Flames
- Further Report on the Testing of Suspect Tiger Tail Comets
- Shogun Electric Match Connectors
- The Effect of Intentionally Caused Fire Leaks into 2-1/4-Inch Consumer Fireworks Shells
- Typical Mortar Recoil Forces Produced When Firing Spherical Aerial Shells
- Indoor Pyrotechnics-A Brief Cautionary Message
- Manual Firing Delay Times for Aerial Shells
- A Brief Description of the Construction and Functioning of Common Electric Matches
- A Report on the Fireworks Accident at Carmel, Western Australia
- As Defined in Regulation, What is Fireworks Flash Powder?
- An Interesting New Design????
- Product Warning
- From a Technical Standpoint, What is Flash Powder?
- Muzzle Breaks That Appear as Flowerpots
- When Is Wind Speed Excessive for the Safe Display of Fireworks
- Warning Extremely Dangerous Directions for Firing
- The Effect of Intentionally Caused Fire Leaks into 3-Inch Display Firework Aerial Shells
- Fireworks Displays: When is Safe, Safe Enough?
- The Effect on Mortars of Explosions within Them
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 6 (2001 and 2002)
- Fire Sculptures Using FireRope
- Electric Matches: Physical Parameters
- Electric Matches: Ramp Firing Current
- Pyrotechnic Reaction Residue Particle Identification by SEM / EDS
- Hypotheses Regarding Star-Shell Detonations
- Chlorate Compositions in Quickmatch
- Faversham's Gunpowder Mills
- Floating Dud Aerial Shells
- Study on the Effect of Leg Wire Attachment on the Height Attained by Aerial Shells
- The Effect of Ignition Stimulus on Aerial Shell Lift Performance
- The Effect of Mortar Diameter on the Burst Height of Three-Inch Spherical Aerial Shells
- Electric Matches: Effective Thermal Output
- Factors Affecting the Precision of Choreographed Displays
- Studies of Electric Match Sensitiveness
- Sodium/Potassium Ratio and Hygroscopicity of Civil War Era Black Powder
- DOT Exemption for Display Fireworks with Electric Matches Attached
- A Rule for Improving Manufacturing Safety
- Aerial Shell Burst Height as a Function of Mortar Length
- Aerial Shell Burst Delay Times
- "Impossible" and Horrific Roman Candle Accident
- Pyrotechnic Burn Rate Measurements: Strand Testing
- Fireball Characteristics as Determined in a Test Simulating the Early Stage of a Fireworks Truck Loading Accident
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 5 (1998 through 2000)
- Development of a Video Spectrometer
- Some Measurements of Glitter
- Lift Charge Loss for a Shell to Remain in the Mortar
- Configuration and “Over-Load” Studies of Concussion Mortars
- Quick Match: A Review and Study
- Pyrotechnic Primes and Priming
- Dud Shell Risk Assessment: NFPA Distances
- Dud Shell Risk Assessment: Mortar Placement
- Performance Test of Civil War Black Powder
- Caution: Very Fast “Black Match”
- Peak In-Mortar Aerial Shell Acceleration
- Firing Precision for Choreographed Displays
- Sticky Match and Quick Match: Temperature Dependent Burn Times
- Mortar Separations in Troughs and Drums
- Preliminary Study of the Effect of Ignition Stimulus on Aerial Shell Lift Performance
- Particle Morphology—Metal Fuels
- Peak Mortar Pressures When Firing Spherical Aerial Shells
- Indoor Pyrotechnic Electrostatic Discharge Hazard
- Pyrotechnic Particle Morphology—Low Melting Point Oxidizers
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 4 (1995 through 1997)
- Stars Blown Blind
- Fireworks and their Hazards
- Concussion Mortar Internal Pressure, Recoil and Overpressure as Functions of Powder Mass
- Hazardous Chemical Combinations
- Explosive Limit of Armstrong’s Mixture
- Aerial Shell Drift Effects: A) The Effect of Long Mortars B) The Effect of Capsule-Shaped Shells
- Pyrotechnic Spark Generation
- An Instrument for the Evaluation of Black Powder as a Propellant for Aerial Shells
- Simple Measurements of Aerial Shell Performance
- Flash Powder Output Testing: Weak Confinement
- New Fast Fuse
- Burn rates of Clusters of Gold Sparklers
- ATF's Classification of Flash Powders
- A Survey of Concussion Powders
- Sky Rocket PerformanceCharacteristics
- Performance Comparison between Old and New Obron German Dark Aluminum
- Pyrotechnic Ignition and Propagation: A Review
- Burn Rates of Clusters of Colored Sparklers
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 3 (1993 and 1994)
- Timing Aerial Shell Bursts for Maximum Performance and Safety
- Aluminum Metal Powders Used in Pyrotechnics
- Explosions and Detonations
- Fireworks Displays — Abnormally Dangerous Activity ? ? ?
- Lancework — Pictures in Fire
- Successful Bidding and Performance on Government Fireworks Display Contracts
- Electric Matches & Squibs
- "Skip Burning" of Visco Fuse
- Electric Ignition of Shock Tube Firing Systems
- The Role of the Expert Witness
- Measurement of Aerial Shell Velocity
- Control of Pyrotechnic Burn Rate
- Hypothesis Explaining Muzzle Breaks
- Basics of Hazard Management
- Safety Rating System for Pyro-Chemicals
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 2 (1990 through 1992)
- Report of Aerial Shell Burst Height Measurements
- Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Low Explosives (Parts 1-3)
- Shimizu Aerial Shell Ballistic Predictions, Parts 1 & 2
- Hazard Data for Chemicals Used in Pyrotechnics
- Burn Characteristics of "Visco" Fuse
- Saran Resin — Its Properties and Uses
- Pyrotechnic Fuse Burn Rates
- A Collection of Star Formulations
- Production of Benzoate Color Agents
- Parallel and Propagative Burning
- Dautriche – Shock Tube Measurement of High Propagation Rates in Pyrotechnic Materials
- Repeat Firing from HDPE Mortars
- Aerial Shell Drift Effects
- Computer Modeling of Aerial Shell Ballistics
- Pyrotechnic Accelerants
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Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of KL and BJ Kosanke Part 1 (1981 through 1989)
- The Physics, Chemistry and Perception of Colored Flames, Part 1
- Taming Triangle Diagrams
- Festival Ball Comets
- The Physics, Chemistry and Perception of Colored Flames, Part 2
- An Idea for Small Shows
- Electrical Firing of Musically Choreographed Aerial Fireworks Displays
- Sizzling Colored Comets
- HDPE Mortars for Electrically Fired Displays
- Economics of Plastic Shell Construction
- An Evaluation of "Pyro-Flake" Titanium for Use in Fireworks
- RAP Shell Assembly Techniques
- Destructive Testing & Field Experience with HDPE Mortars
- Understanding Product Liability (Parts I and II)
- Japanese Shell Break Radii
- CMC – Its Properties and Uses
- Reduction of Shell Ignition Failures
- Determination of Aerial Shell Burst Altitudes
- Pyrotechnic Spark Generation
- Further information about HDPE Mortars
- The Use of Titanium in Pyrotechnics
- Recommended Lift Charge Amounts
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