Defence Industry
Innovative pyrotechnics
The know-how on pyrotechnics in combination with the most modern test facilities makes TNO a dedicated partner for applied research, development, testing, risk assessments and classification of pyrotechnics. A broad technology basis enables an integral approach including performance, safety, environmental and economic aspects. The continuous research activities on pyrotechnics and the strong interaction with both defence and civil related develop- ments put TNO at the highest level of know-how and technology.
Technology development TNO is developing pyrotechnic solutions for both defence industries and for civil indus- tries. In the defence industry, for example, High speed recording of a burning pyrotechnic composition. we work on igniter systems for ammunition. In the civil industry one can think of applica- nanometer range, which enable the fast Facilities tions as emergency flares, thermite reactions release of the energy. At TNO MICs are • Small-scale synthesis and crystallization (e.g. welding), cable cutters, air bags, studied for numerous applications, like, (lab scale - 2 liters); etcetera. Besides the product and process among others, lead free matches and • Infrastructure for safe handling of development expertise we have the capabil- energetic systems. At TNO special attention energetic materials up to 25 kg (TNT eq); ity also to assess safety and environmental is given to new formulations. • Characterization equipment for energetic aspects. materials and compositions (thermal, Services on innovative pyrotechnics physical, chemical, mechanical, rheological, Thermite materials are attractive energetic • Development of dedicated pyrotechnic etc.); materials because the reactions are highly compositions and products; • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer exothermic, have high energy densities, and • Development of energetic processes using (FTIR); high temperatures of combustion. Such e.g. thermite reactions; • Multi spectral Radiometer Transmissometer reactions are used by the metal industry. • Testing and classification of pyrotechnic (MSRT); Metastable Intermolecular Composite (MIC) materials and products; • Mixing, pressing, casting and extrusion materials, also referred to as super- • Life time assessment; equipment for prototype production; thermites, are comprised of a mixture of •Advice on industrial packaging and safety • Pyrotechnic testing tunnel. oxidizer and fuel with particle sizes in the regulations. DenV S060318 Defence Industry Innovative pyrotechnics
Defence, Security and Safety
'TNO Defence, Security and Safety' is the title under which TNO operates as a strategic part- ner for the Dutch Ministry of Defence and makes innovative contributions to enhancing the security of the Netherlands both at home and abroad. We also use our accumulated knowledge for foreign governments and for defence-related industries.
R. (Rutger) Webb, B.Sc. P +31 15 2843771 E [email protected]
TNO Defence, Security and Safety Lange Kleiweg 137 P.O. Box 45 2280 AA Rijswijk The Netherlands Twin extruder for small scale production of pyrotechnic compositions.
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