Kinetica personnel and associates
have considerable experience in areas related to the needs
of chemical processing, national defense, transportation,
and manufacturing. Many of the methodologies are
interdisciplinary. The following table lists the primary capabilities.
Area
Description
Explosives/Pyrotechnics
Application of thermal methods
(DSC, TGA, ARC, and isothermal calorimetry ) to monitor and
analyze the kinetics for decomposition of explosives, pyrotechnics,
and energetic materials. Processing of explosives and powder blends.
Use of standard numerical methods
and computer codes to predict air blast effects on structures.
Data is used for siting hazardous debris distances for structures
involved in the processing of explosives and energetic materials.
Fuels/Lubricants/Oil Autoxidation
Non routine monitoring of the
stability of jet fuels, lubricants, and food oils. Analysis of
the kinetics of the oxidation and associated deposition processes for
fuel autoxidation. Data is used for shelf life prediction.
Kinetics Analysis/Modeling
Application of numerical methods
for analysis and modeling of kinetic data to distinguish between
potential mechanisms of chemical reactions. Modeling is
used for shelf life prediction, process development, and process
safety assessment.
Transportation of
Dangerous Goods
Non routine tests (NFPA,
ASTM, and DOT) required by certain DOT regulations for packaging and
transportation. These include tests such as the
self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT) and packaging/classification
testing of oxidizing substances.
Please
contact Kinetica
to discuss solutions for problems or particular needs
associated with these areas.
