Method of reducing vulnerability and violence of explosive response to solid rocket motors

Solid rocket motors always incorporate one or more hollow bore holes in the propellant, and often include complex geometries of fins and cutouts to enhance the burn rate of the propellant. The present technology presents an inert material that fills the bore or any other void space thereby rendering the device less susceptible to violent explosion in the event of any thermal or mechanical insult. This is of particular importance during device transportation or storage.

Benefits
Any mechanical damage to the energetic material in an unfilled void space or bore, may greatly increase its surface area, and subsequently cause a violent explosion or detonation. The inert material presented in this technology fills the voids and prevents the collapse of the bore during transportation or in the event of a storage accident. The inert material could be designed for easy removal prior to firing the rocket motor.

Stage of Development
A provisional patent has been filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This technology is part of an active and ongoing research program. It is available for developmental research support/licensing under either exclusive or non-exclusive terms.

Additional Info
*http://www.che.utah.edu/~eddings/

Inventor(s): Charles Wight, William Ciro, Eric Eddings

Type of Offer: Licensing



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