Understanding and Controlling Metal Fuel Deflagration Events Navy SBIR FY2014.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2014.1 Topic No.: N141-072 Topic Title: Understanding and Controlling Metal Fuel Deflagration Events Proposal No.: N141-072-1039 Firm: Terves Inc. 24112 Rockwell Drive Euclid, Ohio 44117-1252 Contact: Andrew Sherman Phone: (216) 404-0053 Web Site: www.tervesinc.com Abstract: This Phase I SBIR program will investigate the ignition and combustion of engineered metal and nanocomposite particles in high pressure and heating rate conditions. Metallic and nanocomposite particles of Zr and Al and Zr-W and Al-W nanocomposite particles with various surface modifications and coatings will be tested for deflagration kinetics and combustion efficiency using standard and new techniques. In addition to shock tube and dust bomb kinetics, a ballistic compressor will be used to measure particle ignition and combustion under high pressure, high heating rate conditions similar to those encountered during blast, impact, and shock initiated deflagration events Benefits: The program will provide a fundamental understanding and ranking of mechanisms impacting the ignition and combustion of high density reactive metals under blast and impact conditions. Understanding the mechanisms and factors that influence ignition and combustion under high pressure and temperature deflagration conditions will lead to improved ordinance systems, as well as potentially to enhanced oil recovery in deep formations such as the gulf of mexico Return