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Lecturer(s)
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Stojan Petr, Ing. Ph.D.
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Matyáš Robert, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Zigmund Jan, Ing. Dr.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to course of propellants, black powder. 2. Ballistic cycle in barrel weapons, rockets. 3. Nitrocellulose, combustible cartridges. 4. Single/double/triple-base propellants and their burning. 5. Thermochemistry of propellants. 6. Characterisation methods of ballistic parameters. 7. Special theory of gradual ignition. 8. Ball powder, deterrent coating. 9. Gun barrel erosion, muzzle flash. 10. Doble based and composite rocket propellants. 11. Liquid propellants, caseless small arms ammunition, perspective areas and development in propellants. 12. Nondestructive testing of propellants. 13. Laboratory of propellants.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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Study is focused on the theory and technology of propellants and application of the basic compositions in the practical applications. Student id introduces in to the basic terms, application and principles of propellants.
Student obtains basic knowledge about theory and technology of propellants and practical application of the basic compositions.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
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Recommended literature
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Kubota N. Propellants and Explosives. Weinheim, 2002.
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Zigmund J. Course of propellants. .
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