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Lecturer(s)
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Matyáš Robert, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Pelikán Vojtěch, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Introduction and definitions. History of pyrotechnic (Greek fire, black powder, color flame compositions). Components of pyrotechnic compositions (oxidizers, fuels, color producing agents, smoke dyes, binding agents). Principles of burn rate control, designing of pyrotechnic compositions, stoichiometry. Light and color in pyrotechnics. Types of pyrotechnic compositions (signal, illuminating, MTV and flash compositions, thermites, delay compositions, matches, priming, smoke and special types of pyrotechnic compositions). Technologies for the pyrotechnic composition preparation and production, ecology and toxicology of pyrotechnic mixtures. Pyrotechnic initiators (theory of initiation, types and characteristics of initiators).
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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 pyrotechnic compositions and their applications.
Student obtains basic knowledge about pyrotechnics and individual groups of pyrotechnic compositions. The attention is also focused on initiators, their division and applications.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination
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Recommended literature
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Ellern, H. Military pyrotechnics. New York, 1968.
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Finch, C. A., Ramachandran S. Matchmaking: Science, technology and manufacture. New York, 1983.
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Hardt A. P. Pyrotechnics. Postt Fals, 2000.
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Kosanke K. B. B. et al. Pyrotechnic Chemistry. Whitewater, 2004.
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Lancaster, R. Fireworks principles and practice. New York, 2006.
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Matyáš, R., Pelikán, V. Učební texty z pyrotechniky.
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McLain, J. H. Pyrotechnics - From the viewpoint of solid state chemistry. Philadelphia, 1980.
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Shimizu T. Fireworks. The art science and technique. Austin, 1996.
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Weingart G. W. Pyrotechnics. New York, 1947.
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Werrett, S. Fireworks, pyrotechnic arts and sciences in European history. Chicago, 2010.
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