Academy
One-week specialist courses on explosives, gun propellants, stability, safety and commercial explosives technology, delivered together with CHEM TECH SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING.
From the fundamentals course to life assessment
The course portfolio follows the current programme of our cooperation partner ChemTech: six compact modules for technical teams, test laboratories, manufacturers, authorities and training organisations that work with energetic materials or assess them.
01 Introduction to Explosives
Entry point into explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, initiation systems and detonators for teams building a solid technical foundation.
- Confidently place core terms from explosive ordnance and blasting technology.
- Distinguish explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics and components on a technical level.
- Build the basis for advanced training, industrial applications and academic specialisation.
02 Gun Propellants Technology
In-depth coverage of cellulose, nitrocellulose, compositions, properties, vulnerability, stability, internal ballistics as well as chemical and ballistic life.
- Understand the structure, ingredients and properties of gun propellants.
- Assess ballistic characteristics and the service life of propellants.
- Apply vulnerability concepts to storage and stockpile management.
03 Manufacturing of Gun Propellants
Manufacturing routes, raw materials, process parameters, compositions, hazards and mitigation measures in the production of gun propellants.
- Evaluate raw material and process parameters for gun propellants.
- Compare manufacturing routes for research, development and production.
- Identify current challenges and development needs in manufacturing.
04 Stability and Life Assessment of Gun Propellants
Specialised course on nitrate-ester gun propellants, safe life assessment, requirements for modern propellants and stability testing.
- Understand stability and service life concepts for nitrate-ester propellants.
- Assess test methods and instruments for stability and ballistic properties.
- Connect stockpile management with current challenges and development needs.
05 Safety in Handling, Manufacturing and Storage
Safety protocols and best practices for energetic materials in defence, aerospace, the chemical industry, laboratories and training.
- Assess the properties of energetic materials and typical hazard scenarios.
- Understand UN classification, packaging and transport regulations.
- Apply rules, risk assessments and standards for safe working environments.
06 Commercial Explosives Technology
Overview of blasting explosives, constituents of blasting agents, properties, classification, initiation, detonation, manufacturing and safety requirements.
- Understand blasting explosives, their ingredients and application properties.
- Confidently assess initiation, detonation and classification.
- Recognise suitable applications and judge obsolete explosives with risk awareness.
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Technical direction by ChemTech Scientific Consulting
The R+P Academy organises the training courses together with CHEM TECH SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING. The courses combine technical fundamentals, safety assessment, life-cycle questions and hands-on expertise for industrial and government users.
The modules are shaped by Dr. Monir Moniruzzaman. He brings more than 23 years of experience in explosive ordnance engineering, among others from academic teaching, the defence industry and propellant development. His focus areas include nitrocellulose, gun propellants, explosives, stability, life assessment as well as health & safety.
Framework
- Partner ChemTech Scientific Consulting
- Technical direction Dr. Monir Moniruzzaman
- Course format Lecture, discussion, tutorial, examination
- Practical parts depending on module, facility and material availability
- Language English
- Location Karlsruhe or on site worldwide
- Certificate R+P Academy
Which module fits your team?
We clarify dates, group size, location, practical parts and individual requirements directly with you.