Publications - Fire, Explosion & Process Safety

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Publications 2008

ATKINSON, G., GANT, S., PAINTER, D., SHIRVILL, L., UNGUT, A.
(2008) Liquid dispersal and vapour production during overfilling incidents. Hazards XX, 14-17 April 2008, Manchester, UK

CUSCO, L., VECHOT, L.N., LETTNER, F., TIMMERER, H.
(2008) Potential hazards in biomass gasification processes. Hazards XX IChemE Symposium, Manchester, 15-17 April 2008

KERR, D.C., WILLOUGHBY, D.B., THULRBECK, S., CONNOLLY, S.
(2008) Acceptance criteria for damaged and repaired passive fire protection. Hazards XX IChemE Symposium, Manchester, 15-17 April 2008

THYER, A., ESSA, M.I.
(2008) Investigation into a fatal fire at Carnald Metalbox Ltd. Hazards XX IChemE Symposium, Manchester, 15-17 April 2008

TRAINOR, M., BOSWORTH, D., ROWBOTHAM, A., WILDAY, J., FRASER, S., SAW, J.L.
(2008) Adapting the EU Seveso II Directive for the globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) in terms of acture toxicity to people: initial study into potential effects on UK industry. Hazards XX: Process Safety and Environmental Protection, IChemE Symposium, Rugby, UK, 154, 743-759.

VECHOT, L.N., HARE, J.A.
(2008) Dewar scale up for reactive chemical waste. Hazards XX IChemE Symposium, Manchester, 15-17 April 2008

WHARTON, R.K.
(2008) Explosives Qualification & Test Requirements - The HSE Perspective. Proceedings of the 5th Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives Symposium - Energetic Materials, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, May 7-8 2008, 38.

WHARTON, R.K., BAGLEY M.J.
(2008) Recent progress with the European Directive on Pyrotechnic Articles, Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, ISEE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 27-30 2008, 213-219.

WHARTON, R.K., PICKERING, D.H., TRAIN, A.W., SORENSEN, N.I., HEALEY, M.T., EATON, R.M.
(2008) Manikin assesses PPE. Protective clothing used in the explosives industry, Health & Safety International, January 2008, 49-59.


Publications 2007

CONNOLLY S., CUSCO L.
(2007) Hazards from high pressure carbon dioxide releases during carbon dioxide sequestration processes. International Symposium Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries, Edinburgh, 22-24 May 2007.

HARE J.A., CUSCO L., KERR D.C., BISHOPP M.
(2007) Fire Protection Measures for Vessels Containing Reactive Chemicals. International Symposium Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries, Edinburgh, 22-24 May 2007

HARE J.A., HAWKINS G.
(2007) Sizing safety valves for supercritical steam boilers. International Symposium Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries, Edinburgh, 22-24 May 2007.

JAGGER, S.F., ALLEN, J.T., EWAN, B.C.R., MOODIE, K.
(2007) Development of a Combustor Burn through Fire Test Facility. 5th Conference on Aircraft Fire & Cabin Safety Research, New Jersey, USA, 29 October-1 November 2007.

JAGGER, S., NICOL, A., SAWYER, J., THYER, A.
(2007) Assessing hydraulic fluid fire resistance. Machinery Lubrication, Sept-Oct 2007, 1-7.

NASH K.A., MARRIOTT M.T.P.
(2007) Time/Pressure Test for Pyrotechnic Compositions. 10th International Symposium on Fireworks, Montreal, Canada, 15-19 October 2007.

SORENSEN N., WHARTON R.
(2007) Fire Test Manikin - A Moving System to Complement Static Testing, Industrial Fire J., 68, 55-58.

WARDMAN M., SAW J.L., FOWLER A., CARTER D.
(2007) Quick FN a Shortcut Method for Societal Risk. International Symposium Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries, Edinburgh, 22-24 May 2007

WHARTON R.K., BAGLEY M.J.
(2007) Forthcoming European Directive on Pyrotechnic Articles. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques, ISEE, Nashville, Tennessee, January 28-31, 2007, 151-158.

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Publications 2006

CUSCO L., ZALDIVAR COMENGES J.M., WILDAY A.J., STROZZI F. SPAGNI D.
(2006) Prevention, detection and mitigation of runaway reactions. Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Risk Assessment and Management in Civil and Industrial Settlements, Pisa, Italy, 17-19th October 2006.

GANT, S.E., IVINGS, M.J., JONES, A., and SANTON R
(2006) Hazardous are classification of low pressure natural gas systems using CFD predictions. Proc. IChemE Hazards XIX Symposium & Workshop, Manchester, UK, 27-30 March 2006.

HARE, J. A., WILDAY, A. J., OWENS, A.
(2006) Simplified methods for vent disposal system sizing for runaway chemical reactions: EC award project guidance for SMEs, Hazards XIX, I.Chem.E. Symposium Series No. 151, pp. 524 - 539, ISBN 10 0 85295 492 1.

HAWKSWORTH, S., ROGERS, R., BEYER, M., PROUST, C., LAKIC, D., GUMMER, J., RAVEAU, D.
(2006) Assessing the potential for ignition from mechanical equipment. Hazards XIX, Symposium, Manchester, UK, March 28-30, pp 963-972.

HAWKSWORTH, S., SPAGNI, D., NEWSHOLME, G.
(2006) Residential and Small Stationary Hydrogen Energy Systems: Risks and Opportunities. Proceedings of VGR Conference on Risk Assessment and Management in Civil and Industrial Settlements, Palace de Congress, Pisa, Italy, 17-19 October, Paper 700220.pdf

PROUST, C., HAWKSWORTH, S., ROGERS, R., BEYER, M., LAKIC, D., RAVEAU, D., HERVE, P., PINA, V., PETITFRERE, C., LEFEBVRE, X.         
(2006) Development of a method for predicting the ignition of explosive atmospheres by mechanical friction and impacts (MECHEX). Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Hazards, Prevention and Mitigation of Industrial Explosions, 27 August - 1 September, Halifax, Canada, pp. 114-139.

ROBERTS, P. T., SHIRVILL, L. C., ROBERTS, T. A., BUTLER, C. J., ROYLE, M.
(2006) Dispersion of hydrogen from high-pressure sources, Hazards XIX, I.Chem.E. Symposium Series No. 151, pp. 410 - 421, ISBN 10 0 85295 492 1.

ROGERS, R.L., HAWKSWORTH, S., BEYER, M., PROUST, C., LAKIC, D., GUMMER, J., RAVEAU, D.
(2006) Ignition Of Dust Clouds And Dust Deposits By Friction Sparks And Hotspots, Hazards XIX, Symposium, Manchester, UK, March 28-30, pp 387-400.

SHIRVILL L.C., ROBERTS T. A.
(2006) Designing for safe operations: Understanding the Hazards Posed by High-pressure Leaks from Hydrogen Vehicle Refuelling System. NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference, 12-16 March 2006, Longbeach, California, USA.

SNEE, T. J., BOSCH PAGANS, J., CUSCO, L., GALLICE, F., HOFF, C., KERR, D. C., ROVETTA, A., ROYLE, M.
(2006) Large-scale evaluation of vent-sizing methodology for vapour-pressure systems, Hazards XIX, I.Chem.E. Symposium Series No. 151, pp. 552 - 571, ISBN 10 0 85295 492 1.

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Publications 2005

ASTBURY, G.R., HAWKSWORTH, S.J.
(2005) Spontaneous ignition of hydrogen leaks: A review of postulated mechanisms. International Conference on Hydrogen Safety, 8-10 September 2005, Congress Palace Pisa Italy

CHAPMAN, D.
(2005) An introduction to the European CHAF Project. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 22: 67.

CHAPMAN, D., WHARTON, R.K., McKAY, I.P.
(2005) Recent research work relating to the use of explosives in demolition. Proceedings of the European Federation of Explosives Engineers, Brighton, UK, Sept 14-16 2005, 67-72.

HARE, J.A., WILDAY, A.J., OWENS, A.
(2006) Simplified methods for vent disposal system sizing for runaway chemical reactions: EC award project guidance for SMEs. Hazards XIX, IChemE Symopsium Series 151, Manchester, UK, 28-30 March 2006, 529-539. ISBN 10085295 4921.

HAWKSWORTH, S., ROGERS, R., PROUST, C., BEYER, M., LAKIC, D., SCHENK, S., GUMMER, J., RAVEAU, D.
(2005) MECHEX - Criteria for assessing the likelihood of ignition by mechanical sources.
International European Safety Management Group Symposium 2005 - Process Safety and Industrial Explosion Protection, 11-13 October 2005, Nurnberg Trade Centre, Germany, Session 8, 1.

HOLBROW, P.
(2005) Large scale explosions in interconnected vented vessels, International European Safety Management Group Symposium 2005 - Process Safety and Industrial Explosion Protection, 11-13 October 2005, Nurnberg Trade Centre, Germany, Session 6, 2.

KELSEY, A., IVINGS, M.J., HEMINGWAY, M.A., WALSH, P.T., CONNOLLY, S.
(2005) Sensitivity studies of offshore gas detector networks based on experimental simulations of high pressure gas releases. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 83, (B3), 262-269.

SHIRVILL, L. C., ROBERTS, P., BUTLER, C. J., ROBERTS, T. A., ROYLE, M.
(2005) Characterisation of the hazards from jet releases of hydrogen. Proceedings of International Conference on Hydrogen Safety, paper 120005, September 8-10 2005, Pisa, Italy.
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SNEE, T.J., CUSCO, L., HARE, J.A., KERR, D.C., ROYLE, M.
(2005) Venting of a runaway organic peroxide decomposition in viscous solvents on pilot scale. Proceeding of Third International Symposium on Runaway Reactions and Pressure Relief Design October 30th – November 4th, 2005 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

WHARTON R.K.
(2005), Recent European developments relating to pyrotechnics, Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, ISEE, Orlando, Florida, February 6-9, 2005, 247-256.

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Publications 2004

BOSCH, J., KERR, D.C., SNEE, T.J., STROZZI, F., ZALDIVAR, J.M.
(2004) Runaway detection in a pilot plant facility. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 43, 7019-7024.

BOSCH, J., STROZZI, F. SNEE, T.J., HARE, J. A., ZALDIVAR, J.M.
(2004) A comparative analysis between temperature and pressure measurements for early detection of runaway initiation, Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 17(6), 389-395.

GOBEAU, N., KELSEY, A., SAUNDERS, C.J., SINAI, Y
(2004) Thermal effects on the dispersion of a gaseous contaminant in a naturally-ventilated room. Proceedings of 9th International Conference Roomvent 2004, Portugal, 5-8 September 2004. ISBN 972-97973-2-3.

HAWKSWORTH, S., ROGERS, R., PROUST, C., BEYER, M., SCHENK, S., GUMMER, J., RAVEAU, D.
(2004) Mechanical ignition hazards in potentially explosive atmospheres - EC project MECHEX.
International European Safety Management Group Symposium 2004 - Process Safety and Industrial Explosion Protection, 16-18th March 2004, Nurnberg Trade Centre, Germany, Session 6, 2.

HAWKSWORTH, S., ROGERS, R., PROUST, C., BEYER, M., SCHENK, S., GUMMER, J., RAVEAU, D.
(2004) Ignition of explosive atmospheres by mechanical equipment. Proceedings of Hazards XVIII, Process Safety - Sharing Best Practice, 23-25 November 2004, Manchester, UK, 22, 337-347.

O'SULLIVAN, S.
(2004) The safe use of IBCs with flammable liquids. Loss Prevention Bulletin, 177, 3-7.

PRITCHARD, D.K., HEDLEY, D., EATON, G.T.
(2004) Explosions in gas turbine enclosures. Proceedings of Hazards XVIII, Process Safety - Sharing Best Practice, 23-25 November 2004, Manchester, UK, 18, 1-15.

ROBERTS, T.A.
( 2004) Directed deluge system designs and determination of the effectiveness of the currently recommended minimum deluge rate for the protection of LPG tanks. J. Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 17.

ROBERTS, T.A.
(2004) Effectiveness of an enhanced deluge system to protect LPG tanks and sensitivity to blocked nozzles and delayed deluge initiation. J. Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 17, 151-158.

ROBERTS, T.A.
( 2004) Linkage of a known level of LPG tank surface water coverage to the degree of jet-fire protection provided. J. Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 17, 169-178.

SNEE, T.J., CUSCO, L.
( 2004) Pilot-scale evaluation of the inhibition of exothermic runaway. Hazard XVIII, IChemE Symposium Series 150, 541-562. ISBN 0-85295-460-3.

WHARTON, R.K., BAGLEY, M.J.
(2004) Review of threshold quantities for the control of explosives in health and safety legislation in The Netherlands. Safety Science, 42, 621-626.

WHARTON, R.K., PICKERING, D.H.
(2004) Further developments relating to the certification of explosives for sale in European Union countries. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, ISEE, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb 1-4 2004, 87-97.

ZALDIVAR, J.M., BOSCH, J., STROZZI, F., SNEE, T. J.
(2004) Early warning detection of runaway initiation using chaos-like features. Proceedings of 11th International Symposium on Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries, 30 May - 3 June 2004, Prague.

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Publications 2003

ATKINSON G.T., ESSA I.
(2003) Fire hazards of flammable dusts. Proceedings Hazards VII conference, IChemE, Manchester March .

BENNETT, D, LUNN G.A., TORRENT J.V., QUEROL E, FRITZTE J-P.
( 2003) A test for electrical ignitions of flammable dust clouds. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries 2003. 16 (1), 33-40.

FLETCHER, J.E.
( 2003) Studies of the thermal stability and sensitiveness of sulphur/chlorate mixtures - Part 5: Application of self-heating theory to prediction of ignition temperatures. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 18, 53.

GOBEAU, N., LEDIN, S., BETTIS, R., ALLEN, J., ZHOU, X.
(2003) Constructive comments. Fire Prevention and Fire Engineers Journal, May 2003, 55-57.

GUMMER, J., LUNN G.A.
(2003) Ignitions of explosive dust clouds by smouldering and flaming agglomerates. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 16 (1), 27-32.

HAWKSWORTH, S.J., GUMMER J., DAVIDSON J., WILIAMS M.
(2003) Ignition from conveyor idler rollers. Proceedings 30th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes, South African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy 2003, 461-470.

HOLBROW, P., TYLDESLEY A.
(2003) Simple devices to prevent dust explosion propagation in charge chutes and pipes. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries , 16 (4), 333-340.

IVINGS, M.J., TORO, E.F., WEBBER, D.M.
(2003) Numerical schemes for the shallow layer equations including dry fronts. Computational Fluid Dynamics Journal, 12 (1), 41-52.

KELSEY, A., LEA, C.J., LOWNDES, I.S., WHITTLES, D., REN, T.X.
(2003) CFD modelling of methane movement in mines. Proceedings of the 30th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institutes, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Oct 2003.

LAMONT, D.R., BETTIS, R.J.
(2003) Smoke build-up resulting from hydraulic oil fires in a 5.6m² tunnel. Proceedings of International Tunnel Association conference, Amsterdam April 2003.

LEDIN, H.S., GOBEAU, N., LEA, C.J.
(2003) Guidelines for assessing the application of computational fluid dynamics modelling for the prediction of smoke movement in complex enclosed spaces. Proceedings of the 4th International Seminar on Fire and Explosion Hazards, Londonderry 8-12 Sept 2003.

ROBERTS, T.A., BUCKLAND, I, SHIRVILL, L.C., LOWESMITH, B.J., SALATER, P.
(2003) Design and protection of pressure systems to withstand severe fires. IChemE Symposium Series, (149), 273-287.

THYER, A.M.
(2003) Metal fires - incidents and practical tests. International Seminar on Fire and Explosion Hazards, Londonderry 8-12 Sept 2003.

THYER, A.M.
(2003) Development of a fire and explosion risk assessment methodology for underground mines. Proceedings 30th International Conference in Mine Research, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Oct 2003.

WHARTON, R. K., PICKERING, D.H.
(2003) Recent developments relating to the certification of explosives for sale in European Union countries. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, ISEE, Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 2-5 2003, 61-69.

WILDAY A. J., WRAY, A. M., BROWN, S
(2003) The EC 'SAFEC' Project: ATEX Meets IEC 61508. IChemE Symposium Series No 149, 445-460.

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Publications 2002

ATKINSON, G.T., ADAMS, W.D.
(2002) Ammonium nitrate: Toxic fume risk from fires in storage. Proceedings of International Fertiliser Society Oct 2002, 496.

CHAPMAN, D.
(2002) Recent research into the use of explosives in demolition. The Journal of the Institute of Explosives Engineers, March 2002, 4-8.

GOBEAU, N., SAUNDERS, J
(2002) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) validation of the prediction of pesticide dispersion in a naturally-ventilated building. Proceedings of 8th International Conference Roomvent 2002, 8-11 September 2002, Copenhagen, Denmark, ed The Technical University of Denmark, 81-84.

HASAN, R G M., GOBEAU, N., FLETCHER, B., PINEY, M.
(2002) Modelling the effectiveness of styrene vapour removal during boat building operations. Proceedings of 8th International Conference Roomvent 2002, 8-11 September 2002, Copenhagen, Denmark, ed The Technical University of Denmark, 697-700.

KELSEY, A., HEMINGWAY, M.A., WALSH, P.T., CONNOLLY, S.
(2002) Evaluation of flammable gas detector networks based on experimental simulations of offshore, high pressure gas releases. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 80, (B2), 78-86.

KELSEY, A., HEMINGWAY, M.A., WALSH, P.T., CONNOLLY, S.
(2002) Evaluation of flammable gas detector networks based on experimental simulations of offshore, high pressure gas releases. Trans I Chem E Part B, 80 (B2).

LEDIN, H.S., BETTIS, R.J., IVINGS, M.J., ALLEN, J.T.
(2002) Validation of CFD approaches for modelling smoke movement from fires in tunnels. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Tunnel Fires and Escape from Tunnels, Basel 2-4 Dec, 2002, 347-356.

MYATT, S.
(2002) The effects of external fire on fireworks stored in steel ISO transport containers. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 16, 59-70.

MYATT, S. McKAY, I.
(2002) Hazards associated with handling and bulk storage of fireworks. ISM Magazine, 4, (4) 6-9.

SANTON, R., KIDGER, J.W., LEA, C.J.
(2002) Safety developments in gas turbine power applications. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands June 3-6, 2002, GT2002-30469.

THYER, A.M., HIRST, I.L., JAGGER, S.F.
(2002) Bund overtopping - the consequence of catastrophic tank failure. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 15, 357-363.

THYER, A.M., WILDAY, J.A., LAMONT, D.R., ANDREWS, S.P.
(2002) An assessment of the risks associated with the use of oxygen decompression in compressed air workings. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Engineering and Health in Compressed Air Work, British Tunnelling Society Compressed Air Working Group, St Catherine's College, Oxford, 25-27 Sept.2002, 41-52.

WHARTON, R. K.
(2002) 1 January 2003 : Deadline for meeting legal requirements relating to the sale of explosives in the European Union. Proceedings of 28th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, ISEE, Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 10-13 2002, 363-370.

WHARTON, R. K., CHAPMAN, D., JEFFCOCK, A. E.
(2002) Evaluation of the hazards posed by high energy bangers. Part 1. Noise, overpressure and TNT equivalence. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 15, 1-8.

WHARTON, R. K., JEFFCOCK, A.E.
(2002) Evaluation of the hazards posed by high energy bangers. Part 2. Damage to hand simulants. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 16, 1-4.

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Publications 2001

BAGLEY, M. J.
(2001) The GB Explosives Notified Body and the CE marking of explosives. Explosives Engineering, The Official Journal of the Institute of Explosives Engineers, 10.

HARE, J.A.
(2001) Evaluation of the United Nations vent sizing method for organic peroxide tankers. Proceedings of IChemE Hazards XVI Symposium, Nov 2001, 133-146, IChemE ISBN 0-85295-441-7.

ROBERTS, T.A., BUCKLAND, I., BECKETT, H.
(2001) Directed water deluge protection of liquefied petroleum gas vessels, Proceedings of the I.Chem.E. Hazards HVI Symposium, Series No.148, 2001, 193-212, ISBN 0-85295-441-7.

ROBERTS, T.A., BUCKLAND, .I, BECKETT, H., HARE, J.A., ROYLE, M.
(2001) Consequences of jet-fire interaction with vessels containing pressurised, reactive chemicals. Proceedings of the IChemE Hazards XVI Symposium, Nov 2001, 147-166, IChemE ISBN 0-85295-441-7.

SCHMIDT, J., FRIEDEL, L., WESTPHAL, F., WUERSIG, G., WILDAY, A.J., GRUDEN, M., van der GELD, C.
(2001) Sizing of safety valves and connected inlet and outlet lines for gas/liquid two-phase flow. Proceedings of 10th International Symposium on Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Process Industries, Stockholm, Sweden, 19-21 June 2001, Proceedings 1: 455-492, Elsevier ISBN 0 444 50699 3.

SNEE, T.J.
(2001) Interaction between water and hot cyclohexane in closed vessels. Transactions IChemE Hazards Mar 2001, 79 (Part B), 81-88.

THYER, A.M., WILDAY, J.A., ANDREWS, S.P.
(2001) An assessment of the risks associated with the use of oxygen decompression in compressed air workings. Proceedings of Interflam 2001, Edinburgh 17-19 Sept. 2001, 245-256.

THYER, A.M., WILDAY, J.A., BANKES, G.
(2001) The experimental study and simulation of tube rupture in shell and tube heat exchangers. Proceedings of ICHEME Hazards XVI Conference, Manchester, 6-8 November 2001, 265-277.

WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W., NOLAN, P. F., CAMPBELL, S. C.
(2001) The development and application of a pivoted beam test apparatus for assessing safety in the handling of initiator devices. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 26, 84-90.

WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W., NOLAN, P. F., CAMPBELL, S. C.
(2001) The development and application of a pneumatic piston test for assessing safety in the handling of initiator devices. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 26, 112-117.

WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W., NOLAN, P. F., CAMPBELL, S. C.
(2001) The assessment of hazard in the manual handling of explosives initiator devices. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics, 26, 174-179.

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Publications 2000

CHAPMAN, D., FLETCHER, J. E.
(2000) The effect of sample containers on the ignition temperature of sulfur/chlorate mixtures. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 11, 73-74.

CHAPMAN, D., WHARTON, R. K., FLETCHER, J. E., WEBB, A. E.
(2000) Studies of the thermal stability and sensitieveness of sulfur/chlorate mixtures. Part 3. The effects of stoichiometry, particle size and added materials. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 11, 16-24.

CHAPMAN, D., WHARTON, R. K., FLETCHER, J. E., WEBB, A. E.
(2000) Studies of the thermal stability and sensitieveness of sulfur/chlorate mixtures. Part 4. Firework compositions and investigation of the sulfur/chlorate initiation reaction. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 12, 43-51.

ETCHELLS, J.C, SNEE, T. J., WILDAY, A. J.
(2000) Relief system design for exothermic runaway: the HSE strategy. Proceedings of IChemE Hazards XV Symposium Series, Manchester 4-6 April 2000, 299-311, ISBN 0-85295-429-8.

KELSEY, A., HEMINGWAY, M.A., WALSH, P.T., CONNOLLY, S.
(2000) Evaluation of effectiveness and optimisation of flammable gas detector location from dispersion trial data. Proceedings of Major Hazards Offshore Conference, London, 2000, 5.4.1-5.4.12.

MERRIFIELD, R., WHARTON, R. K.
(2000) Measurement of the size, duration and thermal output of fireballs produced by a range of propellants. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics. 25, 179-185.

ROBERTS, T.A., GOSSE, A., HAWKSWORTH, S.
(2000) Thermal radiation from fireballs on failure of liquefied petroleum gas storage vessels. Transactions of the IChemE Hazards May 2000, 78 (Part B), 184-192.

SANTON, R. C., LEA, C. J., LEWIS, M. J., PRITCHARD, D., THYER, A. and SINAI, Y.
(2000) Studies into the role of ventilation and the consequences of leaks in gas turbine power plant acoustic enclosures and turbine halls. Proceedings of Hazards XV Symposium, Institute of Chemical Engineers, 4th-6th April, UMIST. 235-249.

SANTON, R. C., LEA, C. J., LEWIS, M. J., PRITCHARD, D., THYER, A. and SINAI, Y.
(2000) Studies into the role of ventilation and the consequences of leaks in gas turbine power plant acoustic enclosures and turbine halls. Transactions of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. 78, (Part B). 175-183.

WHARTON, R. K., FORMBY, S. A., MERRIFIELD, R.
(2000) Airblast TNT equivalence for a range of commercial blasting explosives. Journal Hazardous Materials. 79, 31-39.

WHARTON, R. K., ROYLE, H. J.
(2000) Factors that affect the impact sensitiveness of ammonium nitrate-fuel oil (ANFO) explosives containing aluminium. Journal of Energetic Materials. 18, 177-205.

WU, Y., ABU BAKAR, M Z., JAGGER, S., BETTIS, R., ALLEN, J.
(2000) Control of smoke flow in tunnel fires using longitudinal ventilation systems - a study of the critical velocity. Proceedings of Tenth International Symposium on Aerodynamics and Ventilation of Vehicle Tunnels, Boston, USA. 639-657.

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Publications 1999

ATKINSON, G., TYLDESLEY, A.
(1999) Assessment of fire hazards of solid materials stored in bulk. Proceedings 3rd International Seminar on Fire and Explosions, Lake Windemere. 15-18

EDWARDS, M. R., MYATT, S. G., ELLIS, S.
(1999) The hazards posed by fragments from rupturing mortar tubes. Journal of Pyrotechnics, 9, 21.

FREEDER, B. G. P., WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W.
(1999) Changes in the mechanical sensitiveness of explosives as a result of previous exposure to elevated temperatures. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics. 24, 232-236.

HOLBROW, P., LUNN, G. A., TYLDESLEY, A.
(1999) Dust explosion protection in linked vessels: guidance for containment and venting. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 12, (3), 227-234.

LUNN, G. A., ROWLAND, D. B., TOLSON, P.
(1999) Electrical ignitions and the use of flameproof enclosures in coal dust and methane atmospheres. International Mining and Minerals. 108, A71.

MYATT, S. G., EDWARDS, M. R.
(1999) Measurement of the effectiveness of various mitigation methods at reducing the projectile hazards from fragmenting steel firework mortar tubes. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 10, 37-44.

WHARTON, R. K., SORENSEN, N, I., TRAIN, A. W.
(1999) The commissioning of a versatile manikin for assessing fire protective clothing. Thermal Protection of Man under Hot and Hazardous Conditions, Paris, France. 265-270.

WILDAY A J, SHALUF, I.M, LITTLE T., FOSTER, P. J.
(1999) Choosing between pressure relief and instrumented protective systems. Proceedings of the Safety and Reliability Society Annual Conference, Advances in Safety and Reliability, Altrincham, Cheshire, June 1999. 6/1-6/17.

WILDAY, A.J., WRAY, A.M.
(1999) Safety categories for safety devices used in electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Proceedings of IEE Conference on Explosion Safety in Hazardous Areas, London 10-12 November 1999.

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Publications 1998

ALLEN, J. T.
(1998) Laser-based measurements of two-phase flashing propane jets, part one: Velocity profiles. Journal of Loss Prevention. 11, (5), 291-297.

ALLEN, J. T.
(1998) Laser-based measurements of two-phase flashing propane jets, part two: Droplet size distribution. Journal of Loss Prevention. 11, (5), 299-306.

ALLEN, J. T.
(1998) Optical measurement and data manipulation of droplet size distributions in two-phase flashing propane jets. Proceedings IMechE International Conference on Optical Methods and Data Processing in Heat and Fluid Flow, City University, London 16th-17th April 1998. 97-112.

ALLEN, J. T., BETTIS, R. J.
(1998) Development of a fluorescence-based temperature measurement technique for two-phase flashing propane jets. 9th International Conference on Applications of Laser Techniques to Fluid Mechanics, Lisbon, July 1998. 23.3(1)-23.3(8).

BAILEY, A., MILES, G., TRAIN, A. W., WHARTON, R. K., WILLIAMS, M. R.
(1998) The effect of temperature on the friction sensitiveness of explosives - a preliminary study. Proceedings of 24th International Pyrotechnics Seminar, Monterey, California. 707.

CATLIN, C. A., LEA, C. J., BILO, M., MADDISON, T.
(1998) Computational fluid dynamic modelling of natural gas releases from high-pressure pipelines subject to guillotine, tear or puncture failures. Pipes and Pipelines International. 43, (6), 12-27.

CHAPMAN, D., WHARTON, R. K., FLETCHER, J. E., WILLIAMSON, G. E.
(1998) Studies of the thermal stability and sensitiveness of sulphur/chlorate mixtures. Part 2. Dry stoichiometric mixtures. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 7, 51.

DAISH, N. C., CARISSIMO, B., JAGGER, S. F., LINDEN, P. F., BRITTER, R. E.
(1998) SMEDIS: Scientific model evaluation of dense gas dispersion models. Proceedings the 5th International Conference on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes, Rhodes, May 1998. 54-61.

ETCHELLS, J., SNEE, T. J., WILDAY, A. J.
(1998) Relief system sizing for exothermic runaway. 2nd International Symposium on Runaway Reactions, New Orleans, USA. 11-13 March 1998, 135-161.

GRANT, G. B., JAGGER, S. F., LEA, C. J.
(1998) Fires in Tunnels. Philosophical Transactions - Royal Society of London Series A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences. 356, 2873-2906.

LAWTON, B., MERRIFIELD, R., WHARTON, R. K.
(1998) Thermal output of pyrotechnic compositions and evaluation of skin burns. Models for Aircrew Safety Assessment: Uses, Limitations and Requirements. 32-1 to 32-12.

LUNN, G. A., NICOL, A. M., COLLINS, P. D., HUBBARD, N. R.
(1998) Effect of vent ducts on reduced explosion pressure in dust collectors. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 11, 109-121.

MERRIFIELD, R., MYATT, S.
(1998) The risks associated with the storage of small quantities of gunpowder and shooters powders in containers and buildings. US Dept Defence Explosives Safety Board, 28th Explosives Safety Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12.

MYATT, S. G.
(1998) Determination of the velocity of fragments produced from exploding firework maroon sheets. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 8, 43.

MYATT, S. G., TRAIN, A. W.
(1998) Recent firework mortars research in the UK and the implications for safety guidance. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Fireworks, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 283-297.

SMITH, P. P., NOLAN, P. F., WHARTON, R. K.
(1998) The application of neural networks to the assessment of impact testing on explosives. Journal of Energetic Materials. 16, 129-146.

WHARTON, R. K., CHAPMAN, D.
(1998) Use of the term sensitiveness to describe the response of pyrotechnic compositions to accidental stimuli. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 7, 65.

WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W., MERRIFIELD, R.
(1998) Bang up to date. Chemistry in Britain. September, 48-51.

WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W., SORENSEN, N, I., RENNELL, R. W., DAVIES, R. I.
(1998) The development of a portable manikin for assessing fire protective clothing for explosives workers. Explosives Engineering, June 1998, 18-21.

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Publications 1997

ALLEN, J. T., BETTIS, R. J.
(1997) Valid data abstraction from LDA measurements in two phase flashing propane releases. Proceedings 7th International Conference on Laser Anemometry - Advances and Applications, September 1997. 509-516.

ATKINSON, G. T.
(1997) Suppressing fires in Agrochemical warehouses. Fire Prevention. 19, (305), 1225-1236.

CHAPMAN, D.
(1997) Quantitative sulphur and chlorate analysis of pyrotechnic compositions. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 5, 25.

CHAPMAN, D., WHARTON, R. K., WILLIAMSON, G. E.
(1997) Studies of the thermal stability and sensitiveness of sulfur/chlorate mixtures. Part 1: Introduction. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 6, 30.

HAMBLETON, R. T., CLARK, R. D. R., PLANT, I. J., WALSH, P. T., SCOTT, P. B.
(1997) Placement and performance of fire detection equipment in underground mines. Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Safety in Mines Research Institutes, India 20-22 Feb 1997, 537-544.

LEA, C. J., JONES, I. P., OWENS, M.
(1997) Computational fluid dynamics modelling of fire on a one-third scale model of a Channel Tunnel heavy goods vehicle shuttle. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Aerodynamics and Ventilation of Vehicle Tunnels, Aosta Valley, Italy. 681-689.

WHARTON, R. K.
(1997) Accidents involving explosives and the need for safety related research. Explosives in the Service of Man, The Nobel Heritage, ed. J E Dolan and S S Langer, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 66-75.

WHARTON, R. K. CHAPMAN, D.
(1997) The relationship between BAM friction and rotary friction sensitiveness data for high explosives. Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics. 22, 71.

WHARTON, R. K., MERRIFIELD, R.
(1997) Thermal hazards from the accidental ignition of pyrotechnic compositions. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 6, 1.

WILDAY J, SINGH J, CLIFFE K.
(1997) Development of a dynamic model for pressure relief of gas generating chemical reactions. IChemE Symposium Series No.141 1997, 523-536, ISBN No. 0-85295-388-7.

WILDAY, J., SHALUF, I.M., FOSTER, P.J.
(1997) Comparison of pressure relief and instrument protective systems by means of a case study. IChemE Symposium Series No.141 1997, 425-436, ISBN No 0-85295-388-7.

WU, Y., BAKAR, M.A., ATKINSON, G.T., JAGGER, S.
(1997) The impact of fire location in a subway station on computer simulation results and fan operation requirements. Proceedings 9th International Symposium on Aerodynamics and Ventilation of Vehicle Tunnels - Developments for the 21st Century, Aosta Valley, Italy 6-8 Oct 1997.

ZHOU, X. X., LEA, C. J.
(1997) Three-dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling of natural gas releases from high pressure pipelines. Pipes and Pipelines International. 42, (5), 13-25.

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Publications 1996

ATKINSON, G., WU, Y.
(1996) Smoke control in sloping tunnels. Fire Safety Journal. 27 (4), 335-341.

CUTLER, D.
(1996) Investigation into an explosion and fire in a mononitrotoluene manufacturing plant. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 46, 169-183.

FORMBY, S. A., WHARTON, R. K.
(1996) Blast characteristics and TNT equivalence values for some commercial explosives detonated at ground level. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 50, (2-3), 183-198.

HOLBROW, P., ANDREWS, S., LUNN, G. A.
(1996) Dust explosions in interconnected vented vessels. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 9, (1), 91.

JEFFCOCK, A. E.
(1996) Vehicle airbags - research to evaluate the possible hazards to workers and rescue personnel. Proceedings of Explosives 1996, Leeds. 19.

LUNN, G. A., CLEARE, I.
(1996) Implications of the Explosive Atmospheres Directive. Solids Handling. 18, (3), 21.

LUNN, G. A., HOLBROW, P., ANDREWS, S., GUMMER, J.
(1996) Dust explosions in totally enclosed interconnected vessel systems. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 9, (1), 45.

MILES, G., WILLIAMS, M. R., WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W.
(1996) The development of an elevated temperature friction sensitiveness apparatus. Proceedings of the International Conference of the ICT, Karlsruhe, Germany. 31-1 to 31-14.

OKA, Y., ATKINSON, G. T.
(1996) Control of smoke in tunnel fires. Fire Safety Journal. 25, 305.

PRITCHARD, D. K.
(1996) Explosion modelling. CFX Update, AEA Technology, No 11.

PRITCHARD, D. K., FREEMAN, D. J., GUILBERT, P. W.
(1996) Prediction of explosion pressures in confined spaces. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries. 9, 205-215.

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Publications 1995

ATKINSON, G.
(1995) Smoke flow driven by a fire under a ceiling. Fire Safety Journal. 25, 261-275.

ATKINSON, G., DRYSDALE, D. D., WU, Y.
(1995) Fire driven flow in an inclined trench. Fire Safety Journal. 25, 141-158.

BIERS, R. A., NOLAN, P. F., WHARTON, R. K., MULLENGER, D. C.
(1995) Assessment and refinement of impact sensitiveness test methods. Proceedings of the 21st IPS, Moscow, Russia. 55-69.

CAMPBELL, S. C., NOLAN, P. F., WHARTON, R. K., TRAIN, A. W.
(1995) Development of an apparatus to assess the safety in handling of initiating devices. Proceedings of the 21st IPS, Moscow, Russia. 109.

FORMBY, S. A.
(1995) Quantification of the air blast characteristics of commercial explosives. IChemE, 2nd European Conference on Major Hazards Onshore and Offshore, UMIST, 147.

FREEMAN, D. J.
(1995) Validation of CFD predictions of gas explosions. Transactions of Institution of Chemical Engineers. 73 (Part B), 11-14.

JEFFCOCK, A. E.
(1995) Simulation tests to determine the suitability of nets for preventing blast projected flyrock in quarries. Quarry Management. 22, 31.

LEA, C. J., HIGGINS, M.
(1995) Prediction of smoke movement in mines. 26th International Conference of Safety in Mines Research Institution, Katowice, 4-7 September 1995, 4.

MYATT, S. G.
(1995) Observations on the behaviour of seamed steel mortar tubes. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 1, 6.

MYATT, S. G., WHARTON, R. K.
(1995) A survey of factors relating to the use of mortars at firework displays in the UK. Pyrotechnica. XVI, 50.

ROBERTS, T. A., BROWN, D., BECKETT, H., BUCKLAND, I.
(1995) Comparison of the effects of different fire test regimes on passive fire protection material. IChemE Symposium Series. 139, 253-266.

THYER, A, M., BYERS, BROWN., W.
(1995) Quantitative computer analysis of low velocity detonation in AN and ANFO. Proceedings of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matters, Seattle, USA. 421-424.

TRAIN, A. W., MYATT, S, G., WHARTON, R. K.
(1995) Some safety considerations in relation to firework displays. Proceedings of the 21st IPS, Moscow, Russia. 870-883.

WHARTON, R. K.
(1995) Observations on the heights attained by spherical firework shells. Journal of Pyrotechnics. 1, 1.

WHARTON, R. K., HARDING, J. A., BARRATT, A. J., MERRIFIELD, R.
(1995) Measurements of the size, duration and thermal output of fireballs produced by a range of protechnics. Proceedings of the 21st IPS, Moscow, Russia. 916.

WHARTON, R. K., SLATER, H. J.
(1995) Further studies of the noise levels produced by Fireworks. Pyrotechnica. XVI, 20.

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