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workshop on hybrid systems and model reduction

Henry Tan — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:31:49 -0400

WORKSHOP ON HYBRID SYSTEMS AND MODEL REDUCTION
Centre for Interdisciplinary Computational and Dynamical Analysis (CICADA)

DATE Thursday 19 & Friday 20 March 2009

11.00 - 11.30am - Contributed talk (Henry Tan: Simulating catastrophic interface debonding in energetic materials)

VENUE
Frank Adams Room, The Alan Turing Building,
The University of Manchester

Many systems of relevance to applications are modelled using continuous and discrete state space transitions. This interplay between continuous and discrete time evolutions leads to hybrid systems. The tools from the field of dynamical systems that allow for the analysis and numerical investigations of continuous and discrete time systems, namely singular perturbation methods and centre manifold reduction, allow the qualitative study of system dynamics using low dimensional systems. However, hybrid systems pose a challenge since these reduction methods cannot be directly applied. The goal of the workshop is to look at the recent developments in the area of dynamical systems and model reduction, and identify these tools used in each field, that could be applied for effective investigations of hybrid systems. To this aim we will look at different formalisms used to tackle hybrid systems, the role of singular perturbations in dynamical systems as a model reduction tool, and at the recent developments in the model reduction theory.

Condensed Phase Reactive Flow Workshop (Imperial College)

Henry Tan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:16:33 -0500

EPSRC Network on Condensed Phase Reactive Flow (Imperial College, London)

Workshop on Mathematical Modelling of Ignition, Combustion and Explosion
22nd -23rd April 2009
Imperial College, London

This meeting (jointly sponsored/ organised by the EPSRC Network, UKELG and Smith Institute) will be held at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College, London. This will not be limited to just condensed phase studies. Contributions on current or potential future applications of mathematical modelling in reactive or flammable media of relevance to industry are sought . Day one will be aimed at identifying problems and day 2 in discussing potential strategies in smaller groups.

Condensed Phase Reactive Flow Workshop (Cambridge)

Henry Tan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:06:00 -0500

EPSRC Network on Condensed Phase Reactive Flow Workshop (University of Cambridge)

Workshop on numerical modelling of condensed phase combustion and detonation.
6th and 7th April 2009
University of Cambridge

This workshop will be at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences of the University of Cambridge on 6th and 7th April 2009. A number of speakers (UK and overseas) have been invited to give papers, mainly with a detonation theme. There will be time allocated for any additional contributions to be added. It is proposed to publish some of the proceedings in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society.

Modelling of Heterogeneous Ignition, Combustion and Explosion

Henry Tan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:58:52 -0500

Mathematical Modelling of Heterogeneous Ignition, Combustion and Explosion

A KTN Science & Technology workshop on Mathematical Modelling of Heterogeneous Ignition, Combustion and Explosion to be held on 22-23 April 2009 at Imperial College, in London.

EUCASS / Propulsions physics

Henry Tan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:51:33 -0500

Propulsions physics / 3rd European Conference for AeroSpace Sciences (EUCASS)

Chairpersons: Luigi De Luca (Politecnico di Milano), Oskar Haidn (DLR), Oleg Gorshkov (KeRC), Paul kuentzman (Onera)

This symposium covers new developments in engines and propellants modelling and testing. Papers are solicited in the fields of: combustion, novel ingredients synthesis, new propellants manufacturing methods, propellant injection, ignition and combustion, combustion oscillations, new launcher and OTV concepts (scramjets, PDE, solar sails, electric, beamed energy), experimental techniques and modelling.

EUCASS is the high-level forum for all aerospace research players in
Greater Europe, including Russia. It is dedicated to the promotion of
enabling sciences. It is also the place where scientists can gain a
comprehensive picture of European accomplishments.

New Mexico Tech seminar /Sudden Energy Release around Interfaces

Henry Tan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:34:01 -0500

Wednesday,
November 12, 2008

Department of Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico Tech

Mechanical
Engineering Seminar : 2 p.m., Workman 101. Dr. Henry Tan, of the University of
Manchester, UK, speaks on "Sudden Energy Release around Interfaces during
Quasi-Static Loading."

Aberdeen Seminar / Catastrophic failures of energetic materials

Henry Tan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:08:00 -0500

Engineering Seminars / Catastrophic failures of energetic materials

Speaker: Dr Henry Tan, University of Manchester

Location:

Meston LR6, Department of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen.

Date & Time: 28 May 2008 01:00

Gordon Research Conferences / Energetic Materials

Henry Tan — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:04:35 -0500

Gordon Research Conferences / Energetic Materials

June 15-20, 2008
Tilton School
Tilton, NH

The GRC on Energetic Materials brings together scientists from many countries working in government laboratories, research universities and private industry to discuss state-of-the-art research on explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants. The main topics of discussion in 2008 will include synthesis of new materials, performance, advanced diagnostics, experimental techniques, theoretical approaches, and computational models for simulating the behavior of energetic materials under a wide variety of conditions. The meeting is an important venue for presenting cutting edge fundamental research into the chemistry, physics and materials properties associated with ignition, combustion, detonation, ageing, thermal decomposition and mechanical damage of energetics.

High Pressure Induced Deflagration to Detonation Transition

Henry Tan — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:48:58 -0400

Title: "High Pressure Induced Deflagration to Detonation Transition in Energetic Materials"

Presenter: Dr Henry Tan

Venue: Pariser H18
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
The University of Manchester

Date/Time: 2:30-3:30pm May 7th (Wednesday), 2008

Surfaces, Microstructure & Fracture Group Colloquia, Cambridge

Henry Tan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:22:00 -0400

Sudden energy release around interfaces during quasi-static loading

H. Tan

1st May 2008

Surfaces, Microstructure & Fracture Group Colloquia

Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge

Non-ideal explosives

Henry Tan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:16:54 -0400

Non-ideal explosives

EPSRC Network (April 2008): Non-Ideal Detonation

Henry Tan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:15:00 -0400

Non-Ideal Detonation - 24th/ 25th April 2008 - Chemical Engineering, Imperial College

An introduction to non-ideal detonation from a commercial explosives perspective. S K Chan, Orica

Effect of ammonium perchlorate mass fraction and particle size in mixtures with nitromethane on the Charge Diameter on Detonation Velocity - Boris Khasainov, ENSMA

Detonation Failure in non-ideal Explosives. P J Haskins, Qinetiq

Pressure Burn rate laws - H Tan, Manchester

Non-ideal heterogeneous explosives and detonation limits - Imperial College TBA

2007 Dynamic Compression of Condensed Matter

Henry Tan — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:11:26 -0500

2007 Dynamic Compression of Condensed Matter
5 - 6 December 2007
The Royal Society, London

The physical science behind dynamic response holds key challenges.

There is a need to understand materials under the extreme environments encountered in energy generation, conversion and exploitation and in wider industrial and defence applications. This meeting will bring together the community to focus on potentially significant emerging and scientifically challenging areas. It will span research areas informing the dynamic response of materials, new techniques and emerging diagnostics, and their application to the atomic to planetary scale. Keynote invited lecturers will outline the state of their fields of interest. The meeting format will encourage debate to air technical experience and identify future challenges ending with a round table discussion defining the key aspects of the field for the next decade.

Conference Overview

Shock physics in the 21st century
High pressure physics
Response under dynamic loading
Strength and damage
Equations of state
Detonation physics
Isentropic loading
Applications in planetary and space science
Materials at multiple length- and time-scales

Int. Seminar on New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials

Henry Tan — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:25:20 -0400

11th International Seminar on New Trends in Research of Energetic Materials
aimed at: Advances in Energetic Performance and Safety

April 09 - 11. 2008
University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic
http://www.ntrem.com/index.htm

Organized by: Institute of Energetic Materials, FCHT, UPa

EPSRC Condensed Phase Reactive Flow Network Meeting

Henry Tan — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:03:19 -0400

EPSRC Condensed Phase Reactive Flow Network Meeting
4th-5th September 2007 – Cavendish Laboratory and Magdalene College

(i) Network Activities - 4th September
2:00 M Braithwaite (Imperial College) – Overview of Network Activities
2:15 E Sellers (AEL) – Modeling and commercial blasting
2:45 Stephen Walley – Recent literature on condensed phase reactive modeling
3:00 W Byers Brown (Manchester) – Review and Future of Network Discussion of Network activities/ future of Network

Coffee/ tea

(ii) Condensed Phase Detonation
4:00 H Michels (Imperial College) – Some characteristics of improvised HP explosives
4:30 Tour of Fracture group, PCS, Cavendish Laboratory

Dinner 7:30 pm Magdalene College

(iii) Heterogeneous Processes - 5th September
9:00 N Nikiforakis (DAMTP, Cambridge) – Two phase modelling
9:30 D van Odyck (DAMTP. Cambridge) - Multi-phase flow and combustion in porous media
10:00 K Hughes, A C McIntosh, J Brindley (Leeds) – Heterogeneous ignition

Coffee/ tea

(iv) Other contributions
11:00 N Taylor (PCS, Cambridge) - Hot Spot formation in Ammonium Nitrate
11:30 A Kimmel (UCL) - Role of hydrogen migration in sensitivity trends of molecular crystals DADNE&TATB

Attendance
M Braithwaite , IC
J Brindley , Leeds
W Byers Brown , Manchester
M Cook , Qinetiq
J Cooper , Cranfield
A Dale, AWE
S Falle, Leeds
J E Field Cambridge
P J Haskins , Qinetiq
C Hughes, AWE
K Hughes, Leeds
A Kimmel , UCL
S Ledin, HSL
M Luheshi , Leeds
H Michels, IC
A McIntosh
M Maisey, AWE
A Milne, St Andrews
N Nikiforakis, Cambridge
D van Odyck, Cambridge
W Proud , Cambridge
E Sellers, RSA
G J Sharpe , Leeds
H Tan, Manchester
S Walley, Cambridge
Y Yao, Kingston

conferences/seminars related to energetic composite materials

Henry Tan — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:37:00 -0500

The conferences/seminars I attended that relate to the behaviour of energetic composite materials.