03 – Manufacturing of Gun Propellants

The module is designed to develop comprehensive knowledge and practical skills on various methods for manufacturing nitrate esters, raw materials, propellants and assess their vulnerability, and shelf life.

Course Time: 1 week Learning Mode: Lectures, Group Discussion, Lecture Notes, Tutorials, Practical and Exam

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Apply concepts to R & D laboratory and propellants manufacturing industries.
• Apprehend current challenges, development needs.

Who Should Attend?

Ammunition technical officers, explosive testing lab staff, ordnance safety group, explosives inspectors, battlefield users, field testing team, stockpile managers, loading & unloading and propellant research, and manufacturing teams.