Fire Protective Clothing EIG 1995 Review by John Bergman This relatively short publication (23 pages, including references) provides an enlightening look at protective clothing and the various materials— Though a substantial part of the content relates specifically to British and European standards and regulations which readers in other parts of the world may not find …
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Review: Butterworth’s Theatre of Fire
Theater of Fire Philip Butterworth Review by Monona Rossol As a safety expert, I fell in love with this book before I finished the introduction. Author Philip Butterworth introduces his subject with a discussion of the difference in safety-consciousness between the Middle Ages and today. This is appropriate if readers are to appreciate the boisterous …
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Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks”
Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks” by Doris Gnauck White Review by: Monona Rossol The basic problem with Professor White’s paper is that she is preaching to the converted. Most subscribers to the American EnvironmentalLaboratory understand that igniting any substance pollutes the air. These readers know that burning autumn leaves, having barbecues, , or putting …
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Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks”
Review of “Pollution Caused by Fireworks" by Doris Gnauck White, Review by: C. P. Weeth "Pollution Caused by Fireworks" appeared as the feature article for the October 1996 issue of American Environmental Laboratory. Given the importance of the topic to the pyrotechnic community, the article certainly deserves some mention in the literature. There is no …
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Review: Cooper & Kurowski’s Introduction to the Technology of Explosives
By: Paul W. Cooper and Stanley R. Kurowski Review by: L. Weinman This book is intended as an introduction to some of the technologies associated with explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics. In contrast to some earlier similar books, the authors saw fit to include enough mathematics to allow the reader to accomplish some useful tasks after …
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Comment on: Glitter Chemistry, Issue 8.
Barry Sturman Having read Clive Jennings-White’s excellent article on glitter chemistry, I have re-visited the writings of M. Stanbridge on this topic. The following refers to aterial published in Stanbridge’s letter in Pyrotechnica XII, June 1988, p 3 ff. Click download link below for more information Ref: JPyro, Issue 9, 1999, pp1-6 (J9_1)
Comment on:Composite Colored Stars, Issue 8
Review by: Will Meyerriecks Scot Anderson’s article states that “The calcium [impurity that interferes with flame color] may be present as a trace element in the water used during rocessing”. (p 25, “Green” section) That is certainly possible, though I rather doubt it. Another potential source is the addition of “TCP”—tricalcium phosphate—also known as “anti-cake”—to …
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Review of: The Chemistry of Explosives by Jacqueline Akhavan
The Chemistry of Explosives by Jacqueline Akhavan Review by Barry Sturman The prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is the professional organization of Britain’s chemists. It also publishes many books and journals on chemistry and related subjects, including RSC Paperbacks. According to the Society, “RSC Paperbacks are a series of inexpensive texts suitable for teachers …
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Review of: The Chemistry of Explosives by Jacqueline Akhavan
The Chemistry of Explosives Jacqueline Akhavan Review by: K. L. Kosanke This 173-page, paper-bound book was published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RCS) and authored by Jacqueline Akhavan of Cranfield University, Royal Military College of Science, United Kingdom. The text potentially helps fill a gap in the literature of explosives by providing more information …
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Review of: Hearing Protection, A Guide for Those Who Manufacture, Test, or Use Explosives
Reveiw by John Bergman This publication addresses a much wider range of hearing protection issues than explosive noise per se. Despite its being structured specifically around British standards and regulations, its applicability to noise sources of all kinds should make it useful to safety personnel and industrial hygienists in any manufacturing environment. The guide opens …
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