Hubert Biteau
- From: Poitiers, France
- Qualifications:
- MEng Civil Engineering, Ecole des Mines de Saint Etienne, France, 2005
- BSc Physics, Universite de Poitiers, France, 2002
- Supervisors: Prof. José Torero, Prof. Dougal Drysdale and Dr Guy Marlair (INERIS, France)
- Postgraduate study: Started 2005
PhD Project:
Thermal And Chemical Characterisation of Energetic Materials Not Likely To Detonate
Energetic materials encompass a wide range of chemical compounds all associated with a significant risk of fire and explosion. They include explosives, fireworks, pyrotechnics, powders, fertilizers, propergols and other unsteady chemicals. The aim of this work is to define thermal and chemical characteristics of energetic materials when detonation is excluded by use of the FM-Global Fire Propagation Apparatus [ASTM E2058-03]. The behaviour of the particular materials differs from classic solid fuels mainly due to an internal supply of oxidizer. A methodology needs to be developed in order to predict the Heat Release during the decomposition of these particular materials.Project funded by INERIS
Other research interests
Fire Modelling
Main achievements to date
Previous projects
- Modelling of a carbon dioxide storage process through hydrate formation, Final Engineering School Project, 2005.
- Evaluation of the ability of the NIST Fire Dynamics Simulator to model fires within nuclear facilities, Internship of 2nd year Engineering School in IRSN, 2004.
Selected Publications
- coming soon
