The verification basis of the ESPROSE.m code

An overall verification approach for the ESPROSE.m code is presented and im plemented. The approach consists of a stepwise testing procedure from wave dynamics aspects to explosion coupling at the local level, and culminates w ith the consideration of propagating explosive events. Each step in turn co nsists of an array of analytical and experimental tests. The results indica te that, given the premixture composition, the prediction of energetics of large scale explosions in multidimensional geometries is within reach. The main need identified is for constitutive laws for microinteractions with re actor materials; however, reasonably conservative assessments are presently possible. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.