The Combustion Laboratory in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas Tech University conducts research in the area of energetic materials. Most current research involves quantifying and qualifying differences between the properties of nano- and micron-scale thermite powders.
Our Vision
Promote the use of energetic materials through an understanding of basic combustion and energy transfer behaviors.
Our Mission
Lead in the discovery, innovation, and advancement of science and technology for improvement of our way of life.
Goals
Explore ignition, burning behavior and reaction mechanisms of composite energetic materials. Explore applications from energy transfer to materials synthesis and environmental ramifications.
Combustion Lab
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Address
MS 41021, Mechanical Engineering, Room 120, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1012 -
Phone
(806)-742-1613 ext 252 -
Email
michelle.pantoya@ttu.edu