Pyro Encyclopedia

A type of firework that swims randomly in the air after the explosion of the shell or mine.

(Inner Diameter) Refers to the measurement of the opening or hole inside a fireworks tube or casing. It is the diameter of the hollow space through which the pyrotechnic effects…

The duration between when the firework’s lift charge is ignited and when it reaches its maximum height in the sky.

A situation situation when a firework fails to ignite or explode properly as intended. It occurs when there is a malfunction or failure in the firework’s ignition system.

(Mortar Tube) Mortar tubes are cylindrical containers made of sturdy material (often HDPE or fiberglass) that are used to hold and launch aerial firework shells into the sky. These tubes…

NFPA 5.1.3.1 contains provisions related to the minimum required radius of the display site for aerial shells. Visit www.nfpa.org for more information.

Someone who is in the early stages of learning or acquiring knowledge in a specific area.

In pyrotechnics, a parabola, pronounced “pr·a·buh·luh”, is a series of effects shot at specific angles that together form a parabolic “pare·a·ball·ick” curve, typically made from single-shot comets but many designers…

A classic burst-type pyrotechnic display that resembles the shape and appearance of a peony flower in full bloom. It is characterized by a spherical explosion of numerous bright and colorful…

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