Confinement system for high explosive events
Abstract
Abstract A system for completely containing the energy, detonation products, and any other products of an explosive event. In its simplest form, the system comprises a thin-walled confinement vessel, having at least one access port, a closure for the port or ports, a support structure within the vessel for holding the explosive out of direct contact with the vessel wall, and a vacuum system for evacuating the confinement vessel prior to detonation of the explosive. By drawing a 500 micron vacuum within the confinement vessel before detonation, the amount of explosive for which the energy and products can be completely contained is typically doubled over that which can be contained at atmospheric pressure. One embodiment, useful for highexplosive studies, readily allows flash radiography of an event as it occurs. Another embodiment is particularly useful for the containment and disposal of bombs or other infernal devices.
Inventors
- 👤 B Rogers
- 👤 R Taylor
- 👤 D Venable
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