ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MK 57 MOD 1 DETONATOR
Abstract
Comprehensive testing of the firing characteristics of the Detonator Mk 57 Mod 1 yielded the following results: (1). With a constant current source, the detonator will fire on a minimum potential of about 3 volts. (2). The constant current firing requirement is about 150 to 250 milli-amperes for 0 and 100% firing respectively. (3) When fired by a condenser charged to 27.6 volts, the 50% firing energy was 14,242 ergs, while the average firing time was 22.5 microseconds. Lower voltages require higher energies and longer firing times.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 08, 1954
- Accession Number
- AD0128835
Entities
People
- Bernard Bernstein
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory