THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPLOSIVE HIGH-PRESSURE RELEASE
Abstract
An experimental investigation was conducted to determine the feasibility of using explosives as a diaphragm for sudden release of high-pressure gas. From the tests, it appears that the use of a sheet explosive as an explosive membrane will satisfy the conditions of extremely fast action (in the order of microsec), absence of solid fragments, and a complete opening allowing unrestricted gas flow. Diaphragms of 1.5-in. diam were tested by releasing gas pressures up to 750 psi. Although the contemplated use is that of a muzzle diaphragm to release the working gas in a hypersonic shock tunnel, this type of pressure release may be adaptable to other applications. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0265559
Entities
People
- E. Eugene Kilmer
- Rayner A. Montgomery
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory