Device for Underwater Cryogenic Cutting.

Abstract

An underwater cutting or penetrating device includes a source of liquid nitrogen for cooling a workpiece to a cryogenic temperature before impact by an explosively driven member. Attachment by magnet or clamp, and provision for confining the coolant by flexible gasket or boot are described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 27, 1982
Accession Number
ADD010476

Entities

People

  • James H. Elkins

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attachment
  • Elements
  • Group 15 Elements
  • Joining
  • Nitrogen

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Electrical Engineering