Apparatus for Utilizing Waste Heat from Weapon Propulsion System to Produce Vapor Explosion

Abstract

This patent application discloses an apparatus that uses waste heat generated by a weapon propulsion system to melt and, ultimately, superheat metal. Upon termination of the weapon's mission the apparatus explodes, thereby causing molten and superheated metal to be instantly introduced to the liquid medium through which the weapon travels. The reaction of the molten and superheated metal with the liquid medium produces a vapor explosion that significantly enhances the effectiveness and lethality of the weapon. (3 figures)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 2004
Accession Number
ADD020163

Entities

People

  • Robert Kuklinski

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attorneys
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fluids
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Shields
  • Heat Transfer
  • Lethality
  • Metals
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Weapon Control
  • Weapons

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  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering