Reaction Propagation Along an Enclosed Conveyor,
Abstract
Tests were conducted to study the likelihood of explosive reaction propagation along an enclosed explosive handling conveyor. An initiation scheme was selected and tests conducted which insured a high order detonation over the entire length of an explosive increment. A full scale mockup of a 125-foot enclosed section of conveyor was constructed. A 50-foot increment of explosive was detonated. A 25-foot air gap and a 50-foot acceptor increment were also present. The acceptor did not detonate, nor even react violently. A small amount of self-extinguishing burning was also observed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADP004858
Entities
People
- M. M. Swisdak Jr.
- P. J. Peckham
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory