Non-explosive acoustic source
US7028807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-explosive acoustic source utilizes the combustion of aluminum and water to generate an acoustic pulse. The operation of the non-explosive acoustic source relies on a water/aluminum reaction to generate a burst pressure. The source may be deployed as a single charge or as one element of a multiple charge array and is configurable to explode at variable depths with variable energy levels. The inherent safety of the non-explosive acoustic source obviates the necessity for auxiliary safety features or procedures to protect against inadvertent explosion. As a result, the non-explosive acoustic source facilitates the implementation of sonic detection systems and reduces the operational costs associated with such systems.
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