Explosive neutralization method and device
US7331268B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B33/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for neutralizing explosive ordnance is provided. According to an aspect of the method, an energetic charge is activated to produce a shockwave, which is imparted at an effective velocity and temperature on a gas to ionize the gas for creating plasma and to drive the plasma. The plasma is impacted on a casing of an ordnance containing an explosive to penetrate through the casing and, without or before causing an explosive event of explosive within the casing, substantially consume the explosive.
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