Apparatus for cutting a submerged tube by means of a pyrotechnic

Details Apparatus for cutting a submerged tube by means of a pyrotechnic Apparatus for cutting a submerged tube by means of a pyrotechnic

1983-10-13

1985-07-16

Nelson, Peter A.

Ammunition and explosives

Blasting

Detonation wave modifying

102312, 102319, 102307, 166 63, 166361, F42B 102

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active

045289107

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for the pyrotechnic cutting of a submerged tube.
The apparatus, which is introduced into the tube, comprises in a conventional manner a chassis on which is mounted a support for a pyrotechnic charge, a shield in the upper part of the chassis and a compressed air intake for producing an air pocket below the shield. According to the invention, the apparatus also comprises a ballast for facilitating its lowering to a considerable depth and the charge is a detonating cord with a hollow charge extending continuously over the support, the clearance between the charge and the inner wall of the tube being of minimum size and the same throughout.

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