Detonative cleaning apparatus

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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Wilson, Gregory (Department: 3749)

Liquid heaters and vaporizers

Cleaning

C122S396000, C165S095000, C134S022100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07011047

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for cleaning a surface within a vessel. A fuel/oxidizer charge is provided within a combustion conduit. An initial deflagration commenced in a first portion of the charge produces a final detonation at least in another portion of the charge to expel a shockwave from the conduit which impinges upon the surface. The deflagration-to-detonation transition may be encouraged by mechanical enhancements and/or by making the first charge portion more detonable than the second.

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