Non-explosive acoustic source

Details Non-explosive acoustic source Non-explosive acoustic source

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Martin, Edgardo San (Department: 2837)

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic wave generation

C181S118000, C181S110000, C181S120000, C367S147000, C367S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07028807

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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