Ordnance – Accelerating
Patent
1992-06-22
1994-02-22
Bentley, Stephen C.
Ordnance
Accelerating
102202700, 102202800, 102472, F41B 600
Patent
active
052877914
ABSTRACT:
The method and apparatus disclosed herein relates to a precision generator and distributor device for plasma and plasma discharge arc as it particularly applies to electro-thermal chemical gun system operations. A self-adjusting filament erodably controls the formation, energy content, consistency and dimension of a plasma arc in a capillary. Specifically, in cooperation with radially and longitudinally formed perforations in the capillary wall, the filament enables the distribution of a predetermined amount of plasma and plasma-ignited chemical fluid into segments and regions of a combustible chemical in a contiguous chamber to thereby control combustion and increase piezometric and ballistic efficiency of the gun system. More specifically, the filament enables the creation of a plasma arc that is sustainable, definite and consistent and one which yields high pressure and temperature at a reduced ohmic resistance for a given power supply.
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Chaboki Amir
Warren James P.
Bentley Stephen C.
FMC Corporation
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