Abstract
The design and construction of a hypersonic waterjet apparatus is described. Jet velocities from 0.5 to 5 km/s have been achieved using a high explosive charge. Images are obtained in situ on various target substrates using a high-speed framing camera. Experimental results are shown for the impact of high velocity waterjets on propellants and high explosive samples. By observing the impact of the waterjet at a wide range of velocities a safety threshold can be determined where no reaction takes place.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3482-3484 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Review of Scientific Instruments |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2001 |