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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
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Project
Number |
267 |
| Date of Summary |
July
27, 2004 |
| Subject |
Development, Testing and
Evaluation of an Explosive Shock Wave Focusing Tool with Minimum Explosive Weight |
| Performing Activity |
Reverse Engineering Limited |
| Principal Investigator |
Mr. Brian Twomey and Dr. Alex de Joode |
| Contracting Agency |
Minerals Management Service |
| Estimated Completion |
January 2001 |
| Description |
Project goals were to develop, test and assess an explosive
cutting tool to reduce the environmental impact of using explosives and
minimize the cost of decommissioning offshore structures. Explosive shock
wave focusing (SWF) technology was developed to reduce the effect of
explosives on nearby marine life. The SWF technology was also designed to
use 40 percent less explosive than equivalent shaped charges. This is
achieved by focusing stress waves to generate a controlled crack within the
material. |
| Progress |
A final report was
submitted on the initial design work, numerical model simulations and small
scale testing of this explosive cutting technology. Due to a lack of project
funding by all parties in this joint industry project, the scope had to be
reduced and the final progress report will be the only product. |
| Reports |
AA
(18.4 MB)
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Development, Testing and Evaluation of an Explosive Shock
Wave Focusing Tool with Minimum Explosive Weight, Reverse Engineering Ltd.,
Final Report, January, 2001. |
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