Analysis of the Possibility of Using Small Cumulative Charges to Neutralize Ammunition

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study of the possibilities of using small cumulative charges to neutralize (destroy) ammunition during demining operations or during their disposal. The relevance of research is proved and the efficiency of using small cumulative charges as liquidators' charges for neutralization (destruction) of ammunition during demining works or during their utilization is confirmed. The authors analyzed research and publications on explosive technologies, which cover the issues of blasting in construction, mining and military field. The basic principles of theoretical substantiation of the behavior of explosive charges at the established penetration of a cumulative jet, determination of critical characteristics of a cumulative jet necessary for initiation of detonation and estimation of mass of the reacted explosive at penetration of a cumulative jet into a charge without initiation of detonation are given. The composition and construction of small cumulative charges "MKZ-1", "MKZ-2", "MKZ-3" developed by OOO "Vognyana Varta" are considered. The results of field experiments during which the behavior of explosive charges under the influence of cumulative jet was studied. The use of cumulative charges as liquidators for explosive destruction of structures and devices equipped with loaded explosives without excitation of detonation are proposed and substantiated. According to the results of research, the effectiveness of the use of MKZ for neutralization (destruction) of ammunition during demining works or during their utilization is confirmed. It is proved that the developed MKZ meet the requirements for modern means of ammunition disposal and have satisfactory prospects for further improvement in reducing the mass of the explosive while increasing the effectiveness of the application.