Published 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Development of an explosive vapor generator

  • 1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Description

In order to critically evaluate explosive vapor detection systems, a calibrated explosive vapor source is required. a prototype source has been developed and built, and it is currently being evaluated. This source was designed to be portable. The weight of the main unit is less than 20 pounds, and its size is comparable to a small briefcase. The design allows for easy interchange of explosive vapor sources. The prototype source is currently being evaluated for the generation of calibrated gas streams containing NG, EDDN, and TNT. In this paper the design and operational characteristics of the prototype unit are described. The possibility of extending this technology to other explosives are described

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Materials Management
Journal Volume
20
Series
Nucl. Mater. Manage.
Journal Page Range
175-183
ISSN
0362-0034
CODEN
NUMMB

Conference

Title
32. Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) annual meeting.
Dates
28-31 Jul 1991.
Place
New Orleans, LA (United States).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
23068611
Subject category
S98: NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ALARM SYSTEMS; BIOINTRUSION; CALIBRATION; DESIGN; DETECTION; EVALUATION; EXPLOSIVES; FABRICATION; HUMAN INTRUSION; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; SECURITY; TNT; VAPOR GENERATORS; VAPORS
Descriptors DEC
BOILERS; CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES; FLUIDS; GASES; NITRO COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-910774--.