Blast attenuating, blast directing and extinguishing apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus by which to attenuate, direct or extinguish the resultant effects of a blast or explosion. This includes the use of a spherical interior skinned apparatus ( 1 ) with an inner container ( 2 ) that will deform and/or rupture easily in the event of a blast or explosion therein. Membrane ( 16 ) rupture will occur on compression of fluid ( 7 ) and air initially directing fluid/material and debris in a less harmful direction. The apparatus ( 1 ) can be a fixture, re-usable and portable for on site location. The apparatus ( 1 ) will be constructed based on the anticipated force of blast or explosion. The apparatus ( 1 ) will be re-usable in certain environments such as in the event of disposal of several blast or explosive items at different locations. The inner walls, which will form the inner container ( 2 ), can be replaced in the event of a blast or explosion. The containment fluid ( 7 ) and air to be added at location or each application.

1 . A blast attenuating, blast-directing and extinguishing apparatus, comprising of an open mouthed inner container housed within an open mouthed partially spherical outer container with a cavity defined between the two containers containing a fluid with extinguishing capabilities such as water, the walls of the outer container being of uniform thickness and the upper ends of the outer and inner containers being joined by a member having a number of apertures adjacent the mouth of the inner container. 
   
   
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