Explosive device simulator
Embodiments disclosed herein provide an Explosive Device Simulator (EDS). Embodiments of the Explosive Device Simulator may include two or more chemical components that are non-explosive when separated from each other within the EDS, but which form an explosive mixture or substance when combined. Because the individual chemical components are non-explosive, the Explosive Device Simulator may be stored, transported and handled safely for long periods of time and without increased security, protective measures, or special training. Further, the chemical components may be chosen such that the Explosive Device Simulator creates a realistic explosion (e.g. loud and bright), but which produces minimal concussive forces and is therefore safer to use as a training aid.
1. An explosive device simulator, comprising:
a first chemical component container containing a first chemical component;
a second chemical component container containing a second chemical component;
a first mixing control mechanism; and
a detonator.
2. The explosive device simulator of claim 1 , wherein the first chemical component and the second chemical component form an explosive mixture when mixed.
3. The explosive device simulator of claim 2 , wherein the first mixing control mechanism is a seal between the first chemical component container and the second chemical component container.
4. The explosive device simulator of claim 3 , further comprising: a mixing chamber formed when the seal between the first chemical component container and the second chemical component container is breached.
5. The explosive device simulator of claim 4 , further comprising a second mixing control mechanism.
6. The explosive device simulator of claim 5 , wherein the second mixing control mechanism is a container configured to degrade in the presence of the first chemical component in order to delay the initiation of a reaction between the first chemical component and the second chemical component.
7. The explosive device simulator of claim 6 , further comprising a catalyst configured to catalyze the chemical reaction between the first chemical component and the second chemical component.
8. The explosive device simulator of claim 7 , wherein the catalyst comprises manganese dioxide.
9. The explosive device simulator of claim 3 , wherein the first chemical component is hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ).
10. The explosive device simulator of claim 9 , wherein the second chemical component is calcium carbide (CaC 2 ).
11. An explosive device simulator, comprising:
a first chemical component container containing a first chemical component;
a mixing chamber;
a second chemical component container within the mixing chamber and containing a second chemical component;
a mixing control mechanism; and
a detonator.
12. The explosive device simulator of claim 11 , wherein the first chemical component and the second chemical component form an explosive mixture when mixed.
13. The explosive device simulator of claim 12 , wherein the mixing control mechanism is a seal between the first chemical component container and the mixing chamber.
14. The explosive device simulator of claim 13 , wherein the second chemical component container is configured to degrade in the presence of the first chemical component in order to delay the initiation of a reaction between the first chemical component and the second chemical component.
15. The explosive device simulator of claim 14 , further comprising a catalyst configured to catalyze the chemical reaction between the first chemical component and the second chemical component.
16. The explosive device simulator of claim 15 , wherein the catalyst comprises manganese dioxide.
17. The explosive device simulator of claim 13 , wherein the first chemical component is hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ).
18. The explosive device simulator of claim 17 , wherein the second chemical component is calcium carbide (CaC 2 ).
19. An explosive device simulator, comprising:
a bladder, comprising:
a first chemical component container containing hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 );
a second chemical component container containing calcium carbide (CaC 2 ); and
a barrier separating the first chemical component container from the second chemical component container;
a mixing chamber formed when the barrier between the first chemical component container and the second chemical component container is breached;
a mixing control mechanism; and
a detonator.
20. The explosive device simulator of claim 19 , wherein the mixing control mechanism is a container configured to degrade in the presence of the first chemical component in order to delay the initiation of a reaction between the first chemical component and the second chemical component.