Energy Transfer Line
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company
When Milliseconds Matter
What Is An Energy Transfer Line?
An Energy Transfer Line (ETL) is a method to transfer a signal from one point to another.
The signal is a controlled chemical reaction versus an electronic signal. The ETL signal is transferred by a deflagrating or detonating reaction resulting in a transfer of approximately 800 ft. per second (deflagrating) or 21,000 ft. per second (detonating).
The ETL can interface with all pyrotechnic components such as separation systems, explosive bolts, explosive actuators, detonators, ignition systems, Thru Bulkhead Initiators (TBIs) and Low Energy Exploding Foil Initiators (LEEFIs) to perform work for many different types of pyrotechnic applications.
ETL Benefits
ETL can be initiated by electric initiators, percussion primers or other ETL configurations. The ETL can be constructed using braided fiberglass, Kevlar, and polyurethane for maximum confinement in a flexible configuration to an aluminum or stainless-steel tube for form-able but semi-fixed routing conditions.
The following are examples of cross section for the afore-mentioned configurations:
The transfer then can initiate an endtip configuration as follows:
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One of the key features is its flexibility as shown in the image below:
Additional feature of the ETL is that they can be combined for multiple signal transfers when they are joined by a union, coupler, or manifold.
ETLs have configurations that do not vent by-products of combustion or breach the outer tubing during operation. This feature is extremely important when operating in an explosive atmosphere environment and enhancing safety to air and ground crew personnel.
Typical Applications for ETL:
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Consultant at Hasue de Mexico SA de CV
2ySo many oil field applications that could use this technology.