Chemical pipe cutter with exponential spacing between reactant stages

Abstract

Discloses an improved tool and method for cutting material by expelling a jet stream of liquid chemical reactant into forceful flowing connection and chemical reaction with a designated area of the material. Applies a continuing force to a designated first stage mass of reactant to move the first mass through a designated linear distance to accelerate the first mass and thereby provide the first mass with kinetic energy. Causes the first mass to encounter and join with a second stage mass of chemical reactant to form an aggregate mass with the aggregate mass then moving at a velocity attained by the kinetic energy of the first mass, as applied to the aggregate mass, and at a rate of acceleration generated by the continued application of said force to the aggregate mass. Passes the aggregate mass through a medium adpated to heat the said aggregate reactant mass to a substantially elevated temperature. Directs the flow of the aggregate mass as heated through at least one jet orifice into flowing connection with material to be cut at a velocity sufficiently great to continually flush the interface connection between the reactant and the material substantially clean of any reaction products as would cause a diminished chemical reaction between the material and the reactant. More spaced apart stages of reactant may be provided.