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System and method for altering a burn rate of a propellant

US10393482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2016
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B3/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and apparatus for providing an apparatus for use in a wellbore. The apparatus includes an apparatus body defining a volume, a propellant disposed within the volume, wherein the propellant has a first burn rate, and at least one propellant insert disposed within the propellant, wherein the propellant insert has a second burn rate, and the second burn rate is different than the first burn rate.

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