Fracturing tool
US11193344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/263
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tool for fracturing at least one tubular is described. The tool comprises a plurality of parallel columns of explosives and a detonation system configured to detonate the columns of explosives. The columns are arranged such that upon detonation, at least a portion of the Shockwave propagating in a direction outwardly from the tool from one column combines with at least a portion of the Shockwave propagating in a direction outwardly from the tool from another column to create a combined Shockwave of greater intensity than either of the Shockwaves which formed the combined Shockwave.
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