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Cartridge system and method for setting a tool

US11377936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2020
Grant dateJul 5, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An assembly for perforating a downhole formation includes a perforating gun, coupled to a downhole conveyance system, the perforating gun including an explosive charge and an uphole contact. The assembly also includes a tandem, coupled to the perforating gun proximate the uphole contact, the tandem including a cartridge assembly communicatively coupled to the downhole contact and a primary igniter communicatively coupled to the cartridge assembly. The assembly further includes an intermediate sub, coupled to the tandem opposite the perforating gun, the intermediate sub receiving at least a portion of the primary igniter, the intermediate sub having a fuse and secondary igniter. The assembly also includes a setting tool coupled to the intermediate sub, the setting tool receiving a setting signal via the secondary igniter.

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