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Explosive well stimulation method

US3999609A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1975
Grant dateDec 28, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 9, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/263
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

There is disclosed herein an improved method of well stimulation involving the use of explosive mixtures performed downhole and employing the combustible components of the fossil fuel producing formation as the fuel component of the explosive mixture.

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