Encapsulant providing structural support for explosives
US6520258B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D5/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided to provide structural support for explosives (e.g., shaped charges) in a tool (e.g., a perforating gun). An encapsulant surrounds at least portions of the explosives to provide structural support for the explosives. The encapsulant contains a porous material, such as porous cement or polymer.
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