Debris-free perforating apparatus and technique
US7775279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D3/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a perforating system that is adapted to be fired downhole in the well. The perforating system includes a component, which includes an alloy that has a negative corrosion potential and is unable to passivate, or self-protect, while deployed in the well. The component is adapted to disintegrate to form substantially no debris in response to the firing of the perforating system.
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