Non-explosive power source for actuating a subsurface tool
US8474381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/065
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A power source for applying a force to an object includes thermite in a quantity sufficient to generate a thermite reaction, and a gas producing substance disposed in association with the thermite. The gas producing substance produces a gas when the thermite reaction. The thermite reaction, the gas, or combinations thereof provide a force to the object.
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