Non-explosive power source for actuating a subsurface tool
US8752486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/065
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Power sources and methods for applying a force to an object include use of 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 occurs. The thermite reaction, the gas, or combinations thereof provide a force to the object. The gas can slow the thermite reaction to enable slower or continuous application of force while being non-extinguishing of the thermite reaction. The gas can further control heat transfer from the thermite reaction to adjacent objects.
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