High pressure/deep water perforating system
US8839863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/116
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A perforating system having a perforating gun with a gun body formed from a ductile material. The gun body deforms under pressure while maintaining sufficient structural integrity to remain intact and without rupturing or leaking. A flowable material can be inserted within the gun body that provides additional support to the gun body.
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