Perforating system comprising an energetic material
US9062534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B1/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A perforating system, including a shaped charge assembly comprising a charge case, a liner, and a main body of explosive. The material of the perforating system components, including the gun body, the charge case and the liner may be comprised of an energetic material that conflagrates upon detonation of the shaped charge. The material may be an oxidizer, tungsten, cement particles, rubber compounds, compound fibers, KEVLAR®, steel, steel alloys, zinc, and combinations thereof.
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