Degradable shaped charge and perforating gun system
US9133695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B1/032
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A selectively corrodible perforating gun system is disclosed. The perforating gun system includes a shaped charge comprising a charge case having a charge cavity, a liner disposed within the charge cavity and an explosive disposed within the charge cavity between the liner and the charge case, wherein the charge case and liner are each formed from selectively corrodible powder compact material. The perforating gun system also includes a shaped charge housing configured to house the shaped charge.
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