Encapsulated explosive pellet
US9255471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42D1/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus usable with a well includes an explosive pellet that is adapted to be communicated into the well via a fluid and includes an explosive material that is adapted to be detonated downhole in the well. The apparatus further includes an encapsulant to encapsulate the explosive pellet to inhibit unintended detonation of the explosive material. The encapsulant is adapted to be at least partially removed from the explosive pellet in response to the explosive pellet being communicated into the well.
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