Ram accelerator system with rail tube
US9988844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B7/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ram accelerator device may utilize rails arranged within a guide tube that may be emplaced downhole. The rails may serve to direct a hypervelocity projectile along the length of the guide tube. The rails may carry utilities or provide other services to operate the system. For example, electrical wiring for power, control signaling, and so forth, may be placed within the rails. In another example, gasses may be delivered by the rails.
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