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Deep Penetrating Shaped Charges (DP Charges) for the Economical Casing Guns
Material
DP charges utilize the strongest steel alloys of superior strength and longevity that are chosen with respect to strength and resistance against downhole pressures. The charge explosive material is specially chosen with the highest performance in the application of the deep well with a highly controlled detonation that penetrates highly with minimal consumption of the substance. The combination of durable casing and highly effective charge substance guarantees the consistency of operation of the charges in harsh environments.
Specifications
Diameter: Custom-designed with a view of providing deep and accurate perforations for hydrocarbon recovery and well stimulation.
Length: Tailored to maximize energy transfer, ensuring effective hole formation.
Explosive Composition: Designated with a good depth of penetration and heavy output with minimal wastage.
Energy Output: Delivers constant output of energy to create uniform and penetrating perforations.
Pressure Resistance: With the capacity of withstanding the pressurized environment of the deep and the medium wells.
Compatibility: Designed with the Economical Casing Guns in particular with smooth and guaranteed operation.
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Shaped Charge Information |
API Performance of Shaped Charges |
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Gun OD (in) [mm] |
Type |
Explosive Weight (g) |
Explosive Type |
Tested Gun OD (in) [mm] |
Shot Density (spf) [spm] | Phasing |
Casing OD (in) [mm] |
Entry Hole (in) [mm] |
Penetration (in) [cm] |
Data Type |
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Shaped Charges for Economical Casing Guns |
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3-1/8 [79] |
Deep Penetrating Charge |
19.0 |
RDX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.41 [10.41] |
22.04 [55.98] |
API RP-43 |
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4 [102] |
Deep Penetrating Charge |
19.0 |
RDX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.41 [10.41] |
22.04 [55.98] |
API RP-43 |
Production Processes
The manufacturing of DP charges includes a closely regulated set of processes in an attempt at making each charge conform to the highest standards of excellence:
Casing Construction: The steel casing has been properly formed and welded into a stable and firm charge shell.
Explosive Loading: The accurately calculated explosive substance is loaded into the housing with the help of automated methods to avoid any nonuniformity.
Curing and stabilization: The charges are stabilized so that the explosive material will be harmless and stable during shipping and handling.
Precision Machining: The charges get machined with great precision after curing to be of the correct dimension and compatible with Economical Casing Guns.
Final Testing: The charge undergoes testing of performance and testing of safety to assure that it meets any required specifications before shipping.
Quality Test & Inspection
The DP charge goes through rigorous testing to perform at the expected standards of it:
Dimensional Inspection: Confirmation that every charge has the correct dimension and fit required of Economical Casing Guns.
Detonation Testing: Checking the explosive charge against the required energy release and depth of perforation consistency.
Pressure Testing: Modeling the pressures at the downhole environment so that the charge will be operational in real field conditions.
Safety Verification: The charges are subjected to world standards of safety for safe shipping, storage and handling.
Performance Validation: The final testing verifies if the charge attains the expected perforation dimension, depth and efficiency.
Key Features
Cost-Effective: Designed with a budgetary aspect integrated and yet good and stable results guaranteed.
Deep Penetration: Able to build a penetrating depth that increases the borehole openness.
Reliable Detonation: Provides the greatest detonation force with standard perforations in abusive conditions.
High Compatibility: Formulated specifically with use with Economical Casing Guns with smooth fielding and easy interfacing capabilities.
Durability: Built to withstand the high pressures and temperatures typically found in deep-well environments.
Industry Applications
Economical Casing Guns' charges of DP find primary application in the petroleum and natural gas sector with respect to the field of well perforation and well stimulation. The primary uses include
Medium to Deep-Well Perforation: Specially made to design regular and deep perforations in wells at multiple depths.
Hydraulic Fracturing: Used in fracking processes to create pathways through which fluids and proppant get injected.
Conventional and Unconventional Sources: Most suitable for conventional source wells and unconventional shale and tight gas sources.
Enhanced Production: Used in well stimulation to improve hydrocarbon flow by optimizing wellbore access.
Packaging and Storage
The charges of the DP are correctly packed within shock-proof containers in a manner that will not injure them during shipping. The package also ensures that the charge will be correctly anchored and will be in line with regulations of carriage of dangerous goods. The charges should be correctly placed in a cold and arid environment and not subjected to moisture, temperature, and shock in a bid to keep them in good working and quality state until they will be applied.
Shipment
DP ships charges based on shipping rules of dangerous goods at the world level. The charges ship packed in a manner that they remain in good and stable state during shipping. The shipping includes the provision of track-and-trace and the necessary safety documents to the customer so that they ship and receive the charges smooth and promptly at the customer site and be deployable immediately.