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EQUAfrac Consistent Holes Forming Shaped Charges (EQF Charges) of the H-1 Perforating Gun System
Material
The EQF charges use specially developed materials that provide superior strength and performance. The charge housing will be made of highly resistant steel alloys that will not be deformed with the stresses and temperatures of the unconventional environment of the deep well. The detonating charge will be made with a specially developed combination of energetic compounds that will detonate instantly and reliably with expected results and will provide the highest formation of the hole. The materials not only perform exceptionally and will also not be destroyed in the harsh environments of the unconventional and the deep formations.
Specifications
Diameter: Customizable per individual well and gun requirements
Length: Tailored to optimize the energy distribution and allow frequent occurrence of holes
Explosive Composition: Provided a detonation velocity and a steady-state energy output
Energy Release: Equitable energy throughout the charge with a steady hole size
Pressure Resistance: Engineered with the intense pressures of the deep and pressurized borewells in mind
Tensile Strength: Engineered with the strength to sustain rigorous mechanical stresses and weathering
Compatibility: Fully compatible with the H-1 Perforating Gun system with smooth 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 the H-1 Perforating System |
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2-3/4 [70] |
EQUAfrac Consistent Hole Charge |
16.0 |
RDX |
2-3/4 [70] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.32 [8.13] |
25.79 [65.51] |
API RP 19B |
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3-1/8 [79] |
EQUAfrac Consistent Hole Charge |
23.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.40 [10.16] |
24.75 [62.87] |
API RP 19B |
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3-3/8 [86] |
EQUAfrac Consistent Hole Charge |
23.0 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
5-1/2 [140] |
0.38 [9.65] |
31.59 [80.25] |
API RP 19B |
| API results listed above are based on tests of conventional shaped charges | |||||||||
Production Processes
The manufacturing of EQF charges has a highly regulated set of processes that guarantees the highest performance and safety. The process starts with the precision casting of the charge casing that has been manufactured with top-grade steel alloys. The casing is followed with the loading of the cavity with high-energy explosive compounds that has been accurately placed. The explosive mixture has been specially configured to allow a homogeneous detonation and dissemination of energy that will yield a homogeneous bore and minimal borehole damage.
Once the charge of the explosive substance has been loaded into the charge holder, the charge becomes fully stable and cured within the mixture and operationally functional. The charges subsequently move through a series of highly technical machining procedures that fine-tune the charge to specification. The charge is put through exhaustive testing and inspection before it ships so that it will be of the highest caliber of quality.
Quality Test & Inspection
Quality constitutes the backbone of the EQF charge making operation. Each charge is subjected to rigorous testing in order to ensure that it will perform the way it should:
● Dimensional Accuracy: Ensuring that every charge will fit correctly with the H-1 Perforating Gun.
● Energy Output Tests: Sustained detonation with the identical hole diameter during charges
● Pressure and shock resilience: Exposure of the charge strength against withstanding harsh downhole environments and not failing.
● Compatibility Checks: Confirmation that the charges suit perfectly with the H-1 Perforating Gun.
● Safety Assurance: The charges get compared with the world standards of the entire of the explosive substance with the least risk of operation and usage.
Key Features
● Consistent Hole Diameter: EQF charges provide a constant hole diameters that yield higher wellbore productivity and lower formation damage.
● Precision Detonation: The charges are specifically designed with a uniform energy output to offer a similar experience with multiple charges.
● Durability and Reliability: Made with the capacity of withstanding high-temperature and high-pressure environments and functioning reliably in deep wells.
● Optimized Energy Efficiencies: The charges will be maximized to get the highest output of energy with the least additional detonation material required.
● High Compatibility: Designated specifically with the H-1 Perforating Gun and with smooth operation and excellent accuracy during use.
Industry Applications
● EQF charges have major use in the petroleum and petroleum sector in the operation of perforators where consistency, consistency and stability play the leading role. The charges suit the application of:
● Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs: Applicable for the conventional deposits of oil and gas and also applicable for the tight and complex shale reservoirs.
● Hydraulic Fracturing: The ultimate use of making the wells fracking-compatible with regular perforations that enhance the flow of fluids.
● Deep Well Applications: Ideal to operate in harsh environment and HPHT wells with stable operation.
● Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery: The charges enhance the productivity of the wells with the interface between the wellbore and the formation optimized.
Packaging and Storage
The charges of the EQF are packed with the greatest care such that they will be integral and not damaged during shipping and storing. Individual charges are packed in protecting containers such that they will be free from physical injury, moisture, and pollution. The package has easy-handling and meets the world standards of safety. The charges should be placed in a cold and dry area and not in the vicinity of any source of shock and heat and in adherence with the standards of the safety of the explosive chemicals such that they will be in good state until use.
Shipment
Shipping of EQF charges complies with all applicable regulations governing the transport of hazardous materials in a manner that guarantees safe and secure arrival. The charges are packed in specially designed containers that comply with strict standards of safety. Together with the charges, any required documents such as the certificates of safety and the required compliances are supplied. The real-time trackability of the shipments guarantees prompt and secure arrival of the shipments, and the company has flexible delivery options based on customer preferences.