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- Form and Geometry: The BH shaped charges possess a specific BH - geometrical shape. The geometrical shape is designed to concentrate explosive energy highly focused in order that it will create a very powerful jet able to successfully penetrate the target material. It also considers internal ballistics of the H - 1 perforating gun such that it can function properly.
- Liner Material: High-quality liner materials are used. Such kinds of materials are chosen on the basis of their density, ductility, and capacity to produce a consistent jet in explosion's hostile environment. The widely employed liner materials could be copper or other metal alloys, which could be accurately machined to the required shape.
- Charging with Explosive: The charges contain specially adapted explosive material. The method of explosive loading is well controlled in order to deliver uniform energy output. Sophisticated methods are used to keep the explosive well under control in the charge in order to prevent under- or over-performance.
- Assembly: Assembly of the BH shaped charges for the H - 1 perforating gun is done in a clean and controlled environment. All the components, such as the liner, explosive, and casing, are inspected before assembly to meet high - quality standards. Automated assembly lines can be used to offer accuracy and repeatability.
- Testing Procedures: Extensive testing is carried out at different stages of manufacturing. Non-damaging tests like X-ray inspection are applied to verify internal flaws in the charges. Live firing tests are also done under simulated downhole conditions to verify the performance of the charges, i.e., depth of penetration and diameter of the hole.
- Compliance Standards: The production is in accordance with international standards and industry best practices. For instance, it can be in accordance with API standards to guarantee the reliability and safety of the BH shaped charges for application in the H - 1 perforating gun in various oil and gas fields globally.
- Packaging: The fees are packaged in specially designed containers that shield them from physical shocks, moisture, and electrostatic charge. Packaging is designed to endure the rigors of shipping and storage under different conditions.
- Requirements for Storage: They are retained in temperature-controlled and humidity facilities. Safety mechanisms against accidental firing are installed in order to inhibit unintentional explosion, and optimized inventory management tools are used for monitoring the charges from production up to deployment.
| Shaped Charge Information | API Performance of Shaped Charges | ||||||||||
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Gun OD |
Type |
Explosive Weight |
Explosive |
Tested Gun OD (in) [mm] |
Shot Density (spf) [spm] | Phasing |
Casing OD |
Entry Hole |
Penetration |
Data Type |
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Shaped Charges for the H-1 Perforating System (Section 01) |
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2-3/4 [70] |
Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
12.0 |
HMX |
2-3/4 [70] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.36 [9.14] |
31.90 [81.03] |
API RP 19B |
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Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
16.0 |
HMX |
2-3/4 [70] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.38 [9.65] |
35.94 [91.29] |
API RP 19B |
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Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
18.0 |
HMX |
2-3/4 [70] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.41 [10.41] |
36.22 [92.00] |
API RP 19B |
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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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Big Hole Charge |
15.0 |
RDX |
2-3/4 [70] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.72 [18.29] |
4.67 [11.86] |
API RP-43 |
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3-1/8 [79] |
Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
19.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.38 [9.65] |
45.89 [116.56] |
API RP 19B |
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Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
21.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.42 [10.67] |
44.19 [112.24] |
API RP 19B |
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Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
22.7 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.46 [11.68] |
41.17 [104.57] |
API RP 19B |
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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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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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Deep Penetrating Charge |
22.7 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.36 [9.14] |
35.63 [90.50] |
API RP-43 |
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Deep Penetrating Charge |
22.0 |
RDX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.44 [11.18] |
21.25 [53.98] |
API RP-43 |
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"Good Hole" Charge |
19.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.55 [13.97] |
29.18 [74.12] |
API RP 19B |
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"Good Hole" Charge |
21.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.56 [14.22] |
29.23 [74.24] |
API RP 19B |
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"Good Hole" Charge |
22.7 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.59 [14.99] |
29.42 [74.73] |
API RP 19B |
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Big Hole Charge |
22.7 |
RDX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.70 [17.78] |
6.18 [15.70] |
API RP-43 |
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Big Hole Charge |
22.0 |
RDX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.68 [17] |
7.10 [18.03] |
API RP 19B |
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3-3/8 [86] |
Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
19.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.38 [9.65] |
45.89 [116.56] |
API RP 19B |
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Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
21.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.42 [10.67] |
44.19 [112.24] |
API RP 19B |
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Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
22.7 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.45 [11.43] |
42.21 [107.21] |
API RP 19B |
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Super Deep Penetrating Charge |
26.0 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.41 [10.41] |
50.05 [127.13] |
API RP 19B |
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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 |
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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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Deep Penetrating Charge |
22.7 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.36 [9.14] |
35.63 [90.50] |
API RP-43 |
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Deep Penetrating Charge |
22.7 |
RDX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.44 [11.18] |
21.25 [53.98] |
API RP-43 |
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"Good Hole" Charge |
19.0 |
HMX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.55 [13.97] |
29.18 [74.12] |
API RP 19B |
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"Good Hole" Charge |
22.7 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.56 [14.22] |
29.23 [74.24] |
API RP 19B |
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"Good Hole" Charge |
22.7 |
HMX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.59 [14.99] |
29.42 [74.73] |
API RP 19B |
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"Good Hole" Charge |
25.0 |
RDX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.57 [14.48] |
29.81 [75.72] |
API RP-43 |
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Big Hole Charge |
22.7 |
RDX |
3-3/8 [86] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.70 [17.78] |
6.18 [15.70] |
API RP-43 |
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Big Hole Charge |
22.7 |
RDX |
3-1/8 [79] |
6 [20] | 60° |
4-1/2 [114] |
0.68 [17] |
7.10 [18.03] |
API RP 19B |
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API results listed above are based on tests of conventional shaped charges |
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