Non-detonable shaped charge and activation
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1. A method of perforating a well at an oilfield, the method comprising:
- loading a shaped charge into a perforating gun in a non-detonable state;
advancing the perforating gun to a target location in the well;
activating the shaped charge to a detonable state; and
perforating the well at the target location with the detonable shaped charge;
wherein the activating comprises;
heating the shaped charge; and
applying a targeted movement to the shaped charge by pivotally extending the shaped charge away from a housing of the perforating gun with a carrier thereof.
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Abstract
A non-detonable shaped charge capable of becoming detonable upon activation. The shaped charge may be utilized for use with a perforating gun in oilfield applications. In this regard, during transport and other handling in advance of reaching the application site, the charge may be non-detonable. However, upon an intentionally directed activation, such as through heating, the shaped charge may be detonable.
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1. A method of perforating a well at an oilfield, the method comprising:
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loading a shaped charge into a perforating gun in a non-detonable state; advancing the perforating gun to a target location in the well; activating the shaped charge to a detonable state; and perforating the well at the target location with the detonable shaped charge; wherein the activating comprises; heating the shaped charge; and applying a targeted movement to the shaped charge by pivotally extending the shaped charge away from a housing of the perforating gun with a carrier thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A shaped charge system for perforating a well at an oilfield, the system comprising:
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a perforating gun; a conveyance coupled to the gun for advancement thereof into the well; a shaped charge secured within the gun, the charge housing oxidizer and fuel components in a non-detonable state relative one another in advance of activation thereof into at least a partially liquid mixture thereof, wherein the perforating gun comprises a carrier for the securing of the shaped charge, the carrier pivotable to introduce a targeted movement to the charge for the activation. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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