A shaped charge liner may include a plurality of liner segments for a shaped charge configured to perforate a sidewall of a wellbore upon detonation. The plurality of liner segments may include a tip liner segment comprising a first group of compacted metal powder having a hollow cone shape with a trailing interface end disposed opposite a tip end. The tip liner segment is configured to be disposed in a shaped charge casing of the shaped charge. The plurality of liner segments may also include a base liner segment comprising a second group of compacted metal powder having a truncated hollow cone shape with a trailing base end disposed opposite a leading base interface end. The trailing base end has a larger diameter than the leading base interface end, and the base liner segment is configured to be disposed at least partially within the shaped charge casing.

Shaped charge devices, systems, and related methods of use. A housing sheet is configurable to form at least part of a shaped charge enclosure enclosing a shaped charge and biasing an explosion in a desired direction. The housing sheet can include one or more incisions in at least one surface thereof. The housing sheet can have at least one connection mechanism integrally formed therein, and the housing sheet can be configurable to form a plurality of sizes of shaped charge housing portions. The housing sheet can also provide for forming a plurality of dimensions of the shaped charge enclosure.

Shaped charge devices, systems, and related methods of use. A housing sheet is configurable to form at least part of a shaped charge enclosure enclosing a shaped charge and biasing an explosion in a desired direction. The housing sheet can include one or more incisions in at least one surface thereof. The housing sheet can have at least one connection mechanism integrally formed therein, and the housing sheet can be configurable to form a plurality of sizes of shaped charge housing portions. The housing sheet can also provide for forming a plurality of dimensions of the shaped charge enclosure.

An apparatus and method for locking a detonating cord against a shaped charge.

An apparatus and method for locking a detonating cord against a shaped charge.

A gradient control method for a microstructure ultrafine crystallization of a deep cone copper shaped charge liner includes the steps of an extrusion forming, a recrystallization heat treatment, and a high-frequency percussion. A multi-pass extrusion is used in the extrusion forming, and in the high-frequency percussion step, a percussion speed is 30,000 to 40,000 times/min, a percussion force is 1600 N to 2000 N, and a number of percussion times is 1 to 3. The forming and surface quality control of the deep cone shaped charge liner are realized by the control technology of the present invention; the plasticity of the material is improved, and fine crystal structures are obtained; and an ultrafine grain gradient structure distributed along the thickness direction is formed in the inner surface of the shaped charge liner.

A gradient control method for a microstructure ultrafine crystallization of a deep cone copper shaped charge liner includes the steps of an extrusion forming, a recrystallization heat treatment, and a high-frequency percussion. A multi-pass extrusion is used in the extrusion forming, and in the high-frequency percussion step, a percussion speed is 30,000 to 40,000 times/min, a percussion force is 1600 N to 2000 N, and a number of percussion times is 1 to 3. The forming and surface quality control of the deep cone shaped charge liner are realized by the control technology of the present invention; the plasticity of the material is improved, and fine crystal structures are obtained; and an ultrafine grain gradient structure distributed along the thickness direction is formed in the inner surface of the shaped charge liner.

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.

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.

A gun assembly for perforating wells comprising a plurality of guns with shape charges aligned centrically by end caps having insulated connector pins for conducting electrical signals and pressure through the end caps while preventing debris from the blast of one gun from entering and damaging the electrical connections and components of the next gun. The end caps being interconnected physically and electrically by specialized intermediate subs.