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Title: Radial cutting torch

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/420393· OSTI ID:420393

The project`s aim is to complete development of the Radial Cutting Torch, a pyrotechnic cutter, for use in all downhole tubular cutting operations in the petroleum industry. Project objectives are to redesign and pressure test nozzle seals to increase product quality, reliability, and manufacturability; improve the mechanical anchor to increase its temperature tolerance and its ability to function in a wider variety of wellbore fluids; and redesign and pressure test the RCT nozzle for operation at pressures from 10 to 20 ksi. The proposal work statement is included in the statement of work for the grant via this reference.

Research Organization:
MCR Enterprises, Alvarado, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG01-94CE15609
OSTI ID:
420393
Report Number(s):
DOE/CE/15609-T3; ON: DE97001930; TRN: 97:000743
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 8 Jan 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English