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Well perforating methods

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5944926
A well completion method comprising suspending NaCl crystals in the interval of the well bore to be perforated where the NaCl crystals are sized to bridge the perforations when the hydraulic pressure in the well bore exceeds the hydraulic pressure in the earth formation. The perforator is arranged to produce penetrations in the well bore in a radial pattern about the circumference of the well bore so as to effectively penetrate the entire circumference over a short interval. This enhances the perforation of vertical fractures in the earth formations.
Assignee:
Halliburton Company
Patent Number(s):
US 4541487
OSTI ID:
5944926
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English