Inventors:
Adam C. Schmidt - Tualatin OR, US
Richard A. Schmidt - West Linn OR, US
Assignee:
The Gas Gun, LLC - The Woodlands TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/263, F42B 1/02
US Classification:
1663081, 166 551, 1661775, 166297, 69 1151, 102309, 102310, 102320
Abstract:
A high energy gas fracturing device, adapted to be lowered into a well. The device comprises a closed tube made of strong material, sized to fit into the well and having at least one sidewall, which defines a set of openings. A set of closure elements seal the openings in a water-tight manner. Also, a charge of propellant is located in the closed tube, the charge achieving best performance if kept dry. Finally, an ignition element contacts the charge.