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Energy transfer through a multi-layer liner for shaped charges

Assignee: SOUTHWEST ENERGY GROUP Ltd A NEW MEXICO LP
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1985-02-12
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Expires: 2002-09-30
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Abstract

Abstract This invention relates to the determination of parameters for selecting materials for use as liners in shaped charges to transfer the greatest amount of energy to the explosive jet. Multi-layer liners constructed of metal in shaped charges for oil well perforators or other applications are selected in accordance with the invention to maximize the penetrating effect of the explosive jet by reference to four parameters: (1) Adjusting the explosive charge to liner mass ratio to achieve a balance between the amount of explosive used in a shaped charge and the areal density of the liner material; (2) Adjusting the ductility of each layer of a multi-layer liner to enhance the formation of a longer energy jet; (3) Buffering the intermediate layers of a multi-layer liner by varying the properties of each layer, e.g., composition, thickness, ductility, acoustic impedance and areal density, to protect the final inside layer of high density material from shattering upon impact of the explosive force and, instead, flow smoothly into a jet; and (4) Adjusting the impedance of the layers in a liner to enhance the transmission and reduce the reflection of explosive energy across the interface between layers.

Inventors

  • 👤 Saul Skolnick
  • 👤 Albert Goodman

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 09:24
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B1/00; F42B1/02; F42B1/032

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 99 words
Method for determining liner materials to enhance the formation of high energy jets in multilayer shaped charges, comprising the steps of: employing a high density material for an inner layer of a shaped charge said high density materials including tungston, uranium, tantalium, gold, lead and alloys thereof; and employing a lower density material for an outer layer and suitably adjusting the properties of said lower density material selected from copper, aluminum, antimony, magnesium and alloys thereof, to buffer said inner layer from shattering as a result of the detonation of a high explosive charge adjacent to said outer layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 99 words
Method for determining liner materials to enhance the formation of high energy jets in multilayer shaped charges, comprising the steps of: employing a high density material for an inner layer of a shaped charge said high density materials including tungston, uranium, tantalium, gold, lead and alloys thereof; and employing a lower density material for an outer layer and suitably adjusting the properties of said lower density material selected from copper, aluminum, antimony, magnesium and alloys thereof, to buffer said inner layer from shattering as a result of the detonation of a high explosive charge adjacent to said outer layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
Method as set forth in claim 1, wherein more than two layers are employed, and each layer is buffered as to the adjacent layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
Method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the ratio of explosive charge to liner mass ratio is adjusted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
Method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the ductility of the high and lower density materials is adjusted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 22 words
Method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the properties of thickness, and areal density of the lower density material are adjusted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 32 words
Method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the acoustical impedance of the high and lower density materials are adjusted to reduce energy bounce at the interface of said layers of materials.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1988-02-12 1988-08-13 1989-02-12 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1992-02-12 1992-08-13 1993-02-12 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1996-02-12 1996-08-13 1997-02-12 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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