 Baker Hughes pioneered low debris technology when PERFFORM was introduced in 1991, and it has since become the industry benchmark for low debris perforating. The PERFFORM perforating system utilizes a shaped charge case and a patented liner that does not produce carrots and coarse steel charge debris. The debris is reduced to a fine, acid-soluble powder, which is easily flowed back. As a direct result of the smaller debris size distribution, the probability of plugging is significantly reduced. The debris from the shaped charge case is soluble to hydrochloric acid at standard concentrations and also to the newer high temperature organic acids. Big hole or "gravel pack" shaped charges use liners, which after perforating re-form into solid plugs of copper commonly called "carrots". Carrots and other charge debris can plug perforations and cause malfunction of stimulation and completion equipment leading to increased costs and reduced operational efficency. Plugged perforations may not be successfully packed, reducing effective shot density and possibly creating a potential for gravel pack failure. PERFFORMSM shaped charges provide low debris, carrot-free perforating operations.
The result is a cleaner, more productive gravel pack completion. Service Application- Enhance formation treatment
Benefits- Reduced completion problems related to perforating debris.
- Compatible with most completion fluids.
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