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Perforating charge

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002738

A shaped explosive device designed to create a high-velocity jet that penetrates casing, cement, and formation rock. It consists of a high explosive, a liner, and a case. The design of the charge, particularly the liner material and shape, determines the penetration depth and entrance hole diameter.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002738
FieldOil and gas
SubjectPerforating
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Perforating charge",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A shaped explosive device designed to create a high-velocity jet that penetrates casing, cement, and formation rock. It consists of a high explosive, a liner, and a case. The design of the charge, particularly the liner material and shape, determines the penetration depth and entrance hole diameter.",
  "subject": "Perforating",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/perforating-charge/"
}

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