Abstract: A perforating torch includes a thermal igniter assembly, a compressed grain magazine, and a perforating head assembly. The compressed grain magazine is coupled to the thermal igniter. The perforating head assembly includes a port. A port plug may be positioned in the port. A rupture disc may be positioned between the compressed grain magazine and the perforating head.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 8, 2023
Assignee:
CHAMMAS PLASMA CUTTERS LLC
Inventors:
Todd Joseph Watkins, Jian Zhang, Michel Chammas
Abstract: A circular cutting torch includes a thermal igniter assembly; a compressed grain magazine, the compressed grain magazine coupled to the thermal igniter; and a severing head assembly. The severing head assembly includes a one-piece severing head and a progressive compression deflector. The one-piece severing head and progressive compression deflector define a radial gap therebetween used to expel a jet of molten combustible material for cutting a downhole tubular member such as pipe or casing.