Shaped charges for oilfield perforation services were initially developed using results of surface penetration tests. Designers relied on their intuition and examination of perforations in steel targets to improve their designs. However, these examinations could not enable evaluation of the numerous factors that affected shaped charge performance. Even when testing Read more
Oilfield services companies faced significant challenges when designing their shaped charges, and no help was available from a prime source. The U.S. military still withheld its vast shaped charge knowledge that was obtained during wartime testing and research. Consequently, oilfield services companies were forced to spend time and money to Read more
In 1946, Robert McLemore was a determined man. His experience in the U.S. Army during World War II included seeing a bazooka in action and the penetrating power of the rocket’s shaped charge. This experience convinced him that shaped charges would provide a valuable (and profitable) service to the oil Read more