The
GasGun is simple and easy to field. The propellant is conveyed to the
formation in a high-strength hollow steel carrier under a fluid column of 300-8000 feet
that tamps the charge and assures that the energy is restricted to the pay
zone
(see energy loss calculations). The fluid can be anything
compatible with
the
formation such as
fresh water, brine, oil,
solvent.
The tool is usually fielded by wireline. It attaches to the wireline
like a perforating gun, and is most often run using a casing collar locator. The tool is ignited while being
suspended at the correct depth. Pressure control equipment, such as a
lubricator, can be used when needed.
The GasGun is compatible with both open hole and
cased hole
completions. Perforated casing must be of good quality and have
perforation
density at least 6 shots
per
foot
with
a
0.5"
entry
hole
diameter to
allow
sufficient area for the high pressure gas to exit the pipe.
Typically little or no cleanup is required, and your
well can usually be put back on production immediately after the stimulation.