CLCP 6 Minute Pyrotechnic Time Delay Fuse
Product Description
Our green energetic pyrotechnic time delay fuse provides time manipulation of down-hole pressure/detonation for oilfield tubing conveyed perforating guns. This lead free 6-minute time delay is truly a game changer.
For years, lead and silver azides are commonly used in commercial and military applications as primary explosives to initiate secondary explosives. Used in a variety of oil and gas industry products and operations, including Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) and wireline perforating operations, these materials are extremely sensitive and potentially hazardous; particularly during manufacturing, loading, assembly, handling and field operations. In addition, lead azide is highly toxic and presents a number of environmental issues during its manufacture and use.
Challenged to find a more stable and lead-free alternative energetic material, we developed and currently manufacture 2-(5-chlorotetrazolato)-pentaammine cobalt (III) diperchlorate (CLCP), an energetic material used extensively in oilfield completions to initiate perforating guns. CLCP is a ‘green’ or lead-free, cobalt based material that offers excellent stability at high temperatures.
In addition, overall stability and auto ignition values for our CLCP are similar to those for lead azide and are only slightly less than those for silver azide. CLCP is substantially less sensitive to impact/shock and/or friction events when compared to azide-based materials. Designed as a deflagration to detonation transfer (DDT) explosive, CLCP requires a minimum column length and confinement to achieve full detonation. We have demonstrated that CLCP offers a reliable high order detonation when used under these conditions, and is superior to lead azide in a variety of applications.
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Key Features
How our Pyrotechnic Time Delay Fuse Works
Currently used in oilfield applications that include initiating perforating tools and PacSci EMC’s exploding bridge wire (EBW) detonator, CLCP is a proven material and has now been incorporated into our new TCP 6-minute time delay device. This new time delay fuse has been designed specifically for TCP applications, offering a safer and ‘green’ alternative to existing TCP time delays containing lead.
| Advantages to using CLCP | Key Features | Classification & Part Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Free of lead azide | Offers the same repeatable timing as our standard six-minute time delay | The CLCP delay is classified as 1.4S and has CE & NR Canada approvals |
| Less sensitive to impact friction events | No modifications to perforating gun hardware | New CLCP delay part number: 2-450060-1 |
| Offers improved high order detonation and reliability | Tested reliably at 400°F for 16 hours. | Time delay primer |
If you are looking to reduce hazardous exposure during field assembly and cleaning operations, our pyrotechnic time delay fuse is a must have. As a global leader in the design and manufacture of energetic oilfield equipment, PacSci EMC products are known for reliability and innovation.
Applications
Oil & Gas Tubing Conveyed Perforation Systems
Specifications
- Ignition Closure
Aluminum foil - Housing & Output Closure
CRES - Ignition End
Environmental Seal - Output End
Hermetic Welded Seal - Explosive Materials
Ignition: 650 mg A-1A
Delay: 29 GM Tungsten Delay
Output: 670 mg HNS
NEW: 30.934 GM - Explosive Materials
Ignition: 650 mg A-1A
Delay: 29 GM Tungsten Delay
Output: 670 mg HNS
NEW: 30.934 GM - Firing Characteristics
Ignites from a percussion primer
2-350220-1 or equivalent - Burn Time
6 min 30 ±30 sec at 75 ±5 °F - Temperature Rating
400 °F 16 HR
350 °F 100 HR
320 °F 200 HR - Output
Detonates booster
Interface
