API 43 : 1991
Withdrawn
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR EVALUATION OF WELL PERFORATORS
25-01-2024
01-01-1991
Foreword
Special Notes
SECTION G - GENERAL
G.1 Overall
G.2 Scope
G.3 Objective
G.4 Certification
G.5 Verification
G.6 Mandatory Retest
G.7 Annual Recertification
G.8 Availability of Certification Data Sheets
G.9 Maintenance of Current File
G.10 Reports and Advertisements
G.11 Compliance Requirements
G.12 Implementation
SECTION 1 - EVALUATION OF PERFORATING SYSTEMS UNDER
SURFACE CONDITIONS, CONCRETE TARGETS
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Test Target
Figure 1.1: Example Concrete Target
1.3 Perforating System Selection
1.4 Charge Selection and Aging
1.5 Multi-directional Firing Perforator Systems
1.6 Uni-directional Perforator Systems
1.7 Test Fluid
1.8 Test Results Validity
1.9 Data Collection
1.10 Data Recording and Reporting
API Form 43F: Certification Data Sheet
Perforating System Evaluation, RP 43,
Sections 1 and 2
SECTION 2 - EVALUATION OF PERFORATORS UNDER STRESS
CONDITIONS, BEREA TARGETS
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Berea Sandstone Target
2.3 Preparation of Berea Sandstone for the Target
2.4 Test Apparatus
Figure 2.1: Section 2 Target Configuration
Figure 2.2: Shooting End Fixture
Figure 2.3: Vent End and Seal Fixture
2.5 Test Conditions and Procedure
SECTION 3 - EVALUATION OF PERFORATOR SYSTEMS AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, STEEL TARGETS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Reference Data
3.3 Test Target
3.4 Perforating System Selection
3.5 Charge Selection and Aging
3.6 Gun Configuration
3.7 Clearance
3.8 Number of Shots
3.9 Temperature Environment
3.10 Test Fluid Environment
3.11 Temperature Monitoring
3.12 Test Assembly
3.13 Data Collection and Recording
Figure 3.1: Schematic Illustration of Steel
Target for Elevated Temperature Test
3.14 Pressure Testing of the Gun System
Form 43G: Verification Data Sheet, Elevated
Temperature Perforating System Evaluation, RP 43,
Section 3
SECTION 4 - EVALUATION OF PERFORATION FLOW PERFORMANCE
UNDER SIMULATED DOWNHOLE CONDITIONS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Test Target
4.3 Testing Equipment
4.4 Charge Selection and Aging
4.5 Gun Configuration
4.6 Systems Calibration
4.7 Permeability Measurement
4.8 Testing Procedure
4.9 Data Recording
4.10 Data Reduction
4.11 Standard Test Conditions
APPENDIX 4A - TEST TARGET AND EQUIPMENT
4A.1 Introduction
4A.2 Radial Flow
Figure 4.1: Typical Radial Flow Geometry
4A.3 Axial Flow
Figure 4.2: Typical Axial-Flow Geometry
Figure 4.3: Schematic of Typical Testing
Equipment
APPENDIX 4B - PERMEABILITY MEASUREMENT
4B.1 Axial Flow
4B.2 Flow Across the Core Diameter
4B.3 Variable Permeability
Figure 4.4: Typical Axial Flow Permeability
Equipment
Figure 4.5: Typical Diametral Flow Permeameter
APPENDIX 4C - DATA REDUCTION; EXPECTED FLOW RATES
4C.1 Introduction
4C.2 Radial Flow Target
4C.3 Axial Flow
Form 43H: Verification Data Sheet, Evaluation
of Perforation Flow Performance,
RP 43, Section 4
Describes test procedures for evaluation of perforators under surface conditions and physical and flow characteristics of perforations under temperature and pressure. Certification Data Sheet. Covers bullet and jet perforators under multiple-shot, atmospheric shooting conditions.
DocumentType |
Standard
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ProductNote |
This product is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
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PublisherName |
American Petroleum Institute
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Status |
Withdrawn
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API 10 : 1990 | SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS AND TESTING FOR WELL CEMENTS |
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