Some aspects of the shaped-charge perforator certification and qualification problem

The problem of certification of shaped-charge perforators appear to be very important in oil and gas production. The paper considers five aspects of the problem. First, it is a physical aspect, which means the problem is viewed from the point of view of the physics of a cumulative explosion; the second aspect is a methodological one, which implies the most desirable, permissible, unacceptable methods of certification and qualification; the next aspect is economic, it focuses on the economy on a large scale, allowing a possible loss in a small one. Perhaps, there are things that are currently more important than the most correct physical considerations and the most perfect methods, so technical and political aspects arise. The final aspect is an organizational one which implies a rational division of powers of government departments. The most important and science-intensive aspect is the physical one, as it is associated with the design, construction, and operation of shaped charges of perforators, and this is the main focus of the paper. The paper carefully analyzes the formation, movement in free space, and action on the combined obstacle: steel — concrete — rock of monolithic and powder cumulative jets from metal and composite materials. Moreover, the study comparatively assesses the penetrating action of shaped charges of perforators according to various methods, both domestic and foreign, and assesses economic, technical, political, and organizational factors in the development of the shaped charges certification procedure. Finally, the study gives recommendations for carrying out certification and qualification tests of shaped charges of perforators in Russia.