In-situ detection and analysis of methane in coal bed methane formations with spectrometers
CA 2403941 A1 · Owner: Herries, John · Inventors: Herries, John; Pope, John
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A measuring system for in-situ measurements down a well (1) by a spectrometer (4) is provided. The spectrometer (4) includes a radiation source (5) and a detector (6). A probe (15) is optically connected to the spectrometer (4) and includes an optical pathway (7) for transmission of a radiation from the radiation source (5) and at least a second optical pathway for transmission of a characteristic radiation from a sample to the detector (6). A positioner is provided to position the probe (15) near a side surface (11) of the borehole (3) and to optically couple the optical pathways (7) to the side surface (11) wherein the probe (15) is traversable up and down the well (1) by way of a …
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