Spectral imaging for downhole fluid characterization
CA 2619002 C · Owner: Tarvin, Jeffrey A. · Inventors: Prouvost, Laurent; Terabayashi, Toru; Tarvin, Jeffrey A.
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Transitory downhole video imaging and/or spectral imaging for the characterization of formation fluid samples in situ as well as during flow , through production tubing including subsea flow lines, for permanent and/or long term installations is implemented. Video analysis in real time is facilitated by one-time or ongoing downhole fluid characterization. The methods and systems may be particularly well suited to permanent and periodic intervention-based operations.
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- Filed July 18, 2006 and granted December 30, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 18, 2026.
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