Downhole sensor for formation fluid property measurement
US10012077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/0875
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A downhole sensor package for detecting one or more thermophysical properties of a downhole fluid, comprising a sensor housing having a fluid input port and a fluid output port; an inner flow tube located within and axially defined with the sensor package housing; an outer flow annulus defined between the inner flow tube and the sensor housing, wherein the inner flow tube is in fluid communication with the outer flow annulus; and a vibration source and a vibration detector engaging the inner flow tube; and methods for using the same are disclosed.
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