Bore object characterization system for well assemblies
US10087745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/085
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for characterizing objects in the bore of a well assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a sensing array including ultrasonic transducers and a data analyzer coupled to receive input from the sensing array. The sensing array is positioned to transmit ultrasonic waves into the bore of a well assembly and to receive ultrasonic waves from the bore. The data analyzer processes data representative of ultrasonic waves received by the sensing array to identify a location of a component in the bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
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