Method and apparatus for evaluating fluid sample contamination by using multi sensors
US10280745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/088
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of evaluating fluid sample contamination is disclosed. A formation tester tool is introduced into a wellbore. The formation tester tool comprises a sensor. Sensor data is acquired from the sensor and a contamination estimation is calculated. A remaining pump-out time required to reach a contamination threshold is then determined.
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