Method and apparatus for through-tubular sensor deployment
US10316599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A landing nose adapted to deploy a sensor package within a tubular string may include one or more fins. The fins may be positioned to extend radially outwardly from the body of the landing nose and extend beyond the end of the landing nose body. The landing nose may be adapted to seat against a landing ring positioned within the tubular string. The fins may be adapted to, when the landing nose is seated, allow fluid to flow between the fins and through a central aperture of the landing ring. The fins may also be adapted to reduce the opportunity for the landing nose and sensor package to catch on any protrusions or features of the tubular string. In operation, the landing nose and sensor package may be run through the tubular string from the surface until the landing nose contacts the landing ring. The sensor package may then survey the wellbore as the tubular string is tripped-out from the wellbore.
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