Ultrasound color flow imaging for oil field applications
US10612327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N29/024
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for measuring rheology of a treatment fluid. The system may comprise an ultrasound transmitter positioned to direct ultrasound pulses into the treatment fluid as the treatment fluid is being introduced into a wellbore; an ultrasound receiver positioned to receive sound waves reflected from the treatment fluid; and a computer system configured to determine a velocity profile of the treatment fluid based at least in part on the reflected sound waves. The method may comprise introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore by way of a conduit; directing ultrasound pulses into the treatment fluid; measuring sound waves reflected by the treatment fluid; and determining a velocity profile of the treatment fluid based at least on the measured sound waves.
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