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System and method for downhole ignition detection

US10669823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2016
Grant dateJun 2, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/0004
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for confirming ignition of a fuel source in a wellbore. The system includes a tool, a fuel source associated with the tool, a control unit to ignite the fuel source, and a sensor to receive an ignition parameter corresponding to the fuel source. The ignition parameter indicates that ignition of the fuel source has occurred.

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