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Tiltmeter for EAT applications

US10927660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2016
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V2001/526
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electro acoustic technology (EAT) based micro seismic sensor and tiltmeter system and method is described for the measurement of minute deformations in downhole formations caused by hydraulic fracturing or other sources of pore pressure changes. A number of sensor arrays are described that are installed in clamp-on EAT devices installed in tool wells located in close proximity to hydraulically fractured wells.

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