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Using electro acoustic technology to determine annulus pressure

US10927661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2015
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2036

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

Abstract

A system for continuous determination of annulus pressure in subsurface wells comprises one or more electro acoustic technology sensor assemblies permanently installed in each annulus surrounding a subsurface well; and a fiber optic cable in close proximity to the electro acoustic technology sensor assemblies and in communication with a surface distributed acoustic fiber optic interrogator.

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