Sampling subterranean formation fluids in a wellbore
US11015447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/081
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A formation fluid sampling tool includes a housing, and at least one sampling probe proximate an external surface of the housing. The at least one sampling probe includes an opening sized and positioned to receive one or more heated formation fluids, and a plurality of heating elements arranged concentrically around the opening and configured to conductively heat a subterranean formation through an external surface of the sampling probe.
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