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Sampling subterranean formation fluids in a wellbore

US11015447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2019
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2039

Classification

  • 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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