Acoustic downhole leak classification and quantification
US11053790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/52
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
Described herein are tools, systems, and methods for detecting, classifying, and/or quantifying underground fluid flows based on acoustic signals emanating therefrom, using a plurality of acoustic sensors disposed in the wellbore in conjunction with array signal processing and systematic feature-based classification and estimation methods.
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