Method and system for monitoring post-stimulation operations through acoustic wireless sensor network
US11293280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/107
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and system are described for monitoring post-stimulation operations using a plurality of communication nodes disposed along tubular members in a wellbore. The method includes constructing a communication network and installing the communication nodes along the tubular members. The communication nodes are used to monitor for the presence and/or quantity of solids and/or fluids associated with post-stimulation operations in the tubular members by analyzing how the contents of the tubular members acoustically affect the signals transmitted between the communication nodes. Hydrocarbon operations may be modified based on the analysis.
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