Well production optimization using hyperspectral imaging
US11448053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/0875
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for optimizing bitumen production from a plurality of wells employing steam-based recovery techniques such as SAGD, using hyperspectral imaging of produced emulsion samples to estimate total bitumen content at each well as a means of determining steam injection adjustment to enhance production.
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