Analysis of drilling slurry solids by image processing
US11719089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/22
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Analysis of drilling slurry solids by image processing includes receiving images of a solid slurry including a mixture of wellbore drilling mud and solid objects found in the wellbore while drilling the wellbore through a subterranean zone. The solid objects include drill cuttings and non-drilled solids. By implementing image processing techniques on the images, the solids in the solid slurry are classified a drill cutting or as a non-drilled solid.
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