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Method and apparatus for monitoring sulfide in well drilling mud

US4154660A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1977
Grant dateMay 15, 1979
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Expiry dateAug 30, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/287
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for measuring electrochemical species in well drilling mud. The apparatus comprises a sulfide electrode, a pH electrode and a reference electrode. An electrical circuit is provided therefore which provides temperature compensation of the electrochemical signals. A method of using said apparatus to determine hydrogen sulfide in well drilling mud is disclosed.

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