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Multi-tracer logging technique

US4482806A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1981
Grant dateNov 13, 1984
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/11
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Method of logging a plurality of underground formations wherein a first and a second gamma ray emitting radioactive tracers with different energy levels are introduced into the formations. Logs are produced of the tracers as the traced fluids pass through the formations and thereafter the logs are analyzed to determined changes in effective permeabilities and sweep of the formations.

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