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Borehole pressure and temperature measurement system

US5163321A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1990
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K13/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is provided for measuring both the temperature and pressure of fluid in a borehole utilizing a single small diameter tube extending from the surface to the desired downhole test location in a borehole. Downhole fluid pressure is transmitted through the small diameter tube, while a sheathed thermocouple or fibre optic line extending along the flow path of the tube is used for transmitting downhole fluid temperature information to the surface. A continuous surface read-out of both pressure and temperature is thus possible, and the temperature read-out may be used to both monitor downhole fluid temperature and increase the accuracy of the fluid pressure measurement system.

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