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Method of detecting carbon dioxide in a downhole environment

US6465775B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2000
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V8/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of detecting carbon dioxide in downhole environments are provided. Near-infrared light is transmitted through a gas downhole. Indications of near-infrared absorptions are detected from the gas and used to determine the presence of carbon dioxide.

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