Method and apparatus for recovering core samples under pressure
US6659204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/0099
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pressure and temperature core sampler comprises a tool for recovering cores specifically enabling the evaluation of methane hydrate resources. Because methane hydrate tends to decompose under conditions of pressure decrease and/or temperature increase as the samples are retrieved to the surface, a coring tool in accordance with the present invention provides a self-contained system for retrieving core samples at or near in situ pressure while cooling the core sample. The coring tool is preferably a wire line retrievable device that provides for nearly continuous coring during the drilling operation.
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