Downhole deposition monitoring system
US6886406B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0422
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a downhole apparatus for detecting and removing deposits from a surface exposed to wellbore fluids. The apparatus can monitor the rate of deposition and subsequently remove the deposited material. The combination of detection apparatus and removal apparatus provides a downhole instrument with self-cleaning operation mode.
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