Hydrogen sulphide detection method and apparatus
US6939717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/184
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Described is a downhole method and apparatus for detecting hydrogen sulphide in formation fluids produced in a hydrocarbon well. The sensor system is located within or in communication with an extraction chamber used to extract hydrogen sulphide in a gaseous state from the formation fluid and preferably equipped with renewable sensing elements.
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