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Non-destructive inspection of downhole equipment

US7149339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2003
Grant dateDec 12, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30164
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides non-destructive computed tomography (CT) methods of testing downhole equipment. The non-destructive CT methods enable both extrinsic and intrinsic testing to ensure the quality of downhole components in elements such as downhole packers.

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