Formation testing apparatus and method
US7155967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for testing formations surrounding an earth borehole. The method includes the following steps: providing a tool movable through the borehole; providing a flow line in the tool; establishing fluid communication between the formations and the flow line of the tool; and providing a sand trap in communication with the flow line of the tool for trapping sand flowing with fluid from the formations.
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