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System and method for monitoring and removing blockage in a downhole oil and gas recovery operation

US7318471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2004
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/44
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system and method for determining blockage in a wellbore containing fluid and/or in a formation adjacent the wellbore, according to which energy is generated in the fluid and variables associated with the energy are measured.

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