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Measurement of formation gas saturation in cased wellbores using pulsed neutron instrumentation

US7365308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2005
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V5/101
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pulsed neutron tool with three or more detectors is used for making measurements inside casing. The measurements may be used to determine gas saturation at a constant gas pressure, pressure at constant gas saturation, or to determine both gas saturation and gas pressure.

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