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Fracture characterization using reservoir monitoring devices

US7543635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2004
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/26
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for monitoring a wellbore service treatment, comprising a downhole tool operable to perform the wellbore service treatment; a conveyance connected to the downhole tool for moving the downhole tool in the wellbore, and a plurality of sensors operable to provide one or more wellbore indications and attached to the downhole tool or a component thereof via one or more tethers. A method of monitoring a wellbore service treatment, comprising conveying into a wellbore a downhole tool operable to perform the wellbore service treatment and a plurality of sensors operable to provide one or more wellbore indications attached to the downhole tool or a component thereof via one or more tethers, deploying the downhole tool at a first position in the wellbore for service, treating the wellbore at the first position; and monitoring an at least one wellbore indication provided by the wellbore sensors at the first position.

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