Fracture characterization using reservoir monitoring devices
US7543635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2025 |
Classification
- 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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