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Method and apparatus for balanced pressure sampling

US7565835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2005
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of sampling fluid from a rock formation penetrated by a borehole includes positioning a downhole tool having a flow line in the borehole, establishing an inlet port through which fluid passes from a first point in the formation into the flow line, establishing an outlet port through which fluid passes from the flow line into a second point in the formation, and passing fluid between the formation and the flow line through the inlet and outlet ports.

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