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Permanent downhole deployment of optical sensors

US7665543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2007
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/05
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention involves methods and apparatus for permanent downhole deployment of optical sensors. Specifically, optical sensors may be permanently deployed within a wellbore using a casing string. In one aspect, one or more optical sensors are disposed on, in, or within the casing string. The optical sensors may be attached to an outer surface of the casing string or to an inner surface of the casing string, as well as embedded within a wall of the casing string. The optical sensors are capable of measuring wellbore parameters during wellbore operations, including completion, production, and intervention operations.

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