Downhole washout detection system and method
US7694558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method of detecting a downhole washout. The method includes, positioning a plurality of sensors along a downhole drillstring, communicatively coupling the plurality of sensors to a processor, and analyzing data sensed by the plurality of sensors with the processor for relationships indicative of a washout.
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