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Methods of inferring flow in a wellbore

US8051910B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2008
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of inferring flow in a production string includes, monitoring pressure along a perforated production string, and inferring flow from the monitored pressure.

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