Method and apparatus for detecting acoustic activity in a subsurface formation
US8069913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/46
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of monitoring acoustic activity in a formation from a wellbore includes positioning a flow manipulation device into the wellbore, the flow manipulation device defining a flow path through which fluid may flow. Fluid is then pumped into the wellbore and through the manipulation device. A sensor disposed near the manipulation device is then coupled to the formation, the formation is fractured with fluid, and acoustic events in the formation are detected with the sensor.
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