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Method and system for monitoring the incursion of particulate material into a well casing within hydrocarbon bearing formations including gas hydrates

US8127841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2011
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B41/0099
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring any incursion of particulate matter from a gas hydrate formation into a well casing used for the production of the gas hydrate and determining the degree of incursion of particulate material within the distal end of the well casing.

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