Downhole sanding analysis tool
US8364421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/641
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for detecting particles in a fluid within a medium, such the analyzing device includes: a source adapted to transmit signals into the medium; at least one detector adapted to detect signals transmitted from the source such that the at least one detector and the source are structured and arranged on opposite sides of the medium; at least one processing unit in communication with the at least one detector and adapted to produce a plurality of output signals representative of one of at least one particle characteristic or one or more particle property.
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