Watercut sensor using reactive media to estimate a parameter of a fluid flowing in a conduit
US8684077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/206
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for estimating a parameter of interest includes a conduit and a reactive media in the conduit. The reactive media interacts with a selected fluid component to control a flow parameter of the conduit. The apparatus also includes at least one sensor responsive to the flow parameter. The apparatus may be used for estimating a water content of a fluid flowing from a subterranean formation. The apparatus may include a flow path configured to convey fluid from the formation. The at least one sensor may be responsive to a pressure change in the flow path caused by interaction of the reactive media with water.
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