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Methods and apparatus for improved cement plug placement

US8826979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2009
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for making real-time measurements of downhole properties during cement plug placement. A wired placement conduit (14) is lowered downhole releasing a sensor package (20). The sensor package is capable of measuring downhole properties in real-time in the period while the cement plug sets.

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