Methods and systems using encapsulated tracers and chemicals for reservoir interrogation and manipulation
US8877506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/11
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and system of reservoir interrogation. A tracer is encapsulating in a receptacle. The receptacle containing the tracer is injected into the reservoir. The tracer is analyzed for reservoir interrogation.
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