Methods and apparatus for determining a viscosity of oil in a mixture
US8915123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/0875
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for determining a viscosity of oil in a mixture are disclosed herein. An example method includes determining water fractions of a mixture flowing into a downhole tool and determining viscosities of the mixture. The mixture includes water and oil. The example method also includes determining a viscosity of the oil based on the water fractions and the viscosities.
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