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Methods and apparatus for determining a viscosity of oil in a mixture

US8915123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2012
Grant dateDec 23, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/0875
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

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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