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Instrumented core barrel apparatus and associated methods

US9103176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2012
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A coring apparatus may be integrated with fluid analysis capabilities for in situ analysis of core samples from a subterranean formation. An instrumented coring apparatus may include an inner core barrel; an outer core barrel; a coring bit; and an instrumented core barrel having an analysis device in fluid communication with the inner core barrel.

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