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Apparatus and method for separating and weighing cuttings received from a wellbore while drilling

US9297225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Anders K. Nesheim · Randaberg, NO
Kjetil Rosdal · Stavanger, NO
Tarald T. Pedersen · Stavanger, NO
Steve T. Pedersen · Oslo, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 22, 2013
Grant date	Mar 29, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 14, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B49/005
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for use during drilling of a wellbore. The apparatus includes a receiving device that receives cuttings from a separator and a sensor for providing information relating to weight of the cuttings received by the receiving device for determining the weight of the cuttings received. A method is provided for determining an amount of cuttings received in a fluid from a wellbore by separating the cuttings from the fluid, receiving the separated cuttings on a member, and determining weight of the cuttings received using a sensor associated with the receiving device.

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