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Methods and apparatus to detect fluid distributions

US9587485B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2013
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2033

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

Abstract

A disclosed example method involves receiving a first signal transmitted into a reservoir from a production installation in a formation at a wellsite, and determining an apparent resistance of the reservoir based on the first signal. A distance between a fluid extraction tool and a fluid distribution is determined based on the apparent resistance.

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