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Estimation of mud filtrate spectra and use in fluid analysis

US9784101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2014
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for using an optical spectrum of mud filtrate for analysis of fluid drawn from a formation is provided. The method includes performing downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at a wellbore measurement station and determining an optical spectrum of mud filtrate in the formation fluid drawn at the wellbore measurement station. The method also includes performing downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at an additional wellbore measurement station, and performing the downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at the additional wellbore measurement station includes using the determined optical spectrum of the mud filtrate in the formation fluid previously drawn at the wellbore measurement station. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.

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