WO2000046485A3 - Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance Download PDF

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WO2000046485A3
WO2000046485A3 PCT/US2000/002748 US0002748W WO0046485A3 WO 2000046485 A3 WO2000046485 A3 WO 2000046485A3 US 0002748 W US0002748 W US 0002748W WO 0046485 A3 WO0046485 A3 WO 0046485A3
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sensor
tubing
remote location
remote sensor
sensor performance
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E L E Kluth
M P Varnham
J R Clowes
C M Crawley
Roy Kutlik
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Chevron Usa Inc
Sensor Dynamics
E L E Kluth
M P Varnham
J R Clowes
C M Crawley
Roy Kutlik
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Application filed by Chevron Usa Inc, Sensor Dynamics, E L E Kluth, M P Varnham, J R Clowes, C M Crawley, Roy Kutlik filed Critical Chevron Usa Inc
Priority to AU28674/00A priority Critical patent/AU2867400A/en
Priority to EP00907123A priority patent/EP1070196B1/en
Priority to CA002326900A priority patent/CA2326900C/en
Priority to DE60028301T priority patent/DE60028301D1/en
Publication of WO2000046485A2 publication Critical patent/WO2000046485A2/en
Priority to US09/668,049 priority patent/US6766703B1/en
Priority to NO20005007A priority patent/NO325276B1/en
Publication of WO2000046485A3 publication Critical patent/WO2000046485A3/en
Priority to NO20043197A priority patent/NO20043197L/en

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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B47/00—Survey of boreholes or wells
    • E21B47/01—Devices for supporting measuring instruments on drill bits, pipes, rods or wirelines; Protecting measuring instruments in boreholes against heat, shock, pressure or the like
    • E21B47/017—Protecting measuring instruments
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B47/00—Survey of boreholes or wells
    • E21B47/06—Measuring temperature or pressure
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B23/00—Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells
    • E21B23/08—Introducing or running tools by fluid pressure, e.g. through-the-flow-line tool systems

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  • Geology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Geophysics (AREA)
  • Measuring Fluid Pressure (AREA)
  • Measuring Pulse, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Or Blood Flow (AREA)
  • Selective Calling Equipment (AREA)
  • Cable Accessories (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for sensing one or more physical parameters at a remote location while minimizing or eliminating contact between reservoir fluids and the like at the remote location and the sensor used to sense the physical parameters. In one embodiment the apparatus isolates the sensor within a tube containing the sensor. Specifically, apparatus includes a tubing containing a communication cable and a sensor in communication with the cable, the sensor being located within the tubing proximate the remote location. A sealing device is configured to seal a section of the tubing containing the sensor from fluid flow within the tubing, the sealing device being configured to be actuated between a sealing state and a non-sealing state.
PCT/US2000/002748 1999-02-05 2000-02-02 Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance WO2000046485A2 (en)

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AU28674/00A AU2867400A (en) 1999-02-05 2000-02-02 Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance
EP00907123A EP1070196B1 (en) 1999-02-05 2000-02-02 Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance
CA002326900A CA2326900C (en) 1999-02-05 2000-02-02 Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance
DE60028301T DE60028301D1 (en) 1999-02-05 2000-02-02 DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMOTE SENSOR
US09/668,049 US6766703B1 (en) 1999-02-05 2000-09-21 Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance and utility
NO20005007A NO325276B1 (en) 1999-02-05 2000-10-04 Apparatus and method for isolating a sensor from an environment in a borehole
NO20043197A NO20043197L (en) 1999-02-05 2004-07-27 Device and method for improving the operation of a remote controlled sensor

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GB9902596.7 1999-02-05
GBGB9902596.7A GB9902596D0 (en) 1999-02-05 1999-02-05 Apparatus and method for protecting sensors and cables in hostile environments

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US09/668,049 Continuation US6766703B1 (en) 1999-02-05 2000-09-21 Apparatus and method for enhancing remote sensor performance and utility

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WO2000046485A3 true WO2000046485A3 (en) 2000-11-30

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AT (1) ATE328189T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2867400A (en)
CA (1) CA2326900C (en)
DE (1) DE60028301D1 (en)
GB (1) GB9902596D0 (en)
NO (2) NO325276B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2000046485A2 (en)

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US5570437A (en) * 1993-11-26 1996-10-29 Sensor Dynamics, Ltd. Apparatus for the remote measurement of physical parameters
US5582064A (en) * 1992-05-01 1996-12-10 Sensor Dynamics, Limited Remotely deployable pressure sensor
GB2305724A (en) * 1995-09-29 1997-04-16 Sensor Dynamics Ltd Apparatus for measuring pressure
EP0774565A2 (en) * 1995-11-17 1997-05-21 Smedvig Technology AS Downhole arrangement for acquiring well information
GB2311546A (en) * 1996-03-29 1997-10-01 Sensor Dynamics Ltd Apparatus for the remote measurement of physical parameters
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US5570437A (en) * 1993-11-26 1996-10-29 Sensor Dynamics, Ltd. Apparatus for the remote measurement of physical parameters
EP0695853A2 (en) * 1994-08-01 1996-02-07 Halliburton Company Sensor protection from downhole fluids
US5804713A (en) * 1994-09-21 1998-09-08 Sensor Dynamics Ltd. Apparatus for sensor installations in wells
GB2305724A (en) * 1995-09-29 1997-04-16 Sensor Dynamics Ltd Apparatus for measuring pressure
EP0774565A2 (en) * 1995-11-17 1997-05-21 Smedvig Technology AS Downhole arrangement for acquiring well information
GB2311546A (en) * 1996-03-29 1997-10-01 Sensor Dynamics Ltd Apparatus for the remote measurement of physical parameters

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ATE328189T1 (en) 2006-06-15
AU2867400A (en) 2000-08-25
EP1070196A1 (en) 2001-01-24
NO325276B1 (en) 2008-03-17
NO20005007D0 (en) 2000-10-04
CA2326900C (en) 2008-04-22
CA2326900A1 (en) 2000-08-10
WO2000046485A2 (en) 2000-08-10
DE60028301D1 (en) 2006-07-06

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