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US 10,895,663 B2Granted
Apparatus and methods for evaluating formations
OwnerMohammed Hashem, Margaret Waid +2inventors
InventorsMohammed Hashem, Margaret Waid, Paolo Nardi, Michael Yuratich
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Abstract
Methods and systems for delivering EOR substances and determining their efficiency in real time, or near real time, are disclosed. The systems and methods of the present disclosure are especially important in determining petrophysical information about the reservoir as well as the in-situ effect of substances on enhanced oil recovery.
Claims12
A tool for downhole formation testing comprising:
- a probe assembly adapted to extend laterally from the tool into an extended probe position comprising:
- a snorkel adapted to contact a wellbore wall in the extended probe position;
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- a packer positioned around the snorkel to seal against the wellbore wall in the extended position;
- a pair of shoes positioned on a side of the tool opposite the probe assembly adapted to extend laterally from the tool and press against the wellbore wall in an extended shoe position;
- a hydraulic line positioned within the tool in hydraulic communication with the snorkel;
- at least one pump positioned within the tool in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic line;
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- at least one fluid storage container positioned within the tool between the at least one pump and the snorkel in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic line.
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