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US 12,332,400 B2Granted
Lithium detection techniques using neutrons and/or alpha particles
AssigneeSchlumberger Technology Corporation
InventorsShikha Prasad, Vasudhaven Sudhakar
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Abstract
A system includes one or more neutron sources configured to emit neutrons. The system also includes one or more electron detectors configured to detect electrons. Further, the system includes a control system comprising one or more processors. The control system is configured to determine a lithium concentration based on the electrons. Further, the control system is configured to generate a lithium extraction output based on the lithium concentration.
Claims9
A system for determining a lithium ion concentration in a lithium-containing sample, comprising:
- a downhole tool, the downhole tool including:
- a vessel disposed in the downhole tool, the vessel configured to contain the lithium containing sample;
- one or more neutron sources configured to emit neutrons, the one or more neutron sources disposed in the vessel;
- and
- one or more electron detectors configured to detect electrons, wherein the one or more electron detectors are arranged around a perimeter of the vessel within the downhole tool;
- and
- a control system comprising one or more processors, wherein the control system is configured to:
- determine a lithium concentration based on the electrons;
- and
- generate a lithium extraction output based on the lithium concentration.
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