Wellbore leak detection systems and methods of using the same
OwnerEric Lee Goldner, James Kengo Anderseninventors
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Abstract
A leak detection system for a wellbore. The leak detection system includes: (1) at least one sensor configured to be positioned outside of a casing of the wellbore; (2) an interrogation system for sending signals to, and receiving signals from, the at least one sensor; and (3) an optical lead cable disposed between the interrogation system and the at least one sensor. A method of detecting a fluid leak in a wellbore is also disclosed.
Claims28
A leak detection system for a wellbore having a casing with an exterior surface, the leak detection system comprising:
- at least one sensor configured to be positioned outside of the casing of the wellbore;
- an interrogation system for sending signals to, and receiving signals from, the at least one sensor;
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- an optical lead cable disposed between the interrogation system and the at least one sensor.
A method of detecting a fluid leak in a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) transmitting light from an interrogator to at least one sensor positioned outside of a casing of a wellbore;
- (b) receiving return signals from the at least one sensor at the interrogator;
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- (c) processing the return signals to determine if there is an indication of a fluid leak from the wellbore casing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.