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US 2023/0133249 A1Published application
Methods for assessing groundwater flow zones
AssigneeHydro-Ressources Inc.
InventorMichael VERREAULT
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Abstract
There is disclosed a method of assessing a flow of fluid in a borehole. The method comprises dispersing or mixing a tracer in the fluid of a borehole; and measuring a tracer concentration over a plurality of timepoints at a predetermined location in the borehole, wherein a decrease in the tracer concentration over time at said predetermined location indicates the borehole is in fluid communication with a flow of groundwater at or around said predetermined location.
Claims20
A method of assessing a flow of fluid in a borehole, comprising:
- dispersing or mixing a tracer in the fluid of the borehole;
- and
- measuring a tracer concentration over a plurality of timepoints at a predetermined location in the borehole,
- wherein a decrease in the tracer concentration over time at said predetermined location indicates that the borehole is in fluid communication with a flow of groundwater at or around said predetermined location.
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A kit for use in assessing a flow of fluid in a borehole, comprising:
- a tracer;
- a measuring probe;
- a device connected to the measuring probe for recording measurements detected by the measuring probe;
- and
- a cable dimensioned to move the tracer and/or the measuring probe along the length of the borehole.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.