Downhole formation sampling

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Sampling well fluid

C166S100000, C175S058000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07958936

ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for downhole sampling are presented. The sampling system includes a control unit and a housing to engage a conduit. The housing at least partially encloses at least one formation sampler to collect a formation sample. The formation sampler is stored in a sampler carousel. A sampler propulsion system forces the formation sampler into the formation. The propulsion system is in communication with the control unit.

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