Apparatus and methods for measurement of solids in a wellbore

Wells – Processes – Cleaning or unloading well

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C166S066000, C166S222000

Reexamination Certificate

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11010116

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for measuring solids in wellbore that include a bottom hole assembly having a sensor to measuring a characteristic indicative of solids in the wellbore. The measurement may be used to measure solids or solids suspended in fluid flow. The invention is useful for use in wellbore cleanouts. A computer model may be used and updated based on the measured characteristic. The input of measured characteristic and the updating of the computer model may be performed in real time whilst the wellbore cleanout operation is ongoing.

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