Formation testing apparatus and method

Details Formation testing apparatus and method Formation testing apparatus and method

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Larkin, Daniel S. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Borehole or drilling

Fluid flow measuring or fluid analysis

C073S064560, C073S152230, C073S152240, C073S152250, C073S863230, C166S250010

Reexamination Certificate

active

10191709

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for testing formations surrounding an earth borehole. The method includes the following steps: providing a tool movable through the borehole; providing a flow line in the tool; establishing fluid communication between the formations and the flow line of the tool; and providing a sand trap in communication with the flow line of the tool for trapping sand flowing with fluid from the formations.

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