Method and apparatus for downhole sampling

Details Method and apparatus for downhole sampling Method and apparatus for downhole sampling

2006-03-03

2010-08-17

Gay, Jennifer H (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Sampling well fluid

C166S100000, C175S060000, C175S233000, C073S152230

Reexamination Certificate

active

07775276

ABSTRACT:
An embodiment includes an apparatus that includes a sample carrier adapted to receive a sample and return it to the surface. An embodiment includes a formation tester adapted to load the sample carrier. An embodiment includes a retriever to remove the carrier from the drilling mud. The retriever also includes a device for removing the sample from the carrier.

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