Method for monitoring fluid properties

Details Method for monitoring fluid properties Method for monitoring fluid properties

2006-11-20

2008-08-12

Williams, Hezron E. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Borehole or drilling

Fluid flow measuring or fluid analysis

Reexamination Certificate

active

07409858

ABSTRACT:
A method for monitoring fluid properties with a distributed sensor in a wellbore having an inner surface, a top and a bottom comprising causing the distributed sensor to assume a helical shape, pulling the distributed sensor towards the bottom of the wellbore, while retaining the helical shape of the distributed sensor, feeding the distributed sensor into the wellbore so that the distributed sensor is in substantially continuous contact with the inner surface, and allowing the distributed sensor to become at least partially supported by friction at the inner surface.

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