Method of using thermal neutrons to evaluate gravel pack slurry

Details Method of using thermal neutrons to evaluate gravel pack slurry Method of using thermal neutrons to evaluate gravel pack slurry

1992-03-06

1993-10-12

Hannaher, Constantine

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

250269, 25039004, 25039006, G01N 2300

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052528324

ABSTRACT:
A method of evaluating a gravel pack slurry uses a fast neutron source and a thermal neutron detector to produce responses from which gravel settling rate, packing efficiency, gravel concentration, porosity and density can be determined. The method can be applied to either static or dynamic slurries in either a laboratory test environment or an actual well environment.

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