Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Earth science
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Nghiem, Michael P (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Earth science
C702S006000, C702S013000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07920970
ABSTRACT:
An improved method and system for characterizing the compositional components of a hydrocarbon reservoir of interest and analyzing fluid properties of the reservoir of interest based upon its compositional components.
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Muhammad Moin
Zhang Dingan (Dan)
Zhu Jiabao (Jack)
Zuo Youxiang (Julian)
Desta Elias
Kanak Wayne I.
Nghiem Michael P
Sbrollini Jay P.
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
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