Testing of bottomhole samplers using acoustics

Details Testing of bottomhole samplers using acoustics Testing of bottomhole samplers using acoustics

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Williams, Hezron E. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Vibration

By mechanical waves

C073S064530, C073S061790, C073S152470

Reexamination Certificate

active

11811654

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for testing a hydrocarbon sample. The apparatus includes a sheath disposed about the hydrocarbon sample container and at least one set of acoustic sensors, wherein the at least one set of acoustic sensors is secured to the sheath, and further wherein at least one set of acoustic sensors produces an acoustic signal having a velocity through the hydrocarbon sample. In addition, the velocity is measured to provide information about the hydrocarbon sample. In other embodiments, the at least one set of acoustic sensors is disposed radially about the hydrocarbon sample.

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