Hydrogen sulphide detection method and apparatus

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Sulfur containing – Organic or sulfhydryl containing

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C436S025000, C436S030000, C436S032000

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ABSTRACT:
Described is a downhole method and apparatus for detecting hydrogen sulphide in formation fluids produced in a hydrocarbon well. The sensor system is located within or in communication with an extraction chamber used to extract hydrogen sulphide in a gaseous state from the formation fluid and preferably equipped with renewable sensing elements.

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