Flow restricting logging tool and method
A well-logging tool is described for use within a well borehole for measuring a characteristic of a fluid flowing therein, comprising: a housing having a bore therein; means for measuring a characteristic of the fluid, the means for measuring being disposed within the housing; sealing and directing means, comprising a funnel having a wide end and a narrow end, the narrow end abutting the housing for sealing the annulus between the well borehole and the housing and for directing the flowing fluid into the bore of the housing; an inflatable tubular ring attached to the periphery of the wide end of the funnel means; and a pump located within the housing for actuating the sealing and directing means by pumping a fluid into the inflatable tubular ring.
- Assignee:
- Schlumberger Technology Corp., Houston, TX
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4800752
- OSTI ID:
- 6041759
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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