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Perforate, test and sample tool and method of use

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7229993

This patent describes a downhole tool for testing fluid from a formation reservoir in a well. The tool comprising: a packer connectable to a tool string and sealingly engageable with a well bore such that a first well annulus is defined above the packet and a second well annulus is defined therebelow; a cylinder adjacent the packer and defining a central opening therethrough; an operating piston slidably disposed in the central opening of the cylinder; a fluid sampler disposed below the packer and defining a sampling chamber and a sample port therein in communication with the second well annulus. The sampling chamber having no communication with the tool string; and a valve connected to the piston for movement therewith and slidably disposed in the sampler for opening and closing the sampler port.

Assignee:
Halliburton Co., Duncan, OK
Patent Number(s):
US 4878538; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-312323A
OSTI ID:
7229993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English