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Apparatuses for interaction with a subterranean formation, and methods of use thereof

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OSTI ID:921496
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  1. Idaho Falls, ID
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An access casing assembly structured for placement at least partially within a subterranean formation by forcing the access casing assembly thereinto, comprising a plurality of casing sections operably coupled to form a central elongated cavity for providing access to the subterranean region is disclosed. Further, a tip portion of the access casing assembly may include a porous filter through which liquid or gas may communicate with the central elongated cavity. Also, a receiving member or at least one engagement hub may form a portion of the central elongated cavity and may include an engagement feature configured for selectively and lockingly engaging a locking structure of a device to be positioned within the access casing assembly. Methods of use are disclosed. A tensiometer is disclosed including a chamber structured for allowing at least partially filling with a fluid subsequent to contact therewith.
Research Organization:
Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
Sponsoring Organization:
United States Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-99ID13727
Assignee:
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
Patent Number(s):
7,311,011
Application Number:
10/995,799
OSTI ID:
921496
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (9)

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Vadose Zone Monitoring System for Site Characterization and Transport Modeling journal January 1999
Application of a Darcian Approach to Estimate Liquid Flux in a Deep Vadose Zone journal May 2004
Advances in Tensiometry for Long-Term Monitoring of soil Water Pressures journal November 2002
Comments on “Tensiometer modification for diminishing errors due to the fluctuating inner water column” journal March 2004
Evaluation of the Conceptual Flow Model for a Deep Vadose Zone System Using Advanced Tensiometers journal February 2004
An Equilibrium Tension Lysimeter for Measuring Drainage through Soil journal May 1999
Advanced Tensiometer for Shallow or deep soil Water Potential Measurements journal January 1998
Water Potential Response in Fractured Basalt from Infiltration Events book January 2002

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