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Title: Downhole geothermal well sensors comprising a hydrogen-resistant optical fiber

Abstract

A new class of optical fiber based thermal sensors has been invented. The new sensors comprise hydrogen-resistant optical fibers which are able to withstand a hot, hydrogen-containing environment as is often found in the downhole well environment.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1175236
Patent Number(s):
6853798
Application Number:
10/104,216
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01D - MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01K - MEASURING TEMPERATURE
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Weiss, Jonathan D. Downhole geothermal well sensors comprising a hydrogen-resistant optical fiber. United States: N. p., 2005. Web.
Weiss, Jonathan D. Downhole geothermal well sensors comprising a hydrogen-resistant optical fiber. United States.
Weiss, Jonathan D. Tue . "Downhole geothermal well sensors comprising a hydrogen-resistant optical fiber". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1175236.
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