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Title: Ruggedized downhole tool for real-time measurements and uses thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to ruggedized downhole tools and sensors, as well as uses thereof. In particular, these tools can operate under extreme conditions and, therefore, allow for real-time measurements in geothermal reservoirs or other potentially harsh environments. One exemplary sensor includes a ruggedized ion selective electrode (ISE) for detecting tracer concentrations in real-time. In one embodiment, the ISE includes a solid, non-conductive potting material and an ion selective material, which are disposed in a temperature-resistant electrode body. Other electrode configurations, tools, and methods are also described.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1416352
Patent Number(s):
9863243
Application Number:
14/698,773
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Apr 28
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; 58 GEOSCIENCES

Citation Formats

Hess, Ryan Falcone, Lindblom, Scott C., Yelton, William G., Limmer, Steven J., Boyle, Timothy J., and Cieslewski, Grzegorz. Ruggedized downhole tool for real-time measurements and uses thereof. United States: N. p., 2018. Web.
Hess, Ryan Falcone, Lindblom, Scott C., Yelton, William G., Limmer, Steven J., Boyle, Timothy J., & Cieslewski, Grzegorz. Ruggedized downhole tool for real-time measurements and uses thereof. United States.
Hess, Ryan Falcone, Lindblom, Scott C., Yelton, William G., Limmer, Steven J., Boyle, Timothy J., and Cieslewski, Grzegorz. Tue . "Ruggedized downhole tool for real-time measurements and uses thereof". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1416352.
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