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Title: Methods and systems using encapsulated tracers and chemicals for reservoir interrogation and manipulation

Abstract

An apparatus, method, and system of reservoir interrogation. A tracer is encapsulating in a receptacle. The receptacle containing the tracer is injected into the reservoir. The tracer is analyzed for reservoir interrogation.

Inventors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1163201
Patent Number(s):
8,877,506
Application Number:
13/546,925
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC. (Livermore, CA)
DOE Contract Number:  
AC52-07NA27344
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Jul 11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Roberts, Jeffery, Aines, Roger D, Duoss, Eric B, and Spadaccini, Christopher M. Methods and systems using encapsulated tracers and chemicals for reservoir interrogation and manipulation. United States: N. p., 2014. Web.
Roberts, Jeffery, Aines, Roger D, Duoss, Eric B, & Spadaccini, Christopher M. Methods and systems using encapsulated tracers and chemicals for reservoir interrogation and manipulation. United States.
Roberts, Jeffery, Aines, Roger D, Duoss, Eric B, and Spadaccini, Christopher M. 2014. "Methods and systems using encapsulated tracers and chemicals for reservoir interrogation and manipulation". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1163201.
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