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Title: Probe permeametry on unconsolidated formations

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1500022

A method for measuring permeability of a formation using a probe permeameter includes confining a sample of the formation in a container. The sample is covered with a screen having at least one perforation therein. The probe permeameter is applied to the at least one perforation in the screen. Permeability of the formation is measured at the at least one perforation.

Research Organization:
New England Research, Inc., White River Junction, VT (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-02ER63497
Assignee:
New England Research, Inc. (White River Junction, VT)
Patent Number(s):
10,190,958
Application Number:
15/215,700
OSTI ID:
1500022
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2016 Jul 21
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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