Plural Diverse Measuring Patents (Class 73/152.31)
  • Method and apparatus for acquiring data in a hydrocarbon well
    Patent number: 6176129
    Abstract: In a hydrocarbon well, a speed measurement is performed at substantially the same level as a determination of the proportions of the phases of the fluid flowing along the well in at least one local region. To this end, local sensors are placed on the hinged arms of a centering device, and a speed-measuring spinner is placed between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Laurent J. Aguesse, Gilles C. Cantin, Philippe R. Parent, Patrick P. Vessereau