WO2013028515A3 - Wellbore leak detection systems and methods of using the same - Google Patents

Wellbore leak detection systems and methods of using the same Download PDF

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WO2013028515A3
WO2013028515A3 PCT/US2012/051338 US2012051338W WO2013028515A3 WO 2013028515 A3 WO2013028515 A3 WO 2013028515A3 US 2012051338 W US2012051338 W US 2012051338W WO 2013028515 A3 WO2013028515 A3 WO 2013028515A3
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Eric Lee Goldner
James Kengo Andersen
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US Seismic Systems, Inc.
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B47/00—Survey of boreholes or wells
    • E21B47/10—Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements
    • E21B47/117—Detecting leaks, e.g. from tubing, by pressure testing

Abstract

A leak detection system for a wellbore. The leak detection system includes: (1) at least one sensor configured to be positioned outside of a casing of the wellbore; (2) an interrogation system for sending signals to, and receiving signals from, the at least one sensor; and (3) an optical lead cable disposed between the interrogation system and the at least one sensor. A method of detecting a fluid leak in a wellbore is also disclosed.
PCT/US2012/051338 2011-08-19 2012-08-17 Wellbore leak detection systems and methods of using the same WO2013028515A2 (en)

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