Apparatuses for interaction with a subterranean formation, and methods of use thereof
First Claim
1. An access casing assembly for providing access to a subterranean formation, comprising:
- a casing portion comprising a plurality of casing sections operably coupled to form a central elongated cavity;
a tip portion affixed to an end of the casing portion and including a porous filter through which liquid or gas may communicate with the central elongated cavity;
a receiving member positioned proximate the tip portion forming a portion of the central elongated cavity, wherein the receiving member includes an engagement feature configured for selectively and lockingly engaging a locking structure of a device to be positioned within the access casing assembly;
wherein the access casing assembly is structured for placement at least partially within a subterranean formation by forcing the access casing assembly thereinto.
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Abstract
An access casing assembly structured for placement at least partially within a subterranean formation by forcing the access casing assembly thereinto, comprising a plurality of casing sections operably coupled to form a central elongated cavity for providing access to the subterranean region is disclosed. Further, a tip portion of the access casing assembly may include a porous filter through which liquid or gas may communicate with the central elongated cavity. Also, a receiving member or at least one engagement hub may form a portion of the central elongated cavity and may include an engagement feature configured for selectively and lockingly engaging a locking structure of a device to be positioned within the access casing assembly. Methods of use are disclosed. A tensiometer is disclosed including a chamber structured for allowing at least partially filling with a fluid subsequent to contact therewith.
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50 Claims
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1. An access casing assembly for providing access to a subterranean formation, comprising:
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a casing portion comprising a plurality of casing sections operably coupled to form a central elongated cavity;
a tip portion affixed to an end of the casing portion and including a porous filter through which liquid or gas may communicate with the central elongated cavity;
a receiving member positioned proximate the tip portion forming a portion of the central elongated cavity, wherein the receiving member includes an engagement feature configured for selectively and lockingly engaging a locking structure of a device to be positioned within the access casing assembly;
wherein the access casing assembly is structured for placement at least partially within a subterranean formation by forcing the access casing assembly thereinto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A method of interacting with a subterranean formation, comprising:
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providing an access casing assembly including;
a casing portion comprising a plurality of casing sections operably coupled to form a central elongated cavity;
a tip portion assembled to an end of the casing portion, the tip portion including a porous filter; and
a receiving member positioned proximate the tip portion, wherein the receiving member includes an engagement feature configured for selectively and lockingly engaging a locking structure of a device positioned within the access casing assembly;
placing the access casing assembly at least partially into a subterranean formation;
placing the device within the access casing assembly and selectively engaging the device and the receiving member; and
interacting with the subterranean formation by operating the device. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A tensiometer, comprising:
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a chamber structured for allowing at least partially filling with a fluid subsequent to contact therewith; and
a pressure transducer in communication with the chamber;
wherein the chamber is in fluid communication with a porous filter in fluid communication with a subterranean formation. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. A method of interacting with a subterranean formation, comprising:
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providing a casing assembly including;
a casing assembly having a casing portion comprising a plurality of casing sections operably coupled to form a central elongated cavity;
a tip portion assembled to an end of the casing portion, the tip portion including a porous filter;
a receiving member positioned proximate the tip portion, wherein the receiving member includes an engagement feature configured for selectively and lockingly engaging a locking structure associated with at least one device positioned within the casing assembly;
at least one engagement hub forming a portion of the central elongated cavity and including another engagement feature configured for selectively and lockingly engaging another locking structure associated with the at least one device positioned within the casing assembly;
placing the casing assembly at least partially into a subterranean formation;
placing the at least one device within the casing assembly including the locking structure and the at least another locking structure and selectively engaging the at least one of the engagement feature and the another engagement feature, respectively; and
interacting with the subterranean formation by operating the at least one device. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50)
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Specification