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Flow Sensing in Subterranean Wells

  • US 20170138179A1
  • Filed: 08/20/2014
  • Published: 05/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A flow rate sensing system for use with a subterranean well, the system comprising:

  • an optical waveguide extending in the well;

    an optical interrogator that detects optical scatter in the optical waveguide; and

    an emitter that produces vibration in response to flow in the well, the optical scatter in the optical waveguide being influenced by the vibration.

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