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Systems and methods for downhole fluid compatibility

  • US 7,614,294 B2
  • Filed: 05/09/2007
  • Issued: 11/10/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A downhole tool, comprising:

  • an inlet disposed on an exterior of the tool for engaging a formation;

    a chamber fluidly connected to the inlet, wherein a test fluid is disposed in the chamber;

    means for introducing the test fluid from the chamber into the formation;

    a sensor arranged to detect a reaction taking place between the test fluid and a fluid within the formation, wherein the reaction is taking place within the formation and is detected within the formation; and

    a controller operatively coupled to the sensor and configured to make a determination of compatibility of the test fluid with the formation fluid based on the detected reaction.

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