Downhole sensor systems and methods thereof
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1. A downhole system configured for operation downhole, within a borehole, comprising:
- a sampling and analysis module, the sampling and analysis module comprising;
a housing;
a flowline in the housing for fluids withdrawn from a formation to flow through the sampling and analysis module downhole, within a borehole, the flowline having a first end for the fluids to enter and a second end for the fluids to exit the fluid sampling and analysis module;
a sensor array having a plurality of sensors arranged in fluid communication with the flowline to sense selected formation parameters; and
a control system configured or designed for selective and independent operation of each sensor of the sensor array, whereineach sensor of the sensor array comprises a discrete sensor unit configured or designed for individual and independent communication and control.
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A sensor module for a sensing apparatus configured for operation downhole, within a borehole. The sensor module comprises a sensor array having a plurality of sensors to sense selected formation parameters and a control system for selective and independent operation of each sensor of the sensor array. Each sensor of the sensor array is configured or designed as a discrete sensor unit for individual and independent communication and control. Each sensor of the sensor array may have an associated electronics module that provides standardized electronic connectivity with the control system.
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1. A downhole system configured for operation downhole, within a borehole, comprising:
a sampling and analysis module, the sampling and analysis module comprising; a housing; a flowline in the housing for fluids withdrawn from a formation to flow through the sampling and analysis module downhole, within a borehole, the flowline having a first end for the fluids to enter and a second end for the fluids to exit the fluid sampling and analysis module; a sensor array having a plurality of sensors arranged in fluid communication with the flowline to sense selected formation parameters; and a control system configured or designed for selective and independent operation of each sensor of the sensor array, wherein each sensor of the sensor array comprises a discrete sensor unit configured or designed for individual and independent communication and control. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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