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Downhole sensor systems and methods thereof

  • US 8,397,561 B2
  • Filed: 04/12/2010
  • Issued: 03/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/10/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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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    a flowline in the housing for fluids withdrawn from a formation to flow through the sampling and analysis module downhole, within a borehole, the flowline having a first end for the fluids to enter and a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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