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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 1983
Filed:
Sep. 28, 1981
E Edward Rankin, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Gearhart Industries, Inc., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Abstract
A method for testing earth formations informs the operator of the density of the formation fluid being produced before it reaches the surface. In the method, a bypass sub is secured to the drill string. The bypass sub has a bore for receiving a wireline tool that has sensing instruments. The wireline tool also has arms that will shift a sleeve to open and close the bypass sub. The wireline tool has a density measuring device for measuring the density of the formation fluid and providing a concurrent surface indication. A reversing valve is located above the bypass sub and is of a type that provides a port for reverse circulation while the wireline tool is still downhole. Preferably, the reversing valve is shifted by the wireline tool to the open position.