FERROFLUID TOOL FOR INFLUENCING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATHS IN A WELLBORE

摘要

A tool for influencing electrically conductive paths using ferrofluids in a downhole system is provided. The downhole system can include a tool body, a source of ferrofluid, and a magnet. The magnet can provide a magnetic field that influences an electrically conductive path within an annulus between the tool body and a wellbore formation by arranging the ferrofluid from the source in the annulus.

主权项

1. A downhole system, comprising:
a tool body; a source of ferrofluid coupled with or in the tool body; and at least one magnet producing a magnetic field to arrange the ferrofluid from the source in an annulus to influence an electrically conductive path within the annulus between the tool body and a wellbore formation.