Apparatus and Method for Obtaining Formation Fluid Samples Utilizing a Flow Control Device in a Sample Tank

摘要

In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore formed in a formation is disclosed that in one embodiment includes a probe for obtaining a formation fluid into a flow line, a pump for extracting formation fluid from a formation into the flow line, a chamber for receiving the formation fluid from the probe, and a flow control device that controls the formation fluid flow from the flow line into a chamber, wherein the flow control device includes a movable member that moves between a first seal position and a second seal position, wherein the flow control device is closed when the movable member is in the first seal position and the second seal position and is open when the movable member is between the first seal position and the second seal position.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use in a wellbore formed in a formation, comprising:
a chamber for receiving a formation fluid from a flow line; and a flow control device that controls the formation fluid flow from the flow line into the chamber, wherein the flow control device includes a movable member adapted to move between a first seal position and a second seal position, wherein the flow control device is closed when the movable member is in either the first seal position or the second seal position and is open when the movable member is between the first seal position and the second seal position.