Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Seismic prospecting – Well logging
Patent
1984-02-07
1986-05-06
Jordan, Charles T.
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Seismic prospecting
Well logging
367 27, 367 32, 367 35, 367 33, 181105, G01V 100, G01V 140
Patent
active
045876410
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus using a multiple transducer acoustic logging tool to detect fractures surrounding a borehole, particularly fractures that do not intersect the borehole wall. The transducers are actuated to produce broad band width pulses and signal enhancement techniques are used to determine fracture width, orientation and distance from the borehole wall.
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Jordan Charles T.
Shell Oil Company
Steinberger Brian
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