Acoustics – Geophysical or subsurface exploration – Well logging
Patent
1995-03-06
1996-04-23
Lobo, Ian J.
Acoustics
Geophysical or subsurface exploration
Well logging
181106, 367 25, 367911, G01V 140
Patent
active
055105823
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a sonic well tool for performing acoustic investigations of subsurface geological formations penetrated by a borehole. The well tool generally includes a longitudinally extending body for positioning in said borehole. The tool also includes a transmitter supported by the body for transmitting acoustic energy, and a receiver supported by the body for receiving acoustic energy. Finally, the tool includes an acoustic attenuation section positioned on the body between the transmitter and the receiver. This section includes one or more cavities defined by the body, inertial mass members positioned inside the cavities in a suitable manner to form a gap between the wall of the cavity and the inertial mass members, and an acoustical attenuation fluid in the gap. The method for attenuating sonic waves generally includes transmitting a sonic wave from the transmitter to the tool, passing the sonic wave through the acoustic attenuation section, and receiving attenuated wave at the receivers.
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Birchak James R.
Lifson Alexander
Linyaev Eugene J.
Minear John W.
Roessler Dennis E.
Gilbreth J. M.
Halliburton Company
Lobo Ian J.
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