Acoustic isolator for downhole applications

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

San Martin, Edgardo (Department: 2837)

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic source and detector

C181S102000, C367S025000, C367S162000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07028806

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for performing acoustic investigations while drilling a borehole in a subsurface geological formation comprises a longitudinally extending assembly conveyed in the borehole on a drilling tubular. The assembly and the drilling tubular have a drilling fluid flowing through a longitudinally extending passage therein. An acoustic transmitter is supported by the assembly. The transmitter generates acoustic signals in the assembly, the borehole and the subsurface formation. An acoustic receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and receive the acoustic signals. An attenuator is located in the assembly between the acoustic transmitter and the acoustic receiver for attenuating the acoustic signals in the assembly within a predetermined frequency range. The attenuator comprises a tubular element of a composite material having a substantially cylindrical outer surface. The outer surface has a plurality of spaced apart masses having a predetermined spacing, mass and length firmly attached thereto.

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