Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Signal transducers – Vibrator-type transmitter
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-24
2008-09-02
Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Signal transducers
Vibrator-type transmitter
C181S106000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07420879
ABSTRACT:
A device for seismic emission in an underground formation comprising one or more vibrators of any type and method for implementing same. According to a preferred embodiment, each vibrator comprises at least one pillar (1) of sensitive elements (of piezoelectric type for example) between two end plates or slabs (2, 3) and a signal generator for applying vibrational signals to the pillar. The pillar (1) is coated with a protective sheath (4) and the vibrator is positioned in a well or cavity (W) and embedded in a mass of a solid coupling material (7) in contact with protective sheath (4) and the two end plates (2, 3) over at least part of each of the respective faces thereof, which provides coupling of the vibrator with the surrounding formation. The vibrators can be buried at intervals in relation to one another in a well. Sequential triggering thereof with selected delays allows reinforcement of the waves emitted by the device in a preferred direction. Applications include repetitive seismic monitoring of an underground reservoir during development for example.
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Huguet Frederic
Meunier Julien
Meynier Patrick
Antonelli, Terry Stout & Kraus, LLP.
Compagnie Generale de Geophysique
Gaz de France-Service National
Hellner Mark
Institut Francais du Pe'trole
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