Measuring and testing – Borehole or drilling – Downhole test
Patent
1987-07-13
1989-03-07
LaRoche, Eugene R.
Measuring and testing
Borehole or drilling
Downhole test
73382R, E21B 4700
Patent
active
048095451
ABSTRACT:
A gravity gradient logging tool is used to conduct a gravimetry survey of an earth formation. A pair of piezoelectric transducers are located at spaced apart positions within the logging tool. Each transducer is loaded with a known mass and excited electrically so as to vibrate at a characteristic resonant frequency. The period of vibration of each transducer is measured as the logging tool continuously traverses the formation. The difference in the measured periods of vibration is determined as a measure of gravity gradient along the formation.
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Hager Jr. George W.
Ham Serry
LaRoche Eugene R.
McKillop Alexander J.
Mobil Oil Corporation
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