Gravity techniques for drilling and logging

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2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Raevis, Robert (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Gravitational determination

Reexamination Certificate

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07069780

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for using gravity in applications such as drilling and logging. Techniques are present for (1) gravity well logging using gravity sensors arrays; (2) creating density pseudosections using gravity measurements; (3) performing Gravity Measurement While Drilling (GMWD) using single or multiple gravity sensors; and (4) geosteering using GMWD.

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