Acoustics – Geophysical or subsurface exploration – Well logging
Patent
1991-04-25
1992-09-08
Lobo, Ian J.
Acoustics
Geophysical or subsurface exploration
Well logging
181104, 181105, 367 25, 367 35, 367911, 310327, G01V 140
Patent
active
051460505
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus is provided for acoustically logging earth formations surrounding a borehole containing a known fluid, and includes a downhole tool adapted for longitudinal movement through the borehole, an acoustic transducer assembly for transmitting and receiving acoustic pulse energy, and extendable arms mounting the acoustic transducer assembly on the tool and adapted for lateral extension therefrom for positioning the acoustic transducer assembly in contact with the borehole wall. The acoustic transducer assembly further includes acoustic transducer means for generating acoustic pulse energy for coupling into the borehole fluid substantially free of acoustic ringing and directed an axis generally normal to the borehole wall surface. In addition, the apparatus includes transducer pad means carried by the arm means and mounting the acoustic transducer means, and adapted for contacting the borehole wall surface and positioning the transducer means in a predetermined closely-spaced offset relationship to the borehole wall. The transducer means receives the acoustic pulse energy reflected from the earth formation/borehole wall interface for application to a processing circuit for determining from the received reflected acoustic pulse energy a qualitative indication of the acoustic impedance of the earth formation.
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Guy James O.
Steinsiek Roger R.
Strozeski Bernard B.
Lobo Ian J.
Spring Darryl M.
Western Atlas International Inc.
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