Measuring and testing – Vibration – Resonance – frequency – or amplitude study
Patent
1997-05-12
1999-02-23
Williams, Hezron
Measuring and testing
Vibration
Resonance, frequency, or amplitude study
7315257, 7315258, 7315259, 367 35, 181105, 702 6, 702 8, G01V 140
Patent
active
058746765
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for using swept frequency energy to inspect a casing or other body is disclosed. A transducer (75) transmits a swept frequency pulse at a casing and receives the reflection resulting from the pulse's impact against the casing. The reflected energy is translated to a reflection signal and analyzed by a signal processor having an envelope detector (240) which translates the reflection signal into an envelope signal. A microprocessor (260) located within the signal processor analyzes the envelope signal to compute data such as the thickness of the casing and the quality of the cement bond holding the casing.
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Miller Rose M.
Williams Hezron
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