Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Seismic prospecting – Well logging
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Lobo, Ian J (Department: 3662)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Seismic prospecting
Well logging
C181S102000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07864629
ABSTRACT:
A monopole acoustic transmitter with at least one disc assembly with a plurality of piezoelectric discs configured to optimized acoustic pressure output within a desired frequency range while meeting physical restrictions of LWD and MWD logging systems. The transmitter is disposed in a recess or “slot” in the perimeter of a logging tool housing to reduce acoustic pressure waves transmitted directly along the tool housing and to optimize acoustic energy transmission into the borehole environs. In order to increase acoustic pressure output at a desired logging frequency range, the plurality of piezoelectric discs in each of at least one disc assembly are connected electrically in parallel and fired simultaneously. The polarity of the discs and the wiring arrangement are such that each disc expands or contracts in a common direction during simultaneous firing by an applied voltage. The desired output frequency is obtained by selectively polarizing and dimensioning the discs within the one or more disc assemblies. Each disc assembly is preferably disposed within an oil filled pressure housing that is pressure and temperature compensated. The axis of the at least one disc assembly can be parallel or perpendicular to the major axis of the logging tool.
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Jones Dale A.
Mickael Medhat W.
Lobo Ian J
Precision Energy Services, Inc.
Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri L.L.P.
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