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Discrete-frequency multipole sonic logging methods and apparatus

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5644168
This patent describes a method of borehole logging, comprising the steps of: emitting sonic energy from a multipole source at a first location in a borehole, the sonic energy being of at least one discrete frequency which induces propagation of multipole sonic waves in the wall of the borehole; receiving sonic energy of the multipole sonic waves at multiple receiver locations in the borehole to produce a received sonic signal for each location, the multiple receiver locations being spaced apart from one another and from the first location; for each the receiver location, detecting the complex values of the received sonic signal; and processing the detected complex values of the received sonic signals to determine phase velocity of the multipole sonic waves in the borehole as a function of frequency.
Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corp., New York, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5077697; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-513319
OSTI ID:
5644168
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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