New offshore seismic energy source creates implosion

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1967 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:6370159

Schempf, E G

An apparent breakthrough in the search for a strong mechanical seismic energy source for offshore gas and oil exploration has recently been field-tested with favorable results. This new system is called the HYDRO-SEIN. It utilizes a high-pressure air-driven piston as a power source. Acoustic energy is derived in a unique manner-- from an implosion or massive cavitation. This implosion results from water flow into a massive cavitation or void created by separating 2 large metal plates at a high acceleration rate. Since no explosion nor combustion is involved, there is no gaseous residue to create a secondary pulse or ''bubble effect.'' This seismic source may thus be operated at any water depth considered best for the particular area.

• Research Organization: Marine Geophys Serv Corp
• OSTI ID: 6370159
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Journal Name: World Oil; (United States) Vol. 165:4; ISSN WOOIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
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ENERGY SOURCES
EXPLORATION
FIELD TESTS
FLUID FLOW
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FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
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GASES
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
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MINERAL RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
PETROLEUM
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RESOURCES
SEISMIC SOURCES
SEISMIC SURVEYS
SURVEYS
TESTING