Apparatus for generating seismic vibration energy in a borehole

Patent · Mon Dec 29 23:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6901676

Benzing, W M

A signal generating apparatus is described for use in fluid-filled boreholes, comprising: a frame for suspension in the borehole; a tube having first and second ends and disposed in the frame a first acoustic energy source mounted in the first end to direct energy to a central point; a second acoustic energy source mounted in the second end to direct energy to the central point; an energy deflector plate disposed at 45 degrees to and along the axis of the tube central point at an equal angle to each means for energizing the first and second acoustic energy sources.

• Assignee: Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, OK
• Patent Number(s): US 4632212
• OSTI ID: 6901676
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS
BOREHOLES
CAVITIES
DESIGN
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
INCIDENCE ANGLE
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
MINERAL RESOURCES
OPERATION
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RESOURCES
SEISMIC SOURCES
SEISMIC SURVEYS
SIGNALS
SURVEYS
TUBES