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Induction logging sonde with metallic support having a coaxial insulating sleeve member

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7014769

This patent describes an induction logging sonde adapted to be passed through a borehole for electromagnetically exploring earth formations traversed by the borehole. It comprises: a high strength, electrically conductive, longitudinal support member having a substantially continuous outer surface to favor the flow of eddy currents; an insulating sleeve member coaxial with and supported by the support member; at least one transmitter solenoid coil coaxial with and supported by the sleeve member the coil transmitting at a frequency between about 10-400 KHz for generating an electromagnetic field substantially free from dielectric effects, which field induces currents in the formation and induces the eddy currents circularly around the surface of the longitudinal support member; a first receiver array coaxial and a second receiver array coaxial.

Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corp., Houston, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4873488
Application Number:
PPN: US 6932231A
OSTI ID:
7014769
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English