High-energy X-ray source and detector for wellbore inspection
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus for wellbore inspection comprise an electron accelerator to generate X-rays, a rotating collimator assembly configured to produce a cone of X-rays, and at least one detector assembly configured to collect backscattered X-rays. A position assembly can be provided to move the electron accelerator, rotating collimator assembly, and detector through a wellbore. A computer system is configured to receive data from the detector and generate an image of the wellbore.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1840235
- Patent Number(s):
- 11054544
- Application Number:
- 16/043,047
- Assignee:
- Fermi Research Alliance, LLC (Batavia, IL)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01V - GEOPHYSICS
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-07CH11359
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 07/23/2018
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Kroc, Thomas K., and Kephart, Robert. High-energy X-ray source and detector for wellbore inspection. United States: N. p., 2021.
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Kroc, Thomas K., & Kephart, Robert. High-energy X-ray source and detector for wellbore inspection. United States.
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