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Title: 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:
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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):
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. Web.
Kroc, Thomas K., & Kephart, Robert. High-energy X-ray source and detector for wellbore inspection. United States.
Kroc, Thomas K., and Kephart, Robert. Tue . "High-energy X-ray source and detector for wellbore inspection". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1840235.
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