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System and method to induce an electromagnetic field within the earth

US10012752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2013
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system enables a borehole casing to be used to connection with establishing electromagnetic fields within the earth at the depth of formations of interest over a significant surface area. A particular advantage is that a borehole casing can be used as an essential part of the system, without needing to open the borehole.

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