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Optical well logging

US10247840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2013
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V8/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of logging a well can include conveying an optical waveguide and at least one signal generator with a conveyance into the well, causing the signal generator to generate at least one signal in the well, and receiving the signal as distributed along the optical waveguide. A well logging system can include a conveyance with an optical waveguide, and at least one signal generator which is conveyed by the conveyance into a well with the optical waveguide, whereby the signal generator generates at least one signal received with the optical waveguide.

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