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Electromagnetic logging apparatus with button antennas for measuring the dielectric constant of formation surrounding a borehole

US4652829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1984
Grant dateMar 24, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electromagnetic logging apparatus is disclosed which employs dielectric-filled button antennas, in conjunction with tuning elements, to obtain improved operation. The apparatus can be used to measure the dielectric constant of formations surrounding a borehole.

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