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Method and device for detection of em waves in a well

US6525540B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2001
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/885
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for detecting electrical properties in a geological formation in a well which has within it a tubing string comprising the steps of mounting a transmitter antenna outside of the tubing string in a fixed position with respect to the geological formation, mounting a receiving antenna outside of the tubing string in a fixed position with respect to the geological formation, generating a first series of electromagnetic waves at a first time, receiving a first series of reflected electromagnetic waves in the receiver antenna, transforming the first series of reflected electromagnetic waves to form a first registration, generating a second series of electromagnetic waves at a second time, receiving a second series of reflected electromagnetic waves in the receiver antenna, transforming the second series of reflected electromagnetic waves to form a second registration, and comparing the registrations. Also disclosed is a device for accomplishing the method.

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