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Nuclear magnetic resonance method and logging apparatus

US6570382B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2000
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/4625
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

NMR methods for extracting information about a fluid in rock and logging apparatuses for implementing such methods in a borehole environment are provided. The methods involve generating at least two different magnetic field pulse sequences. The magnetic field pulse sequences include a first portion and a second portion. A magnetic field pulse sequence is generated, and magnetic resonance signals are detected using the second portion of the sequence. The first portion of the sequence is modified, and again the sequence generated and magnetic resonance signals detected using the second portion. The magnetic resonance signals are analyzed, and information about, for example, diffusion coefficient, viscosity, composition, saturation in a rock, pore size, pore geometry and the like, extracted from the analyzed signals.

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