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Apparatus for electromagnetic logging of a formation

US7348781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2004
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A tool for electromagnetic logging of a formation includes a tool body configured to move in a borehole penetrating the formation; an antenna array disposed on the tool body; and an electronic unit configured to control operation of the antenna array, wherein the antenna array comprises at least one transmitter and at least one receiver, wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of the at least one transmitter and the at least one receiver comprises a printed circuit antenna.

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