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Method for signal enhancement in azimuthal propagation resistivity while drilling

US7375530B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2005
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/022
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Cross-component measurements made at a plurality of toolface angles are processed to remove bias. The amplitude of the resulting sinusoid is used to estimate a distance to an interface in an earth formation.

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