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Wellbore signal generator

US7441628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2004
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/52
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for generating a signal with a signal generator comprising a tool body disposed in a tubular member. A first and second electromagnets are disposed within the tool body such that the second electromagnet is opposite the first electromagnet. A power supply selectively provides electrical current to the first and second electromagnets so as to displace the tubular member and generate a signal in the surrounding formation.

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