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Use of an effective tool model in sonic logging data processing

US7529152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2005
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V1/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus facilitating radial profiling of shear slowness are disclosed. According to some aspects of the invention, acoustic tool bias is accounted for in the calculation of radial profiles. According so some aspects, acoustic tool bias is accounted for by replacing acoustic tool structure with a resonance-impedance model. The resonance-impedance modeling according to principles of the present invention is applicable to vertical, deviated, and horizontal boreholes.

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