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Apparatus and method for monitoring acoustic energy in a borehole

US7636052B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2007
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V2210/6163
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, method and device may be used to monitor acoustic energy in a borehole. Electromagnetic energy is used to energize a resonant circuit incorporating a sensor. The sensor modulates the electromagnetic energy in accordance with received acoustic energy and transmits the modulated energy so that it may be received and processed in order to obtain the desired measurements.

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