Segmented tubular body
US7897915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V5/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component comprises a tubular body with a first and a second tool joint adapted to connect to adjacent tool string components, and a central bore adapted to pass drilling mud between the joints. A sleeve circumferentially disposed about an outer surface of the tubular body. The sleeve is rigidly attached to the outer surface at first and second sleeve ends and forming at least three stabilizer blades. A nuclear source and at least one nuclear detector are disposed within a gap formed between the inner surface of the sleeve and the outer surface of the tubular body.
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