Enclosures for containing transducers and electronics on a downhole tool
US8256565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/52
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An enclosure for housing a transducer and electronics for disposal on a downhole tool. A transducer is disposed at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the enclosure, wherein the enclosure contains a fluid surrounding the transducer. Enclosures also include transducers linked to motor means for selective rotation of the transducers within the enclosure. Enclosures with transducer arrays for phased or targeted signal transmission/detection.
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