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Combined propagation and lateral resistivity downhole tool

US8400160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2009
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A combined resistivity tool incorporating both induction/propagation antennas and lateral resistivity antennas disposed in recesses of downhole tubulars, in which a lateral resistivity antenna includes an insulating base layer disposed in the recess; a toroidal antenna disposed over the insulating base layer; and a shield disposed over the recess.

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