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Apparatus and method for pulsed neutron generation including a high voltage power supply

US8633434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2011
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/649
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for irradiating an earth formation is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a carrier configured to be disposed in the formation; a neutron tube disposed at the carrier and located on an axis; and a high voltage power source disposed at the carrier and electrically connected to the neutron tube, the high voltage power source being offset from the axis.

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