Non-rotating logging-while-drilling neutron imaging tool
US8664587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V5/104
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for obtaining neutron images of a rock formation are provided. The neutron images can be obtained from a tool in a logging-while-drilling system but which need not rotate to obtain neutron data from a plurality of azimuthal orientations.
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