Apparatus and method for pulsed neutron generation including a high voltage power supply
US8907269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2223/649
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for estimating at least one property of 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; a high voltage power source disposed in the carrier and electrically connected to the neutron tube, the high voltage power source located remotely from the neutron tube; and at least one detector disposed in the carrier and located proximate to the neutron tube.
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