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Downhole tool for determining formation properties

US9316764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2009
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V5/104
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A downhole tool and method for determining properties of a formation. The method comprising irradiating the formation with a nuclear source; performing both a resistivity and a sigma measurement at each of different radial depths into the formation with a plurality of detectors; and inputting the measurements into a predetermined model for determining the properties of the formation.

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