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Method and apparatus for pipe-conveyed well logging

US9464489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2014
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V11/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A well logging instrument deployment device according to this aspect of the invention includes a housing configured to be coupled to a pipe string. A latch disposed in the housing and is configured to retain a well logging instrument in a first longitudinal position inside the pipe string. An actuator is configured to release the latch to enable longitudinal movement of the well logging instrument inside the pipe string. A signal detector is operatively coupled to the actuator and is the configured to detect a command signal for operating the actuator.

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