Acoustic isolator for downhole tools
US9891336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V1/523
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure addresses multiple embodiments of an acoustic isolator, and an acoustic logging tool which incorporates the acoustic isolator. The acoustic isolator is configured to minimize acoustic transmissions which could otherwise adversely affect acoustical measurements being made by an acoustic receiver. The described acoustic isolators include a plurality of longitudinally arranged mass members coupled to a central supporting structure, in a configuration to reduce acoustic transmissions in at least selected frequency ranges.
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