Acoustic isolator between downhole transmitters and receivers
    91.
    发明申请
    Acoustic isolator between downhole transmitters and receivers 有权
    井下发射机和接收机之间的隔声器

    公开(公告)号:US20050167101A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-04

    申请号:US10771213

    申请日:2004-02-03

    Inventor: Hitoshi Sugiyama

    CPC classification number: G01V1/523

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for acoustically isolating logging tool receiver and transmitter sections. One or more modular isolators is arranged between the receiver and transmitter sections. The modular isolators comprise a high tensile strength while also providing for a high wave attenuation level. The modular isolators are mechanical mass-spring systems capable of absorbing acoustic waves propagating along the logging tool. The mass is a swinging sleeve, and the spring includes a Belleville spring stack. The use of the strong modular isolators provides acoustic isolation between the transmitters and receivers for the complete sonic frequency band at multiple modes.

    Abstract translation: 用于声学隔离测井工具接收器和发射器部分的装置和方法。 一个或多个模块隔离器布置在接收器和发射器部分之间。 模块化隔离器包括高抗拉强度,同时还提供高波衰减水平。 模块化隔离器是能够吸收沿测井工具传播的声波的机械质量弹簧系统。 质量是一个摆动的袖子,弹簧包括一个贝尔维尔弹簧叠。 使用强大的模块化隔离器可在多种模式下为完整的声波频段提供发射器和接收器之间的声学​​隔离。

    Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy
    92.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy 有权
    用于吸收声能的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06899197B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-31

    申请号:US10252347

    申请日:2002-09-23

    CPC classification number: G01V1/523

    Abstract: An acoustic logging tool including an elongated body, one or more acoustic transmitters, one or more acoustic receivers, and a broadband acoustic absorption region. A substantial portion of the broadband acoustic absorption region is between the transmitter and the receiver. The acoustic energy absorber includes a first absorber for absorbing a first mode of acoustic energy and a second absorber for absorbing a second mode of acoustic energy. The acoustic absorption material used to make the acoustic absorbers has an acoustic impedance between 20% and 120% of the material used to construct the acoustic logging tool. The acoustic logging tool includes an elongated hollow tool body, an insert configured to be inserted into the tool body, and a ring configured to be inserted onto the insert. A first element is supported by the ring and exposed to a pressure field, and a second element is supported by the ring and exposed to a pressure field. The first element and the second element translate pressure from outside the tool body to the ring. The first element is supported on the opposite side of the ring from the second element, so that pressure translated to the ring by the first element substantially cancels the pressure translated to the ring by the second element. The ring substantially acoustically isolates the first and second element from the tool body and the insert.

    Abstract translation: 声学测井工具,包括细长体,一个或多个声发射器,一个或多个声学接收器和宽带声吸收区域。 宽带声吸收区域的主要部分位于发射机和接收机之间。 声能吸收器包括用于吸收第一声学能量的第一吸收体和用于吸收第二声学能量的第二吸收体。 用于制造吸声器的吸声材料的声阻抗在用于构造声学测井工具的材料的20%至120%之间。 声学测井工具包括细长的中空工具主体,被配置为插入工具主体中的插入件以及被构造成插入到插入件上的环。 第一元件由环支撑并暴露于压力场,并且第二元件由环支撑并暴露于压力场。 第一元件和第二元件将压力从工具主体外部转移到环上。 第一元件被支撑在与第二元件的环的相反侧上,使得由第一元件平移到环的压力基本上抵消了由第二元件转化为环的压力。 该环基本上将第一和第二元件与工具主体和插入件隔离。

    Oil well acoustic logging tool with baffles forming an acoustic waveguide
    93.
    发明授权
    Oil well acoustic logging tool with baffles forming an acoustic waveguide 有权
    油井声波测井仪具有形成声波导的挡板

    公开(公告)号:US06868036B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-15

    申请号:US10290617

    申请日:2002-11-08

    CPC classification number: G01V1/52 G01V1/523 Y10S367/911

    Abstract: An acoustic logging tool includes external baffle assemblies forming a waveguide structure at the acoustic source. The logging tool is designed for acoustic logging of earth formation surrounding a borehole. The external baffle assemblies form a waveguide structure that is designed to increase signal to noise ratio in an acoustic logging tool using dipole or other acoustic waves. In a preferred embodiment, the acoustic logging tool includes an elongated transmitter module, and a receiver sonde having a linear array of acoustic receivers. The transmitter module includes first and second cylindrical masses spaced apart along the axis by first and second spacers. The first cylindrical mass defines a first circular facing surface and a first cylindrical outer surface. The second cylindrical mass defines a second circular facing surface and a second cylindrical outer surface. A multi-pole acoustic source is fixedly mounted between the first and second circular facing surfaces, and located on the transmitter module axis between the first and second spacers. A first annular baffle assembly surrounding the first cylindrical outer surface has a first annular facing surface co-planar with the first circular facing surface. A second annular baffle assembly surrounding the second cylindrical outer surface has a second annular facing surface co-planar with the second circular facing surface. The annular baffle assemblies form an acoustic waveguide.

    Abstract translation: 声学测井工具包括在声源处形成波导结构的外部挡板组件。 测井工具设计用于围绕钻孔的地层的声波测井。 外部挡板组件形成波导结构,其被设计为在使用偶极或其它声波的声学测井工具中增加信噪比。 在优选实施例中,声学测井工具包括细长的发射器模块和具有声学接收器的线性阵列的接收器探头。 发射器模块包括通过第一和第二间隔物沿轴线间隔开的第一和第二圆柱形质量块。 第一圆柱形物质限定第一圆形面对表面和第一圆柱形外表面。 第二圆柱形物质限定第二圆形面对表面和第二圆柱形外表面。 多极声源固定地安装在第一和第二圆形面对表面之间,并且位于第一和第二间隔物之间​​的发射器模块轴上。 围绕第一圆柱形外表面的第一环形挡板组件具有与第一圆形面对表面共面的第一环形面对表面。 围绕第二圆柱形外表面的第二环形挡板组件具有与第二圆形面对表面共面的第二环形面对表面。 环形挡板组件形成声波导。

    Acoustic isolator for well logging system
    94.
    发明申请
    Acoustic isolator for well logging system 有权
    用于测井系统的隔声器

    公开(公告)号:US20050034858A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-17

    申请号:US10889536

    申请日:2004-07-12

    CPC classification number: G01V1/523 Y10S367/911

    Abstract: An acoustic isolator for attenuating through-tool acoustic signals comprises a plurality of u-shaped link members, where each link member has two sets of ears. A plurality of yoke members are adapted to fit between cooperating sets of ears. A plurality of pins connect the plurality of u-shaped link members to the plurality of yoke members for providing limited flexural compliance. The isolator may be made from metallic and/or composite materials.

    Abstract translation: 用于衰减通过工具的声信号的声学隔离器包括多个U形连杆构件,其中每个连杆构件具有两组耳朵。 多个轭构件适于配合在一组耳朵之间。 多个销将多个U形连杆构件连接到多个轭构件,以提供有限的弯曲顺应性。 隔离器可以由金属和/或复合材料制成。

    Oil well acoustic logging tool with baffles forming an acoustic waveguide
    95.
    发明申请
    Oil well acoustic logging tool with baffles forming an acoustic waveguide 有权
    油井声波测井仪具有形成声波导的挡板

    公开(公告)号:US20040090863A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-13

    申请号:US10290617

    申请日:2002-11-08

    CPC classification number: G01V1/52 G01V1/523 Y10S367/911

    Abstract: An acoustic logging tool includes external baffle assemblies forming a waveguide structure at the acoustic source. The logging tool is designed for acoustic logging of earth formation surrounding a borehole. The external baffle assemblies form a waveguide structure that is designed to increase signal to noise ratio in an acoustic logging tool using dipole or other acoustic waves. In a preferred embodiment, the acoustic logging tool includes an elongated transmitter module, and a receiver sonde having a linear array of acoustic receivers. The transmitter module includes first and second cylindrical masses spaced apart along the axis by first and second spacers. The first cylindrical mass defines a first circular facing surface and a first cylindrical outer surface. The second cylindrical mass defines a second circular facing surface and a second cylindrical outer surface. A multi-pole acoustic source is fixedly mounted between the first and second circular facing surfaces, and located on the transmitter module axis between the first and second spacers. A first annular baffle assembly surrounding the first cylindrical outer surface has a first annular facing surface co-planar with the first circular facing surface. A second annular baffle assembly surrounding the second cylindrical outer surface has a second annular facing surface co-planar with the second circular facing surface. The annular baffle assemblies form an acoustic waveguide.

    Abstract translation: 声学测井工具包括在声源处形成波导结构的外部挡板组件。 测井工具设计用于围绕钻孔的地层的声波测井。 外部挡板组件形成波导结构,其被设计为在使用偶极或其它声波的声学测井工具中增加信噪比。 在优选实施例中,声学测井工具包括细长的发射器模块和具有声学接收器的线性阵列的接收器探头。 发射器模块包括通过第一和第二间隔物沿轴线间隔开的第一和第二圆柱形质量块。 第一圆柱形物质限定第一圆形面对表面和第一圆柱形外表面。 第二圆柱形物质限定第二圆形面对表面和第二圆柱形外表面。 多极声源固定地安装在第一和第二圆形面对表面之间,并且位于第一和第二间隔物之间​​的发射器模块轴上。 围绕第一圆柱形外表面的第一环形挡板组件具有与第一圆形面对表面共面的第一环形面对表面。 围绕第二圆柱形外表面的第二环形挡板组件具有与第二圆形面对表面共面的第二环形面对表面。 环形挡板组件形成声波导。

    Isolator bar for acoustic instruments used in downhole formations
    96.
    发明授权
    Isolator bar for acoustic instruments used in downhole formations 有权
    用于井下地层的声学仪器隔离杆

    公开(公告)号:US06588267B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-08

    申请号:US10096462

    申请日:2002-03-12

    CPC classification number: G01V1/523

    Abstract: An isolator bar of acoustic instruments used in downhole applications is made of a substantially cylindrical tube of metal of the type from which downhole instrument housing is usually made. A plurality of slots are placed in the tube at angles which are between 10 to 80° angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the tube. The isolator bar is equipped with traditional mechanical means with which it is incorporated in the acoustic instrument, placed between an acoustic transducer and an acoustic sensor or sensors utilized in the instrument. The angled slots cause sound waves traveling through the isolator bar to travel through multiple and extended path to the acoustic sensor, without significantly weakening the structural strength of the isolator bar.

    Abstract translation: 用于井下应用的声学仪器的隔离杆由大体上圆柱形的金属管制成,其中通常制造井下仪器壳体。 多个狭槽相对于管的纵向轴线以10至80°角度的角度放置在管中。 隔离杆配备有传统的机械装置,将其并入声学仪器中,放置在声学换能器和仪器中使用的声学传感器或传感器或传感器之间。 成角度的槽使声波传播通过隔离杆,穿过多个并延伸到声传感器的路径,而不会明显削弱隔离杆的结构强度。

    Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy
    97.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for absorbing acoustic energy 有权
    用于吸收声能的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06564899B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-20

    申请号:US09160112

    申请日:1998-09-24

    CPC classification number: G01V1/523

    Abstract: An acoustic logging tool including an elongated body, one or more acoustic transmitters, one or more acoustic receivers, and a broadband acoustic absorption region. A substantial portion of the broadband acoustic absorption region is between the transmitter and the receiver. The acoustic energy absorber includes a first absorber for absorbing a first mode of acoustic energy and a second absorber for absorbing a second mode of acoustic energy. The acoustic absorption material used to make the acoustic absorbers has an acoustic impedance between 20% and 120% of the material used to construct the acoustic logging tool. The acoustic logging tool includes an elongated hollow tool body, an insert configured to be inserted into the tool body, and a ring configured to be inserted onto the insert. A first element is supported by the ring and exposed to a pressure field, and a second element is supported by the ring and exposed to a pressure field. The first element and the second element translate pressure from outside the tool body to the ring. The first element is supported on the opposite side of the ring from the second element, so that pressure translated to the ring by the first element substantially cancels the pressure translated to the ring by the second element. The ring substantially acoustically isolates the first and second element from the tool body and the insert.

    Abstract translation: 声学测井工具,包括细长体,一个或多个声发射器,一个或多个声学接收器和宽带声吸收区域。 宽带声吸收区域的主要部分位于发射机和接收机之间。 声能吸收器包括用于吸收第一声学能量的第一吸收体和用于吸收第二声学能量的第二吸收体。 用于制造吸声器的吸声材料的声阻抗在用于构造声学测井工具的材料的20%至120%之间。 声学测井工具包括细长的中空工具主体,被配置为插入工具主体中的插入件以及被构造成插入到插入件上的环。 第一元件由环支撑并暴露于压力场,并且第二元件由环支撑并暴露于压力场。 第一元件和第二元件将压力从工具主体外部转移到环上。 第一元件被支撑在与第二元件的环的相反侧上,使得由第一元件平移到环的压力基本上抵消了由第二元件转化为环的压力。 该环基本上将第一和第二元件与工具主体和插入件隔离。

    Circumferential strain attenuator
    98.
    发明授权
    Circumferential strain attenuator 有权
    圆周应变衰减器

    公开(公告)号:US06550342B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-22

    申请号:US09726061

    申请日:2000-11-29

    CPC classification number: G01L1/246 G01D5/268 G01F1/00 G01H9/004 G01V1/523

    Abstract: An apparatus for varying the gain of a fiber optic sensor that non-intrusively senses the strain response of a pipe is provided. The apparatus includes a circumferential strain attenuator that has an annular land portion that mechanically couples the attenuator to the pipe. An annular web extends coaxially from the land portion and has a reduced cross sectional area relative to the land, and an annular mandrel portion extends coaxially from the web portion and forms a gap between the pipe and the mandrel. The fiber optic sensor is wound on the circumferential strain attenuator. The web and mandrel cooperate to reduce the strain response of the fiber optic sensor relative to the strain response of the pipe.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于改变光纤传感器的增益的装置,其非侵入式地感测管道的应变响应。 该装置包括周向应变衰减器,其具有将衰减器机械耦合到管道的环形陆部。 环形腹板从陆部同轴地延伸并且具有相对于平台的减小的横截面积,并且环形心轴部分从腹板部分同轴地延伸并在管和心轴之间形成间隙。 光纤传感器缠绕在周向应变衰减器上。 纤维网和心轴配合以减小光纤传感器相对于管的应变响应的应变响应。

    Circumferential strain attenuator
    99.
    发明申请
    Circumferential strain attenuator 有权
    圆周应变衰减器

    公开(公告)号:US20020064330A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-30

    申请号:US09726061

    申请日:2000-11-29

    CPC classification number: G01L1/246 G01D5/268 G01F1/00 G01H9/004 G01V1/523

    Abstract: An apparatus for varying the gain of a fiber optic sensor that non-intrusively senses the strain response of a pipe is provided. The apparatus includes a circumferential strain attenuator that has a annular land portion that mechanically couples the attenuator to the pipe. An annular web extends coaxially from the land portion and has a reduced cross sectional area relative to the land and an annular mandrel portion extends coaxially from the web portion and forms a gap between the pipe and the mandrel. The fiber optic sensor is wound on the circumferential strain attenuator. The web and mandrel cooperate to reduce the strain response of the fiber optic sensor relative to the strain response of the pipe.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于改变光纤传感器的增益的装置,其非侵入式地感测管道的应变响应。 该装置包括周向应变衰减器,其具有将衰减器机械耦合到管道的环形接地部分。 环形腹板从陆部同轴地延伸并且相对于陆部具有减小的横截面积,并且环形心轴部分从腹板部分同轴延伸并且在管和心轴之间形成间隙。 光纤传感器缠绕在周向应变衰减器上。 纤维网和心轴配合以减小光纤传感器相对于管的应变响应的应变响应。

    Mechanical filter
    100.
    发明授权
    Mechanical filter 失效
    机械过滤器

    公开(公告)号:US6145615A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-14

    申请号:US155171

    申请日:1998-09-22

    CPC classification number: G10K11/04 F16F7/104 G01V1/523

    Abstract: A drill string assembly containing a section of tube with a first end. The first end directly, mechanically links a drill pipe to a drill bit and transmits rotational forces from the drill pipe to the drill bit during drilling. A spring is connected to the section of tube at a point remote from the first end of the section of tube. A mass is connected to the spring such that the mass can vibrate on the spring in an axial direction relative to the section of tube and drill string. The value of the mass and the stiffness of the spring being selected such as to cause them to act as a mechanical filter and damp longitudinal compression waves at a predetermined frequency of frequency band and received at the first end of the section of tube.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB97 / 00682 Sec。 371 1999年4月19日第 102(e)1999年4月19日PCT 1997年3月12日PCT公布。 WO97 / 36191 PCT出版物 日期1997年10月2日一个钻柱组件,其中包含具有第一端的管段。 第一端直接将钻杆机械连接到钻头,并在钻孔期间将旋转力从钻杆传递到钻头。 弹簧在远离管段第一端的点连接到管的部分。 质量体连接到弹簧,使得质量可以相对于管和钻柱的部分在轴向方向上在弹簧上振动。 选择弹簧的质量和刚度的值,使得它们被用作机械滤波器并且以频带的预定频率并且在管的该部分的第一端处被接收的纵向压缩波。

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