公开(公告)号：US09805902B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14344513

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Matthieu Simon ,  Anthony Durkowski ,  Christian Stoller

Inventor： Matthieu Simon ,  Anthony Durkowski ,  Christian Stoller

IPC: H01J35/02 ,  H01J37/06 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/08 ,  G01N23/20 ,  G01V5/04 ,  G01V5/12 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/30 ,  G01V5/00 ,  E21B47/10 ,  H05G1/10 ,  H01J3/02 ,  H01J43/04 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N35/00 ,  E21B49/00 ,  H02M7/10 ,  H05H3/06 ,  H05H5/04

CPC classification number: H01J35/025 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/082 ,  E21B47/1015 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N23/20008 ,  G01N2035/00306 ,  G01N2201/0227 ,  G01N2223/05 ,  G01N2223/204 ,  G01N2223/30 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/30 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/04 ,  G01V5/12 ,  H01J3/023 ,  H01J37/061 ,  H01J43/04 ,  H02M7/103 ,  H05G1/10 ,  H05H3/06 ,  H05H5/045 ,  Y10T29/41 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A well-logging tool may include a sonde housing, and a radiation generator carried by the sonde housing. The radiation generator may include a generator housing, a target carried by the generator housing, a charged particle source carried by the generator housing to direct charged particles at the target, and at least one voltage source coupled to the charged particle source. The at least one voltage source may include a voltage ladder comprising a plurality of voltage multiplication stages coupled in a bi-polar configuration, and at least one loading coil coupled at at least one intermediate position along the voltage ladder. The well-logging tool may further include at least one radiation detector carried by the sonde housing.

公开(公告)号：US08664958B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US12595624

申请日：2008-04-07

Applicant: Matthieu Simon

Inventor： Matthieu Simon

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/30

Abstract: An antenna (3) of an electromagnetic probe used in investigation of geological formations GF surrounding a borehole WBH comprises a conductive base (31) and an antenna element (32). The conductive base (31) comprises an opened non-resonant cavity (33). The antenna element (32) is embedded in the cavity (33) and goes right through the cavity. The antenna element (32) is isolated from the conductive base (31). The antenna element (32) is coupled to at least one electronic module via a first 34A and a second 34B port, respectively. The electronic module operates the antenna so as to define a simultaneously superposed pure magnetic dipole and pure electric dipole.

Abstract translation: 用于调查围绕钻孔WBH的地质构造GF的电磁探头的天线（3）包括导电基座（31）和天线元件（32）。 导电基座（31）包括开放的非谐振腔（33）。 天线元件（32）嵌入空腔（33）中，直接通过空腔。 天线元件（32）与导电基座（31）隔离。 天线元件（32）分别经由第一34A和第二34B端口耦合到至少一个电子模块。 电子模块操作天线以限定同时叠加的纯磁偶极子和纯电偶极子。

公开(公告)号：US08173953B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US12268211

申请日：2008-11-10

Applicant: Christian Stoller ,  Peter Wraight ,  Matthieu Simon

Inventor： Christian Stoller ,  Peter Wraight ,  Matthieu Simon

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T1/202 ,  G01T1/40

Abstract: Systems and methods for stabilizing the gain of a gamma-ray spectroscopy system are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a method of stabilizing the gain of a gamma-ray spectroscopy system may include generating light corresponding to gamma-rays detected from a geological formation using a scintillator having a natural radioactivity, generating an electrical signal corresponding to the light, and stabilizing the gain of the electrical signal based on the natural radioactivity of the scintillator. The scintillator may contain, for example, naturally radioactive elements such as Lutetium or Lanthanum.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于稳定伽马射线光谱系统的增益的系统和方法。 根据一个实施例，一种稳定伽马射线光谱系统的增益的方法可以包括使用具有自然放射性的闪烁体产生对应于从地质构造检测的伽马射线的光，产生对应于光的电信号， 并且基于闪烁体的自然放射性稳定电信号的增益。 闪烁体可以含有例如天然的放射性元素如镥或镧。

公开(公告)号：US08742328B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12959485

申请日：2010-12-03

Applicant: Matthieu Simon ,  Peter Wraight ,  Christian Stoller ,  Kenneth E. Stephenson ,  Andrew Bazarko

Inventor： Matthieu Simon ,  Peter Wraight ,  Christian Stoller ,  Kenneth E. Stephenson ,  Andrew Bazarko

IPC: G01V5/12 ,  G01V5/04 ,  G01N23/083

CPC classification number: G01V5/125 ,  E21B17/16 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01V5/04 ,  G01V5/12

Abstract: Logging-while-drilling tools incorporating an electronic radiation generator, such as an electronic X-ray generator, and a method for using the same are provided. One example of such a logging-while-drilling tool may include a circumferential drill collar, a chassis disposed radially interior to the drill collar, and an electronic X-ray generator and an X-ray detector disposed within the chassis. The electronic X-ray generator may emit X-rays out of the logging-while-drilling tool into a subterranean formation. The X-ray detector may detect X-rays that return to the logging-while-drilling tool after scattering in the subterranean formation, which may be used to determine a density and/or a lithology of the subterranean formation.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括诸如电子X射线发生器的电子辐射发生器的同时钻孔工具及其使用方法。 这种钻井测井工具的一个例子可以包括圆周钻铤，径向设置在钻铤内部的底盘，以及设置在底盘内的电子X射线发生器和X射线探测器。 电子X射线发生器可以将X射线从测井钻井工具中排出到地层中。 X射线检测器可以检测在地下地层散射之后返回到钻井测井工具的X射线，其可以用于确定地下岩层的密度和/或岩性。

公开(公告)号：US08710846B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13345749

申请日：2012-01-08

Applicant: Matthieu Simon ,  Henri Budan ,  Laurent Mosse ,  Mehdi Hizem

Inventor： Matthieu Simon ,  Henri Budan ,  Laurent Mosse ,  Mehdi Hizem

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/30

Abstract: A probe for measuring electromagnetic properties of a subsurface formation includes a pad having a face adapted for engagement with a borehole wall, a pair of transmitting antennas, and two pairs of receiving antennas. The transmitting antennas and receiving antennas are mounted in the face of the pad, and each of the two pairs of receiving antennas include a first and second antenna distributed on opposite sides of the pair of transmitting antennas. The probe further includes an electronic arrangement having a transmitter module and a receiver module. The transmitter module is arranged to operate the pair of transmitting antennas in either a broadside mode or an endfire mode by applying an excitation signal modulated by two or more frequencies, and the receiver module is arranged to determine an attenuation and a phase shift of each reception signal provided by each receiving antenna relatively to the excitation signal.

Abstract translation: 用于测量地下构造的电磁特性的探针包括具有适于与钻孔壁接合的面的垫，一对发射天线和两对接收天线。 发射天线和接收天线安装在焊盘的表面，并且两对接收天线中的每一对包括分布在该对发射天线的相对侧上的第一和第二天线。 探头还包括具有发射器模块和接收器模块的电子装置。 发射机模块被布置成通过施加由两个或更多个频率调制的激励信号来操作在宽边模式或端火模式中的一对发射天线，并且接收机模块被布置成确定每个接收的衰减和相移 每个接收天线相对于激励信号提供的信号。

公开(公告)号：US08636061B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US12668224

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Laurent Mosse ,  Matthieu Simon ,  Ollivier Faivre ,  Mehdi Hizem

Inventor： Laurent Mosse ,  Matthieu Simon ,  Ollivier Faivre ,  Mehdi Hizem

IPC: G01V3/30 ,  E21B47/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/30

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a property of a downhole formation, the apparatus comprising: an array having a plurality of transmitters and receivers capable of propagating electromagnetic waves through the formation; measuring circuitry for measuring an effect of the formation on the propagating waves; control circuitry arranged to vary the propagating waves as a function of at least one of frequency, spacing and polarization; and processing circuitry arranged to combine the effects of the propagating waves that are varied according to frequency, spacing and polarization for determining the property of the downhole formation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定井下结构的性质的装置，所述装置包括：阵列，具有能够将电磁波传播通过所述地层的多个发射器和接收器; 用于测量传播波形上的影响的测量电路; 控制电路，被布置为根据频率，间隔和极化中的至少一个来改变传播波; 以及处理电路，其布置成组合根据频率，间隔和极化而变化的传播波的影响，以确定井下地层的性质。

公开(公告)号：US20120138782A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US12959485

申请日：2010-12-03

Applicant: Matthieu Simon ,  Peter Wraight ,  Christian Stoller ,  Kenneth E. Stephenson ,  Andrew Bazarko

Inventor： Matthieu Simon ,  Peter Wraight ,  Christian Stoller ,  Kenneth E. Stephenson ,  Andrew Bazarko

IPC: G01V5/12

CPC classification number: G01V5/125 ,  E21B17/16 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01V5/04 ,  G01V5/12

Abstract: Logging-while-drilling tools incorporating an electronic radiation generator, such as an electronic X-ray generator, and a method for using the same are provided. One example of such a logging-while-drilling tool may include a circumferential drill collar, a chassis disposed radially interior to the drill collar, and an electronic X-ray generator and an X-ray detector disposed within the chassis. The electronic X-ray generator may emit X-rays out of the logging-while-drilling tool into a subterranean formation. The X-ray detector may detect X-rays that return to the logging-while-drilling tool after scattering in the subterranean formation, which may be used to determine a density and/or a lithology of the subterranean formation.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括诸如电子X射线发生器的电子辐射发生器的同时钻孔工具及其使用方法。 这种钻井测井工具的一个例子可以包括圆周钻铤，径向设置在钻铤内部的底盘，以及设置在底盘内的电子X射线发生器和X射线探测器。 电子X射线发生器可以将X射线从测井钻井工具中排出到地层中。 X射线检测器可以检测在地下地层散射之后返回到钻井测井工具的X射线，其可以用于确定地下岩层的密度和/或岩性。

公开(公告)号：US20090309601A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12423501

申请日：2009-04-14

Applicant: Matthieu Simon

Inventor： Matthieu Simon

IPC: G01V3/26

CPC classification number: G01V3/30

Abstract: An apparatus for investigating a geological formation GF surrounding a borehole WB, comprises a logging tool TL moveable through the borehole, an electromagnetic probe 1 comprising a pad 2 mounted on the logging tool, adapted for engagement with the borehole by a wall-engaging face of the pad, at least one transmitting antenna TxA, TxB mounted in the wall-engaging face, and a plurality of spaced receiving antennas RxA, RxB mounted in the wall-engaging face spaced in relation to the transmitting antenna TxA, TxB.At least one of the antennas RxA, RxB, TxA, TxB is an open-ended antenna forming a substantially pure electric dipole normal to the pad face.

Abstract translation: 一种用于调查围绕钻孔WB的地质构造GF的装置，包括可通过钻孔移动的测井工具TL，包括安装在测井工具上的垫2的电磁探头1，适于通过壁接合面 垫，安装在壁接合面中的至少一个发射天线TxA，TxB以及安装在相对于发射天线TxA，TxB间隔开的壁接合面中的多个间隔开的接收天线RxA，RxB。 天线RxA，RxB，TxA，TxB中的至少一个是形成与焊盘面垂直的基本上纯的电偶极子的开放式天线。

公开(公告)号：US20060108112A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US11282084

申请日：2005-11-17

Applicant: Matthieu Simon

Inventor： Matthieu Simon

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/30

Abstract: A probe 1 for measuring the electromagnetic properties of a down-hole material MC, GF, DM of a well-bore WB comprises a metallic pad 2 in contact with the down-hole material. The pad 2 further comprises an open-ended coaxial wire 4 coupled to an electronic circuit 3. The open-ended coaxial wire 4 comprises an inner conductor 4A sunk in an insulator 4B and is positioned sensibly perpendicularly to the well-bore wall. The electronic circuit 3 is able to send a high-frequency input signal into the open-ended coaxial wire 4 and to determine a reflection coefficient based on a high-frequency output signal reflected by the open-ended coaxial wire 4.

Abstract translation: 用于测量井眼WB的井下材料MC，GF，DM的电磁特性的探针1包括与井下材料接触的金属垫2。 焊盘2还包括耦合到电子电路3的开口同轴线4。 开口同轴线4包括沉没在绝缘体4B中的内部导体4A并且明显地垂直于井眼壁定位。 电子电路3能够将高频输入信号发送到开路同轴线4中，并且基于由开放式同轴线4反射的高频输出信号来确定反射系数。

公开(公告)号：US09217809B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US12524631

申请日：2008-01-21

Applicant: Matthieu Simon

Inventor： Matthieu Simon

IPC: G01V3/00 ,  G01V3/30 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01V3/28

CPC classification number: G01V3/30 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01V3/28 ,  H01Q1/04

Abstract: An antenna 3 of an electromagnetic probe used in investigation of geological formations GF surrounding a borehole WBH comprises a conductive base 31 and an antenna element 32. The conductive base 31 comprises an opened non-resonant cavity 33. The antenna element 32 is embedded in the cavity 33 and goes right through the cavity. The antenna element 32 is isolated from the conductive base 31. The antenna element 32 is coupled to at least one electronic module via a first 34A and a second 34B port, respectively. The electronic module operates the antenna so as to define either a substantially pure magnetic dipole, or a substantially pure electric dipole.

Abstract translation: 用于调查围绕钻孔WBH的地质构造GF的电磁探头的天线3包括导电基座31和天线元件32.导电基座31包括开放的非谐振腔33.天线元件32嵌入 空腔33并直接通过空腔。 天线元件32与导电基座31隔离。天线元件32分别经由第一34A和第二34B端口耦合到至少一个电子模块。 电子模块操作天线以便限定基本上纯的磁偶极子或基本上纯的电偶极子。