Ultrasonic beam focus adjustment for single-transducer ultrasonic assembly tools

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10656298
APP PUB NO 20180011211A1
SERIAL NO

15207036

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Methods, systems, devices, and products for ultrasonic borehole logging using an ultrasonic borehole imaging tool in a borehole intersecting the earth formation. Methods may include adjusting a focus for an ultrasonic beam generated from a single-transducer ultrasonic assembly of the ultrasonic imaging tool; using a receiver to generate measurement information responsive to an ultrasonic signal caused by the ultrasonic beam; and estimating a parameter of interest from the measurement information. Methods may include adjusting the focus in dependence upon environmental conditions, the environmental conditions comprising at least one of: i) standoff between the ultrasonic imaging tool and a wall of the borehole; and ii) borehole annulus conditions. Methods may include adjusting the focus in substantially real-time. The ultrasonic beam may be focused with a focal zone at the borehole wall configured to produce a beam spot size of a selected diameter.

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BAKER HUGHES A GE COMPANY LLC17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Leonard, Zachary Magnolia, US 7 12

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