Method for on-line acoustic logging in a borehole

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5774418
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08826499

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An instant acoustic logging method for use in oil drilling is disclosed in which a drill bit arranged at one end of a drill string and rotated in a well is used as the acoustic source. The method comprises the steps of measuring, at the top of the string, the vibration generated therein by the rotating drill bit, sensing acoustic signals from the drill bit at least one point on the ground away from said drill bit, and processing the signals to provide data on the rock around the well. The method comprises an additional preliminary step of processing the vibration measured at the top of the string to determine the nature of the pilot signals from the drill bit, the data on the rock around the well being obtained by comparing the acoustic signals sensed on the ground with the pilot signals from the drill bit.

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ELF AQUITAINE PRODUCTIONTOUR ELF - PLACE DE LA COUPOLE LA DEFENSE 6 - 92400 COURBEVOIE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Draoui, Elyes Pau, FR 3 30
Magendie, Jean Pau, FR 1 19

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