Modular resistivity sensor for downhole measurement while drilling

A resistivity-measuring sensor disposable within a drillstring includes a sensor body having a longitudinal axis, wherein the sensor body is separable from and disposable in the drillstring at a radially offset distance from the longitudinal axis of the drillstring. The sensor further includes a tra...

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Hauptverfasser: Tchakarov, Borislav J, Wang, Tsili
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Zusammenfassung:A resistivity-measuring sensor disposable within a drillstring includes a sensor body having a longitudinal axis, wherein the sensor body is separable from and disposable in the drillstring at a radially offset distance from the longitudinal axis of the drillstring. The sensor further includes a transmitting antenna disposed along a length of the sensor body, a receiving antenna disposed along a length of the sensor body, and an electronics section contained within the sensor body for generating and receiving signals to and from the transmitting and receiving antennas.