Exxon Production Research Company

Jacob E Stone

Graham A Winbow

Method and apparatus for generating resonant broad band pressure waves in a fluid-filled wellbore for seismic exploration. In the preferred embodiment, a device is provided in a borehole; the device comprises a cylindrical choke body and a means at each end of the choke body for partially or completely blocking off the borehole and creating a fluid-filled borehole cavity. The fluid inside the cavity is oscillated to establish a standing pressure wave of a desired bandwidth in the fluid. The standing wave is radiated through the wellbore into the earth formation and is received by seismic detectors. The fluid is oscillated over a range of frequencies to generate more information about the earth formation.

Broadband resonant wave downhole seismic source

A system for controlling the tilt of the vehicle and vibrator when the vibrator is being operated on irregular surfaces. Tilt switches detect excessive vehicle tilt. A bleeder network activated by the tilt switches reduces the pressure in the air bag on the side of the vibrator opposite from the direction of the vehicle tilt. A supply network repressurizes the air bag on the side of the vibrator opposite from the direction of the tilt.

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Bellaire, TX, United States of America

Jacob E Stone