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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2012
Hiroshi Nakajima, Sagamihara, JP;
Toshihiro Kinoshita, Sagamihara, JP;
Takeo Fujihara, Machida, JP;
Yasuo Kanaya, Machida, JP;
Hiroshi Nakajima, Sagamihara, JP;
Toshihiro Kinoshita, Sagamihara, JP;
Takeo Fujihara, Machida, JP;
Yasuo Kanaya, Machida, JP;
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Methods and related systems are described relating to a sealed acoustic transducer assembly for use in a wellbore is provided. A tool body is deployed in the wellbore, having a groove and a sealed acoustic transducer assembly removeably mounted therein. The transducer assembly includes an acoustic transducer element, and an elongated fluid filled sealed container housing the transducer element. The container includes flexible portions along the length of the container which allows for volume changes when exposed to changes in external pressure and/or temperature. Acoustic measurements downhole are made using the transducer element.