发明名称 |
Acoustic transducers using quantum tunneling composite active elements |
摘要 |
In one aspect, the disclosure provides an apparatus for use downhole that includes at least one acoustic sensor. In one aspect, the acoustic sensor includes a chamber and an active element comprised of a quantum tunneling composite in the chamber. In another aspect, the acoustic sensor may further include a pair of conductive layers on a pair of sides of the active element. The chamber is filled with an electrically non-conductive fluid. The active element may be placed in the chamber in a manner that causes the active element to be responsive to acoustic waves along a selected direction or in a manner that enables the active element to be non-directional. |
申请公布号 |
US8893547(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.11.25 |
申请号 |
US201113220205 |
申请日期 |
2011.08.29 |
申请人 |
Baker Hughes Incorporated |
发明人 |
DiFoggio Rocco;Bergren Paul A. |
分类号 |
E21B47/06;G01V1/52 |
主分类号 |
E21B47/06 |
代理机构 |
Cantor Colburn LLP |
代理人 |
Cantor Colburn LLP |
主权项 |
1. An apparatus for use downhole, comprising:
a tool for use downhole; an acoustic sensor in a body of the tool, the acoustic sensor including a chamber and an active element comprised of a quantum tunneling composite member in the chamber; a pair of conductive layers on a pair of sides of the active element, wherein each conductive layer is configured to act as an electrode; and a mass in the chamber configured to exert pressure on the active element along a selected direction in response to pressure pulses. |
地址 |
Houston TX US |