Induction Logging Sensor
First Claim
1. An apparatus, comprising:
- an electromagnetic sensor comprising a plurality of sectors, wherein each sector comprises a magnetic core formed of a material having a high initial magnetic permeability, the material comprising at least one of a nano-magnetic material, a nano-magnetic ribbon material, a nano-crystalline material, an amorphous ribbon, or a non-ferrite material.
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Abstract
Apparatuses and methods are provided herein that may improve sensitivity to transient signals. For example, an electromagnetic sensor for downhole measurements that includes a plurality of sectors (e.g., four quadrants) is provided herein. Each quadrant may include a magnetic core formed of a material with a high initial magnetic permeability to improve sensitivity to transient signals. A sensor for continuous wave induction tools is also provided, and may include a magnetic core formed of a material with a high initial magnetic permeability. Forming each sector magnetic core of a material with a high mechanical reliability may allow the magnetic core of the corresponding sensor to be pliable and flexible and not brittle and prone to breaking. Furthermore, the corresponding sensor may have enhanced sensitivity, greater stability of sensitivity relative to temperature changes, and high mechanical reliability.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
an electromagnetic sensor comprising a plurality of sectors, wherein each sector comprises a magnetic core formed of a material having a high initial magnetic permeability, the material comprising at least one of a nano-magnetic material, a nano-magnetic ribbon material, a nano-crystalline material, an amorphous ribbon, or a non-ferrite material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of manufacturing an electromagnetic sensor, comprising:
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creating a magnetic core from at least one layer of a material having a high initial magnetic permeability, the material comprising at least one of a nano-magnetic material, a nano-magnetic ribbon material, a nano-crystalline material, an amorphous ribbon, or a non-ferrite material; and separating the magnetic core into a plurality of portions, wherein the portions can be used to form a plurality of sectors of the electromagnetic sensor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising:
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providing a logging tool comprising a sensor, the sensor comprising a plurality of sectors, wherein each sector comprises a magnetic core formed of a material having a high initial magnetic permeability, the material comprising at least one of a nano-magnetic material, a nano-magnetic ribbon material, a nano-crystalline material, an amorphous ribbon, or a non-ferrite material; disposing the logging tool within a wellbore; and performing a transient induction measurement using the logging tool. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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