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Method and apparatus for inspecting a tubular using acoustic signals

  • US 7,080,557 B2
  • Filed: 04/07/2004
  • Issued: 07/25/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for inspecting a tubular comprising the steps ofa) contacting the tubular with an elastomeric coupling material;

  • b) transmitting an acoustic signal;

    c) receiving a returned acoustic signal;

    d) releasing the contact of the coupling material with the tubular; and

    e) repeating steps a through d along a length of the tubular at a high rate of speed.

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