Azimuthal nmr imaging of formation properties from a wellbore
CA 2506752 A1 · Owner: Baker Hughes Incorporated · Inventors: Edwards, Carl M.
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A method and apparatus for performing NMR measurements suppressing contribution to NMR signals from within the borehole. Within the region of examination, the RF magnetic field has a spatially varying intensity. NMR signals (free induction decay or spin echo signals) are inverted to give spin density as a function of field intensity. This inversion is then mapped to spatial positions using the known RF field variation. The effect of signals arising from within the borehole can be suppressed. It is also possible to obtain an azimuthal image of the spin density.
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