Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection

To address the challenge that traditional logging while drilling (LWD) acoustic transducers lack directional radiation capability, hindering the identification of geological structures outside the borehole in drilling environments, this study developed an eccentric transmitter transducer transducer...

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Main Authors: SUN Zhifeng, QIU Ao, LIU Xien, LUO Bo, LI Jie, ZHAO Han
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Published: Editorial Office of Well Logging Technology 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.cnpcwlt.com/en/#/digest?ArticleID=5751
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author SUN Zhifeng
QIU Ao
LIU Xien
LUO Bo
LI Jie
ZHAO Han
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LIU Xien
LUO Bo
LI Jie
ZHAO Han
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description To address the challenge that traditional logging while drilling (LWD) acoustic transducers lack directional radiation capability, hindering the identification of geological structures outside the borehole in drilling environments, this study developed an eccentric transmitter transducer transducer with directional radiation functionality. Numerical simulations of the transducer’s vibration modes, frequency response, and emission voltage level (EVL) are conducted via the finite element method, followed by prototype fabrication and anechoic tank testing. Experimental results demonstrated an EVL of 125 dB at 4.2 kHz, with horizontal directivity curves showing peak radiation energy at the 80° azimuth, consistent with theoretical simulations. The third-order bending vibration mode enabled directional energy radiation toward a specific side of the drill collar, fulfilling the requirements of low-frequency high-energy emission and asymmetric radiation for LWD acoustic remote detection. This transducer provides an effective solution for LWD acoustic remote detection, though future work should focus on optimizing high-temperature/high-pressure encapsulation and structural parameters.
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spelling doaj-art-30631ca2eb904f348d97157b3d0f0f1a2025-08-20T03:42:57ZzhoEditorial Office of Well Logging TechnologyCejing jishu1004-13382025-06-0149343844310.16489/j.issn.1004-1338.2025.03.0121004-1338(2025)03-0438-06Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote DetectionSUN Zhifeng0QIU Ao1LIU Xien2LUO Bo3LI Jie4ZHAO Han5Well Tech Department, China Oilfield Services Limited, Langfang, Hebei 065201, ChinaWell Tech Department, China Oilfield Services Limited, Langfang, Hebei 065201, ChinaWell Tech Department, China Oilfield Services Limited, Langfang, Hebei 065201, ChinaWell Tech Department, China Oilfield Services Limited, Langfang, Hebei 065201, ChinaWell Tech Department, China Oilfield Services Limited, Langfang, Hebei 065201, ChinaWell Tech Department, China Oilfield Services Limited, Langfang, Hebei 065201, ChinaTo address the challenge that traditional logging while drilling (LWD) acoustic transducers lack directional radiation capability, hindering the identification of geological structures outside the borehole in drilling environments, this study developed an eccentric transmitter transducer transducer with directional radiation functionality. Numerical simulations of the transducer’s vibration modes, frequency response, and emission voltage level (EVL) are conducted via the finite element method, followed by prototype fabrication and anechoic tank testing. Experimental results demonstrated an EVL of 125 dB at 4.2 kHz, with horizontal directivity curves showing peak radiation energy at the 80° azimuth, consistent with theoretical simulations. The third-order bending vibration mode enabled directional energy radiation toward a specific side of the drill collar, fulfilling the requirements of low-frequency high-energy emission and asymmetric radiation for LWD acoustic remote detection. This transducer provides an effective solution for LWD acoustic remote detection, though future work should focus on optimizing high-temperature/high-pressure encapsulation and structural parameters.https://www.cnpcwlt.com/en/#/digest?ArticleID=5751logging while drillingeccentric transmitter transduceracoustic remote detectionfinite element analysisvibration modefrequency response
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LIU Xien
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LI Jie
ZHAO Han
Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection
Cejing jishu
logging while drilling
eccentric transmitter transducer
acoustic remote detection
finite element analysis
vibration mode
frequency response
title Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection
title_full Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection
title_fullStr Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection
title_full_unstemmed Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection
title_short Development of Eccentric Transmitter Transducer for LWD Acoustic Remote Detection
title_sort development of eccentric transmitter transducer for lwd acoustic remote detection
topic logging while drilling
eccentric transmitter transducer
acoustic remote detection
finite element analysis
vibration mode
frequency response
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