Downhole Applications of Magnetic Sensors

In this paper we present a review of the application of two types of magnetic sensors—fluxgate magnetometers and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) sensors—in the oil/gas industry. These magnetic sensors play a critical role in drilling wells safely, accurately and efficiently into a target reservoir...

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Published in:Sensors
Main Authors: Chinthaka P. Gooneratne, Bodong Li, Timothy E. Moellendick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/10/2384