DIVERSE BUBBLE SIZE GENERATION - EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RES CO

Title:

DIVERSE BUBBLE SIZE GENERATION

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2008005101

Kind Code:

B1

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for producing a bubble curtain with a diversity of bubble diameters for purposes such as modifying the characteristics of a seismic source used in marine seismic surveys. Bubble generating elements are used that combine porous wall material with discrete holes (91) to create a curtain of diverse- sized bubbles (92).

Inventors:

NORRIS MICHAEL W (US)
HEINEY STEVEN E (US)
ROSS WARREN S (US)
JOHNSON MARVIN L

Application Number:

PCT/US2007/011172

Publication Date:

December 18, 2008

Filing Date:

May 09, 2007

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Assignee:

EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RES CO
NORRIS MICHAEL W (US)
HEINEY STEVEN E (US)
ROSS WARREN S (US)
JOHNSON MARVIN L

International Classes:

G01V1/387; B01F3/04

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