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1 Overview and Fundamental Ideas |
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1.1 The Classical Wave Equation |
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2 | (5) |
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1.1.1 Fundamental properties |
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2 | (3) |
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1.1.2 Reflection properties |
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5 | (1) |
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1.1.2.1 Example 1-1. Rigid end termination |
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1.1.2.2 Example 1-2. Stress-free end |
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6 | (1) |
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1.1.2.3 Note on acoustics |
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1.2 Fundamental Representation |
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7 | (1) |
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1.3 Separation of Variables and Eigenfunction Expansions |
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1.3.1 Example 1-3. String with pinned ends and general initial conditions |
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1.3.2 Example 1-4. String with distributed forces |
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1.3.3 Example 1-5. Alternative boundary conditions |
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1.3.4 Example 1-6. Mixed boundary conditions |
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1.3.5 Example 1-7. Problems without initial conditions |
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1.3.5.1 Example 1-7a. Naive approach |
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1.3.5.2 Example 1-7b. Correct approach |
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1.3.5.3 Example 1-7c. Faster approach |
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1.3.6 Example 1-8. Dissipative wave solution |
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1.4 Standing Versus Propagating Waves |
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16 | (1) |
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1.4.3 Combined standing and propagating waves |
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1.4.4 Characterizing propagating waves |
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1.5.1 Wave equation derivation |
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1.5.2 Example 1-9. String falling under its own weight |
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1.5.3 Example 1-10. Semi-infinite string with a general end support |
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22 | (3) |
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1.5.3.1 Example 1-10a. Rectangular pulse |
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25 | (1) |
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1.5.3.2 Example 1-10b. Impulse response |
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1.5.3.3 Example 1-10c. Incident sinusoidal wavetrain |
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26 | (1) |
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26 | (4) |
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1.6.1 Example 1-11. Propagation of an initially static disturbance |
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27 | (1) |
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1.6.2 Example 1-12. Directional properties, special wave |
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28 | (2) |
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1.7 External Forces Versus Boundary Conditions |
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30 | (12) |
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30 | (2) |
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1.7.2 Properties of point loads |
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32 | (1) |
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1.7.2.1 Example 1-13. Boundary conditions versus forces |
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32 | (1) |
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1.7.2.2 Couples or dipoles |
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33 | (3) |
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1.7.2.3 Multiple forces and higher order moments |
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36 | (1) |
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1.7.2.4 Symmetries and anti-symmetries |
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36 | (1) |
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36 | (3) |
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1.7.2.6 On the subtle meaning of impulse |
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39 | (1) |
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1.7.2.7 Example 1-14. Incorrect use of impulse response |
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39 | (1) |
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1.7.2.8 Additional models |
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39 | (1) |
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1.7.2.9 Other delta function properties |
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40 | (2) |
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1.8 Point Force and Dipole Wave Excitation |
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42 | (4) |
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1.8.1 Example 1-15. Finite string excited by a time-varying concentrated point force |
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42 | (2) |
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1.8.2 Example 1-16. Finite string excited by a time-varying point dipole (i.e., a force couple) |
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44 | (1) |
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1.8.3 Example 1-17. Splitting of an applied initial disturbance |
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45 | (1) |
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1.9 First-Order Partial Differential Equations |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (32) |
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2.1 Whitham's Theory in Nondissipative Media |
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51 | (6) |
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52 | (1) |
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2.1.2 Example 2-1. Transverse beam vibrations |
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52 | (1) |
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2.1.3 Example 2-2. Simple longitudinal oscillations |
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52 | (1) |
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2.1.4 Example 2-3. Asymptotic stationary phase expansion |
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53 | (1) |
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2.1.5 Simple consequences of KWT |
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54 | (2) |
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56 | (1) |
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2.1.7 Example 2-4. Numerical integration |
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56 | (1) |
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2.1.8 Ease of use is important to practical engineering |
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57 | (1) |
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2.2 Simple Attenuation Modeling |
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57 | (3) |
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57 | (1) |
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2.2.2 Relating Q to amplitude in space |
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58 | (1) |
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2.2.3 Relating Q to standing wave decay |
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59 | (1) |
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2.2.4 Kinematic wave generalization |
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59 | (1) |
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2.3 KWT in Homogeneous Dissipative Media |
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60 | (4) |
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2.3.1 Example 2-5. General initial value problem in uniform media |
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61 | (1) |
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2.3.2 Singularities of the kinematic field |
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62 | (1) |
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2.3.3 The energy singularity |
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62 | (1) |
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2.3.4 Example 2-6. Modeling dynamically steady motions |
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63 | (1) |
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2.4 High-Order Kinematic Wave Theory |
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64 | (6) |
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64 | (1) |
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2.4.2 The general amplitude equation |
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65 | (1) |
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2.4.3 Method of multiple scales |
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66 | (2) |
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2.4.4 Generalized wave results |
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68 | (2) |
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2.4.5 The low-order limit |
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70 | (1) |
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2.5 Effect of Low-Order Nonuniformities |
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2.5.1 Detailed formal analysis |
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71 | (1) |
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2.5.2 Wave energy and momentum |
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71 | (2) |
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2.5.3 Example 2-7. String with variable properties |
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73 | (1) |
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2.5.4 Computational solution |
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73 | (1) |
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2.5.5 Dynamically steady problems |
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74 | (1) |
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2.5.6 Waves in nonuniform moving media |
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75 | (1) |
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2.5.7 Average Lagrangian formalism |
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75 | (1) |
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2.5.8 Example 2-8. Wave action conservation |
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75 | (1) |
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2.6 Three-Dimensional Kinematic Wave Theory |
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76 | (4) |
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2.6.1 Wave irrotationality |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (1) |
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2.6.3 Frequency variation |
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78 | (1) |
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79 | (1) |
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79 | (1) |
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2.6.6 Example 2-9. Acoustics application |
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79 | (1) |
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80 | (2) |
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3 Examples from Classical Mechanics |
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82 | (27) |
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3.1 Example 3-1. Lateral Vibration of Simple Beams |
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82 | (3) |
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3.1.1 Example 3-1a. Hinged ends |
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84 | (1) |
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3.1.2 Example 3-1b. Clamped end, other end free |
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84 | (1) |
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3.2 Example 3-2. Acoustic Waves in Waveguides |
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85 | (11) |
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85 | (2) |
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3.2.2 Simple hydraulic flows |
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87 | (1) |
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3.2.3 Acoustic simplifications |
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87 | (1) |
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3.2.4 Three-dimensional wave equation |
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88 | (1) |
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88 | (2) |
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3.2.6 The dispersion relation |
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90 | (1) |
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3.2.7 Physical interpretation |
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90 | (1) |
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91 | (1) |
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3.2.9 Phase and group velocity |
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91 | (2) |
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3.2.10 The velocity potential |
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93 | (1) |
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3.2.11 Modeling MWD sources |
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94 | (2) |
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3.3 Example 3-3. Gravity-Capillary Waves in Deep Water |
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96 | (4) |
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3.3.1 Governing Laplace equation |
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96 | (1) |
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3.3.2 Boundary conditions, kinematic and dynamic |
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97 | (1) |
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98 | (1) |
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3.3.4 Energy considerations |
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99 | (1) |
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3.4 Example 3-4. Fluid-Solid Interaction -- Waves on Elastic Membranes |
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100 | (4) |
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3.4.1 Governing Rayleigh equation |
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101 | (1) |
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3.4.2 Boundary conditions for potential |
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102 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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3.5 Example 3-5. Problems in Hydrodynamic Stability |
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104 | (2) |
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3.5.1 Neutral stability diagrams |
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104 | (1) |
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3.5.2 Borehole flow stability |
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105 | (1) |
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3.5.3 Stability of irrotational flows |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (3) |
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4 Drillstring Vibrations: Classic Ideas and Modern Approaches |
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109 | (148) |
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4.1 Typical Downhole Vibration Environment |
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110 | (13) |
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4.1.1 What is wave motion? |
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110 | (1) |
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4.1.2 Drillstring vibration modes, axial, torsional and lateral |
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111 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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4.1.2.2 Transverse vibrations |
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112 | (1) |
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4.1.2.3 Torsional vibrations |
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113 | (1) |
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4.1.2.4 Whirling vibrations |
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113 | (1) |
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4.1.2.5 Coupled axial, torsional and lateral vibrations |
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113 | (1) |
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4.1.2.6 Transient and dynamically steady oscillations |
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114 | (1) |
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4.1.2.7 Understanding the environment |
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114 | (1) |
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4.1.3 Long-standing vibrations issues |
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115 | (1) |
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4.1.3.1 Example 4-1. Case of the missing waves |
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115 | (1) |
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4.1.3.2 Example 4-2. Looking for resonance in all the wrong places |
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116 | (1) |
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4.1.3.3 Example 4-3. Drillstrings that don't drill |
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116 | (1) |
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4.1.3.4 Example 4-4. Modeling coupled vibrations |
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116 | (1) |
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4.1.3.5 Example 4-5. Energy transfer mechanisms |
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116 | (1) |
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4.1.4 Practical applications |
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117 | (1) |
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4.1.4.1 Anecdotal stories |
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117 | (1) |
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4.1.4.2 Applications to the field (Structural damage; Formation damage; Directional drilling; Increasing rate of penetration; Improved MWD tools and mud motors; Formation imaging; Psychological discomfort) |
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117 | (2) |
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4.1.5 Elastic line model of the drillstring |
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119 | (1) |
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4.1.5.2 Elastic line simplifications |
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120 | (1) |
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4.1.5.3 Historical precedents |
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120 | (1) |
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121 | (1) |
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4.1.6 Objectives and discussion plan |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (61) |
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4.2.1 Pioneering axial vibration studies |
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124 | (2) |
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4.2.2 Governing differential equations |
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126 | (1) |
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4.2.2.1 Damped wave equation |
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126 | (1) |
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4.2.2.2 External forces and displacement sources |
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127 | (1) |
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4.2.2.3 Dynamic and static solutions |
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128 | (1) |
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4.2.2.4 Free-fall as a special solution |
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128 | (1) |
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4.2.2.5 More on AC/DC interactions |
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129 | (1) |
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4.2.3 Conventional separation of AC/DC solutions |
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129 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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4.2.3.2 Static weight on bit |
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131 | (1) |
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4.2.4 Boundary conditions - old and new ideas |
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132 | (1) |
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4.2.4.1 Surface boundary conditions |
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132 | (1) |
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4.2.4.2 Conventional bit boundary conditions |
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133 | (1) |
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4.2.4.3 Modeling rock-bit interactions |
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134 | (2) |
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4.2.4.4 Empirical notes on rock-bit interaction (Laboratory drillbit data; Single-tooth impact results) |
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136 | (3) |
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4.2.4.5 Modeling drillbit kinematics using "displacement sources" (Analogies from earthquake seismology) |
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139 | (3) |
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4.2.5 Global energy balance |
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142 | (1) |
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4.2.5.1 Formulation summary |
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142 | (1) |
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4.2.5.2 Energy considerations (The drillstring; The surface; Combined drillstring/surface system) |
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142 | (2) |
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4.2.5.3 Detailed bit motions |
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144 | (1) |
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4.2.6 Simple solution for rate-of-penetration |
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145 | (1) |
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145 | (1) |
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4.2.6.2 Simple analytical solution |
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146 | (1) |
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4.2.6.3 Classic fixed end |
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146 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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4.2.6.5 Other possibilities |
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147 | (1) |
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4.2.6.6 Simple derivative model |
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147 | (1) |
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4.2.6.7 The general impedance mode |
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147 | (2) |
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4.2.6.8 Modeling the constants alpha, beta and gamma |
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149 | (1) |
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4.2.7 Finite difference modeling |
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149 | (1) |
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4.2.7.1 Elementary considerations |
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149 | (2) |
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4.2.7.2 Transient finite difference modeling (The solution methodology; Stability of the scheme; Grid sizes, time steps, and convergence) |
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151 | (5) |
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4.2.8 Complete formulation and numerical solution |
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156 | (1) |
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4.2.8.1 The boundary value problem |
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156 | (1) |
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4.2.8.2 Computational objective |
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157 | (1) |
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4.2.8.3 Difference approximations |
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157 | (2) |
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4.2.9 Modeling pipe-to-collar area changes |
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159 | (1) |
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4.2.9.1 Matching conditions |
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160 | (1) |
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4.2.9.2 Finite difference model |
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160 | (1) |
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4.2.9.3 Generalized formulation |
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161 | (1) |
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4.2.9.4 Alternative boundary conditions |
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161 | (1) |
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4.2.10 Example Fortran implementation |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (3) |
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4.2.10.2 Modeling dynamically steady problems |
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165 | (2) |
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4.2.10.3 Jarring issues and stuck pipe problems |
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167 | (1) |
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4.2.11 Drillstring and formation imaging |
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168 | (1) |
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4.2.11.1 Drillstring imaging |
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169 | (1) |
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4.2.11.2 Seeing ahead of the bit: MWD-VSP and vibration logging (MWD-VSP; Vibration logging of the formation) |
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169 | (2) |
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4.2.11.3 Notes on rock-bit interaction |
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171 | (2) |
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4.2.11.4 Basic mathematical approach |
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173 | (1) |
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4.2.11.5 More rock-bit interaction models (An inelastic impact model; Elastic impacts, with stress effects) |
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174 | (5) |
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4.2.11.6 Separating incident from reflected waves (Delay line method; Differential technique; Three-wave formulation; Digital analysis methods) |
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179 | (5) |
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4.3 Lateral Bending Vibrations |
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184 | (32) |
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4.3.1 Why explain this drilling paradox? |
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184 | (1) |
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4.3.2 Lateral vibrations in deepwater operations |
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185 | (1) |
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185 | (1) |
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4.3.2.2 Bending vibrations in directional control |
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186 | (1) |
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4.3.2.3 Plan for remainder of chapter |
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186 | (1) |
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4.3.3 A downhole paradox -- "Case of the vanishing waves" |
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186 | (1) |
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4.3.3.1 Physical features observed at failure |
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187 | (1) |
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4.3.3.2 Field evidence widely available |
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187 | (2) |
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4.3.3.3 Wave trapping, a simple analogy |
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189 | (1) |
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4.3.3.4 Extension to general systems |
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190 | (1) |
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4.3.4 Why drillstrings fail at the neutral point |
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191 | (1) |
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4.3.4.1 Beam equation analysis |
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192 | (1) |
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4.3.4.2 Kinematic wave modeling |
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193 | (6) |
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4.3.4.3 Bending amplitude distribution in space |
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199 | (3) |
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4.3.4.4 Designing safe drill collars |
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202 | (1) |
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4.3.4.5 Viscous dissipation |
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203 | (1) |
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4.3.5 Surface detection of downhole bending disturbances |
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203 | (1) |
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4.3.5.1 Detecting lateral vibrations |
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203 | (1) |
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4.3.5.2 Nonlinear axial equation |
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204 | (1) |
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4.3.5.3 Detecting lateral vibrations from the surface |
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205 | (1) |
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4.3.6 Linear boundary value problem formulation |
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206 | (1) |
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4.3.6.1 General linear equation |
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206 | (1) |
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4.3.6.2 Auxiliary conditions |
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207 | (1) |
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4.3.7 Finite difference modeling |
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208 | (1) |
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4.3.7.1 Pentadiagonal difference equations |
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209 | (1) |
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4.3.7.2 Finite difference beam recipe |
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210 | (1) |
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4.3.7.3 Additional modeling considerations (Borehole wall contacts; Modeling steady state oscillations; Simulating area changes) |
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211 | (1) |
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4.3.8 Example Fortran implementation |
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212 | (3) |
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4.3.9 Nonlinear interaction between axial and lateral bending vibrations |
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215 | (1) |
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4.4 Torsional and Whirling Vibrations |
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216 | (11) |
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4.4.1 Torsional wave equation |
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216 | (3) |
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4.4.2 Stick-slip oscillations |
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219 | (1) |
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4.4.2.1 Energy considerations |
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220 | (1) |
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4.4.2.2 Static torque effects on bending |
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221 | (1) |
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4.4.2.3 Finite difference modeling |
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222 | (1) |
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4.4.2.4 WOB/TOB (Weight-on-bit/Torque-on-bit) |
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222 | (1) |
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4.4.2.5 Applications to MWD telemetry |
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223 | (1) |
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4.4.2.6 Example Fortran implementation |
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223 | (2) |
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4.4.2.7 Whirling motions (Example 4-6. Machine shaft example; Example 4-7. Generalized whirl) |
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225 | (1) |
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4.4.2.8 Causes of whirling motions |
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226 | (1) |
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4.5 Coupled Axial, Torsional and Lateral Vibrations |
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227 | (21) |
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4.5.1 Importance to PDC bit dynamic |
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227 | (1) |
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4.5.2 Coupled axial, torsional and bending vibrations |
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228 | (1) |
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4.5.2.1 Example 4-8. Simple desktop experiment |
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228 | (1) |
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4.5.3 Notes on the coupled model |
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229 | (1) |
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4.5.4 Coupled axial, torsional and bending vibrations |
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229 | (1) |
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4.5.4.1 Partial differential equations |
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230 | (1) |
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4.5.4.2 Finite differencing the coupled bending equations |
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231 | (2) |
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4.5.4.3 Computational recipe |
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233 | (1) |
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4.5.4.4 Modes of coupling |
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233 | (1) |
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4.5.4.5 Numerical considerations |
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234 | (1) |
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4.5.4.6 General Fortran implementation |
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235 | (4) |
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4.5.4.7 Example calculations: bit-bounce, stick-slip, rate-of-penetration and drillstring precession (Test A. Smooth drilling and making hole; Test B. Rough drilling with bit bounce; Model limitations and extensions) |
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239 | (5) |
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4.5.4.8 Precessional instabilities |
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244 | (1) |
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4.5.4.9 Comments on Dunayevsky model |
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244 | (2) |
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4.5.4.10 Direct simulation of bit precession |
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246 | (1) |
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4.5.4.11 Drillstring vibrations in horizontal wells |
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247 | (1) |
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248 | (9) |
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5 Mud Acoustics in Modern Drilling |
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257 | (49) |
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5.1 Governing Lagrangian Equations |
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258 | (9) |
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5.1.1 Hydraulic versus acoustic motion |
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258 | (1) |
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5.1.2 Differential equation |
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259 | (1) |
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5.1.3 Area and material discontinuities |
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259 | (2) |
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5.1.4 Mud acoustic formulation |
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261 | (1) |
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5.1.5 Example 5-1. Idealized reflections and transmissions |
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261 | (2) |
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5.1.6 Example 5-2. Classical water hammer |
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263 | (1) |
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5.1.7 Example 5-3. Acoustic pipe resonances |
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263 | (1) |
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5.1.7.1 Closed-closed ends |
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264 | (1) |
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264 | (1) |
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264 | (1) |
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5.1.8 Example 5-4. Passage through area obstructions |
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265 | (1) |
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5.1.9 Example 5-5. Transmission through contrasting media |
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266 | (1) |
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5.2 Governing Eulerian Equations |
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267 | (5) |
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5.2.1 Steady and unsteady hydraulic limits |
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268 | (1) |
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5.2.2 Separating hydraulic and acoustic effects |
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269 | (3) |
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5.3 Transient Finite Differencing Modeling |
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272 | (3) |
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5.3.1 Basic difference model |
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272 | (1) |
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5.3.2 Modeling area discontinuities |
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273 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (3) |
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5.4.1 Wave physics of swab-surge |
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275 | (2) |
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5.4.2 Designing a swab-surge simulator |
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277 | (1) |
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5.5 MWD Mud Pulse Telemetry |
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278 | (16) |
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5.5.1 Basic MWD system components |
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278 | (1) |
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5.5.2 Candidate transmission technologies -- with brief survey of early work |
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279 | (2) |
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5.5.3 Mud pulse telemetry -- the acoustic source |
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281 | (1) |
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5.5.3.1 Positive pressure poppet valves |
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281 | (2) |
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5.5.3.2 Negative pressure valves |
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283 | (2) |
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5.5.3.3 Mud siren sources |
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285 | (1) |
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5.5.3.4 Signal generation at the source |
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286 | (1) |
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5.5.3.5 Mechanical design considerations (Packaging constraints; Shock and vibration; Mud erosion; Power requirements; High pressure and temperature; Fluid mechanics problems) |
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287 | (2) |
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5.5.3.6 Mud pulse telemetry -- the transmission channel |
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289 | (1) |
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5.5.3.7 The transmission channel uphole |
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290 | (1) |
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5.5.3.8 Telemetry design objectives |
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291 | (1) |
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5.5.3.9 Additional practical considerations |
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292 | (1) |
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5.5.3.10 The theoretical maximum |
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293 | (1) |
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5.5.3.11 Acoustic signals in the annulus |
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293 | (1) |
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5.6 Recent MWD Developments |
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294 | (9) |
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303 | (3) |
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6 Geophysical Ray Tracing |
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306 | (25) |
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6.1 Classical Wave Modeling -- Eikonal Methods and Ray Tracing |
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307 | (3) |
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307 | (1) |
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6.1.2 High frequency limit |
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307 | (1) |
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6.1.3 Eikonal equation in nonuniform media |
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308 | (1) |
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6.1.4 Continuing the series |
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308 | (1) |
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6.1.5 Integrating the eikonal equation |
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308 | (2) |
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6.1.6 Summary of ray tracing results |
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310 | (1) |
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6.2 Fermat's Principal of Least Time (via Calculus of Variations) |
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310 | (2) |
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6.2.1 Travel time along a ray |
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310 | (1) |
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6.2.2 Calculus of variations |
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311 | (1) |
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6.2.3 Eikonal solution satisfies least time condition |
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312 | (1) |
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6.3 Fermat's Principle Revisited Via Kinematic Wave Theory |
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312 | (1) |
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6.4 Modeling Wave Dissipation |
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313 | (4) |
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6.4.1 Example 6-1. A simple model |
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314 | (1) |
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6.4.2 Example 6-2. Another case history |
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314 | (1) |
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6.4.3 Example 6-3. Motivating damped wave study |
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314 | (1) |
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6.4.4 The quality factor Q |
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315 | (1) |
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315 | (2) |
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6.5 Ray Tracing Over Large Space-Time Scales |
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317 | (3) |
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6.5.1 High-order modulation equations |
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317 | (1) |
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6.5.1.1 The low-order limit |
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318 | (1) |
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6.5.1.2 Extended eikonal equations |
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318 | (1) |
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6.5.1.3 Extended eikonal equations in homogeneous medium |
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318 | (1) |
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6.5.1.4 The seismic limit |
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319 | (1) |
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6.5.1.5 Example 6-4. Simple rock formations |
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319 | (1) |
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6.6 Subtle High-Order Effects |
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320 | (4) |
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6.6.1 A low-order nonlinear wave equation |
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320 | (1) |
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6.6.2 Singularities in the low-order model |
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321 | (1) |
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6.6.3 Existence of the singularity |
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321 | (1) |
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322 | (2) |
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324 | (5) |
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6.7.1 Applications to crosswell tomography |
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324 | (1) |
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6.7.2 Applications to surface seismics |
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325 | (1) |
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6.7.3 Finite difference calculation of travel times |
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325 | (1) |
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6.7.4 Difficulties with simple difference formulation |
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326 | (1) |
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6.7.4.1 Two space dimensions |
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326 | (1) |
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6.7.4.2 Three space dimensions |
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326 | (1) |
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6.7.4.3 Analysis of the problem |
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327 | (2) |
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329 | (2) |
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7 Wave and Current Interaction in the Ocean |
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331 | (7) |
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7.1 Wave Kinematics and Energy Summary |
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331 | (3) |
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7.1.1 Damped waves in deep water |
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332 | (1) |
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7.1.1.1 Effect of low-order dissipation |
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332 | (1) |
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7.1.1.2 Effect of variable background flow |
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332 | (1) |
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7.1.2 Waves in finite depth water |
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333 | (1) |
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7.2 Sources of Hydrodynamic Loading |
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334 | (1) |
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7.3 Instabilities Due to Heterogeneity |
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334 | (3) |
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337 | (1) |
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8 Borehole Electromagnetics - Diffusive and Propagation Transients |
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338 | (20) |
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8.1 Induction and Propagation Resistivity |
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339 | (5) |
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8.2 Conductive Mud Effects in Wireline and MWD Logging |
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344 | (2) |
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8.3 Longitudinal Magnetic Fields |
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346 | (3) |
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8.4 Apparent Anisotropic Resistivities for Electromagnetic Logging Tools in Horizontal Wells |
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349 | (7) |
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8.5 Borehole Effects -- Invasion and Eccentricity |
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356 | (1) |
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357 | (1) |
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9 Reservoir Engineering -- Steady, Diffusive and Propagation Models |
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358 | (9) |
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9.1 Buckley-Leverett Multiphase Flow |
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358 | (8) |
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9.1.1 Example boundary value problems |
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361 | (1) |
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9.1.2 General initial value problem |
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361 | (1) |
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9.1.3 General boundary value problem for infinite core |
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362 | (1) |
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362 | (1) |
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9.1.5 Mudcake dominated invasion |
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363 | (1) |
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363 | (1) |
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364 | (2) |
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366 | (1) |
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10 Borehole Acoustics - New Approaches to Old Problems |
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367 | (27) |
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10.1 Stoneley Waves in Permeable Wells - Background |
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368 | (4) |
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10.1.1 Analytical simplifications and new "lumped" parameters |
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369 | (1) |
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10.1.2 Properties of Stoneley waves from KWT analysis |
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370 | (1) |
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10.1.2.1 Dissipation due to permeability |
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370 | (1) |
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10.2.2.2 Phase velocity and attenuation decrement |
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370 | (1) |
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10.1.2.3 Relative magnitudes, phase and group velocities |
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371 | (1) |
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10.1.2.4 Amplitude and group velocity dependence |
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372 | (1) |
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10.2 Stoneley Wave Kinematics and Dynamics |
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372 | (12) |
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10.2.1 Energy redistribution within wave packets |
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372 | (3) |
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10.2.2 Dynamically steady Stoneley waves in heterogeneous media |
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375 | (1) |
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10.2.3 Permeability prediction from energy considerations |
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376 | (2) |
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10.2.4 Permeability prediction from phase considerations |
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378 | (1) |
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10.2.5 Example permeability predictions |
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378 | (6) |
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10.3 Effects of Borehole Eccentricity |
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384 | (7) |
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10.3.1 Industry formulations, solutions and approaches |
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384 | (1) |
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10.3.2 Successes in eccentricity modeling |
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385 | (3) |
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10.3.3 Applications to borehole geophysics |
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388 | (1) |
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10.3.3.1 General displacement approach |
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389 | (1) |
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10.3.3.2 Numerical solution strategy (Defining the grid; Creating the governing equations; Specifying the problem domain) |
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390 | (1) |
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391 | (3) |
Cumulative Refrences |
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394 | (16) |
Index |
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410 | (9) |
About the Author |
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