In one aspect of the invention, a downhole tool string component comprises a tubular body with a first and a second tool joint adapted to connect to adjacent tool string components, and a central bore adapted to pass drilling mud between the joints. A sleeve circumferentially disposed about an outer surface of the tubular body. The sleeve is rigidly attached to the outer surface at first and second sleeve ends and forming at least three stabilizer blades. A nuclear source and at least one nuclear detector are disposed within a gap formed between the inner surface of the sleeve and the outer surface of the tubular body.
1. A downhole tool string component, comprising:
a tubular body comprising a central bore, the tubular body comprising an inner and outer diameter;
a sleeve disposed over the tubular body and connected thereto;
the tubular body is made of a first material comprising a first modulus of elasticity and the sleeve is made of a second material with a second modulus of elasticity; and
wherein the second modulus of elasticity is 40 percent to 63 percent of the first modulus;
wherein the sleeve houses a pulse neutron generator;
wherein the sleeve comprises a shield intermediate the pulse neutron generator and a nuclear detector wherein the shield comprises a modulus of elasticity greater than the second modulus of elasticity; and
wherein a direct path from the pulse neutron generator to the nuclear detector is interrupted by the shield;
wherein the shield comprises a plurality of grooves adapted to reduce stress risers when the shield is in compression or tension.
2. The component of claim 1 , wherein the melting point of the sleeve is 1604 degrees Celsius to 1660 degrees Celsius.
3. The component of claim 1 , wherein the tensile strength of the sleeve is 897 Megapascals to 1000 Megapascals.
4. The component of claim 1 , wherein the density of the sleeve is 0.14 lb/in 3 to 0.18 lb/in 3 .
5. The component of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve comprises a stabilizer assembly.
6. The component of claim 1 , wherein the shield is made of carbide or steel.
7. The component of claim 1 , wherein the shield extends along the axis of the tubular body 2 inches to 8 inches.
8. The component of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is segmented.
9. The component of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is securely positioned intermediate the first and second ends of the tubular body by at least one sleeve anchor.
10. The component of claim 1 , wherein the anchor is attached to the tubular body through a threadform.
11. The component of claim 1 , wherein the second material comprises titanium.
12. The component of claim 1 , wherein the second material is hard-faced.
13. The component of claim 1 , wherein the second material comprises a carbon fiber.
14. The component of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is made of copper.
15. The component of claim 1 , wherein at least one downhole instrument is surrounded by the sleeve.
16. The component of claim 15 , wherein the at least one downhole instrument is in communication with a downhole network.