摘要:
The invention provides an apparatus for determining the location and/or the displacement of a dynamic object in a wellbore, comprising: a reel of wound optic fiber line (or fiber) fixed to the dynamic object, and a light transmitter/receiver device able to generate a signal and to measure a change of said signal; wherein the optic fiber line is: on a first position fixed to a reference point linked to the light transmitter/receiver device, and is on a second position unwound from the reel. The apparatus can further comprise a sensor and/or an actuator. Accordingly, the invention discloses the associated method to locate a dynamic object within the wellbore, the associated method to determine a property of an environment surrounding a dynamic object within the wellbore, and the associated method to actuate a dynamic object within the wellbore.
摘要:
Apparatus (14) for supporting a cable (16) in a fluid-filled pipe (10) extending through an underground borehole, comprising a body (14) for connection to an end of the cable extending along the pipe, the body being buoyant in the fluid filling the pipe, such that when the body is connected to the end of the pipe, it floats at or near the surface (15) of the fluid in the pipe. A method of supporting a cable in a fluid-filled pipe using such apparatus, comprises connecting the cable to the body, and dropping the body into the pipe so as to float on the surface of the fluid filing the pipe.
摘要:
A method for method of monitoring the parameters of a cement plug (2) in a wellbore comprises; pumping a cement slurry down a wellbore to form a cement plug (2); providing a cable (1) through the cement plug (2) before the cement plug sets, wherein the cable comprises a sensor (4) for monitoring parameters of the cement plug (2); locating the sensor at the bottom of the cement plug; operating the sensor to measure parameters of the cement plug; and transmitting information regarding the measurement to the surface.
摘要:
Improved equipment and methods for determining the waiting-on-cement time after a cementing operation involve an optic-fiber coil that immersed in the cement slurry downhole. The intensity of a reflected light signal from the coil is monitored versus time. Attenuation of the reflected-light intensity corresponds to the development of gel strength, allowing operators to unambiguously determine when wellbore operations may recommence after a cement job The optic-fiber coil is wound around a spool such that there is at least one coil crossing on the spool.
摘要:
The invention provides a system for measuring a parameter within a well, made of: a first apparatus comprising a first reel (41) of first wound optic fiber line (or fiber) able to be unwound from the first reel, at least a first sensor (51) able to measure the parameter of the well, wherein an information on said parameter can be transmitted trough the first optic fiber (11); a second apparatus comprising a second reel (40) of second wound optic fiber line able to be unwound from the second reel, an extremity of the second optic fiber (10) being fixed to a reference point; a light transmitter or receiver device (12) linked to the reference point and able to generate or detect a light pulse through the second optic fiber line (10); and means to exchange said light pulse between first (11) and second optic fiber line (10).
摘要:
Apparatus and methods for optical and electrical sensing different phases of a multiphase fluid. The apparatus includes a cylindrical member (210) formed with an optically transparent material including a first end with a shaped tip (215) and a second end operable to receive an optical conductor (275). The apparatus also includes first and second electrodes (225, 230) disposed on the cylindrical member operable to receive first and second electrical conductors (260, 265), respectively.
摘要:
Many wellbore service operations involve placing a line in the wellbore. The line may be used to transmit power to downhole tools, convey signals from downhole-measurement instruments, or both. A problem associated with such operations involves drag forces experienced by the line as process fluids flow through the well, particularly the interior of a tubular body such as casing. The drag forces may cause the line to fail. Magnetizing the line solves this problem. During deployment, the line will migrate and become attached to the casing. Drag forces are significantly reduced because the line is no longer surrounded by moving fluid.
摘要:
The invention provides apparatus for use in a wellbore made of a casing and an annular with a fluid within, comprising: a reel of wound optic fiber line fixed to an object within the casing, and a light transmitter/receiver device able to generate a signal through the optic fiber line and to measure a change of said signal; wherein the optic fiber line is: (a) on a first position fixed to a reference point linked to the light transmitter/receiver device, and is (b) on a second position unwound from the reel; wherein the light transmitter/receiver device is able to measure the change of said signal when occurring at the second position; and the apparatus having a system able to measure the flow rate of the fluid exiting the annular at the surface level Q r . The apparatus can further comprise a sensor and/or an actuator.