Control of acoustic transmitters for downhole measurement or logging

    公开(公告)号:US10401521B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US14429286

    申请日:2014-02-20

    Abstract: The acoustic energy induced by a transmitter module of an acoustic logging tool is dependent on several factors. In some implementations, the induced acoustic energy is dependent on the electromagnetic energy input into the transmitter module, the response behavior of the transmitter module, and the operating conditions of the transmitter module. Variation in one or more of these factors can result in a corresponding variation in the induced acoustic. Thus, a desired acoustic signal can be produced by applying an appropriately selected input signal to the transmitter module, while accounting for other factors that influence the output of the transmitter module.

    Methods to image acoustic sources in wellbores

    公开(公告)号:US10359525B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-23

    申请号:US15319974

    申请日:2016-08-11

    Abstract: A method including selecting a forward model based on a modeled well structure and including a single modeled acoustic source located in a modeled wellbore and a plurality of modeled acoustic sensors located in a modeled source area, simulating an acoustic signal generated by the single modeled acoustic source and received by each modeled acoustic sensor, calculating phases of the simulated acoustic signals received at each modeled acoustic sensor, obtaining with a principle of reciprocity a plurality of modeled acoustic sources in the modeled source area and a single modeled acoustic sensor in the modeled wellbore, calculating phase delays of the simulated acoustic signals between each modeled acoustic source and the single modeled acoustic sensor, detecting acoustic signals generated by a flow of fluid using acoustic sensors in a wellbore, and processing the acoustic signals using the phase delays to generate a flow likelihood map.

    Determining effective elastic modulus of a composite slickline cable
    25.
    发明授权
    Determining effective elastic modulus of a composite slickline cable 有权
    确定复合光滑电缆的有效弹性模量

    公开(公告)号:US09557212B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US14909628

    申请日:2015-01-06

    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for determining a dynamic effective elastic modulus of a composite slickline or wireline cable are provided. A system for estimating the effective elastic modulus (or change thereof) may include a sensing head assembly, a vibration generator, a pair of pulleys, and an optical-based signal processing assembly. The system may detect a resonant frequency of a section of the composite cable held between the two pulleys and estimate the effective elastic modulus based on the detected resonant frequency variation. Adjustments for weight and length of the cable extending into the wellbore may be made as well to determine the dynamic elastic modulus of the cable. The opto-mechanical integrated system described below may enable real-time elastic modulus determination. The system may provide a non-contact inspection method for monitoring mechanical fatigue of a composite cable without interfering with the composite cable intervention operation.

    Abstract translation: 根据本公开的实施例,提供了用于确定复合光滑线或有线电缆的动态有效弹性模量的系统和方法。 用于估计有效弹性模量(或其变化)的系统可以包括感测头组件,振动发生器,一对滑轮和基于光学的信号处理组件。 该系统可以检测保持在两个滑轮之间的复合缆线的一部分的共振频率,并且基于检测到的谐振频率变化估计有效弹性模量。 也可以对延伸到井眼中的电缆的重量和长度进行调整,以确定电缆的动态弹性模量。 下面描述的光机械集成系统可以实现实时弹性模量确定。 该系统可以提供用于监测复合电缆的机械疲劳的非接触检查方法,而不会干扰复合电缆干预操作。

    DETERMINING EFFECTIVE ELASTIC MODULUS OF A COMPOSITE SLICKLINE CABLE
    26.
    发明申请
    DETERMINING EFFECTIVE ELASTIC MODULUS OF A COMPOSITE SLICKLINE CABLE 有权
    确定复合滑片电缆的有效弹性模量

    公开(公告)号:US20160341702A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:US14909628

    申请日:2015-01-06

    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for determining a dynamic effective elastic modulus of a composite slickline or wireline cable are provided. A system for estimating the effective elastic modulus (or change thereof) may include a sensing head assembly, a vibration generator, a pair of pulleys, and an optical-based signal processing assembly. The system may detect a resonant frequency of a section of the composite cable held between the two pulleys and estimate the effective elastic modulus based on the detected resonant frequency variation. Adjustments for weight and length of the cable extending into the wellbore may be made as well to determine the dynamic elastic modulus of the cable. The opto-mechanical integrated system described below may enable real-time elastic modulus determination. The system may provide a non-contact inspection method for monitoring mechanical fatigue of a composite cable without interfering with the composite cable intervention operation.

    Abstract translation: 根据本公开的实施例,提供了用于确定复合光滑线或有线电缆的动态有效弹性模量的系统和方法。 用于估计有效弹性模量(或其变化)的系统可以包括感测头组件,振动发生器,一对滑轮和基于光学的信号处理组件。 该系统可以检测保持在两个滑轮之间的复合缆线的一部分的共振频率,并且基于检测到的谐振频率变化估计有效弹性模量。 也可以对延伸到井眼中的电缆的重量和长度进行调整,以确定电缆的动态弹性模量。 下面描述的光机械集成系统可以实现实时弹性模量确定。 该系统可以提供用于监测复合电缆的机械疲劳的非接触检查方法,而不会干扰复合电缆干预操作。

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