公开(公告)号：US20070107938A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11281061

申请日：2005-11-17

Applicant: Bruce Cornish ,  Ronald Spross ,  Denis Schmitt

Inventor： Bruce Cornish ,  Ronald Spross ,  Denis Schmitt

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/12 ,  G01V1/44

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to enable moving a drill string through a borehole while acquiring data generated by a plurality of receiver sub-arrays included in a drill string. The sub-arrays may be separated by one or more sources of sonic energy, as well as by a non-aliased receiver spacing distance, a distance associated with a selected aperture of investigation, or a distance associated with a formation slowness. The sonic energy may be received by the sub-arrays at a plurality of stations. Data may be collected at a telemetry receiver.

Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，装置和系统以及方法可以操作以使得能够在采集包括在钻柱中的多个接收器子阵列产生的数据的同时，通过钻孔移动钻柱。 子阵列可以由一个或多个声能源以及非混叠接收机间隔距离，与所选择的调查孔径相关联的距离或与形成慢度相关联的距离分开。 声能可以由多个站处的子阵列接收。 数据可以在遥测接收器处收集。

公开(公告)号：US07202456B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US11050005

申请日：2005-02-01

Applicant: Medhat Mickael

Inventor： Medhat Mickael

IPC: G01J3/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/06 ,  E21B47/0005 ,  G01T1/40 ,  G01V1/44

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring gamma ray energy spectra wherein the gain of the measurement system is continuously and automatically adjusted to a standard gain. Gain of the system is controlled automatically through analysis of the measured energy spectra. Alternately, the gain of the system is controlled by the use of a calibration source and the operation of the system at a standard and amplified gain. Gain control can be improved further by combining both the spectral analysis and calibration source methodology. The system can be embodied in a wireline or logging-while-drilling borehole logging systems that measure naturally occurring or induced gamma ray spectra. The system can also be used in non-borehole applications including non-borehole gamma ray spectral systems such as computer-aided-tomography scan systems, security scanning systems, radiation monitoring systems, process control systems, analytical measurement systems using activation analysis methodology, and the like.

Abstract translation: 用于测量伽马射线能谱的装置和方法，其中测量系统的增益被连续且自动地调节到标准增益。 通过分析测量的能量谱自动控制系统的增益。 或者，通过使用校准源和以标准和放大增益的系统操作来控制系统的增益。 通过结合光谱分析和校准源方法，可以进一步提高增益控制。 该系统可以体现在测量天然存在或诱导的伽马射线光谱的有线或同时钻井的钻孔测井系统中。 该系统还可用于非钻孔应用，包括非钻孔伽马射线光谱系统，例如计算机辅助断层摄影扫描系统，安全扫描系统，辐射监测系统，过程控制系统，使用激活分析方法的分析测量系统，以及 类似。

公开(公告)号：US20050246131A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10935504

申请日：2004-09-07

Applicant: Arkady Segal ,  Marc Thiercelin ,  Christian Besson

Inventor： Arkady Segal ,  Marc Thiercelin ,  Christian Besson

IPC: G01N29/04 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01B5/26 ,  G01B11/28 ,  G01V1/40 ,  G01V1/44 ,  G01V1/50

CPC classification number: G01V1/44

Abstract: The invention relates to monitoring of fluid-filled domains in various media including, for example, subterranean formations, construction elements, bones. Claimed are a method for determining characteristic sizes of a fluid-filled crack in a medium and a system for implementation thereof. In accordance with this method, oscillations of the fluid-filled crack are registered. Wave characteristics of standing interface waves propagating along the fluid-filled crack surfaces are determined based on the registered oscillations taking medium and fluid properties into account. The fluid-filled crack characteristic sizes are calculated based on the determined wave characteristics of the standing interface waves. Also claimed are methods for detecting creation or existence of a fluid-filled crack in a medium, for hydraulic fracturing in a subterranean formation, for detecting cessation of propagation of a fluid-filled crack in a medium, as well as a method for determining properties of a fluid filling a layer in a medium, of the medium and of the layer. Analysis of oscillations of fluid-filled domains based on interface waves propagating along their surfaces underlies all the methods listed above. The proposed methods, by virtue of the simplicity of data processing inherent thereto, can be implemented in real time.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在各种介质中的流体填充区域的监测，包括例如地下地层，构造元件，骨骼。 要求的是确定介质中流体填充的裂纹的特征尺寸的方法以及用于实施它的系统。 根据该方法，记录充满液体的裂纹的振荡。 基于流体填充的裂纹表面传播的立体界面波的波特性基于考虑到介质和流体特性的注册振荡来确定。 流体填充的裂纹特征尺寸基于所确定的驻波接口波的波特性来计算。 还要求的是用于检测介质中流体填充的裂纹的产生或存在的方法，用于在地下地层中进行水力压裂，以检测介质中流体填充的裂纹的传播停止，以及用于确定性质的方法 填充介质和介质层中介质层的流体。 基于沿其表面传播的界面波的流体填充区域的振荡分析基于上述所有方法。 所提出的方法由于其固有的数据处理的简单性可以实时地实现。

公开(公告)号：US06907348B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10364938

申请日：2003-02-12

Applicant: Graham A. Gaston ,  Richard J. Kostelnick

Inventor： Graham A. Gaston ,  Richard J. Kostelnick

IPC: G01V1/44 ,  G01V1/28

CPC classification number: G01V1/44

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of determining a property of an earth formation using an acoustic logging tool on a bottomhole assembly (BHA) in a borehole in the earth formation. At least one transmitter is used in the acoustic logging tool for generating acoustic signals into the formation at a first depth of the BHA. A plurality of receivers is used on the logging tool for receiving signals indicative of a parameter of interest. The plurality of receivers are spaced apart axially from the at least one transmitter. The measurements are repeated at least one additional depth of the BHA. The signals at the first depth and subsequent additional depths are sorted into at least one of (i) a common receiver gather, (ii) a common offset gather, and, (iii) a common-midpoint gather, giving re-sorted signals. The re-sorted signals are processed to obtain the parameter of interest.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种使用在地层钻孔中的井底组件（BHA）上的声学测井工具来确定地层的性质的方法。 在声学测井工具中使用至少一个发射器，用于在BHA的第一深度处产生声学信号到地层中。 在测井工具上使用多个接收器来接收指示感兴趣参数的信号。 多个接收器与至少一个发射器轴向间隔开。 测量重复BHA的至少一个附加深度。 第一深度和后续附加深度处的信号被分类为以下至少一个：（i）公共接收机收集，（ii）公共偏移收集，以及（iii）共同中点收集，给出重新排序的信号。 重新排序的信号被处理以获得感兴趣的参数。

公开(公告)号：US20050036403A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10640240

申请日：2003-08-13

Applicant: James Leggett ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

Inventor： James Leggett ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

IPC: E21B47/02 ,  E21B47/14 ,  G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/40 ,  G01V1/44

CPC classification number: G01V1/44

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for using an acoustic logging tool conveyed in a borehole in an earth formation for determining a characteristic of the formation. The method comprises using a first acoustic source for generating an acoustic signal in the earth formation at a first frequency. A second acoustic source spaced apart from the first source is used for generating an acoustic signal in the earth formation at a second frequency different from the first frequency. An acoustic receiver is used for receiving a third acoustic signal indicative of said characteristic. The third acoustic signal has a frequency substantially equal to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency. The third acoustic signal is produced by a nonlinear interaction between the first signal and the second signal in a portion of said earth formation.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于使用在地层中的钻孔中输送的声学测井工具来确定地层特征的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用第一声源以在第一频率处产生地层中的声信号。 与第一源间隔开的第二声源用于以不同于第一频率的第二频率在地层中产生声信号。 声接收机用于接收指示所述特性的第三声信号。 第三声信号的频率基本上等于第一频率和第二频率之间的差。 第三声信号是在所述地层的一部分中由第一信号和第二信号之间的非线性相互作用产生的。

公开(公告)号：US06850462B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-01

申请号：US10079626

申请日：2002-02-19

Applicant: Ronald E. McDaniel ,  Tony M. Small ,  Dwight A. Bloomfield

Inventor： Ronald E. McDaniel ,  Tony M. Small ,  Dwight A. Bloomfield

IPC: G01V1/44 ,  G01V1/40

CPC classification number: G01V1/44

Abstract: A method and device are shown for detecting the characteristics of a cement annulus between a casing in a borehole and the surrounding earth formations in a slickline cement bond logging operation. An acoustic logging tool is utilized which produces a pure signal downhole. The received acoustically transmitted energy produces electrical signals indicative of both the amplitude of the received energy and variable density log data. Both the amplitude data and the variable density log data are captured in memory downhole by the use of a time amplitude matrix which stores a limited number of data points for producing a cement bond log at the well surface.

Abstract translation: 示出了一种方法和装置，其用于检测在井眼中的壳体与周围的地层之间的水泥环的特性，在水泥粘结测井作业中。 使用了一种声学测井工具，可在井下产生纯粹的信号。 所接收的声发射能量产生指示接收能量的振幅和可变密度测井数据两者的电信号。 振幅数据和可变密度测井数据都通过使用时间幅度矩阵在井下的存储器中捕获，时间幅度矩阵存储有限数量的数据点，用于在井表面产生水泥结合记录。

公开(公告)号：US06661737B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US10038733

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: Laurence Wisniewski ,  Georgios L. Varsamis ,  Batakrishna Mandal

Inventor： Laurence Wisniewski ,  Georgios L. Varsamis ,  Batakrishna Mandal

IPC: G01V140

CPC classification number: G01V1/52 ,  G01V1/44 ,  H04R3/04

Abstract: An acoustic tool that provides a programmable source waveform is disclosed. Numerous advantages may be achieved from the configurability of the source waveform. Notably, acoustic logs at multiple frequencies may be acquired with a single pass. The waveform may be frequency-adapted to maximize formation response and amplitude adapted for gain control. In one embodiment, the acoustic tool comprises: a controller, a digital-to-analog controller (DAC), an acoustic transducer, and a linear driver. The DAC converts a digital waveform from the controller into an analog waveform. The acoustic transducer converts an electrical signal into an acoustic signal. The linear driver receives the analog waveform from the DAC and responsively provides the electrical signal to the acoustic transducer. The electrical signal is proportional to the analog waveform. The tool may further include a memory for storing the digital waveform and/or software for generating the digital waveform.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种提供可编程源波形的声学工具。 可以从源波形的可配置性获得许多优点。 值得注意的是，可以通过单次通过获得多个频率的声学记录。 波形可以是频率适应的，以最大化形成响应和适于增益控制的幅度。 在一个实施例中，声学工具包括：控制器，数模转换器（DAC），声换能器和线性驱动器。 DAC将数字波形从控制器转换为模拟波形。 声换能器将电信号转换成声信号。 线性驱动器从DAC接收模拟波形，并响应于将电信号提供给声学换能器。 电信号与模拟波形成正比。 该工具还可以包括用于存储用于产生数字波形的数字波形和/或软件的存储器。

公开(公告)号：US06640205B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-28

申请号：US09735340

申请日：2000-12-12

Applicant: Hans-Werner Bongers-Ambrosius ,  Roland Schaer ,  Hans Böni ,  Harald Schmitzer

Inventor： Hans-Werner Bongers-Ambrosius ,  Roland Schaer ,  Hans Böni ,  Harald Schmitzer

IPC: G06F1500

CPC classification number: B25D16/00 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B2041/0028 ,  G01V1/44 ,  Y10T408/16

Abstract: The method of and a device for using this method, on equipment or assigned to equipment for working a material, for investigating and identifying the nature of the material, which is to be worked and for making available at least one operating parameter for the optimized pre-setting of the working equipment, provides for the use of a sensor, preferably assigned directly to the working tool, such as a hammer drill, in order to detect shock waves generated or induced in the tool. From the shock wave signal measured, at least one distinguishing feature characteristic of the material to be worked, is extracted and evaluated for the comparative classification of the material by means of an algorithm. Preferably, an external force, especially the contacting force, acting on the working equipment, is taken into consideration for the algorithmic evaluation.

公开(公告)号：US20030123326A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-03

申请号：US10038733

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Inventor： Laurence Wisniewski ,  Georgios L. Varsamis ,  Batakrishna Mandal

IPC: H04R001/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/52 ,  G01V1/44 ,  H04R3/04

Abstract: An acoustic tool that provides a programmable source waveform is disclosed. Numerous advantages may be achieved from the configurability of the source waveform. Notably, acoustic logs at multiple frequencies may be acquired with a single pass. The waveform may be frequency-adapted to maximize formation response and amplitude adapted for gain control. In one embodiment, the acoustic tool comprises: a controller, a digital-to-analog controller (DAC), an acoustic transducer, and a linear driver. The DAC converts a digital waveform from the controller into an analog waveform. The acoustic transducer converts an electrical signal into an acoustic signal. The linear driver receives the analog waveform from the DAC and responsively provides the electrical signal to the acoustic transducer. The electrical signal is proportional to the analog waveform. The tool may further include a memory for storing the digital waveform and/or software for generating the digital waveform.

公开(公告)号：US20030074139A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US10167031

申请日：2002-06-11

Inventor： Benny Poedjono

IPC: G01V001/40 ,  G01V001/28

CPC classification number: G01V1/34 ,  G01V1/44

Abstract: A system and method for viewing well log data is disclosed. A wellbore identifier is entered into a remote display device. The display device is at a first location separate from a facility operated by a well logging operator. The well identifier is transmitted to a first database having ancillary data therein. The first database is operated by the well logging operator. The ancillary data are sent to the first location, and the ancillary data and data recorded from a well logging instrument disposed in a wellbore are presented on the display device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于查看测井数据的系统和方法。 井眼标识符被输入到远程显示设备中。 显示装置处于与由测井操作者操作的设施分开的第一位置。 井标识符被发送到其中具有辅助数据的第一数据库。 第一个数据库由测井操作员操作。 辅助数据被发送到第一位置，并且从设置在井筒中的测井仪器记录的辅助数据和数据被呈现在显示装置上。