Gamma calibration
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10520641B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-31

    申请号:US15599214

    申请日:2017-05-18

    Abstract: Estimating parameters of interest of a formation, including density, porosity, and fluid saturation. Methods relate to gamma ray energy spectra calibration for a radiation detector including generating a calibration radiation spectrum using measurements of radiation with the detector in a time interval wherein the radiation comprises predominantly gamma rays emitted by decay of radionuclides produced by neutron activation reactions resulting from neutron irradiation, the time interval following a prior time interval corresponding to thermal neutrons produced from the irradiation; making at least one other radiation measurement with the detector outside the time interval; and producing a calibrated radiation measurement from the at least one other radiation measurement using the calibration radiation spectrum. The measurements may be taken in the time interval by conveying the radiation detector in the borehole at high speed and using a background gate of the detector.

    Estimating wellbore cement properties

    公开(公告)号:US10415371B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-17

    申请号:US15461648

    申请日:2017-03-17

    Abstract: A method of estimating properties of wellbore cement by penetrating the cement, and monitoring the amount of energy or power required for penetrating the cement. Penetrators include a drill bit that bores into the cement, and probes or pins that are forced into the cement. The energy or power monitored can be current and/or voltage supplied to a motor that drives the drill bit or probe. Comparing the monitored energy or power with that required to penetrate a reference cement sample of known properties can yield information about the cement being sampled. When the wellbore is lined with multiple coaxially disposed strings of casing with cement between adjacent strings and on the outer surface of the outer string; the method further includes obtaining core samples from portions of each string, each layer of cement, and formation adjacent the wellbore.

    Downhole fluid monitoring system having colocated sensors

    公开(公告)号:US10030506B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-24

    申请号:US14832037

    申请日:2015-08-21

    Abstract: A downhole device for use in a wellbore that has sensors for monitoring flow rates and fluid properties of fluid flowing in the wellbore. The sensors are disposed adjacent one another so that the properties of the fluid monitored by the sensors are substantially the same. The sensor for monitoring flow rate is a flow meter optionally equipped with rotatable members that are affixed to a rotatable base member. The members are positioned in a path of the flowing fluid which rotates the members and base member; the fluid flow rate is estimated based on a measured rotational rate of the base member. Properties estimated by the fluid property sensor include viscosity and density. The fluid property sensor can include a resonating member disposed in the fluid flow path, by measuring the damping of the fluid across the resonating member, the fluid density and viscosity can be estimated.

    Multi-Frequency Micro Induction and Electrode Arrays Combination for Use with a Downhole Tool

    公开(公告)号:US20170168188A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-15

    申请号:US14964205

    申请日:2015-12-09

    CPC classification number: G01F1/588 G01F1/74 G01V3/20 G01V3/28

    Abstract: A flowmeter for use in a borehole that includes a transmitter and receivers spaced axially away from the transmitter. Energizing the transmitter creates electrical field lines that extend between the transmitter and the receivers, and that pass through fluid flowing past the flowmeter. The magnitude of the electrical field lines at each of the receivers is measured, and varies in response to different types of fluid flowing past the flowmeter, and changes in phase of the fluid. Example transmitters and receivers include coils and electrodes. The transmitters and receivers can define elongate arrays, where the arrays are arranged parallel to, oblique, or perpendicular to an axis of the borehole. Multiple array orientations provide a radial cross sectional image of the flowing fluid. Thus not only can multi-phase flow be detected, but the type of flow regime can be identified.

    Wellbore flowmeter
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09874088B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-23

    申请号:US14460569

    申请日:2014-08-15

    CPC classification number: E21B47/10 G01F1/10

    Abstract: A flowmeter for use in a wellbore that has vane assemblies that deploy from a rotating segment. The vane assemblies project a variable distance away from the rotating segment, so that the flowmeter adjust to varying flow conditions. The variable distance of the vane assemblies also allows use of the flowmeter in different sized wellbores. An example flowmeter includes vane assemblies of varying length that are selectively deployed depending on operating conditions. Other vane assemblies have vane elements with a pitch that varies in response to wellbore and fluid flow operating parameters.

    Downhole Fluid Monitoring System Having Colocated Sensors
    6.
    发明申请
    Downhole Fluid Monitoring System Having Colocated Sensors 审中-公开
    具有共定位传感器的井下流体监测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170051606A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-23

    申请号:US14832037

    申请日:2015-08-21

    CPC classification number: E21B47/10 E21B2049/085

    Abstract: A downhole device for use in a wellbore that has sensors for monitoring flow rates and fluid properties of fluid flowing in the wellbore. The sensors are disposed adjacent one another so that the properties of the fluid monitored by the sensors are substantially the same. The sensor for monitoring flow rate is a flow meter optionally equipped with rotatable members that are affixed to a rotatable base member. The members are positioned in a path of the flowing fluid which rotates the members and base member, the fluid flow rate is estimated based on a measured rotational rate of the base member. Properties estimated by the fluid property sensor include viscosity and density. The fluid property sensor can include a resonating member disposed in the fluid flow path, by measuring the damping of the fluid across the resonating member, the fluid density and viscosity can be estimated.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于井眼的井下装置,其具有用于监测在井眼中流动的流体的流速和流体性质的传感器。 传感器彼此相邻设置,使得由传感器监控的流体的性质基本相同。 用于监测流量的传感器是可选地装有可旋转构件的流量计,该可旋转构件固定到可旋转的基底构件。 构件定位在流动的流体的路径中,该流体使构件和基座构件旋转,基于所测量的基座构件的旋转速度来估计流体流量。 由流体特性传感器估计的性质包括粘度和密度。 流体特性传感器可以包括设置在流体流动路径中的谐振构件,通过测量跨过谐振构件的流体的阻尼,可以估计流体密度和粘度。

    Collocated multitone acoustic beam and electromagnetic flux leakage evaluation downhole

    公开(公告)号:US10465509B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-05

    申请号:US15291797

    申请日:2016-10-12

    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for well logging using a logging tool in a borehole in an earth formation. Methods include conveying the logging tool in the borehole on a carrier; taking acoustic well logging measurements with the logging tool including generating a multitone acoustic beam from at least one transmitter on the tool, the beam comprising a high frequency signal modulated by a low frequency envelope, the high frequency signal including a first subsignal at a first frequency and a second subsignal at a second frequency, and generating measurement information at at least one acoustic receiver on the logging tool in response to a plurality of acoustic reflections of the acoustic beam from at least one volume of interest in the formation; and estimating a property of the volume of interest using the measurement information.

    Wellbore Flowmeter
    8.
    发明申请
    Wellbore Flowmeter 有权
    井筒流量计

    公开(公告)号:US20160047229A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14460569

    申请日:2014-08-15

    CPC classification number: E21B47/10 G01F1/10

    Abstract: A flowmeter for use in a wellbore that has vane assemblies that deploy from a rotating segment. The vane assemblies project a variable distance away from the rotating segment, so that the flowmeter adjust to varying flow conditions. The variable distance of the vane assemblies also allows use of the flowmeter in different sized wellbores. An example flowmeter includes vane assemblies of varying length that are selectively deployed depending on operating conditions. Other vane assemblies have vane elements with a pitch that varies in response to wellbore and fluid flow operating parameters.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于井筒的流量计,其具有从旋转段部署的叶片组件。 叶片组件投射距离旋转段可变的距离,使流量计适应不同的流量条件。 叶片组件的可变距离还允许在不同尺寸的井筒中使用流量计。 示例性流量计包括根据操作条件选择性地部署的不同长度的叶片组件。 其他叶片组件具有叶片元件,叶片间距根据井筒和流体流动参数而变化。

    Multi-frequency micro induction and electrode arrays combination for use with a downhole tool

    公开(公告)号:US10401203B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US14964205

    申请日:2015-12-09

    Abstract: A flowmeter for use in a borehole that includes a transmitter and receivers spaced axially away from the transmitter. Energizing the transmitter creates electrical field lines that extend between the transmitter and the receivers, and that pass through fluid flowing past the flowmeter. The magnitude of the electrical field lines at each of the receivers is measured, and varies in response to different types of fluid flowing past the flowmeter, and changes in phase of the fluid. Example transmitters and receivers include coils and electrodes. The transmitters and receivers can define elongate arrays, where the arrays are arranged parallel to, oblique, or perpendicular to an axis of the borehole. Multiple array orientations provide a radial cross sectional image of the flowing fluid. Thus not only can multi-phase flow be detected, but the type of flow regime can be identified.

    Estimating Wellbore Cement Properties

    公开(公告)号:US20170268325A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-21

    申请号:US15461648

    申请日:2017-03-17

    CPC classification number: E21B47/0005 E21B49/02 G01N1/08 G01N33/383

    Abstract: A method of estimating properties of wellbore cement by penetrating the cement, and monitoring the amount of energy or power required for penetrating the cement. Penetrators include a drill bit that bores into the cement, and probes or pins that are forced into the cement. The energy or power monitored can be current and/or voltage supplied to a motor that drives the drill bit or probe. Comparing the monitored energy or power with that required to penetrate a reference cement sample of known properties can yield information about the cement being sampled. When the wellbore is lined with multiple coaxially disposed strings of casing with cement between adjacent strings and on the outer surface of the outer string; the method further includes obtaining core samples from portions of each string, each layer of cement, and formation adjacent the wellbore.

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