Electromagnetic directional measurements for non-parallel bed formations
    1.
    发明授权
    Electromagnetic directional measurements for non-parallel bed formations 有权
    非平行床层的电磁方向测量

    公开(公告)号:US07991555B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-02

    申请号:US12182896

    申请日:2008-07-30

    IPC分类号: G01V3/30

    CPC分类号: G01V3/30

    摘要: An orientation vector, referred to hereinafter as the “geosteering vector,” is directed to the more conductive formation area within the DOI of the tool and away from the more resistive formation areas. Accordingly, drilling in a direction opposite the geosteering vector leads to more resistive formation. Also, the disclosed geosteering vectors obtained from the real and imaginary components will not align with each other for non-planar formations and therefore the misalignment of the geosteering obtained from real and imaginary components is indicative of a non-planar formation. A superposition method is disclosed which can be used to calculate electromagnetic (EM) couplings in a non-planar geometry formation (as well as in a planar geometry formation) in real time, without requiring two or three dimensional modeling calculations.

    摘要翻译: 以下称为“地质导向矢量”的取向矢量指向工具的DOI内的更加导电的形成区域,并且远离更多电阻的形成区域。 因此,在与地质导向矢量相反的方向钻孔导致更多的电阻形成。 此外,从实部和虚部分获得的公开的地质导向矢量将不会相互对准以用于非平面形成,并且因此从实部和虚部分组获得的地质导向器的未对准表示非平面形成。 公开了一种叠加方法,其可以用于实时地计算非平面几何形状(以及平面几何形状)中的电磁(EM)耦合,而不需要两维或三维建模计算。

    ELECTROMAGNETIC DIRECTIONAL MEASUREMENTS FOR NON-PARALLEL BED FORMATIONS
    2.
    发明申请
    ELECTROMAGNETIC DIRECTIONAL MEASUREMENTS FOR NON-PARALLEL BED FORMATIONS 有权
    非平行床形式的电磁方向测量

    公开(公告)号:US20100030477A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:US12182896

    申请日:2008-07-30

    IPC分类号: G01V3/30 G01V3/18

    CPC分类号: G01V3/30

    摘要: An orientation vector, referred to hereinafter as the “geosteering vector,” is directed to the more conductive formation area within the DOI of the tool and away from the more resistive formation areas. Accordingly, drilling in a direction opposite the geosteering vector leads to more resistive formation. Also, the disclosed geosteering vectors obtained from the real and imaginary components will not align with each other for non-planar formations and therefore the misalignment of the geosteering obtained from real and imaginary components is indicative of a non-planar formation. A superposition method is disclosed which can be used to calculate electromagnetic (EM) couplings in a non-planar geometry formation (as well as in a planar geometry formation) in real time, without requiring two or three dimensional modeling calculations.

    摘要翻译: 以下称为“地质导向矢量”的取向矢量指向工具的DOI内的更加导电的形成区域,并且远离更多电阻的形成区域。 因此,在与地质导向矢量相反的方向钻孔导致更多的电阻形成。 此外,从实部和虚部分获得的公开的地质导向矢量将不会相互对准以用于非平面形成,并且因此从实部和虚部分组获得的地质导向器的未对准表示非平面形成。 公开了一种叠加方法,其可以用于实时地计算非平面几何形状(以及平面几何形状)中的电磁(EM)耦合,而不需要两维或三维建模计算。

    Systems for deep resistivity while drilling for proactive geosteering
    3.
    发明授权
    Systems for deep resistivity while drilling for proactive geosteering 有权
    深层电阻率系统,用于主动地质导向钻井

    公开(公告)号:US07093672B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US10707985

    申请日:2004-01-29

    IPC分类号: E21B25/00 G01J3/18

    CPC分类号: G01V3/28 E21B7/04 E21B47/00

    摘要: A method for geosteering while drilling a formation includes generating a plurality of formation models for the formation, where each of the plurality of the formation models includes a set of parameters and a resistivity tool therein and locations of the resistivity tool differ in the plurality of the formation models. The method may also include computing predicted tool responses for the resistivity tool in the plurality of formation models, acquiring resistivity measurements using the resistivity tool in the formation, and determining an optimum formation model based on a comparison between the actual tool response and the predicted tool responses. The method may also include steering a bottom home assembly based on the optimum formation model.

    摘要翻译: 在钻孔地层时,用于地质导向的方法包括产生用于地层的多个地层模型,其中多个地层模型中的每一个包括一组参数和其中的电阻率工具,并且电阻率工具的位置在多个 形成模型。 该方法还可以包括计算多个地层模型中的电阻率工具的预测工具响应,使用地层中的电阻率工具获取电阻率测量值,以及基于实际的工具响应与预测的工具之间的比较来确定最佳地层模型 回应。 该方法还可以包括基于最佳形成模型来转向底部主组件。

    Apparatus and methods for imaging wells drilled with oil-based muds
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for imaging wells drilled with oil-based muds 有权
    用油基泥浆钻井成像井的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07073609B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-11

    申请号:US10674179

    申请日:2003-09-29

    IPC分类号: E21B47/026

    CPC分类号: G01V3/24

    摘要: A resistivity logging sensor for logging while drilling a well using an oil-based mud includes a sensor body; a first current injector electrode disposed on the sensor body, wherein the first current injector electrode is electrically insulated from the sensor body; at least two current return electrodes disposed on the sensor body at a selected distance from the first current injector electrode, wherein the at least two current return electrodes are disposed proximate to each other and are electrically insulated from the sensor body; and an electrical source configured to energize the first current injector electrode with a current having a voltage of no less than 50 mvolts and a frequency of no less than 1 KHz.

    摘要翻译: 使用油基泥浆钻井时的测井电阻率测井传感器包括传感器体; 设置在所述传感器主体上的第一电流注入器电极,其中所述第一电流注入器电极与所述传感器主体电绝缘; 至少两个电流返回电极,其布置在距离第一电流注入器电极选定距离的传感器主体上,其中至少两个电流返回电极彼此靠近设置并且与传感器主体电绝缘; 以及电源,其被配置为用具有不小于50mV的电压和不小于1KHz的频率的电流来激励所述第一电流注入器电极。

    Shoulder bed effects removal
    5.
    发明授权
    Shoulder bed effects removal 有权
    肩部床效应消除

    公开(公告)号:US07599825B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-06

    申请号:US11279203

    申请日:2006-04-10

    IPC分类号: G06G7/48 G01V3/18 G01V3/00

    CPC分类号: G01V3/24

    摘要: Various technologies for removing shoulder-bed effects from measurements of an earth formation made in a wellbore. In one implementation, a methodology for removing the shoulder-bed effects includes receiving the measurements and constructing a layered model of the earth formation. Each layer has a set of parameters corresponding to one or more types of the received measurements ascribed to each layer such that the set of parameters define a parameter space for the layered model. The methodology may further include dividing the parameter space into subspaces based on relationships among the parameters, selecting from the subspaces one or more starting points, minimizing a cost function using the one or more starting points to generate one or more candidate solutions having the shoulder-bed effects removed and selecting a final solution from the one or more candidate solutions.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过测量在井眼中产生的地层的各种技术来消除肩膀床效应。 在一个实施方案中,用于去除肩膀床效应的方法包括接收测量并构建地层的分层模型。 每个层具有对应于归属于每个层的接收的测量的一种或多种类型的参数的集合,使得该组参数定义分层模型的参数空间。 该方法可以进一步包括:基于参数之间的关系将参数空间划分为子空间,从子空间中选择一个或多个起始点,使用一个或多个起始点使成本函数最小化,以生成具有肩峰位置的一个或多个候选解, 床效应被消除,并从一个或多个候选解决方案中选择最终解决方案。

    Propagation based electromagnetic measurement of anisotropy using transverse or tilted magnetic dipoles
    6.
    发明授权
    Propagation based electromagnetic measurement of anisotropy using transverse or tilted magnetic dipoles 有权
    使用横向或倾斜磁偶极子的基于传播的各向异性电磁测量

    公开(公告)号:US06998844B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-14

    申请号:US10249030

    申请日:2003-03-11

    IPC分类号: G01V3/10

    CPC分类号: G01V3/30

    摘要: Transverse or tilted magnetic dipole antenna systems are used for electromagnetic logging measurements to determine the anisotropic resistivity of subsurface formations. Combined measurements between transverse or tilted antennas, as well as axial antennas, are used to compensate for receiver antenna mismatch in the system. Some embodiments use model-based parametric inversion to estimate the anisotropic resistivity in the presence of invasion and shoulder-bed effects.

    摘要翻译: 横向或倾斜的磁偶极天线系统用于电磁测井测量,以确定地下地层的各向异性电阻率。 使用横向或倾斜天线以及轴向天线之间的组合测量来补偿系统中的接收机天线不匹配。 一些实施例使用基于模型的参数反演来估计在存在入侵和肩膀效应的情况下的各向异性电阻率。

    Subsurface monitoring and borehole placement using a modified tubular equipped with tilted or transverse magnetic dipoles
    7.
    发明授权
    Subsurface monitoring and borehole placement using a modified tubular equipped with tilted or transverse magnetic dipoles 有权
    使用配备有倾斜或横向磁偶极子的改进管道进行地下监测和钻孔放置

    公开(公告)号:US06727705B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-27

    申请号:US10029755

    申请日:2001-12-18

    IPC分类号: G01V308

    摘要: Systems and methods for monitoring a subsurface formation property and for placing a borehole in the vicinity of a well in the formation. A slotted tubular is utilized to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception using an antenna adapted to generate a magnetic dipole moment with a transverse or controllable orientation. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular at the slot is provided by a pressure barrier. The tubular also forms part of a system for accurately placing a well within a desired distance and orientation relative to an existing well.

    摘要翻译: 用于监测地下形成特性并将钻孔置于地层中的井附近的系统和方法。 开槽管被用于通过适于产生具有横向或可控取向的磁偶极矩的天线来提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管槽的内部和外部之间的液压隔离通过压力屏障提供。 管状物还构成了一系统的一部分,该系统用于相对于现存的井精确地将井放置在期望的距离和取向范围内。

    Modified tubular equipped with a tilted or transverse magnetic dipole for downhole logging
    8.
    发明授权
    Modified tubular equipped with a tilted or transverse magnetic dipole for downhole logging 有权
    配备有用于井下测井的倾斜或横向磁偶极子的改进的管状体

    公开(公告)号:US06836218B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-12-28

    申请号:US10029754

    申请日:2001-12-18

    IPC分类号: G01V300

    摘要: Method and system for subsurface logging utilizing a modified metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a support member. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Pressure barrier means provide hydraulic isolation at the slotted stations. The support member is equipped with various sources and sensors, including an antenna adapted to generate a magnetic dipole moment with a transverse or controllable orientation, and adapted for engagement within the tubular. The apparatus is suitable for LWT, LWD, and TLC logging operations.

    摘要翻译: 使用具有带管状壁的细长主体和适于接纳支撑构件的中心孔的改进的金属管的地下测井方法和系统。 管状件包括开槽台,以提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 压力屏障意味着在开槽站提供液压隔离。 支撑构件配备有各种源和传感器,包括适于产生具有横向或可控取向的磁偶极矩并且适于在管内接合的天线。 该仪器适用于LWT,LWD和TLC测井操作。

    Directional resistivity measurement for well placement and formation evaluation
    9.
    发明授权
    Directional resistivity measurement for well placement and formation evaluation 有权
    井位置和地层评估方向电阻率测量

    公开(公告)号:US09134449B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-15

    申请号:US13030780

    申请日:2011-02-18

    CPC分类号: G01V3/22 G01V1/52 G01V3/30

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a method to determine a formation property of a subsurface formation. A downhole logging tool having two or more antennas, at least two of the antennas having a transversely-sensitive element and an axially-sensitive element is provided. Azimuthally-sensitive measurements are obtained using the antennas of the downhole logging tool. The measurements are fitted to a Fourier series having Fourier coefficients that include channel gains, if any. A DC component, a first harmonic component, and a second harmonic component are determined from the Fourier series, a measurement type is determined using the DC component, the first harmonic component, and/or the second harmonic component, and the formation property of the subsurface formation is determined using the determined measurement type.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及确定地下地层的地层特性的方法。 一种具有两个或多个天线的井下测井工具,其中至少两个天线具有横向敏感元件和轴向敏感元件。 使用井下测井工具的天线获得方位角敏感测量。 这些测量值适用于傅立叶级数,其傅立叶系数包括通道增益(如果有的话)。 从傅里叶级数确定DC分量,一次谐波分量和二次谐波分量,使用DC分量,一次谐波分量和/或二次谐波分量来确定测量类型,并且确定 使用确定的测量类型确定地下地层。

    DIRECTIONAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT FOR WELL PLACEMENT AND FORMATION EVALUATION
    10.
    发明申请
    DIRECTIONAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT FOR WELL PLACEMENT AND FORMATION EVALUATION 有权
    方向电阻测量,用于井架和地层评估

    公开(公告)号:US20110238312A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-29

    申请号:US13030780

    申请日:2011-02-18

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 G01V3/08

    CPC分类号: G01V3/22 G01V1/52 G01V3/30

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a method to determine a formation property of a subsurface formation. A downhole logging tool having two or more antennas, at least two of the antennas having a transversely-sensitive element and an axially-sensitive element is provided. Azimuthally-sensitive measurements are obtained using the antennas of the downhole logging tool. The measurements are fitted to a Fourier series having Fourier coefficients that include channel gains, if any. A DC component, a first harmonic component, and a second harmonic component are determined from the Fourier series, a measurement type is determined using the DC component, the first harmonic component, and/or the second harmonic component, and the formation property of the subsurface formation is determined using the determined measurement type.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及确定地下地层的地层特性的方法。 一种具有两个或多个天线的井下测井工具,其中至少两个天线具有横向敏感元件和轴向敏感元件。 使用井下测井工具的天线获得方位角敏感测量。 这些测量值适用于傅立叶级数,其傅立叶系数包括通道增益(如果有的话)。 从傅里叶级数确定DC分量,一次谐波分量和二次谐波分量,使用DC分量,一次谐波分量和/或二次谐波分量来确定测量类型,并且确定 使用确定的测量类型确定地下地层。