Abstract:
A hydrocarbon sample is subjected to a chemically selective J-editing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) pulse sequence. Resulting signals are analyzed in order to identify a coupling frequency present in at least one molecule of the hydrocarbon sample. A J-coupling frequency of approximately 150 Hz is indicative of a component having an internal double bonded carbon atom (i.e., an olefin). The presence of an olefin in a hydrocarbon sample can be indicative of the presence of a synthetic based mud (SBM) in the sample.
Abstract:
A magnetic resonance (MR) receiver is described herein. The MR receiver can be used to process nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signals. The MR receiver includes a transformer that amplifies the MR signals and a preamplifier that receives the MR signals from the transformer. The preamplifier can include a transimpedance amplifier circuit with an input stage that includes a field effect transistor.
Abstract:
A non-resonant transmitter for a magnetic resonance (MR) system, such as a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) system, is described herein. The transmitter includes a coil for applying NMR pulse sequences to a substance. The coil is coupled to a circuit that includes a capacitor, a number of switches, and a power source. The transmitter operates in two modes. In a charging mode, the switches decouple the coil from the capacitor and the capacitor is charged by the power source. In a discharging mode, a radio frequency pulse is generated and the switches couple and decouple the coil from the capacitor so that the capacitor provides power to the coil. The addition of the capacitor improves the power factor of the circuit and reduces power draw from the power source.
Abstract:
A method for applying a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) sequence is described herein. The method includes applying a series of refocusing pulses to a substance within an inhomogeneous static magnetic field. Each refocusing pulse in the series of refocusing pulses includes a central axis, a total pulse duration greater than t180, and at least five segments (e.g., 5, 7, 11, 20, and 21). The phase of each segment is substantially anti-symmetric about the central axis of the refocusing pulse. In a more particular embodiment, the phase of each segment is also symmetric about the central axis of the refocusing pulse and the five segments include a substantially constant amplitude.
Abstract:
A method and system for determining a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) property are described herein. The method includes applying a static magnetic field to a substance and applying an NMR pulse sequence to the substance. The NMR pulse sequence comprises a first pulse sequence segment applied at a first frequency to a shell and a second pulse sequence segment applied at a second frequency. The first pulse sequence segment generates a resonant signal in the shell and the second pulse sequence segment generates a characteristic within the resonant signal. The resonant signal is detected and an NMR property is determined using the characteristic within the detected resonant signal.
Abstract:
Illustrative embodiments are directed to applying a nuclear magnetic resonance sequence to a substance within an inhomogeneous static magnetic field. Various embodiments include applying a series of refocusing pulses to the substance, each refocusing pulse in the series of refocusing pulses having at least two segments, and a total pulse duration less than or equal to approximately 1.414 times T180. Various embodiments can further include applying an excitation pulse to the substance in the inhomogeneous static magnetic field, where the excitation pulse generates an initial magnetization that is aligned with a refocusing axis produced by a refocusing cycle that is performed after the excitation pulse.
Abstract:
A broadband magnetic resonance (MR) receiver is described herein. The MR receiver can be used to process nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signals. The MR receiver includes a transformer that amplifies the MR signals and a preamplifier that receives the MR signals from the transformer. The preamplifier includes a common-drain amplifier stage and a common-source amplifier stage.
Abstract:
A formation fluid sample is analyzed using NMR spectroscopy to obtain a NMR spectrum. The NMR spectrum is then analyzed to find evidence of the amount of olefins present in the sample. The amount of olefins present in the sample can then be correlated to the level of contamination of the sample. In one embodiment, a 1H chemical shift of between substantially 4.5 and 6 ppm is used to identify olefins present in the sample. In another embodiment, a 1H chemical shift of substantially 1.9 to 2.1 ppm is used to identify olefins present in the sample. The NMR spectral equipment can be located uphole or downhole.
Abstract:
A method and system for applying nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) sequences to a substance are described herein. The method includes applying an NMR pulse sequence to the substance using a non-resonant transmitter circuit. The NMR pulse sequence includes a first pulse sequence segment applied at a first frequency to a first shell within the substance and a second pulse sequence segment applied at a second frequency to a second shell. The second pulse sequence segment is initiated before the first shell reaches thermal equilibrium. In some cases, the first pulse sequence segment and the second pulse sequence segment are interposed within each other. Such NMR pulse sequences, with multiple pulse sequence segments, can also be applied to different atomic nuclei.