Methods and Systems for Determining Fast and Slow Shear Directions in an Anisotropic Formation Using A Logging While Drilling Tool

    公开(公告)号:US20190129053A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-02

    申请号:US16093640

    申请日:2017-04-13

    Abstract: Methods are provided for determining properties of an anisotropic formation (including both fast and slow formations) surrounding a borehole. A logging-while-drilling tool is provided that is moveable through the borehole. The logging-while drilling tool has at least one dipole acoustic source spaced from an array of receivers. During movement of the logging-while-drilling tool, the at least one dipole acoustic source is operated to excite a time-varying pressure field in the anisotropic formation surrounding the borehole. The array of receivers is used to measure waveforms arising from the time-varying pressure field in the anisotropic formation surrounding the borehole. The waveforms are processed to determine a parameter value that represents shear directionality of the anisotropic formation surrounding the borehole.

    IN-SITU REAL-TIME BOREHOLE SONIC PROCESSING

    公开(公告)号:US20250110250A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-03

    申请号:US18898243

    申请日:2024-09-26

    Abstract: Aspects described herein provide for methods and apparatus for interpretation of borehole sonic dispersion data using data-driven machine learning based approaches. Training datasets are generated from two possible sources. First, application of machine learning enabled automatic dipole interpretation (MLADI) and/or machine learning enabled automatic quadrupole interpretation (MLAQI) methods on field data processing will naturally create substantial volume of labeled data, i.e., pairing dispersion data with dispersion modes labeled by MLADI and MLAQI. Second, it is also possible to generate large volume of synthetic dispersion data from known model parameters. These two types of labeled data can be used either separately or in combination to train neural network models. These models can map dispersion data to modal dispersion much more efficiently.

    Torsional wave logging
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10393905B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US15238524

    申请日:2016-08-16

    Abstract: A method for torsional wave logging in a borehole of a subterranean formation. The method includes obtaining a torsional wave measurement of the borehole, wherein the torsional wave measurement represents characteristics of a torsional wave propagating within a cylindrical layered structure associated with the borehole, wherein the cylindrical layered structure comprises the subterranean formation and a completion of the borehole, analyzing, by a computer processor, the torsional wave measurement to generate a quality measure of the completion, and displaying the quality measure of the completion.

    Torsional wave logging
    5.
    发明授权
    Torsional wave logging 有权
    扭转波测井

    公开(公告)号:US09448321B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-20

    申请号:US13734728

    申请日:2013-01-04

    CPC classification number: G01V1/50 E21B47/0005

    Abstract: A method for torsional wave logging in a borehole of a subterranean formation. The method includes obtaining a torsional wave measurement of the borehole, wherein the torsional wave measurement represents characteristics of a torsional wave propagating within a cylindrical layered structure associated with the borehole, wherein the cylindrical layered structure comprises the subterranean formation and a completion of the borehole, analyzing, by a computer processor, the torsional wave measurement to generate a quality measure of the completion, and displaying the quality measure of the completion.

    Abstract translation: 一种地下地层井眼扭转波测井方法。 该方法包括获得钻孔的扭转波测量,其中扭转波测量表示在与钻孔相关联的圆柱形分层结构内传播的扭转波的特征,其中圆柱形分层结构包括地层并完成钻孔, 通过计算机处理器分析扭转波测量以产生完成的质量测量,并且显示完成的质量测量。

    Systems and methods for identifying sanding in production wells using time-lapse sonic data
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    发明授权
    Systems and methods for identifying sanding in production wells using time-lapse sonic data 有权
    使用延时声波数据识别生产井中的砂光的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09217807B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-22

    申请号:US13949202

    申请日:2013-07-23

    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying sanding in production wells using time-lapse sonic data. Formation anisotropy can be characterized in terms of shear moduli in a vertical wellbore, e.g., vertical shear moduli C44 and C55 in the wellbore axial planes and horizontal shear modulus C66 in the wellbore cross-sectional plane. Changes in formation anisotropy between different times can provide qualitative indicators of the occurrence of sanding in the production well. Before production begins, the horizontal shear modulus C66 is typically less than the vertical shear modulus C44 or C55 or both. At a subsequent time after sanding occurs, the horizontal shear modulus C66 is typically greater than the vertical shear modulus C44 or C55 or both. By comparing the shear moduli of the vertical wellbore at different times, it is possible to identify the occurrence of sanding in the production well using time-lapse sonic data.

    Abstract translation: 使用延时声波数据识别生产井中的砂光的系统和方法。 形成各向异性可以用垂直井眼中的剪切模量来表征,例如在井眼轴向平面中的垂直剪切模量C44和C55以及井眼横截面中的水平剪切模量C66。 不同时期地层各向异性的变化可以为生产井中砂磨发生提供定性指标。 在生产开始之前,水平剪切模量C66通常小于垂直剪切模量C44或C55或两者。 在砂光发生后的随后时间,水平剪切模量C66通常大于垂直剪切模量C44或C55或两者。 通过比较不同时间垂直井筒的剪切模量,可以使用延时声波数据来识别生产井中砂磨的发生。

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