METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A SEISMIC PROFILE

    公开(公告)号:US20170371057A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-28

    申请号:US15538125

    申请日:2015-12-22

    CPC classification number: G01V1/42 G01V1/02 G01V2210/1299 G01V2210/163

    Abstract: A seismic source (50) is buried in a multi-layered subsurface formation below a fast layer (30) and above a reflecting interface (10). The seismic source (50) excites a critically refracted (CR) wave that travels laterally along a fast layer bottom interface (35), and emanates downwardly into a slow layer (40) that is below and adjacent to the fast layer (30). One or more receivers (60), positioned below the fast layer (30) and above the reflecting interface (10) are used to detect seismic waves (84, 86). The one or more receivers (60) are positioned within a borehole (65). At least one reflected CR wave is isolated from the received signals, which is a CR wave that has reflected off of the reflecting layer (10) below the one or more receivers (60). A seismic profile of the multi-layered subsurface formation is created, using the at least one reflected CR wave. Time-lapse seismic monitoring of hydrocarbon extraction operations, such as steam injection, is also provided.

    METHOD OF CALIBRATING DEPTHS OF A SEISMIC RECEIVER ARRAY

    公开(公告)号:US20190004195A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-03

    申请号:US15737788

    申请日:2016-06-24

    Abstract: A seismic receiver array has a plurality of seismic receiver channels, each coupled to a local surrounding in an earth formation. A formation-material-dependent response of each seismic receiver channel is determined, and associated with an assumed depth for the corresponding seismic receiver channel. The formation-material-dependent responses as function of the assumed depth are compared to an independent depth log of at least one petrophysical parameter of the earth formation as a function of depth along the borehole. Based on the comparison, a set of lags between said assumed depth and depth in the independent depth log is determined, that provides the best correlation between the formation-material-dependent response and the independent depth log of the at least one petrophysical parameter of the earth formation. The assumed depth of each seismic receiver channel can thus be aligned with corresponding depths in the independent depth log.

    DETECTING BROADSIDE ACOUSTIC SIGNALS WITH A FIBER OPTICAL DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING (DAS) ASSEMBLY
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    DETECTING BROADSIDE ACOUSTIC SIGNALS WITH A FIBER OPTICAL DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING (DAS) ASSEMBLY 有权
    用光纤分布式声学感应(DAS)组件检测广播声音信号

    公开(公告)号:US20160377476A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-29

    申请号:US15259348

    申请日:2016-09-08

    CPC classification number: G01H9/006 G01H9/004 G01V1/226 G01V1/40

    Abstract: A distributed fiber optic acoustic sensing system comprises an elongate body having an outer surface, an optical fiber disposed on the outer surface at a first predetermined wrap angle, and light transmitting and receiving means optically connected to the fiber for. The elongate body may include at least one substantially flat face, and/or a layer of swellable elastomer surrounding the body, and/or an outer elastomeric tube surrounding the elastomer layer. There may be at least one sensor pad disposed in the outer layer, the sensor pad comprising a stiffener and at least one longitudinal fiber affixed thereto or embedded therein. There may be a body of protective material surrounding the tube, which may have an outer surface that includes at least one substantially flat face and at least one sensor pad disposed in the body.

    Abstract translation: 分布式光纤声学感测系统包括具有外表面的细长主体,以第一预定包角设置在外表面上的光纤,以及光纤连接到光纤的光发射和接收装置。 细长主体可以包括至少一个基本平坦的表面,和/或围绕主体的可膨胀弹性体层,和/或围绕弹性体层的外部弹性体管。 可以在外层中设置至少一个传感器垫,传感器垫包括加强件和至少一个固定到其上的纵向纤维或嵌入其中。 可以存在围绕管的保护材料体,其可以具有包括至少一个基本上平坦的表面的外表面和设置在主体中的至少一个传感器垫。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECORDING SEISMIC SIGNALS

    公开(公告)号:US20180024260A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-25

    申请号:US15545918

    申请日:2016-01-25

    CPC classification number: G01V1/003 G01V1/42

    Abstract: A first stationary seismic receiver array is provided in a first non-vertically directed first borehole section of a first array of non-vertically directed first borehole sections, and a second stationary seismic receiver array is provided in a second non-vertically directed first borehole section of the first array of non-vertically directed first borehole sections. A seismic source assembly is moved axially through a first non-vertically directed second borehole section from at least a first position to a second position of a plurality of first borehole positions along a length of the first non-vertically directed second borehole section. The seismic source assembly contains a repeatable seismic source, which is activated when the seismic source assembly is in the first position and when the seismic source assembly is in the second position. First and second shots of seismic signals are recorded with at least each of the first and second stationary seismic receivers.

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