System and methodology for identifying time differences between clocks during seismic exploration

    公开(公告)号:US10371847B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-06

    申请号:US14849517

    申请日:2015-09-09

    Abstract: A technique facilitates seismic exploration by identifying time differences between clocks employed during the seismic exploration. According to an embodiment, a seismic signal is output from a source and has an incident wave and a reflected wave. The seismic signal is received by at least one receiver which outputs data to a control system. The control system is employed to compare a symmetry of the propagation of the incident wave and the reflected wave. The symmetry data is then used to determine a temporal change of the time base of the at least one receiver.

    Downhole seismic sensor with filler fluid and method of using same
    2.
    发明授权
    Downhole seismic sensor with filler fluid and method of using same 有权
    具有填充液的井下地震传感器及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US09567845B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US13931996

    申请日:2013-06-30

    Inventor: Toru Ikegami

    Abstract: A seismic sensor for a downhole tool positionable in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The seismic sensor includes a sensor housing, a bobbin supported in the sensor housing along an axis thereof, at least one coil wound about the bobbin (the coil movably supportable within the sensor housing by at least one spring), at least one magnet positionable about the bobbin to generate a magnetic field with the at least one coil whereby seismic vibrations are detectable, and a filler fluid disposed in the sensor housing to buoy the at least one coil whereby gravitational effects may be neutralized.

    Abstract translation: 用于井下工具的地震传感器,其可定位在穿透地下地层的井眼中。 所述地震传感器包括传感器外壳,沿其轴线支撑在所述传感器壳体中的线轴,围绕所述线轴缠绕的至少一个线圈(所述线圈可通过至少一个弹簧可移动地支撑在所述传感器壳体内),至少一个磁体可定位在约 所述线轴与所述至少一个线圈产生磁场,从而可以检测地震振动;以及填充流体,布置在所述传感器外壳中以浮起所述至少一个线圈,从而可以中和重力作用。

    Downhole Acoustic Wave Sensing with Optical Fiber
    3.
    发明申请
    Downhole Acoustic Wave Sensing with Optical Fiber 审中-公开
    用光纤进行井下声波检测

    公开(公告)号:US20160170082A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14951484

    申请日:2015-11-24

    Inventor: Toru Ikegami

    CPC classification number: E21B47/123 G01H9/004 G01V2210/1429

    Abstract: A technique facilitates geophysical exploration by employing a tool wrapped with an optical fiber. Additionally, an orientation sensor is coupled to the tool and is operable to provide data regarding orientation of the tool. A processing system, which may include an optical interrogation system, cooperates with the optical fiber and with the orientation sensor to obtain acoustic data. For example, the processing system collects tool orientation data and also strain data obtained from a location along the wrapped optical fiber. The strain data results from excitation of an acoustic signal from a suitable acoustic source.

    Abstract translation: 一种技术通过采用用光纤包裹的工具来促进地球物理勘探。 另外,方向传感器耦合到工具并且可操作以提供关于工具的取向的数据。 可以包括光学询问系统的处理系统与光纤和定向传感器配合以获得声学数据。 例如,处理系统收集工具取向数据,并且还从沿着包裹的光纤的位置获得的应变数据。 应变数据来自于来自合适声源的声信号的激发。

    Downhole acoustic wave sensing with optical fiber

    公开(公告)号:US10072497B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-11

    申请号:US14951484

    申请日:2015-11-24

    Inventor: Toru Ikegami

    CPC classification number: E21B47/123 G01H9/004 G01V2210/1429

    Abstract: A technique facilitates geophysical exploration by employing a tool wrapped with an optical fiber. Additionally, an orientation sensor is coupled to the tool and is operable to provide data regarding orientation of the tool. A processing system, which may include an optical interrogation system, cooperates with the optical fiber and with the orientation sensor to obtain acoustic data. For example, the processing system collects tool orientation data and also strain data obtained from a location along the wrapped optical fiber. The strain data results from excitation of an acoustic signal from a suitable acoustic source.

    Seismic sensing with optical fiber

    公开(公告)号:US09927286B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-27

    申请号:US14964533

    申请日:2015-12-09

    CPC classification number: G01H9/004 G01V2210/1429

    Abstract: A technique facilitates geophysical exploration and comprises deploying an optical fiber in a borehole formed in a formation. A seismic signal, e.g. seismic waves, is excited into the formation, and an optical interrogation system is used to obtain data at a plurality of fixed, sampling locations along the optical fiber. The data is processed to determine features in the formation. Based on the processed data, updated sampling locations are selected along the optical fiber to enable further analysis of the features of interest.

    Seismic detector
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09869788B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-16

    申请号:US14805475

    申请日:2015-07-22

    CPC classification number: G01V1/42

    Abstract: A technique facilitates seismic wave detection with a seismic receiver. The seismic receiver has a tool body, a vibrationally isolated sensor package mounted in the tool body, and a plurality of contact shoes. The contact shoes are mounted around the sensor package in a distribution which enables three-point contact with a surrounding wellbore wall regardless of the azimuthal orientation of the sensor package.

    Downhole Seismic Sensor with Filler Fluid and Method of Using Same
    7.
    发明申请
    Downhole Seismic Sensor with Filler Fluid and Method of Using Same 有权
    具有填充流体的井下地震传感器及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150002159A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-01

    申请号:US13931996

    申请日:2013-06-30

    Inventor: Toru Ikegami

    Abstract: A seismic sesor for a downhole tool positionable in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The seismic sensor includes a sensor housing, a bobbin supported in the sensor housing along an axis thereof, at least one coil wound about the bobbin (the coil movably supportable within the sensor housing by at least one spring), at least one magnet positionable about the bobbin to generate a magnetic field with the at least one coil whereby seismic vibrations are detectable, and a filler fluid disposed in the sensor housing to buoy the at least one coil whereby gravitational effects may be neutralized.

    Abstract translation: 用于井下工具的地震筛,其可定位在穿透地下地层的井眼中。 所述地震传感器包括传感器外壳,沿其轴线支撑在所述传感器壳体中的线轴,围绕所述线轴缠绕的至少一个线圈(所述线圈可通过至少一个弹簧可移动地支撑在所述传感器壳体内),至少一个磁体可定位在约 所述线轴与所述至少一个线圈产生磁场,从而可以检测地震振动;以及填充流体,布置在所述传感器外壳中以浮起所述至少一个线圈,从而可以中和重力作用。

    Seismic Sensing with Optical Fiber
    8.
    发明申请
    Seismic Sensing with Optical Fiber 有权
    光纤地震检测

    公开(公告)号:US20160170083A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14964533

    申请日:2015-12-09

    CPC classification number: G01H9/004 G01V2210/1429

    Abstract: A technique facilitates geophysical exploration and comprises deploying an optical fiber in a borehole formed in a formation. A seismic signal, e.g. seismic waves, is excited into the formation, and an optical interrogation system is used to obtain data at a plurality of fixed, sampling locations along the optical fiber. The data is processed to determine features in the formation. Based on the processed data, updated sampling locations are selected along the optical fiber to enable further analysis of the features of interest.

    Abstract translation: 一种技术有利于地球物理勘探,并且包括将光纤部署在形成于地层中的钻孔中。 地震信号,例如。 地震波被激发到地层中,并且使用光学询问系统在沿着光纤的多个固定的采样位置处获得数据。 处理数据以确定地层中的特征。 基于处理的数据,沿着光纤选择更新的采样位置,以进一步分析感兴趣的特征。

    Neutrally-buoyant borehole investigation tools and methods
    9.
    发明授权
    Neutrally-buoyant borehole investigation tools and methods 有权
    中性浮力钻孔调查工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09038765B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US13909060

    申请日:2013-06-03

    CPC classification number: G01V1/40 G01V1/42

    Abstract: Neutrally-buoyant tools for seismic data collection are provided that may range from several hundred meters to several kilometers in length and have integrated sensors which move along with the borehole fluid in response to a passing seismic wave. The disclosure also provides methods of deploying neutrally-buoyant tools, which includes using a tractor, adding a weight or both to the tool in order to overcome the difficulty of lowering a neutrally buoyant tool into a borehole, and optionally occasionally clamping the tool to the borehole to alleviate tension in the tool. This disclosure also provides methods of acquiring seismic data, which involves positioning a neutrally-buoyant tool in a borehole such that the tool is able to move relatively freely along with the borehole fluid in response to a seismic wave passing through the fluid, firing a seismic source, and using the sensors to collect seismic data generated thereby.

    Abstract translation: 提供用于地震数据采集的中性浮力工具,其长度可以在几百米到几公里之间,并且具有响应于通过的地震波与钻孔流体一起移动的集成传感器。 本公开还提供了部署中性浮力工具的方法,其包括使用拖拉机,向工具添加重物或两者以克服将中性浮力工具降低到钻孔中的难度,并且可选地偶尔将工具夹紧到工具 钻孔以减轻工具的张力。 本公开还提供了获取地震数据的方法,其涉及将中性浮力工具定位在钻孔中,使得工具能够响应于穿过流体的地震波而与井眼流体相对自由地移动,发射地震 来源,并使用传感器收集由此产生的地震数据。

    Neutrally-Buoyant Borehole Investigation Tools and Methods
    10.
    发明申请
    Neutrally-Buoyant Borehole Investigation Tools and Methods 有权
    中性浮力钻孔调查工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130343157A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-26

    申请号:US13909060

    申请日:2013-06-03

    CPC classification number: G01V1/40 G01V1/42

    Abstract: The disclosure provides neutrally-buoyant tools for seismic data collection. The tools may range from several hundred meters to several kilometers in length and have integrated sensors which move along with the borehole fluid in response to a passing seismic wave. The disclosure also provides methods of deploying neutrally-buoyant tools, which includes using a tractor, adding a weight or both to the tool in order to overcome the difficulty of lowering a neutrally buoyant tool into a borehole, and optionally occasionally clamping the tool to the borehole to alleviate tension in the tool. This disclosure also provides methods of acquiring seismic data, which involves positioning a neutrally-buoyant tool in a borehole such that the tool is able to move relatively freely along with the borehole fluid in response to a seismic wave passing through the fluid, firing a seismic source, and using the sensors to collect seismic data generated thereby.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于地震数据采集的中性浮力工具。 这些工具的长度可以从几百米到几公里,并且具有响应于通过的地震波而与井眼流体一起移动的集成的传感器。 本公开还提供了部署中性浮力工具的方法,其包括使用拖拉机,向工具添加重物或两者以克服将中性浮力工具降低到钻孔中的难度,并且可选地偶尔将工具夹紧到工具 钻孔以减轻工具的张力。 本公开还提供了获取地震数据的方法,其涉及将中性浮力工具定位在钻孔中,使得工具能够响应于穿过流体的地震波而与井眼流体相对自由地移动,发射地震 来源,并使用传感器收集由此产生的地震数据。

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