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HalliburtonLogging and Perforating
Capabilitiesfor
High-Pressure, High-TemperatureWells and Slim Holes
HalliburtonLogging and Perforating
Capabilitiesfor
High-Pressure, High-TemperatureWells and Slim Holes
Halliburton Energy ServicesHouston
© 1995 by Halliburton Energy Services. All rights reserved.Printed in the United States of America
Halliburton Energy Services Publication EL-1088
Sales of Halliburton products and services will be in accord solely with the terms and conditionscontained in the contract between Halliburton and the customer that is applicable to the sale.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
SECTION 1 Openhole Logging 3The HEAT Suite Logging System 3
Cablehead Tension Load Cell 3Hostile Telemetry Assembly (HETS) 4Hostile Powered Decentralizer (HPDC) 4Centralizers and Flex Joints 4Hostile Four Arm Caliper (HECT) 4Hostile Dual Induction (HDIL) 5Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS) 5Hostile Spectral Density (HSDL) 5Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron (HDSN) 5Hostile Natural Gamma Ray (HNGR) 5Hostile Dipmeter (HEDT) 6
Circumferential Acoustic Scanning Tool (CAST) 6Toolpusher Logging (TPL) 6Coiled-Tubing Conveyed Logging 6
SECTION 2 HEAT Suite Log Examples 21Comparison of HEAT and Standard Logs 21Triple-Combo Log and Analysis 21Sonic Log and IWC Analysis 21
Instantaneous Transmissivity 22Instantaneous Phase 22Instantaneous Frequency 22Data and Analysis Examples 22
SECTION 3 Environmental Effects on HEAT Suite Responses 29
SECTION 4 Cased-Hole Logging 77Gamma-Neutron-CCL (GNST and HGNC) 77Cement Bond/Micro-Seismogram® Logging (HFWS) 77Production Logging (PL) 78
Hydro (HYD) 78Fluid Density (FDT) 78Gradiomanometer 78Fullbore Gas Holdup (GHT) 78Continuous Flowmeter (FMC) 79Pressure (SPT and CQPT) 79Temperature (TLT) 79Borehole Audio Tracer (BATS) 79
Casing Inspection 79
SECTION 5 Cased-Hole Mechanical and Related Services 91Explosive Services 91
Jet Cutters 91Drill-Collar Severing Tools (DCST) 91Perforating Systems 91Junk Shots 92Magnetic Orienting Device (MOD) 92Slimhole Hostile Gamma Perforator (HGPS) 92
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Chemical Cutters 92Free-Point and Back-Off Tools 92Bridge Plugs 92
Through-Tubing Bridge Plugs 92Cast-Iron Bridge Plugs 92
SECTION 6 Radius-of-Borehole-Curvature Limitations on Downhole Tools 101
INDEX 107
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TABLESTable 1.1—HEAT Suite Specifications 4Table 5.1—Specifications for Jet Tubing Cutters 93Table 5.2—Specifications for Jet Drillpipe Cutters 93Table 5.3—Specifications for Drill-Collar Severing Tools 93Table 5.4—Specifications for Strip-Carrier and Wire-Carrier Through-Tubing Capsule Guns 94Table 5.5—Specifications for Scalloped Hollow-Carrier Tubing Guns 94Table 5.6—Specifications for Ported Hollow-Carrier Casing Guns 94Table 5.7—Specifications for Scalloped Hollow-Carrier Casing Guns 95Table 5.8—Chemical Cutters Used in Tubulars With OD 4-1/2 Inches or Less 96Table 5.9—Elite Magna-Range Bridge Plugs 97
FIGURES
Specifications: Openhole Logging Tools
Figure 1.1—Typical HEAT Suite Configurations 7Figure 1.2—Hostile Environment Telemetry (HETS-A) 8Figure 1.3—Hostile Powered Decentralizer Caliper (HPDC-A) 9Figure 1.4—Hostile Environment Caliper Tool (HECT-A) 10Figure 1.5—Hostile Dual Induction (HDIL-A) 11Figure 1.6—Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS-A), Long-Spaced Operation, Sonic Full Waveform 12Figure 1.7—Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS-A), Long-Spaced Operation, Sonic Real-Time Slowness 13Figure 1.8—Hostile Spectral Density (HSDL-A), With In-Line Pad 14Figure 1.9—Hostile Spectral Density (HSDL-A), With Extendable Pad 15Figure 1.10—Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron (HDSN-A) 16Figure 1.11—Hostile Natural Gamma Ray (HNGR-A) 17Figure 1.12—Hostile Environment Dipmeter Tool (HEDT-A) 18Figure 1.13—Circumferential Acoustic Scanning Tool (CAST-A), DITS Version 19
Examples: HEAT Suite LogsFigure 2.1—Comparison of HEAT and Standard Logs 23Figure 2.2—HEAT Triple-Combo Log 24Figure 2.3—Analysis of HEAT Triple-Combo Log 25Figure 2.4—HEAT Full Wave Sonic Log 26Figure 2.5—Instantaneous Waveform Characteristics Log 27
Charts: HEAT Suite InterpretationFigure 3.1—Hostile Dual Induction - Short Normal: Short Normal Borehole Correction 31Figure 3.2—Hostile Dual Induction: Deep and Medium Induction Borehole Corrections 33Figure 3.3—Hostile Dual Induction: Deep and Medium Induction Bed Thickness Corrections
(Rs = 1 & 2 ohm·m) 35Figure 3.4—Hostile Dual Induction: Deep and Medium Induction Bed Thickness Corrections
(Rs = 4 & 10 ohm·m) 36Figure 3.5—Hostile Dual Induction - Short Normal: Invasion Corrections (Rxo/Rm = 20, 4-inch borehole) 37Figure 3.6—Hostile Dual Induction - Short Normal: Invasion Corrections (Rxo/Rm = 100, 4-inch borehole) 39Figure 3.7—Hostile Dual Induction - Short Normal: Invasion Corrections (Rxo/Rm = 20, 6-inch borehole) 40Figure 3.8—Hostile Dual Induction - Short Normal: Invasion Corrections (Rxo/Rm = 100, 6-inch borehole) 41Figure 3.9—Hostile Dual Induction - Short Normal: Invasion Corrections (Rxo/Rm = 20, 8-inch borehole) 42Figure 3.10—Hostile Dual Induction - Short Normal: Invasion Corrections (Rxo/Rm = 100, 8-inch borehole) 43Figure 3.11—Hostile Spectral Density: Borehole Curvature Corrections 45Figure 3.12—Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron: Openhole Environmental Corrections (Borehole) 47
Tables and Figures
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Figure 3.13—Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron: Openhole Environmental Corrections (Standoff and Formation Salinity) 49
Figure 3.14—Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron: Cased Hole Environmental Corrections (Borehole) 51Figure 3.15—Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron: Cased Hole Environmental Corrections
(Standoff and Formation Salinity) 53Figure 3.16—Porosity Determination: Neutron Limestone Porosity versus Porosity 55Figure 3.17—Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk Density versus Neutron Porosity (Fluid Density = 0.85 g/cc) 57Figure 3.18—Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk Density versus Neutron Porosity (Fluid Density = 1.00 g/cc) 58Figure 3.19—Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk Density versus Neutron Porosity (Fluid Density = 1.15 g/cc) 59Figure 3.20—Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk Density versus Sonic (Oil-Based Fluid) 61Figure 3.21—Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk Density versus Sonic (Fresh Water) 62Figure 3.22—Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk Density versus Sonic (Salt Water) 63Figure 3.23—Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Sonic versus Neutron Porosity (Fresh Water) 65Figure 3.24—Mineral Identification Plot: ρmaa
Determination 67Figure 3.25—Mineral Identification Plot: ∆tmaa
Determination 69Figure 3.26—Mineral Identification Plot: Umaa
Determination 71Figure 3.27—Mineral Identification Plot: ρmaa
versus ∆tmaa73
Figure 3.28—Mineral Identification Plot: ρmaaversus Umaa
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Specifications: Cased-Hole Logging ToolsFigure 4.1—Hostile Gamma Neutron CCL (HGNC-A) 80Figure 4.2—Gamma Neutron Slim Tool (GNST-A) 81Figure 4.3—Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS-A), Cement Bond 82Figure 4.4—Hydro (HYD-FC), MUX 83Figure 4.5—Fluid Density (FDT-EC), MUX 84Figure 4.6—Fullbore Gas Holdup (GHT) 85Figure 4.7—Continuous Flowmeter (FMS-HC), MUX 86Figure 4.8—Stack Pressure Tool (SPT-CC), MUX 87Figure 4.9—Compensated Quartz Pressure Tool (CQPT-A), MUX 88Figure 4.10—Temperature Logging Tool (TLT-IC) 89Figure 4.11—Borehole Audio Tracer Survey (BATS) 90
Specifications: Cased-Hole Mechanical ServicesFigure 5.1—Time-Temperature Effect on Explosives 97Figure 5.2—Hostile Gamma Perforator (HGPS-A), Slim Version 98Figure 5.3—Free-Point and Back-Off Tool (Dia-Log), 1.625-inch 99
Charts: Minimum Radius of Borehole CurvatureFigure 6.1—Radius of Curvature Limitations on Tool Length 101Figure 6.2—Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature Determination (Tool Diameter = 2.75 inches) 103Figure 6.3—Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature Determination (Tool Diameter = 3.5 inches) 104Figure 6.4—Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature Determination (Tool Diameter = 1.4375 inches) 105Figure 6.5—Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature Determination (Tool Diameter = 1.6875 inches) 106
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Introduction
Providing services in high-pressure, high-temperature wells and in slimholes presents a special challenge to wireline service companies. Inparticular, the companies must produce small-diameter logging toolsthat can make measurements as accurately and reliably as the tools'
standard-sized counterparts, sometimes under extremely harsh downholeconditions. Furthermore, perforating assemblies must use special explosives thatcan withstand both high temperatures and high pressures and still operateeffectively to produce optimum perforation characteristics.
Halliburton has developed equipment for providing a complete line of wirelineservices in both open and cased wells that are at high temperature and highpressure or that have small-diameter bores. The following sections in thisbooklet give an overview of these services, present detailed tool specifications,and furnish environmental correction charts used for log interpretation.Additional information and literature are available through Halliburton salesrepresentatives and local offices.
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Section 1OpenholeLogging
THE HEAT SUITE LOGGING SYSTEMThe HEAT Suite comprises six logginginstruments, a cablehead-tension loadcell, and associated centralizer, decentral-izer, flex-joint, and telemetry assemblies.The logging instruments include FourArm Caliper, Dual Induction, FullWave Sonic, Spectral Density, DualSpaced Neutron, and Natural GammaRay devices. A Hostile EnvironmentFour Arm Dipmeter is available for usein 6-inch and larger boreholes.
Each HEAT tool contains an internaltemperature sensor that provides qualitycontrol data related to operationalcharacteristics and tool electronics.Such information is usually criticalonly in very hot well conditions—inparticular, when temperatures over aprolonged period are near the 500˚Flimit of the toolstring.
Cablehead Tension Load CellIn all wells, but particularly in slim holes,erratic tool movement resulting fromborehole and formation conditions can cause tool sticking. Thus, erratictool movement must be identified toaccurately determine depth. When theHEAT Suite is run, downhole tensionand compression in the tool are measuredwith the downhole Load Cell and areplotted on the log along with surfacecable tension to give information about tool drag. The Load Cell alsocontains a temperature sensor thatprovides a continuous measurement ofborehole temperature.
Halliburton's HostileEnvironment ApplicationsTools system (the HEATSuite) was the first set of
combinable, high-quality, small-diametertools capable of comprehensive formationevaluation in harsh environments. HEATSuite tools are digital and are smallerthan standard logging tools—2-3/4- to3-1/2-inch OD for HEAT Suite versus3-5/8- to 4-1/2-inch OD for standardtools. The HEAT Suite's small ODmakes it possible to design a thoroughformation evaluation program for holesas small as 3-1/2 inches. With temper-ature and pressure ratings of 500˚F (for6 hours) and 25,000 psi, respectively(Table 1.1), HEAT tools are built tohandle the severe conditions encounteredin deep and hot hydrocarbon-bearingformations. HEAT tools can becombined in almost any configuration(Figure 1.1) to suit the boreholegeometry and formation evaluationrequirements of each job.
Halliburton also has a dipmeter that israted to 450˚F and an acoustic imagingtool that can operate in holes as smallas 4-1/2 inches. The dipmeter is a four-arm device, whereas the imaging tool isan armless sonde that contains a singlerotating transducer for scanning theborehole wall.
In horizontal and deviated wells,Halliburton's Toolpusher system usesjointed tubing or drillpipe to transportwireline tools through the wellbore.The system can be deployed in openand cased wells and has been designedto operate with standard and slimholetools. In extended-reach and high-deviation operations, Halliburton canalso use coiled tubing to transportwireline tools through cased wells andnonrugose open holes.
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Table 1.1 — HEAT Suite Specifications
Tool Temperature Rating(°F)
Pressure Rating(psi)
Length(ft)
OD(inches)
31.7
13
15.3
30.22
11.55
8.54
9.2
Dual Induction
Spectral Density (In-Line Pad)
Dual Spaced Neutron
Full Wave Sonic
Gamma Ray
Four Arm Caliper
Powered Decentralizer
2-3/4
2-3/4
2-3/4
2-3/4
2-3/4
2-3/4
2-3/4
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
Hostile Telemetry Assembly (HETS)The Hostile Telemetry assembly (Figure 1.2) is one ofthe main components in the HEAT Digital InteractiveTelemetry system described below. It routes real-timeoperator commands from the surface to the downholetools and transmits measured parameters and tool statusindicators back to the surface computer.
The HEAT Digital Interactive Telemetry system has beenspecially designed to provide efficient, high-rate, distortion-corrected data transmission. The system overcomes thenarrow bandwidth restrictions that are inherent in wirelinelogging cables and that could otherwise limit data-trans-mission rates. The system also minimizes the high, variablesignal distortion that arises from elevated and changingtemperatures and that can seriously affect data reliability.System features include (1) a downhole telemetrytransmitter that generates a multilevel signal and (2) anadaptive equalizer in the uphole receiver that is continuallyoptimized to correct for the changing signal distortion.
Hostile Powered Decentralizer (HPDC)A Hostile Powered Decentralizer (Figure 1.3 ) is used withthe Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron tool to obtain accurateporosity data without the need for a bulky mechanicaldecentralizer such as that found on standard neutron loggingtools. The main decentralizing arm provides a boreholecaliper measurement used in correcting neutron porosityfor hole size. The diametrically opposed secondary armfurnishes indications of rugosity and washouts and makesa standoff measurement for correcting neutron porositywhen borehole conditions are such that the neutron toolcannot be effectively placed against the formation.
Centralizers and Flex JointsIn-line centralizers can be run on both the Full Wave Sonicand Dual Induction tools to provide the proper centraliza-tion needed to obtain the highest quality logging data. Adouble flex joint is available with the HEAT Suite, allowingHEAT services to be run in high-angle and horizontal wells.This permits eccentering Dual Spaced Neutron andSpectral Density tools when they are run in combinationwith other tools that require centering or can be runcentered, such as the Full Wave Sonic and Dual Induction.
Hostile Four Arm Caliper (HECT)Each arm of the Hostile Four Arm Caliper tool (Figure 1.4 )is independent of the other three arms—the arms are notmechanically paired or ganged as in tools of earlier design.This design allows the tool to provide a more accuratehole-size measurement and give a better description of theborehole's cross-sectional geometry. The tool incorporatesa positive-close feature that keeps the arms closed if electricalpower to the tool is interrupted. This feature preventsaccidental extension of the arms and also ensures positivearm closure so that the tool is "slick" should overshotfishing operations be necessary.
The tool measures borehole diameters from 3.5 to 12 inches.The tool's two diametrically opposed arm-pairs measuretwo borehole diameters that are presented on the log andthat can be used to determine borehole ovality. Other logcurves include average caliper, differential caliper, boreholevolume, and annular volume, the latter two of which areuseful in planning cement jobs.
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SECTION 1: OPENHOLE LOGGING
Hostile Dual Induction (HDIL)The Hostile Dual Induction tool (Figure 1.5) uses conven-tional 6FF40 deep and 8FF34 medium coil arrays. Thelog includes deep induction resistivity, medium inductionresistivity, and 16-inch short-normal resistivity curves.The availability of three resistivity curves permits invasionanalysis and the determination of true formation resistivity.
Tool design was optimized to provide the best possibleresistivity profile in common hostile-environment mudsystems. The coil arrays are pressure balanced to eliminatehydraulic pressure effects, and algorithms can be appliedto acquired data to sharpen the vertical resolution of theinduction measurements.
Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS)As with the full-sized, industry-standard Full Wave Sonictool, the Hostile Full Wave Sonic tool (Figures 1.6 and 1.7)can be used in both open holes and cased wells. The HostileFull Wave Sonic tool utilizes a long-spaced transmitter-to-receiver configuration to provide real-time sonic wave-forms and compressional and shear slowness measurements(∆tc and ∆ts , respectively). Because of its short receiver-to-receiver spacings, this tool has excellent bed-resolutioncharacteristics, having the capability to delineate beds asthin as 6 inches. As with the standard full-sized tool, theslimhole version is fully digital and has selectable optionsfor downhole gain to be fixed or automatically controlled.
The Hostile Full Wave Sonic data have a broad range ofapplications that include the determination of formationporosity, formation permeability (from Stoneley waves),rock mechanical properties, and borehole stability. Thesonic data are also used for gas detection, natural fractureanalysis, hydraulic fracture design, seismic calibration,and amplitude versus offset (AVO) analysis.
Hostile Spectral Density (HSDL)The Hostile Spectral Density tool (Figures 1.8 and 1.9)furnishes complete spectral density information: bulkdensity, photoelectric factor (Pe ), and associated corrections.Density and photoelectric data are used to determineformation porosity and lithology and, when used withother porosity devices such as the Hostile Dual SpacedNeutron, to estimate shale volume and indicate thepresence of gas. The tool is available in a 2-3/4-inch in-line-pad configuration and a 3-1/2-inch extendable-padconfiguration. The extendable-pad design is preferred inmost conditions, especially in rugose boreholes, because itprovides the more positive pad contact needed to obtain
good log data. The in-line pad should only be used whenclearance becomes critical (that is, when bit size is lessthan 4-1/2 inches) or when borehole conditions warrantthe use of "slick body" tools. When the in-line pad isselected, the in-line Powered Decentralizer is used topress the toolstring against the borehole wall.
For the Hostile Density tool, an entirely new method wasdevised for obtaining bulk density, photoelectric factor,and various corrections. The procedure has proven sosuccessful that it is now being used for standard-sized tools.Instead of the traditional spine-and-ribs processing forcomputing density from near- and far-detector count-ratedata, a four-dimensional technique is used to determinethe density and Pe of the formation and mudcake withoutthe assumption of any correlations among these variables.Besides yielding density, the calculations provide informa-tion for compensating the Pe measurement and computinguseful quality indicators. Among the quality indicators area two-component density correction (which can be reducedto a single value similar to the traditional correction) andan estimate of the standoff or mudcake thickness.
Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron (HDSN)The Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron tool (Figure 1.10 ) canbe deployed in both open holes and cased wells and iscommonly run with the Powered Decentralizer. Asmentioned earlier, this decentralizer provides necessarytool eccentering and furnishes a continuous standoffmeasurement that helps improve porosity calculations,especially over rugose intervals. Additionally, caliper datafrom the decentralizer are used to correct porosity for holesize. The He3 detectors in the tool have been speciallydesigned to minimize the effects of elevated temperatureon observed count rates and computed porosity. TheHostile Dual Spaced Neutron tool has been extensivelycharacterized in test pits, and a full set of correction chartsare included in Section 3 of this publication. Neutronmeasurements are used to determine formation porosityand can be used with density measurements to identifylithology and to indicate the presence of gas.
Hostile Natural Gamma Ray (HNGR)As a standard operating procedure, the Hostile NaturalGamma Ray tool (Figure 1.11 ) is run in combinationwith all other HEAT Suite services. The tool can be runin both open holes and cased wells. Gamma-ray measure-ments are used for geologic correlation, depth control,and shale volume computation.
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* A mark of Halliburton
Hostile Dipmeter (HEDT)The Hostile Dipmeter (Figure 1.12) is a four-arm, 5-inch-OD device rated to 450˚F and 22,500 psi. It can bedeployed in holes as small as 6 inches. An innovative paddesign allows the tool to obtain reliable measurements inany type of borehole fluid, including oil-based mud.
Halliburton furnishes both wellsite computer processingand extensive computer center analysis of dipmeter data.State-of-the-art global mapping techniques are availablethrough Halliburton's SHIVA program, and resistivityimaging can be provided with Halliburton RESMAPprocessing. Results are available in many formats, includingconventional tadpole (arrow), polar, and statistical plotsand tabular listings. Besides the traditional application ofdetermining formation dip, dipmeter data can be used forhigh-resolution shale discrimination (LARA program)and to help deconvolve logging data for thin-bed analysis.
CIRCUMFERENTIAL ACOUSTICSCANNING TOOL (CAST™*)The CAST tool (Figure 1.13 ) is an ultrasonic scanningdevice that uses a single, rotating transducer to image thecomplete circumference of the wellbore. The circumferentialscanning rate can be set at 200, 300, 400, or 500 shots perrevolution, depending on hole size, with a vertical samplingrate of 40, 60, 90, or 120 revolutions per foot. Interchange-able transducer heads of different ODs adapt the tool tospecific wellbore conditions, such as fluid weight and type.The tool is capable of recording high-quality images inboreholes as small as 4-1/4 inches and is rated at 375˚Fand 20,000 psi.
The CAST transducer generates acoustic signals that reflectoff the borehole wall and return to the transducer. Basicprocessing of the returned signals determines time-of-flight and amplitude from which very detailed images areproduced. Image processing and enhancement softwareaid in analyzing structural and stratigraphic features,delineating thin beds, identifying natural fractures, andproviding borehole breakout data to define the directionof least principle stress. With information from the CASTtool's acoustic-travel-time caliper and optional navigationpackage, CAST logs can be used to calculate formationdip angle and azimuth.
TOOLPUSHER LOGGING (TPL)The Toolpusher system uses drillpipe or jointed tubing totransport wireline logging devices through the well. It wasdesigned for deviated and horizontal wells and can be usedin both open and cased holes. Standard wireline tools areattached to the drillpipe or tubing. To supply power andtelemetry to the tools, the wireline is pumped down thetubulars and is attached to the top of the logging string viaa wet-connector system. With flexible joints between thetools, toolstrings can traverse holes deviating as much as 30˚per 100 ft and having radius of curvature as small as 250 ft.
In wells where temperature or pressure is excessive, HEATSuite tools can be run on the Toolpusher system. Holesize must be 4-3/4 inches or larger.
COILED-TUBING-CONVEYED LOGGINGFor rigless operations in highly deviated and horizontalwellbores, hostile environment and conventional tools canbe run on coiled tubing. This method of tool deploymentis limited to cased wells and nonrugose open holes. Theflexibility of the coiled tubing and special flex joints betweentool components allow the downhole assembly to negotiatesmall-radius deviations. In extended reach operations,rollers on the toolstring or on the tools themselves facilitatetransport. Swivel joints, weights, and fins allow logging toolsand perforating guns to be oriented for top performance.
To save rig-up time, the wireline is threaded through thetubing before the tubing is transported to the wellsite. Atthe wellsite, the tools can be quickly attached to the wirelineand tubing at the surface and then conveyed through thewell with the motive power of the tubing injector assembly.
The design of the coiled-tubing-conveyed system permitscirculation at almost anytime during wireline operations.Such circulation provides clean fluids for better toolperformance and can contribute to more reliable tooloperation by helping control borehole temperature.
Coiled tubing is available in ODs ranging from 1-1/4- to3-inches. Limitations on the well's diameter, deviation, andradius of curvature depend on the size of the wireline tools.
LOGGING AND PERFORATING CAPABILITIES FOR HIGH-PRESSURE, HIGH-TEMPERATURE WELLS AND SLIM HOLES
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Figure 1.2
TOOL: Hostile Environment Telemetry (HETS-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Tool Telemetry
GROUP: Instrumentation
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length: 11.5 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole*: 12 in
Min Hole*: 3.5 in
Weight: 122 lb
*In cased holes, the Min Csg/Tbg ID is 3.25 inches and the Max Csg/Tbg IDis 12 inches
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: na
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: None
Firing Rate: na
Sampling rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
No. of Windows: na
Combinability: HDIL, HSDL, HDSN, HNGR, HFWS, HECT
Full Spectrum: na
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Digital Interactive Telemetry
Vertical Resolution: na
Range: na
Depth of Investigation: na
Primary Curves: na
Sensitivity: na
Accuracy: na
Secondary Curves: na
CALIBRATIONPrimary: None
Wellsite Verifier: None
Secondary: None
Sample Size: 3 or 1.2 in
SECTION 1: OPENHOLE LOGGING
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Figure 1.3
TOOL: Hostile Powered Decentralizer Caliper (HPDC-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Decentralizer
GROUP: Powered Decentralizer
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length: 9.2 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 3.5 in
Weight: 145 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 60 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSDecentralizing Arm Force: 80 lb
Source Type: None
Washout Arm Force: 10 lb
Sensor Type: Point contact on two independent mechanical arms
Sensor Spacings: na
Sampling Rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Combinability: HDIL, HSDL, HDSN, HNGR
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Spring linkage
Vertical Resolution (90%): na
Washout Arm Range: 0 - 4 in
Depth of Investigation (50%): 0
Primary Curves: Caliper, Standoff
Sensitivity: na
Accuracy: na
Secondary Curves: na
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Metal Ring
Wellsite Verifier: Metal Ring
Secondary: Metal Ring
Firing Rate: Continuous
Decentralizing Arm Range: 0 - 12 in
LOGGING AND PERFORATING CAPABILITIES FOR HIGH-PRESSURE, HIGH-TEMPERATURE WELLS AND SLIM HOLES
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Figure 1.4
TOOL: Hostile Environment Caliper Tool (HECT-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Caliper
GROUP: Caliper
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length: 8.54 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 3.5 in
Weight: 121 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Point contact on four independent mechanical arms
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
Combinability: HDIL, HSDL, HDSN, HFWS, HNGR
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Four independent arms
Depth of Investigation (50%): 0
Vertical Resolution (90%): na
Sensitivity: na
Secondary Curves: Average caliper, Differential caliper,Borehole volume, Annular volume
Accuracy: ± 0.125 in
Primary Curves: 4 radii, 2 diameters
CALIBRATIONPrimary: 2.65-, 6.1-, and 10.1-inch concentric ring fixture
Wellsite Verifier: 6.1-inch concentric ring fixture
Secondary: 2.65-, 6.1-, and 10.1-inch concentric ring fixture
No. of Windows: na
Range: 4 - 12 in
SECTION 1: OPENHOLE LOGGING
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Figure 1.5
TOOL: Hostile Dual Induction (HDIL-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Dual Induction
GROUP: Macroresistivity
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length*: 31.7 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 3.5 in
Weight: 260 lb
*The HDIL must be run with the Isolation Subassembly. The Isolationsubassembly is 23 inches (1.91 ft) long and is located between the cable headand the telemetry section.
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 100 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 20-kHz Coil Arrays
Sensor Spacings: 6FF40, 8FF34, 16 in
Sensor Type: Coil Arrays
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
Combinability: HDSN, HSDL, HNGR, HFWS
MEASUREMENT
Range
Principle
Vertical Resolution
Accuracy, Low
Depth of Investigation (50%)
Sensitivity
Accuracy, High
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Precision conductive loop, Sonde error offset, Precision resistor
Wellsite Verifier: Internal instrument reference signal
Secondary: Precision conductive loop, Sonde error offset, Precision resistor
No. of Windows: na
Primary Curves: ILd, ILm, Short Normal
Secondary Curves: SP
Short NormalInductionInduction
16 in54 in60 in
20 in30 in65 in
0.002 ohm·m1 mmho1 mmho
± 4%± 4%± 4%
0.2 to 2,000 ohm·m
± 1 mmho + Sonde Error
ShallowMediumDeep
IsolationSubassembly
InstrumentSection
SondeAssembly
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Figure 1.6
TOOL: Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS-A), Long-Spaced Operation
GENERIC TYPE: Sonic Full Waveform
GROUP: Sonic
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length*: 30.22 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 4 in
Weight: 340 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: Two 17-kHz piezoelectric
Sensor Spacings: 3, 5 ft (both inactive); 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5 ft (all active)
Sensor Type: Six piezoelectric
Firing Rate: 2.5/s for near source (Far source is inactive.)
Digitizing Interval: 6 µs/sample
Measurement Bandwidth: 1.5 to 30 kHz
Combinability: HDSN, HNGR, HSDL, HECT, HDIL
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Full waveform recording of sonic signal
Depth of Investigation (50%): ~ 1 ft
Vertical Resolution (90%): ~ 0.5 ft
Sensitivity: na
Primary Curves: Waveform, ∆tc (Compressional Slowness),∆tc (Shear Slowness)
Accuracy: ± 1.0 µs
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Internal quartz clock
Wellsite Verifier: Casing for 57-µs slowness check
Secondary: None
Samples per Sensor: 1,024
Range: 40 to 190 µs/ft
*Add 3.5 ft for each in-line centralizer (usually two).
Secondary Curves: Quality, tc , ∆tSt (Stoneley Slowness)
UpperElectronics
LowerElectronics
Transmitter 1Transmitter 2
Receiver 1
Receiver 2
Receiver 3Receiver 4Receiver 5Receiver 6
SECTION 1: OPENHOLE LOGGING
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Figure 1.7
TOOL: Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS-A), Long-Spaced Operation
GENERIC TYPE: Sonic Real-Time Slowness
GROUP: Sonic
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Total sonic travel time
Depth of Investigation (50%): ~ 1 ft
Vertical Resolution (90%): ~ 0.5 ft
Sensitivity: na
Secondary Curves: Quality, tc , (MSG® or XY display)
Accuracy: ± 1.0 µs
Primary Curves: ∆tc (Compressional Slowness)
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Internal quartz clock
Wellsite Verifier: Casing for 57-µs slowness check
Secondary: None
Range: 40 to 190 µs/ft
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length*: 30.22 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 3.5 in
Weight: 340 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
*Add 3.5 ft for each in-line centralizer (usually two).
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: Two 17-kHz piezoelectric
Sensor Spacings: 3, 5 ft (both inactive); 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5 ft (all active)
Sensor Type: Six piezoelectric
Firing Rate: 2.5/s for each source (400-ms firing cycle, with Source 1 firing at 0 ms and Source 2 at 100 ms)
Samples per Sensor: 1,024 (1,000 samples for MSG® service)
Measurement Bandwidth: 5 to 30 kHz
Digitizing Interval: 6 µs/sample
Combinability: HDSN, HNGR, HSDL, HECT, HDIL
UpperElectronics
LowerElectronics
Transmitter 1Transmitter 2
Receiver 1
Receiver 2
Receiver 3Receiver 4Receiver 5Receiver 6
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Figure 1.8
TOOL: Hostile Spectral Density (HSDL-A), With In-Line Pad
GENERIC TYPE: Gamma-Gamma Spectral Density
GROUP: Induced Radioactivity
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length: 13 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 3.5 in
Weight: 176 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 1.5-Ci Cesium-137
Sensor Spacings: Proprietary
Sensor Type: Two Nal(TI) scintillometers
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Combinability: HNGR, HDIL, HDSN, HFWS, HECT, HPDC
MEASUREMENT
Principle
Depth ofInvestigation (50%)
VerticalResolution (90%)
Precision (1 SD)
Primary Curves: RHOB, DRHOP, DRHOM, Pec
Secondary Curves: GR, Caliper, Window 1-8 counts
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Halliburton calibration blocks of known mineralogy and density
Wellsite Verifier: Passive verifier
Secondary: Aluminum and magnesium blocks
No. of Windows: 8
Range
Gamma backscatter
Pe
(High Resolution)PeBulk Density
(Medium)
33 in (standard)5.5 in (enhanced)
0 - 50 - 51.0 - 3.1 gm/cc
0.330.100.45%
0.5 in0.5 in1.5 in
2 in4 in
In-Line PadAssembly
InstrumentSection
SECTION 1: OPENHOLE LOGGING
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Figure 1.9
TOOL: Hostile Spectral Density (HSDL-A), With Extendable Pad
GENERIC TYPE: Gamma-Gamma Spectral Density
GROUP: Induced Radioactivity
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 3.50 in
Length: 23.8 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 4.5 in
Weight: 456 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 1.5-Ci Cesium-137
Sensor Spacings: Proprietary
Sensor Type: Two Nal(TI) scintillometers
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Combinability: HNGR, HDIL, HDSN, HFWS, HECT
MEASUREMENT
Principle
Depth ofInvestigation (50%)
VerticalResolution (90%)
Precision (1 SD)
Primary Curves: RHOB, DRHOP, DRHOM, Pec
Secondary Curves: GR, Caliper, Window 1-8 counts
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Halliburton calibration blocks of known mineralogy and density
Wellsite Verifier: Passive verifier
Secondary: Aluminum and magnesium blocks
No. of Windows: 8
Range
Gamma backscatter
Pe
(High Resolution)PeBulk Density
(Medium)
33 in (standard)5.5 in (enhanced)
0 - 50 - 51.0 - 3.1 gm/cc
0.330.100.45%
0.5 in0.5 in1.5 in
2 in4 in
PadAssembly
InstrumentSection
MandrelAssembly
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Figure 1.10
TOOL: Hostile Dual Spaced Neutron (HDSN-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Neutron—Thermal Neutron
GROUP: Induced Radioactivity
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length*: 15.3 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole**: 12 in
Min Hole**: 3.5 in
Weight*: 179 lb
*The length and weight include the HGNI instrument section, which is required torun the HDSN. Add 7.04 ft when run with the in-line, bowspring decentralizer.
**In cased holes, the Min Csg/Tbg ID is 3.25 inches and the Max Csg/Tbg ID is 12 inches.
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 19-Ci Americium-Beryllium
Sensor Spacings: Proprietary
Sensor Type: Two He-3 Proportional Counters
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
Combinability: HNGR, HDIL, HSDL, HFWS, HECT
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Neutron—Thermal Neutron
Depth of Investigation (50%): 6 in
Vertical Resolution (90%): 36 in (standard), 10 in (enhanced)
Precision, Low (1 SD): 3 ± 0.1 p.u.
Primary Curves: Neutron Limestone Porosity,Near-to-Far Detector Count-Rate Ratio
Precision, High (1 SD): 30 ± 0.6 p.u.
CALIBRATIONPrimary: API pits in Houston
Wellsite Verifier: Dual-Cavity block
Secondary: Vertical water bath or horizontal water tank
No. of Windows: 1
Range: 2 - 100 p.u.
Secondary Curves: Near- and Far-Detector Count Rates
HGNIInstrumentSection
Far-SpaceDetector
HDSNInstrumentSection
Near-SpaceDetector
NeutronSource
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Figure 1.11
TOOL: Hostile Natural Gamma Ray (HNGR-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Gamma Ray
GROUP: Natural Gamma Radioactivity
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length*: 11.55 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole**: 24 in
Min Hole**: 3.5 in
Weight*: 146 lb
*The length and weight include the HGNI instrument section, which is required torun the HNGR.
**In cased holes, the Min Csg/Tbg ID is 3.25 inches and the Max Csg/Tbg ID is 24 inches.
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Nal(TI) scintillator
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: 60 keV - 3 MeV
Combinability: HDIL, HSDL, HDSN, HFWS, HECT
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Natural Gamma
Depth of Investigation (50%): 4 in (90%: 11 in)
Vertical Resolution (90%): 18 - 36 in (standard), 12 in (enhanced)
Precision (1 SD): ± 4
Primary Curves: GR
Accuracy: 5 API
CALIBRATIONPrimary: API pits in Houston
Wellsite Verifier: Thorium verifier
Secondary: Thorium verifier
No. of Windows: 1
Range: 0 - 1,000 API
HNGRInstrumentSection
HGNIInstrumentSection
Secondary Curves:
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Figure 1.12
TOOL: Hostile Environment Dipmeter Tool (HEDT-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Dipmeter
GROUP: Dipmeter
InstrumentSection
MandrelAssembly
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 450 °F
Max OD*: 5 in
Length**: 20.9 ft
Max Press: 22,500 psi
Max Hole: 20 in
Min Hole: 6 in
Weight**: 470 lb
*The maximum OD is 5.25 inches when adapted for use in oil-based muds.**The length and weight are for the HEDT-A only. The HEDT-A must be run with
the HDTU (telemetry) and HGRT (gamma). The total length for the HEDT-A,HDTU, and HGRT string is 41.56 feet.
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 400 Hz
Sensor Spacings: Coplanar
Sensor Type (Water-Based Mud): Four pad-mounted current electrodes(Oil-Based Mud): Eight pad-mounted current electrodes (two per pad)
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 120 Samples per ft, per pad
No. of Windows: na
Combinability: HDTU, HGRT
Sampling Size: 0.1 in
MEASUREMENT
Range
Principle
VerticalResolution (90%)
Accuracy
Depth ofInvestigation (50%)
Sensitivity
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Navigation - vendor specification
Wellsite Verifier: Pad test - manual rotation
Secondary: Navigation - orientation test stand
Primary Curves: PDD 1-4, AZI, HAZI, DEV, ROT
*Water-based mud: Hot body conductivity; Oil-based mud: Micronormal
*
nanana
FormationDependent
0 - 360°
DeviationAzimuthResistivity
Navigation
0.2 - 5,000 ohm·m
Rotation
0 - 360°0 - 360°
0.25 in
nanana
0.1°0.1°0.1°na
± 2°± 2°± 2°na
Secondary Curves: Dip Angle, Dip AZI, Borehole Inclination, CAL 1and 3, CAL 2 and 4
Full Spectrum: na
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Figure 1.13
TOOL: Circumferential Acoustic Scanning Tool (CAST-A), DITS Version
GENERIC TYPE: Borehole Televiewer
GROUP: Sonic Imaging
ToolElectronics
ScannerAssembly
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 375°F
Max OD: 3.625 in
Length**: 12.68 ft
Max Press: 20,000 psi
Max Hole*: 17 in
Min Hole*: 4.5 in
Weight: 251 lb
Commonly run with two slip-on centralizers*In cased holes, the Min Csg/Tbg ID is 4.25 inches and the Max Csg/Tbg ID
is 17 inches.**Length does not include scanning head. Add 3.8 inches for the
3.62-inch-diameter head, 3.75 inches for the 4.37-inch-diameter head,and 4.8 inches for the 6- and 8-inch-diameter heads.
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 22 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 380-kHz piezoelectric on rotating head
Firing Rate (shot/s): Circumferential Sampling Rate times Motor Speed*
Sensor Type: Source also serves as sensor
Circumferential Firing Rate: 200, 300, 400, or 500 shots per single rotation of the head
Combinability: DITS-combinable (requires 306 words per frame)
*Operator-controlled motor speed
Vertical Sampling Rate: 40, 60, 90, or 120 rotations per foot
MEASUREMENT
Range: 16 gray shades
Principle: Ultrasonic pulse echo and time of flight
Vertical Resolution (90%): ~0.25 in
Accuracy: ± 5%
Depth of Investigation (50%): Borehole surface
Sensitivity: 1 mv, 0.1 µs
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Uncalibrated
Wellsite Verifier: na
Secondary: na
Secondary Curves: Azimuth
Sensor Spacings: na
Primary Curves: Average Reflected Amplitude,Average Time of Flight, Acoustic Image
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conditions were challenging: well depthwas in excess of 16,000 ft, temperaturewas above 430˚F, and mud weight wasmore than 18 lb/gal. Because the mudwas oil based, no shallow resistivitymeasurement was made over the intervalshown, which was composed primarilyof sand and shale. The density, densitycorrection, and Pe curves were generatedfrom raw density data with the algorithmsdeveloped especially for the HEATdensity tool. In the interval from aboutXY527 to about XY590, the low gamma,high resistivities, and moderate porositiesindicate potential hydrocarbons. Thispotential was confirmed by analysis ofthe data with a standard Halliburtonprogram, the results of which are shownin Figure 2.3. Fluid analysis was limitedto oil and water saturation because ofthe absence of a shallow resistivitymeasurement.
SONIC LOG AND IWCANALYSISHFWS tools can provide high-qualitydata for advanced acoustic evaluation.The data can be processed to yieldInstantaneous Waveform Characteristics(IWC) logs. IWC logs allow the user tobetter evaluate changes in the complexacoustic signal caused by the absorptionor dispersion effects of geologicaldiscontinuities such as fractures andfaults, as well as thin beds. To assist inthis evaluation, IWC processing yieldsseparate transmissivity, phase, andfrequency displays of the acoustic datafrom the HFWS tool. A special color-coding scheme helps identify formationeffects on HFWS acoustic signals.
Section 2HEAT SuiteLogExamplesT
he examples that followillustrate the validity ofHEAT logs and some of thebasic applications of those
logs in formation evaluation.
COMPARISON OF HEATAND STANDARD LOGSFigure 2.1 compares gamma-ray andinduction curves from HEAT andconventional logs and shows that theresponses of HEAT tools are nearlyidentical to the responses of theirstandard-sized counterparts. The HEATcurves (red) have been depth-shifted by2 ft to better differentiate them from theconventional curves (blue). The HDILand DIL induction curves represent rawdata (that is, no borehole or bed correc-tions have been applied) and exhibit ahigh degree of correlation in each pair(medium-resistivity pair and deep-resistivity pair). It should be noted thatthe scale used for recording calipermeasurements ranges from 6 to 26inches. Even where the borehole iswashed out up to almost 13 inches, thereis excellent agreement between the HDILand DIL curves. The two gamma-raycurves may exhibit slightly more diver-gence from one another than do theresistivity curves because of the statisticalnature of gamma-ray measurements.
TRIPLE-COMBO LOG ANDANALYSISFigure 2.2 is part of a triple-combo logproduced with HEAT induction,density, and neutron tools. Logging
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Instantaneous TransmissivityThe instantaneous magnitude of amplitude, defined asthe envelope of a complex acoustic response to a forma-tion, is the portion of the signal emitted by the HFWStool that is transmitted through a short section of theformation to reach the receiver. Different colors areassigned to different decibel ranges, with the color codingbeing referenced to the maximum value of transmissivityfound in the section being processed.
Instantaneous PhaseThe instantaneous phase emphasizes the continuity ofacoustic events through the formation. The phase displaycan reveal formation boundaries and their apparent dips,geological discontinuities such as faults and fractures, andbroken or hydrofractured formations. These featuresappear on the display as oblique events, phase-line splits,and irregular patterns.
The phase angles at 180˚ and -180˚ are assigned the samecolor, and to emphasize the continuity of events, the anglesbetween these two values are assigned colors of the availablespectrum. The light colors assigned to the phase anglesaround 0˚ form the background on which the phase anglesnear 180˚ appear as black lines.
Instantaneous FrequencyThe instantaneous frequency is sensitive to formationabsorption and dispersion effects, to scattering caused bystructural irregularities, and to transitional acousticimpedance changes. This frequency characteristic is aneffective indicator of fractured zones. The frequency iscolor-coded in equal steps over the available colors. Bluecolors are used for the low frequencies, and red hues forthe high frequencies.
Data and Analysis ExamplesThe HFWS log contained in Figure 2.4 was run for fracturedetection in a 4-1/2-inch hole down to a depth of morethan 20,000 ft. Some of the log curves cease at XY737,which is casing bottom. The interval shown is a low-porosity dolomitic limestone that produced hydrocarbonsfrom fractures higher in the structure. The full waveformdisplay shows the true relative amplitude of the acousticwaves.
Data from Figure 2.17 were processed to yield the IWClog of Figure 2.5 . On all three displays, casing arrivals areindicated by the high frequencies at the beginning of thewaveforms. On the transmissivity display, the high energiesof the waveforms in the Stoneley region are indicated bythe two reddish bands that extend vertically over the open-hole section. Because of the denseness of the formation,compressional arrivals are very weak and can hardly berecognized on the transmissivity display but are somewhatrecognizable on the phase display. On the phase display,fractures would be indicated by the attenuation of theshear and Stoneley waves and by phase shifts; however,no such characteristics are present on the log. This wellproved to be unproductive and was abandoned.
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SECTION 2: HEAT SUITE LOG EXAMPLES
Comparison of HEAT and Standard Logs
Figure 2.1
Note: The HEAT curves (red) have been depth-shifted by 2 ft to better differentiate them fromthe conventional curves (blue).
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HEAT Triple-Combo Log
Figure 2.2
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HEAT Full Wave Sonic Log
Figure 2.4
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SECTION 2: HEAT SUITE LOG EXAMPLES
Instantaneous Waveform Characteristics LogGenerated From HEAT Full Wave Sonic Data
Figure 2.5
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Section 3EnvironmentalEffects onHEAT SuiteResponses
Designing small-diameter,hostile environment toolsis a particularly formidabletask because such tools
require critical components such as coils,detectors, and acoustic transducers thatnot only must be smaller than theirstandard-sized counterparts, but mustalso operate effectively under higher andbroader temperature and pressure ranges.Halliburton has met these challengesand with the HEAT Suite can obtainhighly accurate logs under the some ofthe most adverse downhole conditionspossible. The logs give reliable data forcomprehensive formation evaluationand can be easily correlated with logsrun with standard-sized tools.
HEAT Suite logs require the same typeof corrections as logs from standard-sizedtools. Before detailed analysis, log datashould be corrected for environmentaleffects on tool response. The followingcharts (Figures 3.1 to 3.28) are used tomake corrections for borehole effects,invasion, lithology, bed thickness, andother factors. Examples are presented thatexplain how to use each type of chart.As with logs from standard-sized tools,particular attention should be paid tomaking borehole corrections whenborehole diameter is much larger thanlogging-tool diameter. (In small-diameter wells, borehole-fluid effectsare minimal because the annular spacebetween the tool and the borehole wallis small.) The continuous standoffmeasurement made by the PoweredDecentralizer greatly aids in makingsome of these corrections, especially toneutron porosity.
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Chart: Figure 3.1 (Hostile Dual Induction (HDIL) Borehole Correction: Short Normal)
Applications: Correction of Short Normal resistivity for borehole effects
Nomenclature: RSN ........................Short Normal resistivityRDFLcor
....................Short Normal resistivity corrected for borehole effectsRm .........................mud resistivity at formation temperaturedh ..........................borehole diameter
Given: RSN = 31 ohm·mRm = 0.91 ohm·mdh = 11 inStandoff = 0.0 in
Find: RSNcor
Procedure: Since the standoff is 0.0 in, use the center chart. To determine the point on the RSN––––Rm
axis at which toenter the chart, calculate
RSN––––Rm
= 31 ohm·m
= 34.07
Project vertically into the chart and use the dh = 10 in and dh = 12 in curves to estimate where theprojection would intersect a dh = 11 in curve. From that intersection point, project horizontally to
the RSNcor axis and there estimate
RSNcor to be 1.38. Calculate
RSNcor=
RSNcor ·RSN = 1.38·31 ohm·m = 42.78 ohm·m
Answer: RSNcor= 42.78 ohm·m
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –0.91 ohm·m
– – – – – – –RSN
– – – – – – –RSN
– – – – – – –RSN
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dh
dh
dh
0.0 in (0.0 mm) Standoff
Tool is Centered
1.5 in (38 mm) Standoff
3.0
2.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
1 10 100 1,000RSN /Rm
3.0
2.0
1.0
1 10 100 1,000RSN/Rm
1 10 100 1,000RSN/Rm
SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON HEAT SUITE RESPONSES
Hostile Dual Induction – Short Normal (HDIL)Short Normal Borehole Correction
Figure 3.1
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Chart: Figure 3.2 (Hostile Dual Induction Borehole Corrections:Deep and Medium Induction)
Applications: Correction of Hostile Dual Induction deep and medium resistivities for borehole effects
Nomenclature: RHID .......................Hostile Dual Induction deep resistivity RHIDcor
....................Hostile Dual Induction deep resistivity corrected for borehole effectsRm .........................mud resistivity at formation temperatureGh-HID ....................Hostile Dual Induction deep resistivity borehole geometrical factorsh-HID .....................Hostile Dual Induction deep conductivity borehole signaldh ..........................borehole diameter
Given: RHID = 13 ohm·mRm = 0.25 ohm·mdh = 11 inStandoff = 1.5 in
Find: RHIDcor
Procedure: Enter the chart at 11.0 in on the Borehole Diameter axis. Project vertically to the 1.5-in DeepInduction Standoff curve, then horizontally to the Borehole Geometrical Factor axis. There, estimateGh-HID to be 0.0001.
To calculate sh-HID, use
sh-HID = Gh × 1000
sh-HID = 0.0001 × 1000
= 0.40
Then to calculate RHIDcor, use
RHIDcor=
1000 (1−Gh-HID)
RHIDcor=
1000 (1−0.0001)= 13.07 ohm·m
Answer: RHIDcor= 13.07 ohm·m
Notes: After determining Gh - H I D from the chart, you can calculate RH I Dc o rdirectly from the following
equation:
RHIDcor=
Rm·RHID (1−Gh-HID)
With this equation, it is not necessary to determine sh-HID from the chart.
You can correct the Hostile Dual Induction medium resistivity with procedures and equationsanalogous to those used above for the deep resistivity.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – –Rm
– – – – – – – – — — – – – – — – –1000 − sh-HID
– – – – – –RHID
– – – – – – – – – — — – – – – –0.25
– – – – – – – – — — – – — — – — — — — — — — – – — – –1000 − 0.40 mmho/m– – – — — — – – – –
13 ohm·m
– – – – – – – – — — — — – – — – –Rm−RHID·Gh-HID
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Gh, Borehole Geometrical Factor
Gh, Borehole Geometrical Factor
SECTION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON HEAT SUITE RESPONSES
Hostile Dual Induction – Short Normal (HDIL)Deep and Medium Induction
Figure 3.2
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Chart: Figure 3.3 (Hostile Dual Induction (HDIL) Bed Thickness Corrections:Deep and Medium)
Applications: Correction of Hostile Dual Induction deep and medium resistivities for bed thickness
Nomenclature: RHID .......................Hostile Dual Induction deep resistivityRHIDcor
....................Hostile Dual Induction deep resistivity corrected for shoulder bed effectsRS ..........................shoulder bed resistivityh............................thickness of bed in which HID measurement to be corrected was made
Given: RHID = 10.25 ohm·m (corrected for borehole effects)RS = 1.2 ohm·m (from Hostile Dual Induction deep resistivity in shoulder bed)h = 13 ft
Find: RHIDcor
Procedure: Since RS = 1.2 ohm·m ≈ 1 ohm·m, use the upper left chart. Enter the chart at 13 ft on the BedThickness axis. Project vertically into the chart and use the RHID = 10 ohm·m and RHID = 15 ohm·mcurves to estimate where the projection would intersect a RHID = 10.25 ohm·m curve. From thatintersection point, project horizontally to the RHIDcor
axis, there estimating RHIDcorto be 21.5 ohm·m.
Answer: RHIDcor= 21.5 ohm·m
Notes: You can correct the Hostile Dual Induction medium resistivity with procedures analogous to thoseused above for the deep resistivity. Use the lower charts.
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0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28h, Bed Thickness (ft)
HIM, Rs = 1 ohm•mh, Bed Thickness (m)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
200
100
50
20
10
5
2
1.0
0.5
0.2
0.1
200
100
50
20
10
5
2
1.0
0.5
0.2
0.1
200
100
50
20
10
5
2
1.0
0.5
0.2
0.1
200
100
50
20
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2
1.0
0.5
0.2
0.1
60
5040
30
20
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10
8
6
4
2
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0.5
0.3
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RHID
60
5040
30
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
1
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0.3
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RHID
6050
40
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20
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108
6
4
2
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0.3
0.2R HIM
708090100
60
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Figure 3.3
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Hostile Dual Induction – Short Normal Invasion CorrectionsRxo/Rm = 20
4-inch (102-mm) Borehole
Figure 3.5
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Chart: Figure 3.6 (Hostile Dual Induction (HDIL) Invasion Corrections: Rxo/Rm = 100)
Applications: Determination of true formation resistivity, flushed zone resistivity, and diameter of invasion
Nomenclature: RHID .......................Hostile Dual Induction deep resistivityRHIM ......................Hostile Dual Induction medium resistivityRSN ........................Short Normal Log resistivityRt...........................true formation resistivityRxo.........................flushed zone resistivityRm .........................mud resistivity at formation temperaturedi ...........................diameter of invasiondh ..........................diameter of borehole
Given: RHID = 15 ohm·m (corrected for borehole effects and bed thickness)RHIM = 22 ohm·m (corrected for borehole effects and bed thickness)RSN = 105 ohm·m (corrected for borehole effects)Rxo = 139 ohm·m (from a very shallow resistivity device)Rm = 1.5 ohm·mdh = 4.0 in
Find: Rt , Rxo , and di
Procedure: To determine the appropriateness of using this chart, first note that dh = 4 in.
Then use the Rxo value from the very shallow resistivity device to calculate Rxo––––Rm
:
Rxo––––Rm
= 139 ohm·m
= 92.67 ≈ 100
Thus, it is appropriate to use this chart.
For use in the chart, calculate
—RR
HIM–——–HID
= 22 ohm·m
= 1.467 and —RR
SN–——–HID
= 105 ohm·m
= 7
Starting at 1.467 on the —RR
HIM–——–HID
axis, project vertically into the chart. Starting at 7 on the —RR
SN–——–HID
axis,
project horizontally into the chart. Note the point of intersection of the two projections.
Use the intersection point to interpolate between the —R
Rt–——HID
= 0.9 and —R
Rt–——HID
= 0.95 curves (solid,
vertically oriented curves) and estimate —R
Rt–——HID
to be 0.925. Calculate
Rt = —R
Rt–——HID
· RHID = 0.925 · 15 ohm·m = 13.88 ohm·m
Use the intersection point again to interpolate between the Rxo–––––Rt
= 10 and Rxo–––––Rt
= 15 curves (solid,
horizontally oriented curves) and estimate Rxo–––––Rt
to be 11.5. Calculate
Rxo = Rxo–––––Rt
· Rt = 11.5 · 13.88 ohm·m = 159.62 ohm·m
Use the intersection point once more, this time to interpolate between the di = 40 in and di = 50 incurves (dashed, vertically oriented curves) and estimate di to be 45 in.
Answer: Rt = 13.88 ohm·m, Rxo = 159.62 ohm·m, and di = 45 in.
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Hostile Dual Induction – Short Normal Invasion CorrectionsRxo/Rm = 20
6-inch (152-mm) Borehole
Figure 3.7
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8-inch (203-mm) Borehole
Figure 3.10
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Chart: Figure 3.11 Density - Borehole Curvature Corrections: Hostile Spectral Density Log (HSDL)
Applications: Correction of Hostile Spectral Density bulk density for borehole curvature
Nomenclature: ρm..........................mud weightdh ..........................borehole diameterρLOG.......................formation bulk density read from logρb ..........................formation bulk density
Given: ρm = 14 lb/galdh = 4.75 inρLOG = 2.6 g/cc
Find: ρb
Procedure: Since ρm = 14 lb/gal, use the middle chart on the right. Enter the chart at 4.75 inches on the BoreholeDiameter axis. Project vertically to the ρL O G = 2.6 g/cc curve, then horizontally to HSDL Correction axis.From that axis, estimate the needed correction to be about 0.002 g/cc. Calculate
ρb = ρLOG + HSDL Correction = 2.6 g/cc + 0.002 g/cc = 2.602 g/cc
Answer: ρb = 2.602 g/cc
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0.01
0.00
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Density – Borehole Curvature CorrectionsHostile Spectral Density Log
HSDL
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Chart: Figure 3.12 (Openhole Environmental Corrections: HDSN)Figure 3.13 (Tool Standoff and Formation Salinity Environmental Corrections:HDSN)
Applications: Correction of HDSN porosity for borehole, standoff, and formation salinity effects
Nomenclature: φNLS .......................formation porosity from neutron measurement with limestone matrix assumptionφNLS* ......................φNLS corrected for borehole and standoff effectsφNLScor
....................φNLS corrected for borehole, standoff, and formation salinity effectsφNQ ........................formation porosity from neutron measurement with quartz matrix assumption,
and corrected for borehole and standoff effectsφNQcor
.....................φNQ corrected for borehole, standoff, and formation salinity effectsΣma ........................formation matrix thermal neutron capture cross sectiondh ..........................borehole diameterhmc ........................mudcake thicknessCh ..........................borehole fluid salinityρm..........................mud densityTh ..........................borehole temperaturePh ..........................borehole pressuretso ..........................tool standoffCfm ........................formation fluid salinity in zone of investigation∆φx.........................porosity correction for factor x, where x may be dh (borehole diameter),
hmc (mudcake thickness), Ch (borehole fluid salinity), ρm (mud density), Th (borehole temperature), Ph (borehole pressure), tso (tool standoff), or Cfm (formation fluid salinity in zone of investigation)
Given: Neutron log was run in open hole and was not caliper-corrected.Mineralogy is quartz.Σma = 4.6 c.u.φNLS = 32%dh = 10.5 inhmc = 0.5 inCh = 100 kppm NaClρm = 10 lb/gal (natural mud)Th = 125oFPh = 2,500 psitso = 0.5 inCfm = 150 kppm NaCl
Find: φNLScor
Procedure: On Chart Figure 3.12 construct a vertical line segment connecting the 32% porosity point at the topand the bottom of the Open Hole Borehole Diameter block.
On the Open Hole Borehole Diameter block, estimate the location of the 10.5-in Borehole Diameterline. From the intersection of this line with the previously constructed vertical segment, follow thetrend of the adjacent curves to the 8-in reference line. From there, project to the bottom of theblock. Using the distance between the projection and the vertical segment, estimate ∆φdh
to be-3.0%.
Construct a vertical line segment connecting the borehole-diameter-corrected porosity point of 29%at the top of the Mudcake Thickness block and the 29% porosity point at the bottom of the BoreholePressure block.
Following procedures analogous to those used in finding the borehole diameter correction, use theremaining five blocks in Chart Figure 3.12 to estimate ∆φhmc
= -0.5%, ∆φCh= 0.80%, ∆φρm
= 0.6%,∆φTh
= 1.5%, and ∆φPh= -0.3%.
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Openhole Environmental CorrectionsHostile Dual Spaced Neutron
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Proceed to Chart Figure 3.13. On the dh = 10.5-in Open Hole Borehole Standoff block, construct avertical line segment connecting the 29% porosity points at the top and bottom of the block. Fromthe intersection of the 0.5-in Open Hole Borehole Standoff line with the previously constructedvertical segment, follow the trend of the adjacent curves until reaching a point at the bottom of theblock. From the distance between this point and the vertical segment, estimate ∆φtso
to be -3.0%.
To calculate φNLS , use
φNLS = φNLS + ∆φdh+ ∆φhmc
+ ∆φCh+ ∆φρm
+ ∆φTh+ ∆φPh
+ ∆φtso
Thus, φNLS* = 32% + (-3.0%) + (-0.5%) + (0.80%) + (0.6%) + (1.5%) + (-0.3%) + (-3.0%) = 28.1%.
Before correcting for formationsalinity, you must convert φN L S * t oequivalent neutron quartz porosity,i.e., φNQ. To do this, enter Figure 3.16at 28.1% on the Neutron LimestonePorosity axis, project vertically untilintersecting the Σma = 4.6 c.u. Quartzcurve, then horizontally to thePorosity axis. There, estimate φN Q to be35.2%.
To correct for formation salinity,return to Figure 3.13. On the QuartzFormation Salinity Block, construct avertical line segment connecting the35.2% porosity points at the top andbottom of the b lock. From theintersection of the 150-kppm line withthis vertical segment, follow the trendof the curves down to a point at thebottom of the block. Using the distancebetween the point and the verticalsegment, estimate ∆φCfm
to be -1.0%.
To calculate φNQcor, use
φNQcor= φNQ + ∆φCfm
Thus, φNQcor= 35.2% + (-1.0%) = 34.2%.
You obtain φNLScorby converting φNQcor
to equivalent neutron limestone porosity. To do this, return toFigure 3.16. Enter the chart at 34.2% on the Porosity axis, project horizontally to the Σm a= 4.6 c.u. c u r v e ,then vertically down to the Neutron Limestone Porosity axis. There estimate φNLScor
to be 27.2%.
Answer: φNLScor= 27.2%.
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Chart: Figure 3.14 (Cased Hole Environmental Corrections: HDSN)Figure 3.15 (Tool Standoff and Formation Salinity Environmental
Corrections: HDSN)
Applications: Correction of HDSN porosity for borehole effects
Nomenclature: φNLS .......................formation porosity from neutron measurement with limestone matrix assumptionφNLS* ......................φNLS corrected for borehole and standoff effectsφNLScor
....................φNLS corrected for borehole, standoff, and formation salinity effectsφNQ ........................formation porosity from neutron measurement with quartz matrix assumption
and corrected for borehole and standoff effectsφNQcor
.....................φNQ corrected for borehole, standoff, and formation salinity effectsΣma ........................formation matrix thermal neutron capture cross sectiondh ..........................borehole diameterhcsg ........................casing thicknesshcmt .......................cement thicknessCh ..........................borehole fluid salinityρm..........................mud densityTh ..........................borehole temperaturePh ..........................borehole pressuretso ..........................tool standoffCfm ........................formation fluid salinity in zone of investigation∆φx.........................porosity correction for factor x, where x may be dh (borehole diameter), hc s g
(casing thickness), hcmt (cement thickness), Ch (borehole fluid salinity), ρm (muddensity), Th (borehole temperature), Ph (borehole pressure), tso (tool standoff), orCfm (formation fluid salinity in zone of investigation)
Given: Neutron log was run in cased hole and was not corrected for borehole diameter, casing thickness, orcement thickness.Mineralogy is quartz.Σma = 4.6 c.u.φNLS = 24.5%dh = 10.5 in (open hole)hcsg = 0.4 inhcmt = 1 inCh = 150 kppm NaClρm = 10 lb/gal (natural mud)Th = 150°FPh = 2,500 psitso = 0.25 inCfm = 100 kppm NaCl
Find: φNLScor
Procedure: On Figure 3.14 construct a vertical line segment connecting the 24.5% porosity point at the top andthe bottom of the Borehole Diameter block.
On the Borehole Diameter block, estimate the location of the 10.5-in Borehole Diameter line. Fromthe intersection of this line with the previously constructed vertical segment, follow the trend of theadjacent curves to the 8-in reference line. From there, project to the bottom of the block. Using thedistance between the projection and the vertical segment, estimate ∆φdh
to be -2.5%.
Construct a vertical line segment connecting the borehole diameter corrected porosity point of 22%at the top of the Casing Thickness block and the 22% porosity point at the bottom of the BoreholePressure block.
Follow analogous procedures using the remaining six blocks in Chart Figure 3.14 to estimate∆φhcsg
= -0.75%, ∆φhcmt= 0.9%, ∆φch
= 1.0%, ∆φρm= 0.4%, ∆φTh
= 2.0%, ∆φPh= -0.2%.
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To determine the tool standoff correction, proceed to Figure 3.15. On the dh = 10.5-in BoreholeStandoff block, construct a vertical line segment connecting the 22% porosity points at the top andbottom of the block. From the intersection of the 0.25-in Borehole Standoff line with the previouslyconstructed vertical segment, follow the trend of the adjacent curves until reaching a point at thebottom of the block. From the distance between this point and the vertical segment, estimate ∆φtsoto be -1.75%.
To calculate φNLS , use
φNLS = φNLS + ∆φdh+ ∆φhcsg
+ ∆φhcmt+ ∆φCh
+ ∆φρm+ ∆φTh
+ ∆φPh+ ∆φtso
Thus, φNLS=24.5%+(-2.5%)+(-0.75%)+(0.9%)+(1.0%)+(0.4%)+(2.0%)+(-0.2%)+(-1.75%)=23.6%.
Before correcting for formationsalinity, you must convert φN L S t oequivalent neutron quartz porosity,i.e., φNQ. To do this, enter Figure 3.16at 23.6% on the Neutron LimestonePorosity axis, project vertically untilintersecting the Σm a = 4.6 c.u. Quartzcurve, then horizontally to thePorosity axis. There, estimate φN Q to be30.4%.
To correct for formation salinity, useFigure 3.15. On the Quartz FormationSalinity Block, construct a vertical linesegment connecting the 30.4%porosity points at the top and bottomof the block. From the intersection ofthe 100-kppm line with this verticalsegment, follow the trend of thecurves down to a point at the bottomof the block. Using the distancebetween the point and the verticalsegment, estimate ∆φCfm
to be -1.0%.
To calculate φNQcor, use
φNQcor= φNQ + ∆φCfm
Thus, φNQcor= 30.4% + (-1.0%) = 29.4%.
You obtain φNLScorby converting φNQcor
to equivalent neutron limestone porosity. To do this, return toFigure 3.16. Enter the chart at 29.4% on the Porosity axis, project horizontally to the Σm a = 4.6 c.u. c u r v e ,then vertically down to the Neutron Limestone Porosity axis. There, estimate φNLScor
to be 22.7%
Answer: φNLScor= 22.7%.
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Chart: Figure 3.16 (Porosity Determination: Neutron Limestone Porosityversus Porosity (HDSN))
Applications: Determination of formation porosity from HDSN porosity measurement based on a limestone matrixand from knowledge of formation thermal neutron capture cross section
Nomenclature: φ ............................formation porosityφNLS .......................formation porosity from neutron measurement with limestone matrix assumption
(corrected for environmental effects)Σma ........................formation matrix thermal neutron capture cross section
Given: Lithology is sandstone.φNLS = 20% (from HDSN log)Σma = 10 c.u. (typical of common sandstones)
Find: φ
Procedure: Enter the chart on the Neutron Limestone Porosity axis at φN L S = 20%. Project vertically to theSANDSTONE curve labeled Σma = 10.0 c.u., then horizontally to the Porosity axis. There, estimate φ tobe 24.8%.
Answer: φ = 24.8%
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Porosity DeterminationNeutron Limestone Porosity versus Porosity
HDSN
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Chart: Figure 3.17 (Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk (Log) Densityversus Neutron Porosity (HDSN), Fluid Density = 0.85 g/cc)
Applications: Determination of porosity and mineralogy mix from density and neutron logs
Nomenclature: φNLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .formation porosity from neutron measurement made assuming a limestone matrixρb ..........................formation bulk densityρf ...........................formation fluid density in zone of investigationΣQ..........................quartz matrix thermal neutron capture cross sectionΣC ..........................calcite matrix thermal neutron capture cross sectionΣD ..........................dolomite matrix thermal neutron capture cross sectionfDN.........................formation porosity from combined neutron and density data
Given: Borehole fluid is oil-based mud.φNLS = 17% (from HDSN log that has been environmently corrected)ρb = 2.34 g/cc (from density log corrected for borehole effects)ρf = 0.85 g/cc (Estimated. This is a reasonable value for pore fluids near the wellbore when oil-based
muds are used)ΣQ = 4.6 c.u.ΣC = 7.1 c.u.ΣD = 4.7 c.u.
Find: φDN and formation mineralogy mix
Procedure: From φN L S = 17% on the Neutron Limestone Porosity axis, project vertically into the chart. From ρb = 2.34g/cc on the Bulk Density axis, project horizontally into the chart. Note that the point of intersectionof the two projections (later called the plotted point) lies between the Quartz and Calcite curves onthe chart as well as between the Quartz and Dolomite curves. Thus, the constituent minerals can bequartz and calcite, or quartz and dolomite.
To determine the porosity and mineralogy mix if the constituent minerals are quartz and calcite,construct a line segment containing the plotted point and connecting points of equal porosity on theQuartz and Calcite curves. This line segment should connect the 19% porosity points on the twocurves, indicating that φDN = 19%. By using the plotted point to proportion the segment, you canestimate that the matrix contains about 35% quartz and 65% calcite, with calcite having the higherpercentage since the plotted point is closer to the Calcite curve.
To determine the porosity and mineralogy mix if the constituent minerals are quartz and dolomite,construct a line segment containing the plotted point and connecting points of equal porosity on theQuartz and Dolomite curves. This line segment should connect the 20% porosity points on the twocurves, indicating that φDN = 20%. By using the plotted point to proportion the segment, you canestimate that the matrix contains about 70% quartz and 30% dolomite, with quartz having thehigher percentage since the plotted point is closer to the Quartz curve.
Answer: If the constituent minerals are quartz and calcite, then φD N = 19% and the mineralogy mix isapproximately 35% quartz and 65% calcite. If the constituent minerals are quartz and dolomite,then φDN = 20% and the mineralogy mix is approximately 70% quartz and 30% dolomite.
Notes: As long as the rock matrix is composed of two of the three common minerals quartz, calcite, anddolomite, the crossplotted porosity is relatively insensitive to the mineralogy mix. To resolveambiguities regarding which minerals are present (e.g., quartz and calcite versus quartz anddolomite), you can use a Mineral Identification Plot.
Individual crossplots of two porosity logs define the mineralogy percentage mix for two knownminerals. Three minerals require three porosity logs. More minerals require more measurements.
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Porosity – Mineralogy CrossplotBulk (Log) Density versus Neutron Porosity
HDSNFluid Density = 0.85 g/cc (850 kg/m3)
Figure 3.17
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Porosity – Mineralogy CrossplotBulk (Log) Density versus Neutron Porosity
HDSNFluid Density = 1.00 g/cc (1000 kg/m3)
Figure 3.18
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Porosity – Mineralogy CrossplotBulk (Log) Density versus Neutron Porosity
HDSNFluid Density = 1.15 g/cc (1150 kg/m3)
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Chart: Figure 3.20 (Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplot: Bulk (Log) Density versus Sonic)
Applications: Determination of porosity and mineralogy mix from density and sonic logs
Nomenclature: ∆tc .........................sonic compressional interval transit time in formation∆tf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sonic compressional interval transit time in formation fluid in zone of investigationρb ..........................formation bulk densityρf ...........................formation fluid density in zone of investigationφSD.........................formation porosity from combined sonic and density data
Given: Borehole fluid is oil-based mud.∆tc = 82 µs/ft∆tf = 245 µs/ft (Estimated. This is a reasonable value for pore fluids near the wellbore when oil-b a s e d
muds are used.)ρb = 2.22 g/cc (from density log corrected for borehole effects)ρf = 0.85 g/cc (Estimated. This is a reasonable value for pore fluids near the wellbore when oil-based
muds are used.)
Find: Empirical φSD and formation mineralogy mix
Procedure: From ∆tc = 82 µs/ft on the Interval Transit Time axis, project vertically into the chart. From ρb = 2.22g/cc on the Bulk Density axis, project horizontally into the chart. Note that the point of intersectionof the two projections (later called the plotted point) lies between the empirical Calcite and Quartzcurves as well as between the empirical Calcite and Dolomite curves. Thus, the constituent mineralscan be calcite and quartz, or calcite and dolomite.
To determine the porosity and mineralogy mix if the constituent minerals are calcite and quartz,construct a line segment containing the plotted point and connecting points of equal porosity on theempirical Calcite and Quartz curves. This line segment should connect the 26% porosity points onthe two curves, indicating that φS D = 26%. By using the plotted point to proportion the segment, youcan estimate that the matrix contains about 75% calcite and 25% quartz, with calcite having thehigher percentage since the plotted point is closer to the empirical Calcite curve.
To determine the porosity and mineralogy mix if the constituent minerals are calcite and dolomite,construct a line segment containing the plotted point and connecting points of equal porosity on theempirical Calcite and Dolomite curves. This line segment should connect the 27.6% porosity pointson the two curves, indicating that φS D = 27.6%. By using the plotted point to proportion thesegment, you can estimate that the matrix contains about 85% calcite and 15% dolomite, withcalcite having the higher percentage since the plotted point is closer to the empirical Calcite curve.
Answer: If the constituent minerals are calcite and quartz, then empirically φSD = 26.0% and the mineralogymix is approximately 75% calcite and 25% quartz. If the constituent minerals are calcite anddolomite, then empirically φSD = 27.6% and the mineralogy mix is approximately 85% calcite and15% dolomite.
Notes: As long as the rock matrix is composed of two of the three common minerals quartz, calcite, anddolomite, the crossplotted porosity is relatively insensitive to the mineralogy mix. To resolveambiguities regarding which minerals are present (e.g., calcite and quartz versus calcite anddolomite), you can use a Mineral Identification Plot.
Individual crossplots of two porosity logs define the mineralogy percentage mix for two knownminerals. Three minerals require three porosity logs. More minerals require more measurements.
Reference: Wyllie, M.R.J., “Elastic Wave Velocities in Heterogenous and Porous Media,” Geophysics, Vol. 21,1956, p. 41.
Krief, M., Garat, J., Stellingwerff, J., and Ventre, J.: “A Petrophysical Interpretation Using theVelocities of P and S Waves (Full-Waveform Sonic),” presented at the 12th International FormationEvaluation Symposium, Paris, France, Oct. 24-27, 1989, paper HH.
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Porosity – Mineralogy CrossplotBulk (Log) Density versus Sonic
Oil-Based Fluid
Figure 3.20
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ρf = 1.00 g/cc (1000 kg/m3)∆tf = 189 µs/ft (620 µs/m)
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Porosity – Mineralogy CrossplotBulk (Log) Density versus Sonic
Fresh Water
Figure 3.21
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ρf = 1.15 g/cc (1150 kg/m3)∆tf = 167 µs/ft (548 µs/m)
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Porosity – Mineralogy CrossplotBulk (Log) Density versus Sonic
Salt Water
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Chart: Figure 3.23 (Porosity-Mineralogy Crossplots:Sonic versus Neutron Porosity (HDSN))
Applications: Determination of porosity and mineralogy mix from sonic and neutron logs
Nomenclature: ∆tc .........................sonic compressional interval transit time in formation φNLScor∆tf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sonic compressional interval transit time in formation fluid in zone of investigationφNLS .......................formation porosity from neutron measurement with limestone matrix assumptionφSN.........................formation porosity from combined sonic and neutron logs
Given: Borehole fluid is fresh mud.∆tc = 74 µs/ft∆tf = 189 µs/ft (Estimated. This is a reasonable value for pore fluids near the wellbore when fresh
muds are used.)φNLS = 21% (from HDSN log that has been environmentally corrected)
Find: Empirical φSN and formation mineralogy mix
Procedure: From φNLS = 21% on the Neutron Limestone Porosity axis, project vertically into the chart. From ∆tc=74 µs/ft on the Interval Transit Time axis, project horizontally into the chart. Note that the point ofintersection of the two projections (later called the plotted point) lies between the empirical Quartzand Calcite curves on the chart as well as between the empirical Quartz and Dolomite curves. Thus,the constituent minerals can be quartz and calcite, or quartz and dolomite.
To determine the porosity and mineralogy mix if the constituent minerals are quartz and calcite,construct a line segment containing the plotted point and connecting points of equal porosity on theempirical Quartz and Calcite curves. This line segment should connect the 22.8% porosity points onthe two curves, indicating that φSN = 22.8%. By using the plotted point to proportion the segment,you can estimate that the matrix contains about 30% quartz and 70% calcite, with calcite having thehigher percentage since the plotted point is closer to the empirical Calcite curve.
To determine the porosity and mineralogy mix if the constituent minerals are quartz and dolomite,construct a line segment containing the plotted point and connecting points of equal porosity on theempirical Quartz and Dolomite curves. This line segment should connect the 22.8% porosity pointson the two curves, indicating that φS N = 22.8%. By using the plotted point to proportion thesegment, you can estimate that the matrix contains about 55% quartz and 45% dolomite, withquartz having the higher percentage since the plotted point is closer to the empirical Quartz curve.
Answer: If the constituent minerals are quartz and calcite, then φS N = 22.8% and the mineralogy mix isapproximately 30% quartz and 70% calcite. If the constituent minerals are quartz and dolomite,then φSN = 22.8% and the mineralogy mix is approximately 55% quartz and 45% dolomite.
Notes: As long as the rock matrix is composed of two of the three common minerals quartz, calcite, anddolomite, the crossplotted porosity is relatively insensitive to the mineralogy mix. To resolveambiguities regarding which minerals are present (e.g., quartz and calcite versus quartz anddolomite), you can use a Mineral Identification Plot.
Individual crossplots of two porosity logs define the mineralogy percentage mix for two knownminerals. Three minerals require three porosity logs. More minerals require more measurements.
Reference: Wyllie, M.R.J., “Elastic Wave Velocities in Heterogenous and Porous Media,” Geophysics, Vol. 21,1956, p. 41.
Krief, M., Garat, J., Stellingwerff, J., and Ventre, J.: “A Petrophysical Interpretation Using theVelocities of P and S Waves (Full-Waveform Sonic),” presented at the 12th International FormationEvaluation Symposium, Paris, France, Oct. 24-27, 1989, paper HH.
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Porosity – Mineralogy CrossplotSonic versus Neutron Porosity (HDSN)
Fresh Water
Figure 3.23
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Chart: Figure 3.24 (Mineral Identification Plot - maaDetermination)
Applications: Determination of apparent formation matrix density
Nomenclature: ρb ..........................formation bulk densityρmaa
.......................apparent formation matrix densityφNLS .......................formation porosity from neutron measurement with limestone matrix assumption
Given: ρb = 2.34 g/cc (from density log corrected for borehole effects)φNLS = 17% (from HDSN log corrected for borehole effects)
Find: ρmaa
Procedure: From φNLS = 17% on the Neutron Limestone Porosity axis, project vertically into the chart. From ρb =2.34 g/cc on the Bulk Density axis, project horizontally into the chart. The point of intersection of thetwo projections lies between the ρmaa
= 2.66 g/cc and ρmaa= 2.68 g/cc curves. Use the intersection
point to interpolate between the two curves and estimate ρmaato be 2.675 g/cc.
Answer: ρmaa= 2.675 g/cc
Notes: You enter the value of ρmaathat you determine from this chart into Figure 3.27 or Figure 3.28.
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Mineral Identification Plot
maaDetermination
HDSN
Figure 3.24
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Chart: Figure 3.25 (Mineral Identification Plot - tmaaDetermination)
Applications: Determination of apparent sonic compressional interval transit time in formation matrix
Nomenclature: ∆tc .........................sonic compressional interval transit time in formation∆tf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sonic compressional interval transit time in formation fluid in zone of investigation∆tmaa
.....................apparent sonic compressional interval transit time of formation matrixφNLS .......................formation porosity from neutron measurement with limestone matrix assumption
Given: Borehole fluid is fresh mud.∆tc = 74.0 µs/ft∆tf = 189 µs/ft (Estimated. This is a reasonable value for pore fluids near the wellbore when fresh
muds are used.)φNLS = 17% (from HDSN log corrected for borehole effects)
Find: ∆tmaa
Procedure: From φNLS = 17% on the Neutron Limestone Porosity axis, project vertically into the chart. From ∆tc=74.0 µs/ft on the Interval Transit Time axis, project horizontally into the chart. The point ofintersection of the two projections would lie approximately on a ∆tmaa
= 52.5 µs/ft curve if such acurve were displayed. Thus, estimate ∆tmaa
to be 52.5 µs/ft.
Answer: ∆tmaa= 52.5 µs/ft
Notes: You enter the value of ∆tmaathat you determine from this chart into Figure 3.27.
Reference: Wyllie, M.R.J., “Elastic Wave Velocities in Heterogenous and Porous Media,” Geophysics, Vol. 21,1956, p. 41.
Krief, M., Garat, J., Stellingwerff, J., and Ventre, J.: “A Petrophysical Interpretation Using theVelocities of P and S Waves (Full-Waveform Sonic),” presented at the 12th International FormationEvaluation Symposium, Paris, France, Oct. 24-27, 1989, paper HH.
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Mineral Identification Plottmaa
Determination
HDSN
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Chart: Figure 3.26 (Mineral Identification Plot - UmaaDetermination)
Applications: Determination of apparent matrix volumetric photoelectric factor
Nomenclature: φNLS .......................formation porosity from neutron measurement with limestone matrix assumptionρb ..........................formation bulk densityρf ...........................formation fluid density in zone of investigationPem ........................modified photoelectric factorUm .........................volumetric modified photoelectric factorUmaa
......................apparent matrix volumetric photoelectric factorφta..........................apparent total formation porosity
Given: Borehole fluid is fresh mud.φNLS = 17% (from HDSN log corrected for borehole effects)ρb = 2.34 g/cc (from density log corrected for borehole effects)ρf = 1.00 (Estimated. This is a reasonable value for pore fluids near the wellbore when fresh mudsare used.)Pem = 2.41
Find: Umaa
Procedure: Use φN L S = 17% and ρb = 2.34 g/cc in Figure 3.18 to determine that φt a = 19.2%. (Refer to the exampleaccompanying Figure 3.17 for the procedure to use.)
To determine the point at which to enter the Um axis on the chart, use the nomograph below thechart. Construct a line segment through ρb = 2.34 g/cc on the ρb leg and through Pem = 2.41 on thePe m leg. Extend the segment to intersect the Um axis of the chart. The segment intersects the Um a x i sat Um = 5.69.
From Um = 5.69 on the Um axis, project vertically into the chart. From φta = 19.2% on the φta axis,project horizontally into the chart. The point of intersection of the two projections lies on the Umaa= 7.0 curve. Thus, estimate Umaa
to be 7.0.
Answer: Umaa= 7.0
Notes: You enter the value of Umaathat you determine from this chart into Figure 3.28.
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Mineral Identification PlotUmaa
Determination
Figure 3.26
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Chart: Figure 3.27 (Mineral Identification Plot (MIP-1) - maaversus tmaa
)
Applications: Determination of formation mineralogy from the apparent density and apparent soniccompressional interval transit time of the formation matrix
Nomenclature: ρmaa.......................apparent formation matrix density
∆tmaa.....................apparent sonic compressional interval transit time in formation matrix
Given: ρmaa= 2.675 g/cc
∆tmaa= 52.5 µs/ft
Find: Formation mineralogy
Procedure: From ∆tmaa= 52.5 µs/ft on the ∆tmaa
axis, project vertically into the chart. From ρmaa= 2.675 g/cc on
the ρmaaaxis, project horizontally into the chart. The intersection of the two projections is located
between the quartz and dolomite points on the chart. Assuming that the formation is shale-free, theposition of the intersection point indicates that the formation mineralogy is approximately 60%quartz and 40% calcite.
Answer: The formation matrix is comprised of approximately 60% quartz and 40% calcite.
Notes: If you know that the rock matrix is comprised of any three minerals shown on Figure 3.27, then youcan construct a proportionality triangle to determine the percentages of each mineral.
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Anhydrite
Langbeinite
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Halite
Albite
Muscovite
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maaversus tmaa
HDSN
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Chart: Figure 3.28 (Mineral Identification Plot (MIP-2) - maaversus Umaa
)
Applications: Determination of formation mineralogy from the apparent density of the formation matrix andfrom the apparent matrix volumetric photoelectric factor.
Nomenclature: ρmaa.......................apparent formation matrix density
Umaa......................apparent matrix volumetric photoelectric factor
Given: ρmaa= 2.675 g/cc
Umaa= 7.0
Find: Formation mineralogy
Procedure: From ρmaa= 2.675 g/cc on the ρmaa
axis, project horizontally into the chart. From Umaa= 7.0 on the
Umaaaxis, project vertically into the chart. The intersection of the two projections is located near the
quartz point on the chart. Thus, the formation mineralogy is most likely to be predominantly quartz.
If you assume the formation to be composed of only the primary minerals quartz, calcite, anddolomite, you can estimate the percentage of each by using the triangular figure in the chart. Thepreviously found point of intersection of the projections into the chart lies between the 60% and80% Quartz lines (the diagonally oriented lines running lower-left to upper-right) in the triangle.From the position of the point between those two lines, you can estimate that the formationcontains about 72% quartz. The intersection point also lies between the 20% and 40% Calcite lines(the diagonally oriented lines running upper-left to lower-right). From the point’s position betweenthe Calcite lines, estimate that the formation contains about 21% calcite. Finally, the point liesbetween the 0% and 20% dolomite lines (the approximately horizontally oriented lines). From thepoint’s position between the Dolomite lines, estimate that the formation contains about 7%dolomite.
Answer: The formation is predominantly quartz. If you assume that the formation contains only quartz,calcite, and dolomite, then the mineralogy is approximatley 72% quartz, 21% calcite, and 7%dolomite.
Notes: You can select any three minerals to form a proportionality triangle such as the one shown in thechart.
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Mineral Identification Plot (MIP – 2)
maaversus UmaaHDSN
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CEMENT BOND/MICRO-SEISMOGRAM ®*LOGGING (HFWS)To obtain cement bond logs under harshwell conditions, the Hostile Full WaveSonic Tool is run in a short-spacedconfiguration (Figure 4.3 ). Data areobtained at conventional 3- and 5-fttransmitter-to-receiver spacings. Thetransmitter is pulsed to produce acousticenergy that travels through boreholefluid, casing, cement, and formationbefore reaching the receivers. Theacoustic energy is attenuated in all thematerials through which it propagates,but the attenuation is severe at thecasing-cement and cement-formationinterfaces when bonding between theadjacent materials is poor. Analysis of therecorded acoustic information, whichcan be displayed in several log formats,can reveal the effectiveness of cementingoperations. The logs show areas wherethere is free pipe, where there is goodbond to the pipe but not to the forma-tion, and where there is good bond tothe pipe and to the formation. Whencement properties are known, the logscan also indicate intervals over whichthere is partial bond or channeling.
On cement bond logs, a pipe amplitudecurve is generated from data recorded atthe 3-ft receiver. This curve displays theamplitude of acoustic signals that havetraveled only through the borehole fluidand casing. Signal amplitude is relatedto signal attenuation: High amplitudesindicate low attenuation; low amplitudesindicate high attenuation.
Section 4Cased-HoleLoggingT
he HEAT sonic, neutron, andgamma-ray tools described inSection 1 of this publicationcan all operate in cased holes.
In addition, Halliburton has other loggingtools that can run in small-diameter tub-ulars under hostile conditions. Includedare gamma-neutron-CCL, cementbond, and production logging tools.
GAMMA-NEUTRON-CCL(GNST AND HGNC)Halliburton's gamma-neutron-CCLservices provide precision cased-holemeasurements in hostile environmentsand slim boreholes. On the resultingcombination logs, the gamma-ray curvesare used to verify depth, correlateformations, and calculate shale volume.The curves from the single-detectorneutron devices are used for the samepurposes as the gamma-ray curves andalso serve to identify gas zones and, intime-lapse logging, to monitor gas/liquidcontacts. Casing collar locator (CCL)curves are usually used with gamma orneutron logs for depth correlation.
The 1-11/16-inch Hostile GammaNeutron CCL tool (Figure 4.1 ) comple-ments the openhole HEAT Suite toolsby being able to make through-tubingcorrelation measurements underextreme temperatures and pressures. The1-7/16-inch Gamma Neutron Slimtool (Figure 4.2 ) furnishes precisioncorrelation in gas- or liquid-filled wellsand is ideal for use in wells that havesmall restrictions.
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Full acoustic wavetrain data recorded at the 5-ft receivercan be displayed on the log in several ways. An XYdisplay presents amplitude information for the entireacoustic wavetrain at selected depth intervals; it is asinusoidal-type display. An XZ, or Micro-Seismogram®,display, presents the entire acoustic wavetrain in the formof light and dark streaks of varying intensities thatrepresent the amplitudes of the half cycles comprising thewavetrain. A combination of the XY and XZ displays,referred to as the XYZ log, also can be generated. While acement bond log is being run, the logging presentationcan be switched between the XY, XZ, and XYZ formats.
It should be noted that when the cement bond with thecasing and with the formation is good, the Hostile FullWave Sonic tool can be run in a long-spaced configurationto evaluate the formation behind casing. Both compres-sional and shear slowness (∆tc and ∆ts ) can be measured,and most of the openhole applications of sonic data—including determining formation porosity, detecting forma-tion gas, analyzing natural fractures, and obtaining datafor hydraulic fracture design—are valid also in cased wells.
PRODUCTION LOGGING (PL)Production Logging (PL) services furnish quick and accurateinformation about downhole fluid flow. Fluid sources andsinks can be located, fluid types can be identified, and fluidflow rates measured. Halliburton's PL tools provide reliableresults in both single-phase and multiphase flow, even indeviated wells. PL flow profiles aid in studying reservoirproduction, monitoring injection operations, diagnosingtubular problems, detecting crossflow between zones, andmodeling reservoir characteristics. The PL data mayindicate a need for production enhancement operations, inwhich case PL tools can be used to monitor and evaluatethese operations.
The conventional PL toolstring consists of Hydro (fluiddielectric), Fluid Density, Continuous Flowmeter (spinner),Temperature, Pressure, Gamma Ray, and Collar Locatortools. These tools are rated to 375˚F and 18,000 psi andeach has 1-7/16-inch OD. A Gradiomanometer and aBorehole Audio Tracer tool are also available.
Hydro (HYD)The Hydro tool (Figure 4.4 )—also known as the fluiddielectric, capacitance, or watercut tool—is sensitive to thedielectric constant of the flowing stream. Wellbore fluidsflow through a tool chamber that acts as a capacitor in anoscillator circuit. The capacitance varies with changes in
the dielectric constants of the fluids flowing through thechamber and causes a change in the oscillator frequency.Low frequencies correspond to high-dielectric-constantfluids (water), and high frequencies correspond to low-dielectric-constant fluids (hydrocarbons). Consequently,the Hydro tool can differentiate between water andhydrocarbons, but the frequency differences between thetwo hydrocarbon phases (oil and gas) are small and maybe indistinguishable. The tool is calibrated so that waterholdup can be calculated from the oscillator frequency.
Fluid Density (FDT)The Fluid Density tool (Figure 4.5) is used to determinethe density of the flowstream. Wellbore fluid flows througha tool chamber that has a gamma-ray source at one end anda gamma-ray detector at the other end. The attenuationof gamma rays in the chamber depends upon the densityof the wellbore fluid there: the denser the wellbore fluid,the fewer gamma rays that reach the detector. Thus, lowdetector count rates correspond to high fluid density, andhigh detector count rates correspond to low fluid density.The tool is calibrated so that fluid density can be calculatedfrom the detector count rate and displayed on the log.Light-phase and heavy-phase holdups (the cross-sectionalareas of the casing occupied by the light and heavy phases,respectively) can be calculated from the fluid densityshown on the log, provided the density of each individualphase is known.
GradiomanometerGradiomanometers are also used to determine fluid density.These tools contain a fluid-filled float system. The pressuredifference between two points in the system is measuredand used to determine a pressure gradient, which in turnis converted to fluid density. Gradiomanometer measure-ments must be corrected for hole inclination; measurementswith the Fluid Density tool do not require such a correction.Gradiomanometers are not recommended for high-angleor horizontal wells.
Fullbore Gas Holdup (GHT)The Fullbore Gas Holdup tool (Figure 4.6) measures thegas holdup of the flowstream. The tool contains a gamma-ray source and a gamma-ray detector located a shortdistance from the source and separated from the source byshielding material. The measurement consists of countingthe gamma rays backscattered from the wellbore fluid to thedetector, the count rate being inversely proportional to thegas holdup. The measurement is insensitive to the
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composition of the liquid phase (oil, salt water, or freshwater), to the material outside casing, to casing thickness,and to the volume-distribution of the gas. Themeasurement is suitable for use in highly deviated wells,where the gas may be separated from the liquid phases, aswell as in vertical wells where the gas may be uniformlymixed with the liquids.
Continuous Flowmeter (FMC)Continuous flowmeters (Figure 4.7) contain a helicalimpeller, or spinner, of diameter slightly less than that of thetool case. They are designed for use in wells with moderateto high flow rates and in wells containing small-diametercasing. These devices evaluate flow velocities in both tubingand casing. Since the mass of the impeller is very small, thetool has excellent resolution and a low threshold velocity.
Pressure (SPT and CQPT)Halliburton uses strain gauges and quartz transducers inits PL Pressure tools (Figure 4.8 and 4.9). Strain gaugesrespond more quickly to pressure changes, so are generallyused when real-time pressure measurements are needed.Quartz transducers have higher accuracy and thus can givesuperior data for analyzing drawdowns and buildups. Whenheld stationary in the wellbore, the Pressure tool measurespressure as a function of time. The resulting data areanalyzed to obtain the reservoir's permeability and skindamage. These measurements are made as the well is beingshut in, particularly during the afterflow, wellbore storage,and buildup phases.
Temperature (TLT)Temperature tools (Figure 4.10 ) use a resistance thermo-meter to measure wellbore temperature. A resistive elementthat is part of an electrical circuit is exposed to wellborefluids: changes in fluid temperature cause changes in theelement's resistance. Fluid entering the wellbore, or fluidsleaving the wellbore and accumulating in the regionsurrounding the well, can alter the normal temperaturegradient in the well. Such temperature-gradient anomaliesserve to identify producing zones, locate zones acceptingfluid in injection wells, and detect channeling from aboveor below.
Borehole Audio Tracer (BATS)The Borehole Audio Tracer tool (Figure 4.11 ) senses noisecreated by fluid movement in and around the borehole.The 1-11/16-inch tool is rated at 392˚F and 15,000 psi.To eliminate noises that would occur as a result of toolmotion, the tool is held stationary while measurementsare being made.
The logging system records the maximum noise amplitudein each of four frequency ranges extending from 200 Hz,600 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz up to the maximumfrequency to which the tool is sensitive. Amplitudes areplotted versus depth, and points in corresponding frequencyranges are joined to produce a four-curve log. The log isused to locate fluid flow, to assist in identifying fluid type,and to give information about the type of passage throughwhich the fluids are flowing. The data can also be used toindicate sand movement.
CASING INSPECTIONThe CAST tool described earlier can provide detailedimages for determining casing condition. CAST imagescan verify perforation location and reveal damage such asparting and splitting. CAST tools can be used in tubularswith OD as small as 4-1/2 inches.
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Figure 4.1
TOOL: Hostile Gamma Neutron CCL (HGNC-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Neutron—Thermal Neutron
GROUP: Natural and Induced Radioactivity
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 1.687 in
Length: 8.82 ft
Max Press: 20,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 2 in
Weight: 48 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 5-Ci Americium-Beryllium 241 (neutron)
Sensor Spacings: Proprietary
Sensor Type: Helium-3 (neutron), Nal (TI) (gamma)
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: 60 keV - 3 MeV (gamma)
Combinability: Stand-alone
MEASUREMENT
Principle
VerticalResolution (90%)
Range
Depth ofInvestigation (50%)
Primary Curves: Neutron, GR
CALIBRATIONPrimary: API pits in Houston
Wellsite Verifier: Polyethylene sleeve (neutron), Thorium verifier (gamma)
Secondary: TMD water tank (neutron), Thorium verifier (gamma)
No. of Windows: (gamma)
Secondary Curves: CCL
Precision
Accuracy
Neutron-Thermal Neutron
Neutron Gamma
Natural Gamma Ray
0 - 3,000 cps 0 - 5,000 API
24 - 36 in18 - 36 in (enhanced)
12 in (enhanced)
5 in 4 in (90%: 11 in)
3% 4%
5 API 5 API
CCL
NeutronDetector
Gamma Ray
NeutronSource
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TOOL: Gamma Neutron Slim Tool (GNST-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Neutron—Thermal Neutron
GROUP: Natural and Induced Radioactivity
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 350°F
Max OD: 1.437 in
Length: 7.91 ft
Max Press: 15,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 1.875 in
Weight: 33 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 5-Ci Americium-Beryllium 241 (neutron)
Sensor Spacings: Proprietary
Sensor Type: Helium-3 (neutron), Nal (TI) (gamma)
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling rate: 4 or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: 60 keV - 3 MeV (gamma)
Combinability: Stand-alone
No. of Windows: 1 (gamma)
MEASUREMENT
Principle
VerticalResolution (90%)
Range
Depth ofInvestigation (50%)
Primary Curves: Neutron, GR
Secondary Curves: CCL
Precision
Accuracy
Neutron-Thermal Neutron
Neutron Gamma
Natural Gamma Ray
0 - 3,000 cps 0 - 5,000 API
24 - 36 in18 - 36 in (enhanced)
12 in (enhanced)
5 in 4 in (90%: 11 in)
3% 4%
5 API 5 API
CALIBRATIONPrimary: API pits in Houston
Wellsite Verifier: Polyethylene sleeve (neutron), Thorium verifier (gamma)
Secondary: TMD water tank (neutron), Thorium verifier (gamma)
CCL
NeutronDetector
Gamma Ray
NeutronSource
Figure 4.2
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Figure 4.3
TOOL: Hostile Full Wave Sonic (HFWS-A)
GENERIC TYPE: Cement Bond
GROUP: Cement Evaluation
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 500°F (6 hr)
Max OD: 2.75 in
Length*: 30.22 ft
Max Press: 25,000 psi
Max Hole: 12 in
Min Hole: 3.9 in
Weight: 340 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: Two 17-kHz piezoelectric (one inactive)
Sensor Spacings: 3, 5 ft (both active); 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5 ft (all inactive)
Sensor Type: Six piezoelectric
Firing Rate: 200 ms (service dependent)
Digitizing Interval: 6 µs/sample
Measurement Bandwidth: 8 to 30 kHz
Combinability: HDSN, HNGR
MEASUREMENT
Principle
VerticalResolution (90%)
Range
Depth ofInvestigation (50%)
Primary Curves: Waveform or MSG® Display (5-ft), E1 Peak Amplitude (3-ft)
CALIBRATIONPrimary: API CBL Test Facility (Free Pipe and Bond)
Wellsite Verifier: Internal signal
Secondary: Free Pipe
Samples per Sensor: 1,024
Secondary Curves: TT, GR, CCL, Tension
Sensitivity
Accuracy
Sonic waveform attenuation
Neutron Gamma
1000 µs 0 - 100 mV
5 ft
na na
na < 1 mV
na ± 2%
* Add 3.5 ft for each in-line centralizer (usually two).
3 ft
UpperElectronics
LowerElectronics
Transmitter 1Transmitter 2
Receiver 1
Receiver 2
Receiver 3Receiver 4Receiver 5Receiver 6
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Figure 4.4
TOOL: Hydro (HYD-FC), MUX
GENERIC TYPE: Water Cut
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 375°F
Max OD: 1.437 in
Length: 2.5 ft
Max Press: 18,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 1.875 in
Weight: 8 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed*: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Fluid capacitance
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 2, 4, or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
Combinability: PLT, GRT, TLT, FMS, FDT, SPT, CCL, FBT, HPA
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Water holdup from dielectric constant
Depth of Investigation (50%): na
Resolution: 3% of holdup at stationary reading
Sensitivity: na
Secondary Curves: Frequency
Accuracy: ± 5% of holdup at stationary reading
Primary Curves: CPS, Water Holdup
*Range depends upon fluid distribution
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Water and air
Wellsite Verifier: Water and air
Secondary: Water and air
No. of Windows: na
Range*: 0 - 100% water holdup
*Stationary for holdup calculation
HydroAssembly
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Figure 4.5
TOOL: Fluid Density (FDT-EC), MUX
GENERIC TYPE: Fluid Density
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 375°F
Max OD: 1.437 in
Length: 3.26 ft
Max Press: 18,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 1.875 in
Weight: 11 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed*: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 17-mCi Cesium 137
Sensor Spacings: Proprietary
Sensor Type: Geiger-Mueller detector
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 2, 4, or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
Combinability: PLT, GRT, HYD, FMS, TLT, SPT, CCL, FBT, HPA
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Gamma backscatter
Depth of Investigation (50%): na
Resolution: 0.01 gm/cc
Sensitivity: na
Primary Curves: Fluid Density, Amplified Fluid Density
Accuracy, Typical: ± 0.02 gm/cc
Accuracy, Maximum: ± 0.03 gm/cc
Secondary Curves: Density Counts
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Water and air
Wellsite Verifier: Water and air
Secondary: Water and air
No. of Windows: 1
Range: 1 - 1.5 gm/cc
*Stationary for holdup calculation
FluidDensityInstrument
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Figure 4.6
TOOL: Fullbore Gas Holdup Tool (GHT)
GENERIC TYPE: Gas Holdup
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 350°F
Max OD: 1.687 in
Length: 2 ft
Max Press: 18,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 2 in
Weight: 8 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed*: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: 3-mCi Cobalt 57
Sensor Spacings: Proprietary
Sensor Type: Nal Scintillation
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 2, 4, or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
Combinability: PLT, GRT, HYD, FMS, TLT, SPT, CCL, FBF, HPA, FDT
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Gamma backscatter
Depth of Investigation (50%): Fullbore
Resolution: 2% gas holdup
Sensitivity: na
Primary Curves: Gas Holdup
Accuracy, Typical: ± 2.5% gas holdup
Accuracy, Maximum: ± 4% gas holdup
Secondary Curves: Backscattered Gamma Counts
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Water and air
Wellsite Verifier: Water and air
Secondary: Water and air
No. of Windows: 1
Range: 0 - 100% gas holdup
*Stationary for holdup calculation
Shield
Detector
Source
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Figure 4.7
TOOL: Continuous Flowmeter (FMS-HC), MUX
GENERIC TYPE: Flowmeter/Spinner
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 375°F
Max OD: 1.687 in
Length: 2.33 ft
Max Press: 18,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 1.875 in
Weight: 8 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: Dependent on flow rate
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Magnetically coupled optics assembly
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 2, 4, or 10 Samples per ft
Combinability: PLT, GRT, FDT, HYD, SPT, TLT, CCL, HPA
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Spinner/Fluid Velocity
Depth of Investigation (50%): na
Resolution: < 1 ft/min in water
Sensitivity: 8 pulses/revolution
Primary Curves: Spinner (rev/s)
Accuracy: ± 1 ft/min in water
Threshold Velocity: 3.5 ft/min in water (computed)
Secondary Curves: Fluid Velocity (0 - 100%)
CALIBRATIONPrimary: In-situ well calibration
Wellsite Verifier: CW/CCW verification
Secondary: Flow loop characterization data
Samples per Run: Multiple pass technique
Range: 0 - 1,600 ft/min dynamic in water
FlowmeterAssembly
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Figure 4.8
TOOL: Stack Pressure Tool (SPT-CC), MUX
GENERIC TYPE: Pressure
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 375°F
Max OD: 1.437 in
Length: 2.16 ft
Max Press: 15,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 1.875 in
Weight: 7 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Strain gauge pressure transducer with temperature corrections
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 2, 4, or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Pressure
Depth of Investigation (50%): na
Resolution: 1 psi
Sensitivity: na
Primary Curves: Pressure, Amplified Pressure,Differential Pressure
Accuracy: ± 15 psi at full scale
Secondary Curves: na
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Dead-weight tester and heat box
Wellsite Verifier: Software verification
Secondary: Dead-weight tester and heat box
No. of Windows: na
Range: 100 - 10,000 psi
StackPressureTool
Combinability: PLT, GRT, HYD, TLT, FMS, FDT, CCL, HPA, FBF
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Figure 4.9
TOOL: Compensated Quartz Pressure Tool (CQPT-A), MUX
GENERIC TYPE: Pressure
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 375°F
Max OD: 1.687 in
Length: 4.25 ft
Max Press: 16,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 2 in
Weight: 22 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: Stationary
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Quartz pressure transducer with temperature corrections
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 2 - 3 Samples per second (frequency dependent)
Full Spectrum: 10 - 37.2 kHz
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Pressure
Depth of Investigation (50%): na
Resolution: 0.01 psi
Sensitivity: 1.7 Hz/psi
Primary Curves: Pressure, Amplified Pressure,Differential Pressure
Accuracy: ± (1 psi + 0.01% of reading)
Secondary Curves: SIT
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Dead-weight tester and NIST-traceable heat box
Wellsite Verifier: Software verification
Secondary: Secondary pressure standard
Sample Size: One 24-bit pressure word, one 24-bit temperature word
Range: 14.7 - 16,000 psi
InstrumentAssembly
Port BodyAssembly
Combinability: PCU, PFDT, PFST, PGT
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Figure 4.10
TOOL: Temperature Logging Tool (TLT-IC), MUX
GENERIC TYPE: Temperature
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 375°F
Max OD: 1.437 in
Length: 1.92 ft
Max Press: 18,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 1.875 in
Weight: 7 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Platinum RTD
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: 2, 4, or 10 Samples per ft
Full Spectrum: na
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Wellbore temperature
Depth of Investigation (50%): na
Resolution: 0.02°F
Sensitivity: 50 Hz per °F
Primary Curves: TEMP, DTEMP, Amplified TEMP
Accuracy: ± 3°F (uncorrected), ± 2°F (corrected)
Secondary Curves: na
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Heat box/water bath
Wellsite Verifier: Atmospheric check
Secondary: Heat box/water bath
No. of Windows: na
Range: 50 - 375°F
TemperatureLoggingTool
Combinability: PLT, GRT, FMS, FDT, SPT, HYD, CCL, FBF, HPA
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Figure 4.11
TOOL: Borehole Audio Tracer Survey (BATS)
GENERIC TYPE: Passive Acoustic
GROUP: Production Logging
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 392°F
Max OD: 1.687 in
Length: 2.42 ft
Max Press: 15,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: 20 in
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 2 in
Weight: 15 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: Stationary
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: None
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Piezoelectric hydrophone
Firing Rate: na
Sampling Rate: Continuous (analog)
Full Spectrum: 5 Hz to 10 kHz
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Acoustic noise
Depth of Investigation (50%): na
Resolution: na
Sensitivity: na
Primary Curves: 200 Hz, 600 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz
Accuracy: na
Secondary Curves: na
CALIBRATIONPrimary: none
Wellsite Verifier: none
Secondary: none
No. of Windows: na
Range: 1 - 2,000 mV
ElectronicSection
HydrophonicSonde
BottomSub
Combinability: Stand-alone
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Drill-Collar SeveringTools (DCST)Conventional jet cutters are seldomsuccessful in cutting drill collars becauseof the softness and thickness of collarmetal. The drill-collar severing tool wasdesigned specifically for drill-collarapplications. The tool simultaneouslygenerates two shock waves, one at eachend of the tool. When the two wavesmeet in the borehole near the center ofthe tool, their energies are redirectedoutward toward the inner wall of thedrill collar. The resulting force shears thedrill collar. Drill-collar severing tools areavailable in four sizes: 1-3/8-, 1-3/4-,2-, and 2-5/8-inch OD. As indicated inTable 5.3 , the tools are rated at 20,000psi and 400˚F (with HMX) or 475˚F(with HNS).
Perforating SystemsPerforating systems for slimhole, high-pressure, high-temperature work areavailable in a variety of sizes and types.The systems are based on wire, strip,and hollow carriers and are rated as highas 600˚F and 20,000 psi, dependingupon the explosives used. Tables 5.4through 5.7 list the more commonlyused systems.
Section 5Cased-HoleMechanicalandRelatedServices
Halliburton offers a widevariety of explosive,chemical cutting, andplugback services for
small-diameter, high-pressure, high-temperature cased wells.
EXPLOSIVE SERVICESHalliburton has small-diameter, high-pressure, high-temperature equipmentfor cutting tubing, casing, and drillpipe;severing drill collars; perforating casingand tubing; and performing junk shotservices. Because the tools depend uponexplosives for their operation, the temp-erature limitations of the tools dependupon the temperature limitations ofthe explosives. The explosives mostcommonly used are RDX, HMX, HNS,and PYX. The chart of Figure 5.1 givesthe maximum time that these explosivescan withstand exposure at a given temp-erature and still perform effectively. Inhigh-pressure, high-temperatureapplications, high-temperature explosivesare used not only in the main chargebut also in the detonating cord anddetonator.
Jet CuttersTables 5.1 and 5.2 contain the mostcommonly run small-diameter, high-pressure, high-temperature jet cuttersfor tubing and drillpipe applications.However, other jet cutters can bespecially manufactured to accommodatepractically any size pipe.
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Junk ShotsJunk shots can be positioned and detonated via wirelineor tubing. They are designed to shoot downward, andnormally only one or two shots are needed to disperse thetoughest downhole junk. Junk shots are available in twosizes: 5-1/4- and 7-3/4-inch OD. Both are rated to 18,000psi and use HMX explosives for applications above 375˚F.
Magnetic Orienting Device (MOD)The Magnetic Orienting Device was developed to prefer-entially perforate selected tubing and/or casing in wellscontaining multiple tubing strings. Using a rotatingpermanent magnet, the MOD tool detects differences inmetal mass in the region surrounding the tool. Toolresponse is based on metal proximity and metal mass. Tokeep constant the proximity effect of the string in which thetool is located, the tool must be centralized in that string.When the tool is centralized, higher metal mass will beindicated in the direction of an additional tubing string.Tool response is relatively unaffected by cement, formation,and borehole fluid. The MOD tool is 1-11/16 inches indiameter and is rated at 350˚F and 18,000 psi.
Slimhole Hostile Gamma Perforator(HGPS)The slimhole Hostile Gamma Perforator (Figure 5.2) isused to correlate perforating-gun depth when casing ortubing collars cannot be reliably detected with a collarlocator. This tool generates a cased-hole gamma-ray log thatis correlated with an openhole gamma-ray log to determinegun depth. The tool has 1-11/16-inch OD and is rated at450˚F and 22,000 psi.
CHEMICAL CUTTERSWhen mechanical efforts to free stuck pipe are unsuccessful,the pipe must be cut and as much pipe salvaged as possible.Jet cutters are the traditional method of cutting pipe andperform best when the pipe is in tension. In instances wherejet cutters are unsuccessful or cannot be used because ofrestrictions or the inability to apply tension (such as betweenpackers), chemical cutters are employed. Chemical cutterseject a circular stream of bromine trifluoride to dissolve thepipe. This stream produces a clean cut that leaves no debrisand requires no further milling before the pipe is retrieved.Chemical cutters are rated to 370˚F and 20,000 psi.Applications are listed in Table 5.8 .
FREE-POINT AND BACK-OFF TOOLSThe free-point tool (Figure 5.3) is a sensitive, highlyaccurate strain gauge device that measures stretch andtorque in a stuck string of drillpipe, tubing, casing, orwashpipe. Free-point measurements determine the lowestdepth at which the pipe can be recovered. Free-point toolsare available in 1-, 1-3/8-, and 1-5/8-inch-OD sizes. Thetools are rated to 400˚F and 20,000 psi.
Back-off services are usually run with the free-point service.Back-off tools use the explosive force of a string of detonatorcord to uncouple the pipestring at the first collar above thestuck point. As the cord is detonated, left-hand torque isapplied to the pipe at the surface.
BRIDGE PLUGSBridge plugs generate a temporary or permanent sealbetween two zones in a well. Halliburton has both basket(through-tubing) and cast-iron bridge plugs.
Through-Tubing Bridge PlugsThrough-tubing bridge plugs offer a fast, easy, and econom-ical way to permanently plug back a well without usingexpensive workover or snubbing services to pull productiontubing. After the plugback assembly is lowered throughtubing into casing, serrated slips anchor the assembly tothe casing and a basket is expanded to form a strong basefor the placement of cement. An internal bypass systemallows fluid to migrate through the plug while cementhardens. The bypass system is closed by a wireline-actuatedmechanical valve. The plugback assemblies are availablein several sizes for use in 4-1/2- to 9-inch-OD casing attemperatures up to 400˚F.
Cast-Iron Bridge PlugsHalliburton's Elite Magna-Range bridge plugs have thesmallest running diameter in the industry. They are ratedat 425˚F and can withstand a 10,000-psi pressure differen-tial. These plugs have three-piece rubber packing elements,can set in P-110 and harder casings, and contain a cast-iron release ring for easy drillout. Table 5.9 lists settingranges for Magna-Range plugs.
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Table 5.1 — Specifications for Jet Tubing Cutters
Running Diameter(inches)
1-3/8
1-9/16
1-11/16
Recommended Use Temperature/Pressure Rating(°F/psi)
1.9-inch P-105, 0.150-inch wall
2-1/16-inch P-105, 0.156-inch wall
2-3/8-inch P-105, 0.190-inch wall
400/15,000
400/15,000
400/20,000
Table 5.2 — Specifications for Drillpipe Cutters
Running Diameter(inches)
2-3/8
2-15/16
3-15/16
Recommended Use Temperature/Pressure Rating(°F/psi)
3-1/2-inch drillpipe, 0.449-inch wall
4-1/2-inch drillpipe, 0.337-inch wall
4-1/2-inch drillpipe, 0.304-inch wall
400/16,000
400/16,000
400/12,000
1-23/32
1-13/16
2-1/32
2-3/8-inch P-105, 0.190-inch wall
2-3/8-inch P-105, 0.190-inch wall
2-7/8-inch P-105, 0.217-inch wall
400/20,000
400/20,000
400/20,000
2-1/8
2-1/4
3-19/32
2-7/8-inch Hastelloy, 7.5 lb/ft
2-7/8-inch P-105, 0.217-inch wall
3-1/2-inch P-105, 0.254-inch wall
400/20,000
400/20,000
400/20,000
2.70
2.70
3-1/2-inch P-105, 0.254-inch wall
3-1/2-inch Hastelloy, 9.3 lb/ft
400/20,000
400/20,000
Table 5.3 — Specifications for Drill-Collar Severing Tools
Running Diameter(inches)
1-3/8
1-3/4
2
Recommended Use Temperature/Pressure Ratings 1
(°F/psi)
2-7/8-inch drillpipe
6-inch drill collars
6-inch drill collars
400/20,000
400/20,000
400/20,000
2-5/8 9-inch drill collars 400/20,000
1 Ratings apply when HMS/HNS/PYX explosives are used.
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Table 5.5 — Specifications for Scalloped Hollow-Carrier Through-Tubing Guns
Running Diameter(inches)
Phasing(degrees)
Temperature/Pressure Ratings 1
(°F/psi)
500/30,000
400/20,000
600/20,000
1-9/16
2-3/4
2-3/4
4
6
6
0, 90, or 180
0, 90, or 180
0, 90, or 180
General Purpose
DP2
DP
Shot Density(shots/ft)
Type
1 Ratings apply when HMS/HNS/PYX explosives are used.2 Deep penetrating
Table 5.4 — Specifications for Strip-Carrier and Wire-Carrier Through-Tubing Capsule Guns
Running Diameter(inches)
Phasing(degrees)
Temperature/Pressure Ratings 1
(°F/psi)
400/15,000
400/15,000
400/15,000
400/15,000
400/15,000
1-11/16
2-1/8
2-1/8
1-53/64
2-1/4
4 or 6
4 or 6
4 or 6
4 or 6
4 or 6
0
0
0, 90, 180, or spiral
63 or 116
63 or 116
Strip DP2
Strip DP
Strip DP
Bi-wire
Bi-wire
Shot Density(shots/ft)
Type
1 Ratings apply when HMS/HNS/PYX explosives are used.2 Deep penetrating
Table 5.6 — Specifications for Ported Hollow-Carrier Casing Guns
Running Diameter(inches)
Phasing(degrees)
Temperature/Pressure Ratings 1
(°F/psi)
400/20,000
400/20,000
400/20,000
3-1/8
3-1/8
4
4 or 6
4 or 6
4 or 6
120
120
120
DP2
DP
DP
Shot Density(shots/ft)
Type
1 Ratings apply when HMS/HNS/PYX explosives are used.2 Deep penetrating
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Running Diameter(inches)
Phasing(degrees)
Temperature/Pressure Ratings 1
(°F/psi)
Shot Density(shots/ft)
Type
Table 5.7 — Specifications for Scalloped Hollow-Carrier Casing Guns
400/15,000
500/15,000
600/15,000
400/22,500
600/22,500
3-1/8
3-1/8
3-1/8
3-3/8
3-3/8
6
6
6
6
6
60
60
60
60
60
DP2
DP
DP
DP
DP
1 Ratings apply when HMS/HNS/PYX explosives are used.2 Deep penetrating3 Big hole
400/22,500
600/22,500
400/20,000
400/19,000
400/19,000
3-3/8
3-3/8
3-3/8
3-3/4
3-3/4
6
6
4
12
12
60
60
90
60
60
BH3
BH
DP
DP
BH
400/17,000
600/17,000
400/15,000
600/15,000
400/15,000
4
4
4-1/2
4-1/2
4-1/2
4
4
12
12
12
90
90
150
150
150
DP
DP
DP
DP
BH
600/15,000
400/13,000
500/13,000
400/13,000
500/13,000
4-1/2
5
5
5
5
12
12
12
12
12
150
60
60
60
60
BH
DP
DP
BH
BH
400/13,000
600/13,000
400/15,000
400/15,000
5
5
6
6
5
5
12
12
60
60
60
60
DP
DP
DP
BH
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Cutter OD(in.) Nominal Size
(in.)
Table 5.8 — Chemical Cutters Used in Tubulars With ODs of 4-1/2 Inches or Less
1.140.8241.0503/43/4
OD(in.)
ID(in.)
Weight(lb/ft)
Type
Recommended Tubular Use
1.701.0491.31517/8
0.668 to 1.0370.993 to 0.8911.0001Coiled Tubing3/4
0.941 to 1.3281.175 to 1.1411.2501-1/4Coiled Tubing3/4
2.301.3801.6601-1/41-1/8
3.021.2781.6601-1/4Hydril1-1/16
2.751.6101.9001-1/21-1/4
1.426 to 1.9551.405 to 1.3661.5001-1/2Coiled Tubing1-1/8
3.251.7512.0632-1/161-3/8
4.002.0412.3752-3/81-11/16
4.601.9952.3752-3/81-11/16
5.801.8672.3752-3/81-11/16
6.651.8152.3752-3/8Drillpipe1-1/2
6.402.4412.8752-7/82-1/8
7.902.3232.8752-7/82-1/8
8.602.2592.8752-7/82
10.402.1512.8752-7/8Drillpipe1-7/8
7.703.0683.5003-1/22-5/8
9.202.9923.5003-1/22-5/8
10.202.9923.5003-1/22-5/8
12.702.7503.5003-1/22-1/2
13.302.7643.5003-1/2Drillpipe2-1/4
15.502.6023.5003-1/2Drillpipe2-1/4
11.003.4764.00043
11.503.4284.00043
13.403.3404.00043
9.504.0904.5004-1/23-5/8
10.504.0524.5004-1/23-5/8
11.604.0004.5004-1/23-5/8
12.603.9584.5004-1/23-5/8
13.503.9204.5004-1/23-5/8
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Table 5.9 — Elite Magna-Range Bridge Plugs
1.610
1.905
Plug OD(in.)
1.995
2.441
1.406
1.468
1.750
2.156 2.765 1.906
1 Available by special order
Minimum(in.)
Plug Setting Range
Maximum(in.)
2.375
2.441
2.875
3.000
3.343
3.500
2.187
2.281
2.500
3.187 3.920 2.750
3.437
3.920
3.920
4.154
4.276
4.670
3.000
3.250
3.625
4.154 5.044 4.062
4.950
6.625
6.400
7.921
4.7501
6.125
Time – Temperature Effect on ExplosivesOperational Limits
Figure 5.1
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Figure 5.2
TOOL: Hostile Gamma Perforator (HGPS-A), Slim Version
GENERIC TYPE: Conventional Gamma Ray
GROUP: Gamma Perforator
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 450°F (5 hr)
Max OD: 1.688 in
Length*: 12.8 ft
Max Press: 22,000 psi
Max Csg/Tbg ID: na
Min Csg/Tbg ID: 1.781 in
Weight: 73 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: na
Sensor Spacings: na
Sensor Type: Nal(TI) (gamma)
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: Continuous
Full Spectrum: 0 - 3 Mev
MEASUREMENTPrinciple: Natural Gamma
Depth of Investigation (50%): 4 in (90%: 11 in)
Vertical Resolution (90%): 12 in
Precision: ± 4%
Primary Curves: GR
Accuracy: ± 7 API
Secondary Curves: CCL
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Halliburton Test Pits (referenced to API Pits)
Wellsite Verifier: Thorium verifier
Secondary: Thorium verifier
No. of Windows: 1
Range: 0 - 10,000 API
CCL
InstrumentSection
EndSubassembly
Gamma Ray
ShockSubassembly
Combinability: Expendable Hollow Steel Carrier Through-Tubing Guns withOD not exceeding 2.75 in; any Expendable or ExpendableRetrievable Through- Tubing Guns; Wireline Pressure-SettingAssemblies used for setting in-tubing or through-tubingbridge plugs
*Length and weight are given for the tool in standard perforatingconfiguration (with Shock Subassembly). In stand-alone configuration,tool length is 11.57 ft and tool weight is 63 lb.
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Figure 5.3
ConductorWeight
Free-PointTool
CCL
Combination SubShooting Adapter
Shooting Rod
TOOL: Combination Free Point—Backoff Tool (Dia-Log), 1.625 inch
GENERIC TYPE: Free Point/Pipe Recovery
GROUP: Fishing
DIMENSIONS AND RATINGSMax Temp: 400°F
Max OD: 1.625 in
Length*: 24.8 ft
Max Press: 20,000 psi
Max Hole: 5.0 in
Min Hole: 1.875 in
Weight**: 80 lb
BOREHOLE CONDITIONSBorehole Fluids: Salt ■ Fresh ■ Oil ■ Air ■
Tool Positioning: Centralized ■ Eccentralized ■
Recommended Logging Speed: 30 ft/min
HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICSSource Type: Oscillator
Sensor Spacings: Single point
Sensor Type: Tuned coil
Firing Rate: Continuous
Sampling Rate: na
Combinability: String shot (limited strength)
MEASUREMENT
Vertical Resolution (90%)
Range
Depth of Investigation (50%)
Accuracy
Sensitivity (Sensor Displacement)
Primary Curves: Pipe Torque, Elongation, Compression
CALIBRATIONPrimary: Electronic adjustment
Wellsite Verifier: Free pipe
Secondary: Free pipe
No. of Windows: na
Principle
*With jar in closed position. Add 5 inches for G-series cablehead adapter.Add 4.5 inches for W-series cablehead adapter.
**Additional conductor weights can be added as needed. Each conductor weightis 60 inches (5 feet) long and weighs 33 pounds.
Secondary Curves: CCL
Pull
Frequency Shift
na
Single Point
na
Torque
0.001 in0.0031 in
± 10%± 10%
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Section 6Radius-of-Borehole-CurvatureLimitationsonDownholeTools
The maximum length of arigid downhole tool that canbe run in a deviated well islimited by the radius of
curvature of the well. Clearly, a long,rigid tool cannot negotiate a well withrapidly changing direction. To allowsuch a tool to traverse a deviated well,flex joints can be placed between thesections of the tool.
The maximum length of a rigid tool orrigid tool section that can run in adeviated well is given by
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6.1)
= +( ) − +( )
where lt is the tool or tool section length,rh is the radius of curvature of the well,dh is the borehole diameter, and dt isthe tool diameter (Figure 6.1). Alldimensions must be in the same units.
Conversely, the minimum radius ofcurvature of a well in which a specificrigid tool or rigid tool section can berun is given by
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6.2)
Charts such as those in Figures 6.2through 6.5 can be derived from theseequations.
Radius of Curvature
Borehole DiameterTool Diameter
Tool Length
Radius of Curvature Limitations on Tool Length
Figure 6.1
=−( )
+ −
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Chart: Figure 6.2 Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature Determination:Tool Diameter = 2.75 in (69.9 mm)
Applications: Determination of minimum radius of borehole curvature in which a tool can run
Nomenclature: dt...........................tool diameter
lt ............................tool length
dh ..........................borehole diameter
rh ...........................minimum radius of borehole curvature
Given: dt = 2.75 in
lt = 15 ft
dh = 4.75 in
Find: rh
Procedure: Enter the chart at 15 ft on the lower Tool Length axis. Project vertically to the 4-3/4-inch BoreholeDiameter curve, then horizontally to the left-hand Minimum Radius of Curvature axis. From that axis,estimate rh to be 168 ft.
Answer: rh = 168 ft
Notes: You can calculate rh from
All variables must be expressed in the same units (e.g., feet).
rh =
It2
2
+ d t2 − dh
2
2 dh − dt( )
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Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature DeterminationTool Diameter = 2.75 in (69.9 mm)
Figure 6.2
Borehole Diameter (in)
1 5 10 15 20 25 30Tool Length (ft)
50
40
30
20
0
10
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Tool Length (m)0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
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Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature DeterminationTool Diameter = 3.5 in (88.9 mm)
Figure 6.3
Borehole Diameter (in)
1 5 10 15 20 25Tool Length (ft)
50
40
30
20
0
10
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Tool Length (m)0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5
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Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature DeterminationTool Diameter = 1.4375 in (36.5 mm)
Figure 6.4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Tool Length (ft)
7
6
4
3
0
1
18
16
15
13
12
10
9
60
55
50
40
30
20
15
10
0
Tool Length (m)0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
45
35
25
5
17
14
11
8
5
2
Tubular OD/ID
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Minimum Radius of Borehole Curvature DeterminationTool Diameter = 1.6875 in (42.9 mm)
Figure 6.5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Tool Length (ft)
7
6
4
3
0
1
18
16
15
13
12
10
9
60
55
50
40
30
20
15
10
0
Tool Length (m)0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
45
35
25
5
17
14
11
8
5
2
Tubular OD/ID
107
Index
acoustic scanning tool. See Circumferential AcousticScanning Tool
audio survey. See Borehole Audio Tracerback-off. See free-point and back-offBorehole Audio Tracer
tool description 79tool specifications 90
bridge plugs 92cablehead tension load cell 3caliper. See Hostile Four Arm Calipercased-hole
logging 77mechanical services 91
casing cutter. See jet cuttercasing inspection 79cast-iron bridge plugs. See Elite Magna-Range bridge plugCAST. See Circumferential Acoustic Scanning ToolCBL. See cement bond loggingcement bond logging
tool description 77tool specifications 82
centralizers 4chemical cutters
tool descriptions 92tool specifications 96
Circumferential Acoustic Scanning Tooltool description 6, 79tool specifications 19
coiled-tubing-conveyed logging 6Compensated Quartz Pressure Tool
tool description 79tool specifications 88
Continuous Flowmetertool description 79tool specifications 86
CQPT. See Compensated Quartz Pressure Toolcutter. See jet cutterDCST. See Drill-Collar Severing Tooldecentralizer. See Hostile Powered Decentralizerdensity. See Hostile Spectral Densitydipmeter. See Hostile DipmeterDrill-Collar Severing Tool
tool description 91tool specifications 93
dual induction. See Hostile Dual Inductiondual-spaced neutron. See Hostile Dual Spaced NeutronElite Magna-Range bridge plug
tool description 92tool specifications 97
environmental effects on HEAT Suite response 29explosive services 91FDT. See Fluid Densityflex joints 4flowmeter. See Continuous FlowmeterFluid Density
tool description 78
tool specifications 84fluid holdup. See Fullbore Gas Holdup; HydroFMC. See Continuous Flowmeterfour-arm caliper. See Hostile Four Arm Caliperfree-point and back-off
tool description 92tool specifications 99
full-waveform sonic. See Hostile Full Wave SonicFullbore Gas Holdup
tool description 78tool specifications 85
Gamma Neutron Slimtool description 77tool specifications 81
gamma ray. See Hostile Natural Gamma Raygamma-neutron-CCL. See Hostile Gamma Neutron CCL; Gamma
Neutron Slimgamma-perforator. See Hostile Gamma Perforatorgas holdup. See Fullbore Gas HoldupGHT. See Fullbore Gas HoldupGNST. See gamma-neutron-CCLGradiomanometer 78HDIL. See Hostile Dual InductionHEAT and standard log comparison 21, 23HEAT Suite logging system
description 3log analysis 25, 27log examples 21, 23, 24, 26typical logging configurations 7
HECT. See Hostile Four Arm CaliperHEDT. See Hostile DipmeterHETS. See Hostile Telemetry AssemblyHFWS. See Hostile Full Wave SonicHGNC. See Hostile Gamma Neutron CCLHGPS. See Hostile Gamma PerforatorHMX 91, 97HNGR. See Hostile Natural Gamma RayHNX 91, 97holdup. See Fullbore Gas Holdup; Hydrohollow-carrier perforating gun. See perforating systemsHostile Dipmeter
tool description 6tool specifications 18
Hostile Dual Inductioncorrection charts 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43correction-chart examples 30, 32, 34, 38logging configuration 7tool description 5tool specifications 11
Hostile Dual Spaced Neutroncorrection charts 47, 49, 51, 53, 55correction-chart examples 46, 50, 54logging configuration 7tool description 5tool specifications 16
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Hostile Four Arm Calipertool description 4tool specifications 10
Hostile Full Wave Soniclog analysis 21, 22, 27log example 21, 26tool description 5, 77tool specifications 12, 13, 82
Hostile Gamma Neutron CCLtool description 77tool specifications 80
Hostile Gamma Perforatortool description 92tool specifications 98
Hostile Natural Gamma Raylogging configuration 7tool description 5tool specifications 17
Hostile Powered Decentralizerlogging configuration 7tool description 4tool specifications 9
Hostile Spectral Densitycorrection chart 44correction-chart example 45logging configuration 7tool description 5tool specifications 14, 15
Hostile Telemetry Assemblytool description 4tool specifications 8
HPDC. See Hostile Powered DecentralizerHSDL. See Hostile Spectral DensityHSDN. See Hostile Dual Spaced NeutronHYD. See HydroHydro
tool description 78tool specifications 83
induction. See Hostile Dual Inductioninstantaneous frequency 22, 27instantaneous phase 22, 27instantaneous transmissivity 22, 27Instantaneous Waveform Characteristics
analysis 21, 22, 27log 21, 27
IWC. See Instantaneous Waveform Characteristicsjet cutter
tool description 91tool specifications 93
junk shots 92load cell. See cablehead tension load celllog comparison 21, 23logging
cased-hole 77openhole 3
Magnetic Orienting Device 92
Micro-Seismogram® logging 77mineral identification plots
plot examples 66, 68, 70, 72, 74plots 67, 69, 71, 73, 75
MIP. See mineral identification plotsMOD. See Magnetic Orienting Devicenatural gamma ray. See Hostile Natural Gamma Rayneutron. See Hostile Dual Spaced Neutronopenhole logging 3perforating
systems descriptions 91specifications 94-95
PL. See Production Loggingporosity-mineralogy crossplots
crossplot examples 56, 60, 64crossplots 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 65
powered decentralizer. See Hostile Powered Decentralizerpressure. See Compensated Quartz Pressure Tool; Stack
Pressure Toolproduction logging 78PYX 91, 97quartz pressure tool. See Compensated Quartz Pressure Toolradius-of-borehole-curvature limitations on downhole tools
chart example 102charts 103, 104, 105, 106equations 101
RDX 91, 97severing tool. See Drill-Collar Severing ToolSlim Hostile Gamma Perforator. See Hostile Gamma
Perforatorsonic. See Hostile Full Wave Sonicspectral density. See Hostile Spectral Densityspinner. See Continuous FlowmeterSPT. See Stack Pressure ToolStack Pressure Tool
tool descriptions 79tool specifications 87
strain-gauge pressure tool. See Stack Pressure Toolstrip-carrier perforating gun. See perforating systemstelemetry assembly. See Hostile Telemetry Assemblytemperature
tool description 79tool specifications 89
through-tubing bridge plugs 92time-temperature effect on explosives 97Toolpusher logging 6TPL. See Toolpusher loggingtriple-combo
log 21, 24log analysis 21, 25
tubing cutter. See jet cuttertubing-conveyed logging. See coiled-tubing-conveyed
loggingwater holdup. See Hydrowire-carrier perforating gun. See perforating systems