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Wireline Services Catalog

Wireline
Services
Catalog
Copyright © 2007 Schlumberger. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
QHSE Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Radiation safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Explosives safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pressure control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Surface Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MAXIS* Multitask Acquisition and Imaging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
InterACT* real-time monitoring and data delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Data utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Telemetry systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Field Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Optimum Service Land Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
High-Mobility Land Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MAXIS Express* Medium Service Land Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Blue Streak* Shallow Well Perforating Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Offshore Skid Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
High-Efficiency Logging and Perforating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Auxiliary winch drum attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Conveyance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LWF* logging while fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TLC* Tough Logging Conditions system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Coiled tubing logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Depth measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Logging Platforms and Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Scanner Family* Rock and Fluid Characterization Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Platform Express* Integrated Wireline Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DecisionXpress* Petrophysical Evaluation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Xtreme* HPHT Logging Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
IPL* Integrated Porosity Lithology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SlimAccess* Logging for Slim and Complex Geometry Boreholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SlimXtreme* Slimhole HPHT Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PS Platform* Production Services Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Memory PS Platform* Production Service Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
PL Flagship* Production Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ABC* Analysis Behind Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Resistivity Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rt Scanner* Triaxial Induction Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Induction Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
AIT* Array Induction Imager Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Platform Express Array Induction Imager Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Slim Array Induction Imager Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hostile Environment Induction Imager Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SlimXtreme Array Induction Imager Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Laterolog Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
ARI* Azimuthal Resistivity Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
HRLA* High-Resolution Laterolog Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
High-Resolution Azimuthal Laterolog Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Microresistivity Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MicroSFL* Spherically Focused Resistivity tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Micro-Cylindrically Focused Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Powered Caliper Device with microlog tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
CHFR-Plus* and CHFR-Slim* Cased Hole Formation Resistivity Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Nuclear Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Gamma Ray Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Spectral Gamma Ray Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
NGS* Natural Gamma Ray Spectrometry tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hostile Environment Natural Gamma Ray Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ECS* Elemental Capture Spectroscopy Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Neutron Porosity Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
CNL* Compensated Neutron Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Slim Compensated Neutron Porosity Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Highly Integrated Gamma Ray Neutron Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
SlimXtreme Compensated Neutron Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
CHFP* Cased Hole Formation Porosity service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Array Porosity Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
APS* Accelerator Porosity Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hostile Environment Accelerator Porosity Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
RST* and RSTPro* Reservoir Saturation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Density Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Three-Detector Lithology Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Litho-Density* Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Hostile Environment Lithology Density Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Slim Array Litho-Density Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
SlimXtreme Litho-Density Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
MR Scanner* Expert Magnetic Resonance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
CMR-Plus* Combinable Magnetic Resonance Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Acoustic Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Sonic Scanner* Acoustic Scanning Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Monopole Acoustic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Digital Sonic Logging Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Slim Array Sonic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
DSI* Dipole Shear Sonic Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Dipmeter and Imaging Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
FMI* Fullbore Formation MicroImager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
UBI* Ultrasonic Borehole Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
OBMI* Oil-Base MicroImager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
OBDT* Oil-Base Dipmeter Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Drilling and Directional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
GPIT* General Purpose Inclinometry Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Seismic Imaging Tools and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Seismic Imaging Tools and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
CSI* Combinable Seismic Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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Q-Borehole* Multicomponent Borehole Seismic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
VSI* Versatile Seismic Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
SWINGS* seismic navigation and positioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
TRISOR♦ seismic source control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Q-Borehole Simultaneous Surface and Borehole Seismic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Marine Seismic Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Land Seismic Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Formation Testing and Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
MDT* Modular Formation Dynamics Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Quicksilver Probe* Wireline Sampling-Tool Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Advanced MDT Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Dual-Packer Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Dual-Probe Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flow-Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Pumpout Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
LFA* Live Fluid Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
CFA* Composition Fluid Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
MDT Low-Shock Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MDT Multisample Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
PressureXpress* Reservoir Pressure-While-Logging Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
SRFT* Slimhole Repeat Formation Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
CHDT* Cased Hole Dynamics Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Mechanical Sidewall Coring Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
CST* Chronological Sample Taker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Well Integrity Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Isolation Scanner* Cement Evaluation Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Cement Bond Logging Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Slim Array Sonic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
SlimXtreme Sonic Logging Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cement bond log from Digital Sonic Logging Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Cement bond log from Hostile Environment Sonic Logging Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Slim Cement Mapping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Memory Slim Cement Bond Logging Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
USI* UltraSonic Imager Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Corrosion Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
UCI* Ultrasonic Casing Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
CPET* Corrosion Protection Evaluation Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
METT* Multifrequency Electromagnetic Thickness Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
PS Platform Multifinger Imaging Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Production Logging Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Flow Scanner* Horizontal and Deviated Well Production Logging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
PS Platform Production Services Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Memory PS Platform Production Services Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
RSTPro Reservoir Saturation Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
WFL* Water Flow Log from the RSTPro Reservoir Saturation Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
RSTPro tool with silica activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
CPLT* Combinable Production Logging Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Combinable Gamma Ray Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Phase Velocity Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
FloView* Holdup Measurement Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Multiple-Isotope Spectroscopy Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Contents v
Perforating Services and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
ASFS* Addressable-Switch Firing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Perforating Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Casing collar locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
UPCT* Universal Perforating and Correlation Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
PGGT* Powered Gun Gamma Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
WPP* Wireline Perforating Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Wireline Oriented Perforating Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Through-Tubing Perforating Positioning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Magnetic Positioning Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Spring Positioning Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Wireline Perforating Anchor Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Perforating Explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Detonation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
S.A.F.E.* Slapper-Actuated Firing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Secure* detonator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Gun Systems and Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Capsule gun systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Enerjet* expendable strip gun system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Pivot Gun* gun system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
PowerSpiral* spiral-phased perforating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Hollow carrier gun systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
HSD* High Shot Density gun systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
OrientXact* tubing-conveyed oriented perforating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Frac Gun* perforating system for wells requiring fracture stimulation . . . . . 186
Port Plug guns and HEGS* High-Efficiency Gun System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
PURE* Perforating System for Clean Perforations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Casing and Tubing Cutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
PowerCutter* precision tubular cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Tubing Punchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Plugs and Packers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Casing Packer Setting Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Gauge Ring and Junk Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
PosiSet* Mechanical Plug-Back Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Auxiliary Measurements and Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Caliper Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
MaxTRAC* Production Services Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Auxiliary Compression Tension Sub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Environmental Measurement Sonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
FPIT* Free-Point Indicator Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
CERT* Correlated Electromagnetic Retrieval Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Wireline Crossover Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Large Openhole Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Hostile Environment Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Hostile Environment Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Strengthening cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Improving surface equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Enhancing telemetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Broadening tool capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Looking toward the future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

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Introduction
Introduction

During the early 1900s Conrad and product line structure. This organiza- measurements that until recently were
Marcel Schlumberger experimented tion not only ensures that technology available only in openhole environ-
with surface electrical measurements from different product groups can be ments. This technology opens new
as a way of defining the Earth’s subsur- integrated by experts and delivered to avenues for the evaluation of bypassed
face structure. In 1927 they performed provide seamless solutions to the oil pay, reservoir monitoring, or contin-
their experiment in an oil well in and gas industry but also enhances the gency logging under difficult condi-
France for the Pechelbronn Oil development of innovative solutions. tions.
Company. No one can deprecate the impor- Production logging, cement and
The result was the first electrical tance of timely information. This is corrosion evaluation, and nuclear
log, and it showed conclusively that especially true in the oil and gas indus- measurements made after casing
geologic formations penetrated by the try, where critical decisions hinge has been set are increasingly used
drill could be identified by electrical upon the availability of data. Data to identify problems and monitor
measurements. The electric log gave acquired by Schlumberger can now be well performance. The comprehensive
eyes to the oil finders, who previously made available to operators in real Schlumberger line of production ser-
could rely only on drill cuttings and time by using satellite communication vices is engineered for safety, reliabil-
core samples. networks. Decisions made on the basis ity, and performance. New perforation
In the years since that historic of these data can be implemented systems have also been developed with
event in France, Schlumberger has quickly and efficiently. a focus on maximizing production.
become an international company As well geometries become increas- The services in this catalog are
offering services for petroleum explo- ingly complex, new techniques of con- grouped according to their applications.
ration, development, and production veyance of logging tools are needed. A brief description of each service and
with seismic surveys, drilling, mea- Most of the logging tools in use today its measurement and mechanical speci-
surement-while-drilling, wireline log- can be conveyed on drillpipe, coiled fications are included. For more infor-
ging, well testing, cementing and tubing, or wireline tractors to address mation on designing a logging program
stimulation, and the design and a wide range of well conditions. to meet your specific needs, contact
installation of production systems Oilfields around the world are your Schlumberger representative.
and components. aging, driving an increasing need to
Today Schlumberger is organized as evaluate old wells. Schlumberger pro-
an integrated Oilfield Services com- vides state-of-the-art formation evalua-
pany while maintaining its traditional tion services in cased wells, including

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Quality, Health,
Safety, and
Environment
Quality, Health, Safety,
and Environment
To ensure that quality, health, safety The QHSE Management System Radiation safety
(including security), and environmen- includes eight interrelated compo- When handling radioactive materials,
tal (QHSE) considerations remain a nents, monitored to ensure day-to-day Schlumberger personnel follow strict
top priority, Schlumberger has adopted conformance with standards, cor- rules that meet or exceed the require-
the QHSE Management System. We are rected when necessary, and continu- ments of government regulatory agen-
committed to proactively integrating ously improved: cies. Training, policies, procedures,
the following QHSE objectives into I Commitment and leadership— equipment testing, and internal audits
Schlumberger operations worldwide: strong, visible management com- are all parts of our program to ensure
I Ensure the quality of our products mitment, leadership, and personal radiation safety. In addition, electrical
and services. involvement in QHSE, including neutron source accelerators are pro-
I
provision of necessary resources gressively replacing some chemical
Protect the health, safety and prop-
erty of our employees, clients, con- I Policies and objectives—to define neutron sources.
tractors, and third parties. standards and QHSE performance
I
targets for all levels of the organiza- Explosives safety
Protect the environment in the com-
tion
munities where we work and live. Through a continual training program,
I Organization and resources—orga-
Schlumberger personnel develop a
nizational structure and necessary respect for explosives and thorough
QHSE Management System resources for achieving QHSE objec- knowledge of explosives handling. The
The QHSE Management System tives risks related to hazardous explosive
defines the Schlumberger operating I Contractor and supplier manage- materials have been well controlled for
principles with regard to product and ment—mechanisms to ensure that many years, and each year technology
service quality, protection of health products and services provided by developments further reduce these
and safety, and protection of the envi- suppliers and contractors meet risks. For example, S.A.F.E.* Slapper-
ronment. As an integral part of their applicable QHSE standards Actuated Firing Equipment and
everyday work, all Schlumberger I Risk management—continual eval- Secure* detonators are replacing
employees share and practice the uation process to identify hazards, explosive firing devices that are sensi-
QHSE principles. assess risks, and determine appro- tive to radio signals and stray voltage.
A foundation of the QHSE system is priate means of prevention and mit- When explosives are handled,
the belief that all losses of people, igation Schlumberger personnel use field-
property, and process are preventable. I Design and planning—application proven safety devices such as key-con-
By applying QHSE principles, we strive of QHSE principles to the design, trolled safety switches, stray voltage
to attain a zero-defect culture that development, and delivery of grounding straps, and rig-to-wellhead
eliminates all accidents, process Schlumberger Oilfield Services voltage monitors. Stringent wellsite
losses, harmful emissions, health- products and services procedures provide backup controls.
related incidents, and security lapses.
I Implementation and monitoring—
mechanisms to ensure activities
conform to defined standards and to
promote continuous improvement
I Assessment and continuous improve-
ment—audits and reviews to verify
the effectiveness of the QHSE
Management System.

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Pressure control Environment
The Schlumberger dynamic wellhead Schlumberger wireline operations use
control system is designed to handle very few toxic materials, which mini-
the pressures that occur during wire- mizes the potential impact on the
line operations. environment. Continuous monitoring
The top-rated equipment has through the QHSE Management System
a working pressure of 15,000 psi ensures environmental compliance
[103 MPa] and a test rating of and protection.
22,500 psi [155 MPa]. Safety features
include a hydraulically operated pack-
ing gland at the top of the lubricator
and hydraulically actuated blowout
preventers. All pressure equipment is
pressure tested and certified on a reg-
ular basis.
Personnel who perform ultrahigh-
pressure operations receive special
training and certification. All equip-
ment is field tested to expected pres-
sures after installation on the wellhead
and before operations begin.

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Surface Systems
MAXIS Multitask Acquisition
and Imaging System
All Schlumberger logging units are The MCM receives and records a The MAXIS system integrates a set
equipped with the MAXIS* Multitask complex array of data from the down- of software programs on PC-based net-
Acquisition and Imaging System. The hole tools, performs quality checks, worked computers, acquisition inter-
Modular Configuration MAXIS (MCM) and processes and displays the infor- face that is Transmission Control
is the latest generation of MAXIS mation on high-resolution color screen Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
development. This modular personal displays as well as hard-copy color based, special tool power control unit,
computer (PC) based platform makes prints in real time for immediate deci- high-resolution color screens, state-
extensive use of commercially avail- sion-making. Multitasking capability of-the-art color printers, and communi-
able hardware and operating systems enables the performance of various cation system. In combination with
to provide improved flexibility in tasks simultaneously to further InterACT* real-time monitoring and
deploying applications. The MCM is increase wellsite efficiency. data delivery, the MAXIS system can
configurable from a minimum of an securely deliver real-time log data
office print server to high-end explo- from remote sites using existing com-
ration units. munication channels.

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Data Delivery

Schlumberger recognizes that the data data can be automatically and continu- InterACT technology can be used even
gathered in the field must be trans- ously delivered to and viewed on the in areas with unsophisticated commu-
ferred to the end users as reliably and user’s desktop computer. Data can also nication links.
as quickly as possible. To this end, be viewed on pocket PCs. InterACT delivery uses best-in-class
Schlumberger has a proven global data The wellsite engineer simply security standards for both hardware
delivery network that securely, reli- uploads graphical or digital data to and software. All data transfer uses
ably, and efficiently transfers data the InterACT Web site for remote 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
from remote sites. Data can be trans- users to view or analyze in real time. encryption. The system meets industry
mitted from the wellsite and forwarded Formats supported include Digital Log security standards, minimizing the risk
via e-mail, facsimile, and File Transfer Information Standard (DLIS), LOG of data disclosure. If an intranet-only
Protocol (FTP). Schlumberger InterACT ASCII Standard (LAS), and American solution is preferred, Schlumberger
service furthers real-time data accessi- Standard Code for Information Inter- can install and maintain the system in
bility from a Web browser. The InterACT change (ASCII) for digital data and the client’s office.
system supports Picture Description System (PDS), The same process used for internal
I
Tagged Image File Format (TIFF), or team members easily controls partner
transfer of real-time wireline, drill-
any other file type for graphical data. access to data. Because the data reside
ing, and fracturing data
The embedded log graphics viewer pro- centrally in the system database, there
I secure, managed sharing of project vides options to view and manipulate is no need for continual updates and
data with third parties and wireline data. For example, wireline distribution. Partners access specified
partners and drilling data can be viewed con- data at the operator’s discretion.
I all project data gathered in one currently on the same log presentation.
location, regardless of who During operations such as reservoir
produced them. sampling, experts at different loca- Data utilities
tions can collaborate on data viewed or The Log Data Toolbox* suite of data
interpreted in real time for immediate utilities enables clients to view or
InterACT real-time monitoring decision-making on critical issues. manipulate data on their own PCs. The
and data delivery The most difficult part of data graphics utilities are for viewing and
InterACT real-time monitoring and exchange is sending data from a manipulating PDS and TIFF files. The
data delivery service is a user-friendly, remote site. Because local telecommu- data utilities are used to manipulate,
intuitive system that requires no nication systems in some areas can be verify, reformat, or view Log Infor-
installation of specialized software. unreliable, Schlumberger uses propri- mation Standard (LIS), DLIS, LAS,
From a connection to either the etary transfer protocols to ensure and ASCII data files. The Log Data
Internet or a local intranet, data are robust data transfer. Encrypted data Toolbox suite is provided at no cost
downloaded to a desktop computer or are compressed for efficiency, and to all Schlumberger clients at
viewed using interactive, customizable automatic link recovery is available if http://interact.slb.com.
graphics viewers on a PC. Real-time telecommunications breaks occur. This
superior transfer process means that

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Telemetry systems form to meet the increased data rate CTS supports a 100-kbps uplink data
The telemetry system provides the required on a monocable for produc- rate. It can operate on either alternat-
interface through which data are deliv- tion logging. ing or direct current (AC or DC) with
ered from the downhole toolstring to DTS supports high-data-rate logging hepta-cable or coaxial cable.
the surface data acquisition and pro- tools. The telemetry uses sophisticated MTS is a single-channel QAM link in
cessing system. The Digital Telemetry modem technology to overcome the which the tool message frames are
System (DTS) uses a fast tool bus bandwidth restrictions of the wireline encapsulated into a new cable proto-
(FTB) in downhole tools. This system is logging cable. The quadrature ampli- col. An adaptive QAM uplink channel is
used in all new-generation imaging tude modulation (QAM) technique used to deliver data to the surface sys-
tools. The legacy Cable Telemetry enables data transmission that fully tem from the PS Platform system. The
System (CTS) uses a digital tool bus uses the cable bandwidth. DTS also downlink is a single biphase channel
(DTB) in downhole tools. The new uses two cable transmission modes to used to send tool commands.
Monocable Telemetry System (MTS) double the uplink channel capacity.
has been specially developed for the The T5 and T7 modes are used simulta-
PS Platform* production services plat- neously to produce an effective
throughput rate of 500 kbps or greater.

Telemetry Cartridge Mechanical Specifications


Digital Telemetry Digital Telemetry Slim Telemetry SlimXtreme* Telemetry Xtreme* Hostile Tool Communication Slim Tool Hostile Environment
Cartridge (DTC-H) Cartridge (DTC-A) and Gamma Ray and Gamma Ray Environment Cartridge (TCC-B) Communication Tool Communication
Cartridge (STGC) Cartridge (QTGC) Integrated Telemetry Cartridge Cartridge (HTCC-A)
and Gamma Ray (MTCC-A)
Cartridge (HTGC)

Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 350°F [177°C] 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 392°F [200°C] 392°F [200°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm] 43⁄ 8 in. [11.11 cm] 31⁄ 2 in. [8.89 cm] 3 7⁄ 8 in. [9.84 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm] 33⁄4 in. [9.53 cm] 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
Outer diameter 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 2.5 in. [6.35 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm] 3.75 in. [9.53 cm] 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm] 3.5 in. [8.89 cm]
Length 3 ft [0.9 m] 9 ft [2.7 m] 7.64 ft [2.33 m] 10.67 ft [3.25 m] 10.67 ft [3.25 m] 3 ft [0.9 m] 4.17 ft [1.27 m] 5.5 ft [1.7 m]
Weight 48 lbm [22 kg] 121 lbm [55 kg] 71.3 lbm [32 kg] 265 lbm [120 kg] 265 lbm [120 kg] 51 lbm [23 kg] 54 lbm [24 kg] 92 lbm [42 kg]

Surface Systems 13
Field Units

Optimum Service Land Carrier Mechanical Specifications


The Optimum Service Land Carrier OSLC
(OSLC) is used to perform open- or
Length 28.3 ft [8.6 m]
cased hole logging operations. The
Width 10.3 ft [3.1 m] (including side mirrors)
design emphasis for this integrated,
Height 12.8 ft [3.9 m]
full-service logging carrier minimizes
the overall size of the truck but still Weight 48,200 lbm [21,863 kg] with 52-in. [1.32-m] drum
and 24,000-ft [7,300-m] 7-46 cable
provides full cable capacity by allowing
Large winch drum cable capacity
the use of existing large-capacity
WDR-57 52-in. [1.32-m] split drum 20,000-ft [6,096-m] 7-46 and 18,000-ft [5,486-m] 2-23 cable
winch drum reels (WDRs). The result-
WDR-30 30,000-ft [9,144-m] 7-46 cable
ing unit efficiently performs full-
Small winch drum cable capacity
service operations from an inter-
mediate-size vehicle. The OSLC also WDR-61 24,000-ft [7,300-m] 2-32 cable
has excellent off-road capabilities Cable speed
through its 6×4 drive configuration. Large drum 70 to 43,000 ft/hr [21 to 13,100 m/h]
at full drum, continuously variable
The cabin layout has both the winch
Small drum 70 to 60,000 ft/hr [21 to 18,290 m/h]
operator and engineer facing the rig. at full drum, continuously variable

High-Mobility Land Carrier


The High-Mobility Land Carrier Mechanical Specifications
(HMLC) operates in desert and HMLC-AA
extreme off-road conditions that Length 27.9 ft [8.5 m]
require a 4×4 chassis. The HMLC has
Width 9.31 ft [2.84 m]
an operational capacity similar to that
Height 12.37 ft [3.77 m]
of the MAXIS Express* onshore well-
Weight Gross vehicle weight (GVW): 40,500 lbm [18,370 kg]
site surface instrumentation because it
Winch drum cable capacity
uses the same winch drum and winch
drive arrangement. WDR-56 18,400-ft [5,608-km] 7-39 LXS cable
Cable speed 100 to 100,000 ft/hr [30.5 to 30,480 m/h]

MAXIS Express Medium


Service Land Carrier Mechanical Specifications
The MAXIS Express Medium Service MSLC-BA
Land Carrier (MSLC) is an integrated
mobile logging truck built on a 4×2 Length 25.3 ft [7.7 m]
chassis. The MSLC is suited for both Width 10.3 ft [3.1 m] (including side mirrors)
open- and cased hole services. The dri- Height 12.4 ft [3.78 m] (to top of the exhaust stack)
ving cab and logging cabin layouts are Weight GVW: 33,850 lbm [15,354 kg]
similar to those of the OSLC, with both Load capacity Front axle: 13,850 lbm [6,282 kg]
Rear axle: 20,000 lbm [9,072 kg]
the winch operator and engineer fac-
ing the rig. Winch drum cable capacity
WDR-56 direct-drive drum 13,000-ft [3,962-m] 7-46 cable
with disk brake 18,400-ft [5,608-m] 7-39 LXS cable
Blue Streak Shallow Well 16,100-ft [4,907-m] 7-42 P cable
Perforating Truck Cable speed 100 to 100,000 ft/hr [30.5 to 30,480 m/h]

The Blue Streak* Shallow Well Perfo-


rating Truck (SWPT) is specifically
designed for completion work on wells

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shallower than 14,000 ft [4,200 m] Mechanical Specifications
deep. This mobile unit for oil and
gas exploration supports the MAXIS SWPT-EAA Standard Without Mast
SWPT-EAB Standard with Mast
acquisition system. The SWPT is well SWPT-EBA 4 ×4 Without Mast
suited for multiple shallow-well com- SWPT-EBB 4 ×4 with Mast
pletion projects where a mast is Length SWPT-EAA and SWPT-EBA: 23 ft [7.0 m]
required (45-ft [13.7-m] maximum). SWPT-EAB and SWPT-EBB: 29 ft [8.8 m]
Rig-up is a quick and simple two- Width 8.1 ft [2.5 m]
person operation. Height SWPT-EAA: 9.2 ft [2.8 m] (without mast)
SWPT-EAB and SWPT-EBA: 10 ft [3.1 m] (mast not deployed)
SWPT-EBB: 10.8 ft [3.3 m] (mast not deployed)
Offshore Skid Unit 45 ft [13.7 m] (mast extended)
The Offshore Skid Unit (OSU) is a Weight GVW (max.): 31,000 lbm [14,100 kg]
skid-type data acquisition unit. It is Winch drum cable capacity 19,000-ft [5,790-m] 0.22-in. [0.56-cm] diameter cable
17,000-ft [5,181-m] 0.23-in. [0.58-cm] diameter cable
designed for operation on offshore 14,000-ft [4,270-m] 0.25-in. [0.63-cm] diameter cable
drilling rigs from either a stationary 8,500-ft [2,590-m] 0.32-in. [0.81-cm] diameter cable
mounting or an oscillation track, for 5,800-ft [1,770-m] 0.39-in. [0.99-cm] diameter cable
locations close to the wellhead or mul- Cable speed 2,000 to 70,000 ft/hr [610 to 21,340 m/h]
tiple-slot platforms. The cab is
ergonomically designed to house both
the MAXIS acquisition system and the Mechanical Specifications
winch control system for tripping the OSU
logging tools in and out of the well. The
Main Skid and Cab Engine Skid
optimized inside layout provides a
comfortable office work environment Length 18 ft [5.5 m] (to front of main drum) 7.5 ft [2.3 m]
in conformance with high safety stan- 21.83 ft [6.65 m] (to front of WDA)
dards. The standard OSU has a diesel- Width 7.85 ft [2.39 m] 2 ft [0.6 m]
powered hydraulic system. Variations Height 7.73 ft [2.36 m] (from bottom 8.42 ft [2.57 m] (from bottom
of skid to top of cab) of skid to top of exhaust)
in design make the OSU readily adapt- 8.8 ft [2.7 m] (from bottom of skid
able to specific environments and to top of air conditioner unit)
client needs. An electric winch model Weight 18,900 lbm [8,573 kg] 4,300 lbm [1,950 kg]
with zero emissions is available for WDA: 5,500 lbm [2,495 kg]
operations with high environmental with 30,000-ft [9,144-m] 1-22 cable
Cable drum: 10,800 lbm [4,899 kg]
sensitivity or in extremely cold cli- for 48-in. [1.22-m] winch drum
mates. The unit may be equipped with with 24,000-ft [7,315-m] 7-46 cable
an auxiliary winch drum attachment Winch drum cable capacity WDA: 30,000-ft [9,144-m] 1-22 cable
for monocable or coaxial cable opera- 48-in. [1.22-m] winch drum: 24,000-ft
tion without the need to change drums. [7,315-m] 7-46 cable
Either a diesel-driven or Electro- Cable speed 100 to 45,000 ft/hr [30 to 13,720 m/h]
hydraulic Prime Mover Skid (EHPA)
can be supplied.
Mechanical Specifications

High-Efficiency Logging HELP Unit


and Perforating unit Pressure rating 5,000 to 15,000 psi [24.5 to 103 MPa]†
Wellsite efficiency, cost, and space lim- Length 91 in. or 7.58 ft [2.31 m]
itations are prime considerations for Width 84 in. or 7 ft [2.13 m]
perforating or servicing wells in the Height 118 in. or 9.83 ft [3.0 m]
offshore environment. The High- Weight 5,000 lbm
Efficiency Logging and Perforating Lift capacity 10,000 lbm [44,480 N]
(HELP) unit provides high-efficiency Electric line capacity 24,000-ft [7315-m] 1-23 cable
perforating and mechanical services 15,000-ft [4572-m] 1-32 cable
from a compact, portable skid. The Cable speed 80 to 50,000 ft/h [24.4 to 15,240 m/h]
(enhanced slow-speed logging)
self-contained HELP system requires
only two operators. Cable tension Limiting the system avoids unplanned pull-offs
†Additional person required for pressures between 10,000 and 15,000 psi [69 and 103 MPa].

Surface Systems 15
Auxiliary winch drum attachment
Wireline completion operations are
usually performed under pressure,
which requires a small-size cable.
The auxiliary WDA is equipped with
30,000 ft [9,144 m] of 1-22 or 2-23 cable
or with 21,800 ft [6,645 m] of 1-32 or
2-32 cable for attachment to the log-
ging unit. This arrangement supports
monocable operation without the need
to change drums. The logging unit and
WDA are usually separated for trans-
port or repair.

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Conveyance Systems

LWF logging while fishing Once the tool is freed, TLC*-style signals to the tool and to receive data
LWF* logging-while-fishing technology logging is conducted to continue the from the toolstring. The mechanical
saves time and reduces cost by recording of continuous or stationary properties of the coiled tubing are
enabling the resumption of logging logs. used to convey the wireline tools in the
operations during fishing. In most wellbore. In certain applications fluid
cases, the LWF technique eliminates or gas can be simultaneously pumped
TLC Tough Logging through the coiled tubing while
the conditioning trip required before Conditions system
relogging because the fishing job is logging.
converted to a drillpipe-assisted log The TLC Tough Logging Conditions sys-
that completes the original descent in tem (TLCS) makes it possible to deploy
tools for wireline logging in highly devi- Depth measurement
the wellbore.
ated or horizontal wells and also in Depth measurement is critical for
LWF technology can be used with
hostile environments and deep wells. wireline operations. An Integrated
most stuck wireline tools. LWF opera-
Wireline tools are mechanically con- Depth Wheel (IDW) provides cali-
tions begin by preparing the wireline
nected beneath the drillpipe using the brated absolute depth measurement.
for cut-and-thread fishing. The con-
Downhole Wet Connector Head (DWCH) Other downhole measurements are
nected rope sockets on the cable ends
and run in to a predetermined latch valuable, but they must be “secured” at
are housed in a load-bearing protective
point. The Pump-Down Wet Connector the most precise point possible below
torpedo to reestablish both the
Head (PWCH) is then threaded the Earth’s surface. Decision-makers
mechanical connection and electrical
through the CSES and pumped down to rely on precise depths for mapping
communication with the stuck tool-
latch in the DWCH to provide an elec- geologic intervals, designing comple-
string. The tool overshot and drillpipe
trical connection. The CSES provides tion procedures, and conducting other
are threaded over the cable until the
a complete cable seal up to 5000-psi related operational and financial pro-
placement depth is reached for the
[34-MPa] differential pressure. All cedures. If the depth measurement
Cable Side Entry Sub (CSES).
tools are rated to 20,000 psi [138 MPa]. is incorrect, incorrect geologic and
The CSES is placed to provide an
TLCS enables conducting opera- economic decisions could result.
overlapping, continuous log, with the
tions in otherwise impossible condi- Another important input is the ten-
maximum continuous log interval
tions. A key component of TLCS jobs sion measurement, which not only is
equal to the distance between the cas-
is thorough prejob planning that essential for a safe and successful log-
ing shoe and rig floor. The wireline
accounts for tool compressional and ging operation, but is also used to cor-
passes through the CSES to the outside
tensile strengths (especially for induc- rect for cable stretch. The IDW
of the drillpipe to prevent wireline
tion and sonic tools), hole and casing receives cable motion and magnetic
damage during logging. A downhole
sizes, drillpipe internal diameter and mark information from the depth
cable-severing device is also installed
conditions, and well conditions. encoder, and cable tension informa-
to allow retrieval of the wireline if the
tion is received from the cable tension
drillpipe becomes stuck while logging.
device. As a secondary (nonmanda-
The fishing tools on the rig floor are Coiled tubing logging tory) standard, the depth/tension sub-
then removed from the wireline, and Coiled tubing logging (CTL) is used to system can initiate commands that
the tool is repowered to prepare for deploy wireline logging tools in holes cause a magnetic mark to be placed on
engagement of the overshot and tool. where they cannot naturally be the cable at predefined intervals (typi-
The speed of the operation now deployed on their own. These condi- cally 100 ft if depth is being recorded
increases because tripping drillpipe is tions include deviated wells with sig- in feet or 50 m if depth is being
quicker than threading cable through nificant drag or where descent is not recorded in meters) of cable move-
drillpipe. When the stuck tool is easy. Operations are essentially the ment. These marks can be read by the
reached, engagement is less likely to same, with the cable permanently con- system during logging to aid the preci-
damage the tool because the reestab- nected to the toolstring at all time. sion of the depth measurement.
lished electrical communication This is accomplished by installing an
allows monitoring tension at the tool in electric line inside the coiled tubing to
addition to the usual driller’s method. transmit electrical power and control

Surface Systems 17
The fastest wheel algorithm of the The depth subsystem does not main- lower limits of the safety zones are
IDW prevents one of the leading causes tain a single depth measurement that called setpoints and are provided for
of large depth errors, which is encoder is changed by the fastest wheel; it four conditions:
wheel slippage. The depth subsystem maintains separate measurements I low tension
collects cable movement information derived from each encoder’s motion I high tension
from two encoders. The fastest wheel and picks the more advanced one. The
I top of well
algorithm compares the depth mea- depth value that is presented is an
surements derived from the encoders. encoder-derived measurement that I bottom of well.
If they are significantly different, the has been corrected for wheel error and
Winch operation is shut down auto-
probable amount of slip is calculated, slippage.
matically when any of the limits estab-
and this amount is added to the slower The depth/tension subsystem fea-
lished by these setpoints are exceeded.
wheel’s depth reading to compensate tures alarms and winch shutdown
for the slippage. The corrected depth is for specified safe operating zones of
then calculated. tension and depth. The upper and

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Logging Platforms
and Suites
Scanner Family
Rock and Fluid Characterization Services
Scanner Family* rock and fluid char- respectively) from direct measure-
acterization services scan both ments while simultaneously solving
radially and orthogonally at multiple for formation dip at any well
depths of investigation to provide a deviation. The result is enhanced
true 3D image of the reservoir. estimates of hydrocarbon and
Because the Scanner* tools overcome water saturations, especially for
conventional measurement limita- laminated, anisotropic, or faulted
tions, they scan formation volumes to formations. In addition, formation
provide new insight into the chal- dip and azimuth are calculated for
lenges of formation heterogeneity, structural interpretation.
anisotropy, and asymmetry. With the  Isolation Scanner* cement evalua-
ability to measure comes the ability to tion service combines classic
better understand the reservoir. pulse-echo technology with a
The Scanner platform consists new ultrasonic technique—flex-
of the following five tools: ural wave imaging—to accurately
 Sonic Scanner* acoustic scanning evaluate any type of cement, from
platform measures compressional traditional slurries and heavy
and shear slownesses with multiple cements to the latest lightweight
borehole-compensated monopole and foam cements. Cement chan-
and crossed-dipole transducers. nels are pinpointed, and the tool’s
The radial and axial measurements azimuthal and radial coverage
Sonic
of the stress-dependent properties readily differentiates low-density Scanner
of the rocks by the fully character- solids from liquids to distinguish
ized Sonic Scanner tool are used to lightweight and foam cements
classify formations as isotropic or from contaminated cement and
anisotropic, along with determina- liquids. Casing centralization
tion of the type and cause of the is imaged in high resolution, and
anisotropy—intrinsic or stress corrosion and drilling-induced
induced from the drilling process. wear are identified.
  Flow Scanner* horizontal and devi-
MR Scanner* expert magnetic
resonance service profiles fluid ated well production logging
volumes and saturations to provide system deploys multiple mini- Isolation Rt
direct hydrocarbon characteriza- spinners and arrays of electrical Scanner Scanner
tion in any environment, including and optical probes to produce real-
rugose boreholes, varied formation time multiphase velocity and Flow
resistivities and water salinities, holdup profiles. The result is an Scanner
heavy- and oil-base muds, low-con- unambiguous real-time profile in
trast pay, and thin formations. nonvertical wells, regardless of

phase mixing or recirculation.
Rt Scanner* triaxial induction
service calculates vertical and hor-
izontal resistivity (Rv and Rh,

MR
Scanner

Wireline Services Catalog  Logging Platforms and Suites 21


Applications  Characterization of rock stresses  Confirmation of zonal isolation,
 Location and identification and long-term formation integrity channel identification, and infor-
of trapped fluids  Resistivity and resonance measure- mation on casing-within-casing
ments in thin and low-resistivity centralization in a wide range of
 Quantification of drilling
beds, regardless of formation dip cement weights
process impact
 Three-phase production logging in
vertical and deviated wells

Measurement Specifications
Sonic Scanner Tool MR Scanner Tool Rt Scanner Tool Isolation Scanner Tool Flow Scanner Tool
Output Compressional and shear Δt, T1, T2, and diffusion Rv, Rh, AIT logs, spontaneous Solid-liquid-gas map of Oil, gas, and water holdups; oil,
full waveforms, cement bond distributions, lithology- potential, dip, azimuth annulus material, polar gas, and water velocities;
quality waveforms, anisotropy independent total porosity, movie (AVI format), relative bearing; caliper
characterization bound- and free-fluid volumes, hydraulic communication map,
hydrocarbon-corrected acoustic impedence, flexural
permeability, pore-size attenuation, Variable Density* log
distribution of annulus waveforms, rugosity
image, casing thickness image,
internal radius image
Logging speed Max.: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] Bound-fluid logging: Max.: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] Standard resolution: 2,700 ft/h 1,800, 3,600, 5,400, and 7,200 ft/h
3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] [823 m/h] [549, 1,097, 1,646, and 2,195 m/h]
Basic NMR profiling: High resolution: 563 ft/h [172 m/h]
1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
T2 radial profiling: 900 ft/h
[274 m/h]
High-resolution logging:
400 ft/h [122 m/h]
T1 radial profiling: 300 ft/h
[91 m/h]
Saturation profiling: 250 ft/h
[76 m/h]
Range of measurement Standard shear slowness: Porosity: 1 to 100 pu na Min. casing thickness: 0.15 in Borehole coverage:
<1,500 us/ft [<4,920 us/m] T2 distribution: 0.4 ms to 3.0 s [0.38 cm] 95% in 6-in- [15.24-cm-]
T1 distribution: 0.5 ms to 9.0 s Max. casing thickness: 0.79 in ID casing
[2.01 cm]
Vertical resolution <6 ft [<1.82 m] processing Main antenna: 18 in [45.72 cm] † na High resolution: 0.6 in [1.52 cm] Not applicable
resolution for 6-in [15.24-cm] High-resolution antenna: 7.5 in High speed: 6 in [15.24 cm]
sampling rate [19.05 cm]†
Accuracy Δt for up to 14-in [35.56-cm] Total NMR porosity: 1-pu na na Three-phase holdup: ±10%
hole size: 2 us/ft [6.56 us/m] or s tandard deviation, three-
2% level averaging at 75 degF
Δ t for >14-in [>35.56-cm] [24 degC]
hole size: 5 us/ft [16.40 us/m] NMR free-fluid porosity: 0.5-pu
or 5% standard deviation, three-level
averaging at 75 degF [24 degC]
Depth of investigation Typical presentation of up to Main antenna: 1.5, 2.3, 2.7, and AIT: 10, 20, 30, 60, and 90 in Casing and annulus‡ Velocity: ±10%
7 borehole radii 4.0 in [3.81, 5.84, 6.86, and [25.40, 50.80, 76.20, 152.40, and
10.16 cm] 228.60 cm]
High-resolution antenna:
1.25 in [3.18 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None Mud resistivity: 0.05 ohm-m§ Determined during job planning Conditions simulated before Fluid salinity required for probe
logging†† measurement: >10,000 ug/g
Combinability Fully combinable with other Combinable with most tools Bottom-only tool, cominable Bottom-only, combinable with Combinable with PS Platform
tools with Platform Express service most wireline tools system and most cased hole
and most openhole tools Telemetry: fast transfer bus (FTB) tools
or enhanced FTB (EFTB)
Special applications MRF station logging H2S service H2S service
Rugose boreholes and
thick mudcake
na = not available
† From measurement point 8.2 ft [2.5 m] above the bottom of the tool
‡ Investigation of complete annulus width depends on the presence of third-interface echoes.
§ Main antenna only; stacking may be required. MR Scanner logs have been acquired in 0.02-ohm-m environments with minor loss of precision.
†† Max. mud weight depends on the mud formulation, sub used, and casing size and weight, which are simulated before logging.

Mechanical Specifications
Sonic Scanner Tool MR Scanner Tool Rt Scanner Tool Isolation Scanner Tool Flow Scanner Tool
Temperature rating 350 degF [177 degC] 302 degF [150 degC] 302 degF [150 degC] 350 degF [177 degC] 302 degF [150 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4.75 in [12.07 cm] 5.875 in [14.92 cm] 4.75 in [12.07 cm] Casing: 41⁄2 in† 27⁄8 in [7.30 cm]‡
Borehole size—max. 22 in [55.88 cm] No limit na Casing: 95⁄8 in 9 in [22.86 cm]
Outer diameter 3.625 in [9.21 cm] Sonde: 5 in [12.70 cm] 3.875 in [9.84 cm] IBCS-A: 3.375 in [8.57 cm] 1.6875 in [4.29 cm]
Cartridge: 4.75 in [12.07 cm] IBCS-B: 4.472 in [11.36 cm]
IBCS-C: 6.657 in [16.91 cm]
Length 41.28 ft [12.58 m] (including 32.7 ft [9.97 m] 19.6 ft [5.97 m] Without sub: 19.73 ft [6.01 m] Flow Scanner Tool: 16 ft [4.9 m]
isolation joint) IBCS-A sub: 2.01 ft [0.61 m] With basic measurement sonde
Basic toolstring (near monopoles IBCS-B sub: 1.98 ft [0.60 m] and head: 26.2 ft [7.99 m]
only): 22 ft [6.71 m] IBCS-C sub: 1.98 ft [0.60 m]
Weight 844 lbm [383 kg] (including 1,200 lbm [544 kg] 404 lbm [183 kg] Without sub: 333 lbm [151 kg] 108 lbm [49 kg]
isolation joint) IBCS-A sub: 16.75 lbm [7.59 kg]
Basic toolstring: 413 lbm IBCS-B sub: 20.64 lbm [9.36 kg]
[187 kg] IBCS-C sub: 23.66 lbm [10.73 kg]
Tension 35,000 lbf [155,690 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 25,000 lbf [111,205] Sub max.: 2,250 lbf 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
[10,000 N]
Compression 3,000 lbf [13,340 N] 7,900 lbf [35,140 N] 6,000 lbf [26,690 N] Sub max.: 12,250 lbf 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]
[50,000 N]
na = not available
† Min. pass-through restriction: 4 in [10.16 cm]
‡ Min. pass-through restriction: 1.813 in [4.61 cm]

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Platform Express
Integrated Wireline Logging
Platform Express* integrated wireline accurate depth matching of all sen-
logging technology is a revolutionary sors even if the tool cannot move
milestone in wireline logging. Com- smoothly while recording data. The
pared with the traditional triple- resistivity, density, and microresis-
combo, Platform Express logging is tivity measurements are high reso- HGNS
faster and more cost effective because lution. Logging speed is 3,600 ft/hr
it requires significantly less time from [1,097 m/h], which is twice the speed
rig-up to delivery of the final answer. at which a standard triple-combo is
The Platform Express equipment is run.
less than half the length of the triple- PressureXpress* reservoir pressure-
combo—requiring less rathole—and while-logging service can be com-
it weighs about half as much. By using bined with Platform Express service
integrated sensors and innovative to efficiently obtain accurate pressure
technology to improve pad contact, profiles and mobility measurements
the Platform Express platform deliv- on the first logging run. The
ers high-resolution imaging measure- PressureXpress and Platform Express
ments that are depth matched and data are integrated in real time by the
speed corrected in real time. PressureXpress Advisor* pretest quality
The Platform Express toolstring indicator to produce a more complete
includes either the AIT* Array interpretation of the reservoir.
Induction Imager Tool or High-
Resolution Azimuthal Laterolog
Sonde (HALS) as the resistivity tool. Applications
The Three-Detector Lithology Density  DecisionXpress* integrated HRMS
(TLD) tool and Micro-Cylindrically petrophysical analysis
Focused Log (MCFL) are housed in  Reservoir delineation
the High-Resolution Mechanical  Hydrocarbon saturation
Sonde (HRMS) powered caliper. determination and imaging
Above the HRMS are a compensated
 Movable-hydrocarbon
thermal neutron and gamma ray in
the Highly Integrated Gamma Ray determination
Neutron Sonde (HGNS) and a single-  Location of porous and permeable
axis accelerometer. zones
Numerous innovative features are  Gas detection
integrated in the Platform Express  Porosity analysis
toolstring. The specially designed TLD
 Lithology determination
skid reduces hole rugosity effects HALS AIT
through improved pad application.  Well-to-well correlation
The integrated hardware and software  Thin-bed analysis
of the sensors improves system relia-
bility. The real-time speed correction
provided by the single-axis accelerom-
eter for sensor measurements enables

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Measurement Specifications
Platform Express Toolstring
Output HGNS: Gamma ray, neutron porosity, tool acceleration
HRMS: Bulk density, photoelectric factor (PEF), borehole caliper, microresistivity
HALS: Laterolog resistivity, spontaneous potential (SP), mud resistivity (Rm)
AIT: Induction resistivity, SP, Rm
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Mud weight or type limitations None
Combinability Bottom-only toolstring, combinable with most tools above
Special applications Good-quality data in sticky or rugose holes
Measurement close to the bottom of the well

Platform Express Component Specifications


HGNS HRMS HALS AIT-H and AIT-M
Output Gamma ray, Bulk density, PEF, Laterolog, Induction resistivity,
neutron porosity, borehole caliper, resistivity, Rm SP, Rm
tool acceleration microresistivity
Range of measurement Gamma ray: 0 to 1,000 gAPI Bulk density: 1.04 to 3.3 g/cm3 0.2 to 40,000 ohm-m 0.1 to 2000 ohm-m
Neutron porosity: 0 to 60 p.u. PEF: 0.9 to 10
Caliper: 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Vertical resolution Gamma ray: 12 in. [30.48 cm] Bulk density: 18 in. [45.72 cm] Standard resolution: 1, 2, and 4 ft
Porosity: 12 in. [30.48 cm] in 6-in. [15.24-cm] borehole 18 in. [45.72 cm] [0.30, 0.61, and 1.22 m]
High resolution:
8 in. [20.32 cm]
in 6-in. [15.24-cm]
borehole
Accuracy Gamma ray: ±5% Bulk density: ±0.01 g/cm3 (accuracy), 1 to 2,000 ohm-m: ±5% Resistivities: ±0.75 ms/m
Porosity: 0 to 20 p.u. = ±1 p.u. 0.025 g/cm3 (repeatability) (conductivity) or 2%
30 p.u. = ±2 p.u. Caliper: 0.1 in. [0.25 cm] (accuracy), (whichever is greater)
45 p.u. = ±6 p.u. 0.05 in. [0.127 cm] (repeatability)
Depth of investigation Gamma ray: 24 in. [61.0 cm] Density: 5 in. [12.70 cm] 32 in. [81 cm] (varies AO/AT/AF10†: 10 in. [25.40 cm]
Porosity: ~9 in. [~23 cm] with formation and AO/AT/AF20: 20 in. [50.80 cm]
(varies with hydrogen mud resistivities) AO/AT/AF30: 30 in. [76.20 cm]
index of formation) AO/AT/AF60: 60 in. [152.40 cm]
AO/AT/AF90: 90 in. [228.60 cm]
Outer diameter 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 4.77 in. [12.11 cm] 3.625 in. [9.21 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm]
Length 10.85 ft [3.31 m] 12.3 ft [3.75 m] 16 ft [4.88 m] 16 ft [4.88 m]
Weight 171.7 lbm [78 kg] 313 lbm [142 kg] 221 lbm [100 kg] AIT-H: 255 lbm [116 kg]
AIT-M: 282 lbm [128 kg]
† AO = 1-ft [0.30-m] vertical resolution, AT = 2-ft [0.61-m] vertical resolution, AF = 4-ft [1.22-m] vertical resolution

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DecisionXpress
Petrophysical Evaluation System
The DecisionXpress petrophysical eval- SpectroLith outputs forms a robust Applications
uation system provides nearly auto- foundation for the highly accurate,  Casing, drilling-ahead, and
matic processing of data from modern consistent derivation of mineralogy sidetracking decisions
spectroscopy and Platform Express and matrix parameters.  Planning for mechanical and
logging tools to enable fast, objective, Delivered with the data, the stand-
percussion sidewall coring
and reliable log interpretation. alone PC-based DecisionXpress
 Designing pressure
This advanced petrophysical evalu- Viewer application provides rapid
ation is developed with only minimal data visualization and reprocessing measurement and reservoir
user input from the integration of all capabilities, again with minimal user fluid sampling operations
the formation, borehole, and quality input. The resulting petrophysical  Drillstem testing
control measurements of the Platform evaluations are securely delivered  Completion strategies
Express integrated wireline logging through Web-based InterACT real-  Sensitivity analysis
tool and unique ECS* Elemental time monitoring and data delivery.
Capture Spectroscopy service. The Answer products are available within
accuracy of the ECS measurements is minutes of data acquisition, as data
relatively insensitive to mud weight, are processed linearly for each depth
most fluid types, and borehole size level, starting with mineralogy and
and rugosity. SpectroLith* lithology matrix properties and proceeding
processing of the ECS measurements through the computation of matrix-
of elemental concentrations employs corrected porosity, permeability, and
empirical relationships derived fluid saturations. Unlike conventional
from an extensive proprietary core processing, DecisionXpress answer
chemistry and mineralogy database products are accurate and reliable for
to determine quantitative lithology most siliciclastic reservoirs world-
and matrix properties data. The wide, without requiring manually
unique DecisionXpress combination of customizing parameter definitions
elemental concentration logs and for specific environments.

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Xtreme HPHT
Logging Platform
The Xtreme logging platform provides  Hostile Environment Sonic Logging
measurements for formation evalua- Tool (HSLT) delivers robust forma-
tion in high-pressure and high- tion borehole-compensated (BHC)
temperature, hostile environments or depth-derived borehole compen-
HTGC through the use of rugged, reliable sated (DDBHC) slowness with full
HNGS sensors that deliver high-quality data. waveform recording. It also pro-
Rated to 500°F [260°C] and 25,000 psi vides cement bond and Variable
HAPS
[172 MPa], sensors featuring the lat- Density logs in cased holes.
est technology are integrated into one  Hostile Environment Induction
wireline string that can log wells as Imager Tool (HIT) provides the
deep as 30,000 ft [9,144 m]. A full same high-quality resistivity mea-
range of tool accessories, set of com- surements as the standard AIT
prehensive measurements, and tool. Real-time measurement of
Xtreme job planner software further mud resistivity complements the
facilitate the measurement of critical computation of tool standoff for
formation evaluation data in challeng- precise borehole environmental
ing logging environments. correction.
The Xtreme system consists of the
following components:
 Hostile Environment Integrated Applications
Telemetry and Gamma Ray Cart-  In situ formation resistivity (Rt)
ridge (HTGC) includes an acceler- with array induction
ometer cartridge that supports  Formation evaluation and lithology
HLDS real-time speed correction for all identification
Xtreme measurements and moni-  Borehole geometry
tors the bottomhole temperature.
 High wellbore pressures and
 Hostile Environment Natural temperatures
Gamma Ray Sonde (HNGS) pro-
vides measurements of total gam-
ma ray, gamma ray corrected for
uranium, as well as individual con-
centrations of thorium, uranium,
HSLT and potassium in the formation.
 Hostile Environment Accelerator
Porosity Sonde (HAPS) uses a neu-
tron generator to provide neutron
porosity with environmentally cor-
rected formation capture cross
section for clay indication, grain-
size estimation, and salinity com-
putation.
HIT  Hostile Environment Lithology
Density Sonde (HLDS) measures
formation bulk density and photo-
electric factor using full spectral
data from a two-detector array.

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Mechanical Specifications
HTGC HNGS HAPS HLDS HSLT HIT
Temperature rating 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 57⁄8 in. [14.92 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 47⁄8 in. [12.38 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit No limit 21 in. [53.34 cm] 20 in. [50.8 cm] 20 in. [50.8 cm] 20 in. [50.8 cm]
Outer diameter 3.75 in. [9.53 cm] 3.75 in. [9.53 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 3.5 in. [8.89 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm]
Length† 10.67 ft [3.25 m] 11.7 ft [3.57 m] 16 ft [4.88 m] 12.58 ft [3.83 m] 25.5 ft [7.77 m]‡ 29.2 ft [8.90 m]
Weight 265 lbm [120 kg] 276 lbm [125 kg] 400 lbm [181 lbm] 402 lbm [182 kg] 440 lbm [199 kg]‡ 625 lbm [283 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [22,410 N] 50,000 lbf [22,410 N] 30,000 lbf [133,450 N] 29,700 lbf [132,110 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
Compression 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 23,000 lbf [102,310 N] 15,000 lbf [66,720 N] 5,000 lbf [22,240 N] BHC HSLS-W sonde: 6,000 lbf [26,690 N]
2,870 lbf [12,770 N]
DDBHC HSLS-Z sonde:
1,650 lbf [7,340 N]
Holding time at 500°F§ 12 hr 10 hr 4 hr 5 hr 5 hr 12 hr
† Makeup length
‡ BHC sonde

§ In logging conditions with tool powered

Hostile Environment Accelerator Porosity Sonde Measurement Specifications


HAPS
Output Neutron porosity, formation sigma, tool standoff
Logging speed Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
High speed: 3,600 ft/hr [1097 m/h]
Range of measurement Neutron porosity: 0 to 60 p.u.
Vertical resolution 14 in. [35.56 cm]
Tool standoff: not applicable
Accuracy <7 p.u.: ±0.5 p.u.
7 to 30 p.u.: ±7%
30 to 60 p.u.: ±10%
Sigma: ±1 cu [±0.1/m]
Depth of investigation 7 in. [17.78 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Special applications H2S service

Hostile Environment Lithology Density Sonde Measurement Specifications


HLDS
Output Formation density, PEF, caliper
Logging speed Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
High speed: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement Density: 2 to 3 g/cm3
Porosity: 0 to 60 p.u.
PEF: 1 to 6
Caliper: 16 in. [40.64 cm]
Vertical resolution Density, porosity, and PEF: 15 in. [38.10 cm]
Accuracy Density: ±0.01 g/cm3
PEF: ±6%
Caliper: ±0.25 in. [±0.64 cm]
Depth of investigation Density, porosity, and PEF: 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Density and PEF sensitive to barite
Special applications H2S service

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Hostile Environment Sonic Logging Tool Measurement Specifications
HSLT
Output Compressional integral traveltime (Δt )
Logging speed 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 40 to 180 μs/ft [131 to 590 μs/m]
Vertical resolution 12 in. [30.48 cm]
Accuracy ±2 μs/ft [±6.6 μs/m]
Depth of investigation 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Special applications H2S service

Hostile Environment Induction Imager Tool Measurement Specifications


HIT
Output 10-, 20-, 30-, 60-, and 90-in. [25.40-, 50.80-, 76.20-, 152.40-,
and 228.60-cm] resistivity
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Resistivity 0.1 to 2000 ohm-m
Vertical resolution 1, 2, and 4 ft [0.30, 0.61, and 1.22 m]
Accuracy ±0.75 mS/m or 2% (whichever is greater)
Depth of investigation AHT10: 10 in. [25.40 cm]
AHT20: 20 in. [50.80 cm]
AHT30: 30 in. [76.20 cm]
AHT60: 60 in. [152.40 cm]
AHT90: 90 in. [228.60 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Some salt-saturated muds may be outside the induction
tool operating range
Special applications H2S service

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IPL Integrated
Porosity Lithology
The IPL* Integrated Porosity and formation characteristics, such
Lithology tool (IPLT) is a nuclear as lithology and salinity. Five detec-
measurement string. It provides an tors provide information for poros-
integrated measurement of various ity evaluation, gas detection, shale
petrophysical parameters of the for- evaluation, improvement of verti-
mation, such as neutron porosity, bulk cal resolution, and borehole cor-
density, photoelectric factor, and rection. The measurements can be
gamma ray as well as gamma ray com- performed in both cased and open-
ponents. With recent enhancements holes.
made to the acquisition electronics,  Litho-Density* Sonde (LDS) mea-
the individual components of the tool- sures formation bulk density and
string can also be run stand-alone. photoelectric factor. The gamma
The integrated string comprises the ray source and two detectors are
following sensors: pad mounted. Magnetic shielding
 Hostile Environment Natural and high-speed electronics ensure
Gamma Ray Sonde (HNGS) fea- excellent measurement stability.
tures a set of detectors with The LDS records the full-pulse-
increased sensitivity that provides height gamma ray spectra from
a better statistical response to the both detectors and processes them
formation gamma rays. The result into windows. Bulk density and
is improved spectral analysis over photoelectric cross section are
that of previous tools. The improve- derived conventionally from the
ment in measurement also results windows counts with enhanced
from the use of two detectors quality control.
instead of one. The HNGS can log
at a faster speed than other tools
that measure formation natural Applications
gamma ray emissions. Its 500°F  Evaluation of formation porosity
[260°C] temperature rating makes and lithology
it suitable for operations in hot  Evaluation of formation bulk den-
borehole environments. sity and photoelectric factor
 APS* Accelerator Porosity Sonde  Determination of total formation
uses an electronic neutron source gamma ray and uranium-corrected
instead of a chemical source. The gamma ray
large yield of the neutron source  Gas identification
enables the use of epithermal
 Formation sigma
neutron detection and borehole
shielding. As a result, porosity mea-
surement is affected only mini-
mally by the borehole environment

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Measurement Specifications
IPLT
Output Formation bulk density, PEF, gamma ray, porosity, caliper
Logging speed Min. 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement See measurement specifications for individual tools
Vertical resolution See measurement specifications for individual tools
Accuracy See measurement specifications for individual tools
Depth of investigation See measurement specifications for individual tools
Mud type or weight limitations HNGS: In potassium chloride (KCl) mud, the KCl content must
be known. Density and PEF readings are affected by barite.
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
IPLT
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Borehole size—max. 21 in. [53.34 cm]
Outer diameter 4.5 in. [11.43 cm]
Length 40.5 ft [12.34 m]
Weight 845 lbm [383 kg]

IPL Component Mechanical Specifications


HNGS APS Sonde LDS
Temperature rating 500°F [260°C] 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 3⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 4 5⁄8 in. [11.75 cm] 5 1⁄2 in. [13.97 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit 21 in. [53.34 cm] 21 in. [53.34 cm]
Outer diameter 3.75 in. [9.53 cm] 3.625 in. [9.40 cm] 4.5 in. [11.43 cm]
Length 11.7 ft [3.57 m] 13 ft [3.96 m] 11 ft [3.35 m]
Weight 276 lbm [125 kg] 222 lbm [101 kg] 292 lbm [132 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 30,000 lbf [133,450 N]
Compression 23,000 lbf [102,310 N] 23,000 lbf [102,310 N] 5,000 lbf [22,240 N]

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SlimAccess Logging for Slim
and Complex Geometry Boreholes
The SlimAccess* logging platform pro-  Slim Array Induction Imager Tool
vides a complete formation evaluation (SAIT) provides the same high-
solution in slim boreholes with com- quality resistivity measurements as
plex trajectory. Its flexibility ensures the standard AIT tool. Real-time STGC
logging performance in reentry, multi- measurement of mud resistivity
lateral, and extended-reach wells. The complements the computation of
21⁄2-in. [6.35-cm] diameter SlimAccess tool standoff for precise borehole
toolstring provides array induction environmental correction.
resistivity, array sonic, array density,
compensated neutron, and gamma ray
measurements with data accuracy Applications
SCNT
and reliability similar to those of stan-  Quad-combo formation
dard tools in borehole sizes as small evaluation in
as 3 1⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] and in wellbores – Slimhole wells
with medium to high dogleg severity.
All recorded data are corrected both – Multilateral wells
for irregular tool motion and environ- – Extended-reach wells
mental effects. – Reentry wells SLDT
The SlimAccess system consists of
 Contingency through-drillpipe
the following component tools:
logging
 Slim Telemetry Gamma Ray  Underbalanced through-tubing
Cartridge (STGC) includes an logging
accelerometer cartridge that sup-
 Coiled tubing– and drillpipe-
ports real-time speed correction
for all SlimAccess measurements. conveyed logging
 Slim Compensated Neutron Tool
(SCNT) provides neutron porosity
measurement and is completely char-
acterized for different lithologies. SSLT
 Slim Array Sonic Tool (SSLT) pro-
vides a high-resolution slowness
measurement and also Cement
Bond Log (CBL) and Variable
Density log (VDL) measurements
in cased hole.
 Slim Array Litho-Density Tool
(SLDT) is equipped with a pow-
ered caliper sonde, provides a
robust density measurement from SAIT
three detectors, and also measures
the photoelectric factor.

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Mechanical Specifications
STGC SCNT SSLT SLDT SAIT
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C]
Pressure rating 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 3 1⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] 3 3⁄4 in. [9.53 cm] 3 1⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] 3 1⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit 12 in. [30.48 cm] 8 in. [20.32 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm]
Outer diameter 2.5 in. [6.35 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm] 2.5 in. [6.35 cm] 2.5 in. [6.35 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm]
with 0.25-in. [0.64-cm]
standoff
Length† 7.64 ft [2.33 m] 18.4 ft [5.61 m] 23.1 ft [7.04 m] 14.9 ft [4.54 m] 23.6 ft [7.19 m]
Weight‡ 71 lbm [32 kg] 254 lbm [115 kg] 232 lbm [105 kg] 159 lbm [72 kg] 238 lbm [108 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 68,000 lbf [302,480 N] 13,000 lbf [57,830 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
Compression 17,000 lbf [75,620 N] 9,600 lbf [42,700 N] 4,400 lbf [19,570 N] 14,000 lbf [62,270 N] 3,300 lbf [14,680 N]
Special applications H2S service H2S service H2S service H2S service H2S service
† Total SlimAccess string length: 104.25 ft [31.77 m]
‡ Total SlimAccess string weight: 1,027 lbm [466 kg]

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SlimXtreme Slimhole
HPHT Service
The SlimXtreme slimhole HPHT well [0.91 to 1.52 m] or 5 to 7 ft [1.52 to
logging platform provides reliable for- 2.13 m]). CBL, attenuation, and
mation evaluation data in hostile Variable Density cement bond
drilling environments. The integra- quality logs can be recorded to
tion of durable sensors rated to high evaluate cemented casing. The
pressures and temperatures, slimhole CBL features a 1-ft [30-cm]
design, and a full range of accessories receiver measurement for cement
results in high-quality data for real- bond evaluation in extremely fast
time wellsite answers. The advanced formations.
engineering of the 3-in. [7.62-cm]  SlimXtreme Litho-Density Tool
packaged SlimXtreme profile com- (QLDT) measures formation den-
bines AIT resistivity, digital borehole- sity and photoelectric factor using
compensated sonic, bulk density, full spectral data from a three-
thermal neutron porosity, and gamma detector array. The QLDT controls
ray tools for one trip into the bore- the electronics of a bowspring-type
hole. High-speed logging is at 3,600 caliper (QSCS), which provides
ft/hr [1,097 m/h], with standard mode eccentralization force as well as a
at 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]. The compo- caliper measurement in both up
nent tools use advanced wireline digi- and down logging directions.
tal telemetry rated to the same  SlimXtreme Compensated Neutron
pressure and temperature as the com-
Porosity Tool (QCNT) delivers the
plete SlimXtreme platform and capa-
same high-quality, environmentally
ble of data transmission through
corrected porosity data as those
wireline cables as long as 36,000 ft
from the traditional CNL* Com-
[10,970 m].
pensated Neutron Log.
 SlimXtreme Array Induction  SlimXtreme Telemetry and Gamma
Imager Tool (QAIT) has five depths Ray Cartridge (QTGC) includes an
of investigation, and its three verti- integrated accelerometer to pro-
cal resolution measurements are of vide real-time speed correction
the same high quality as those for all SlimXtreme measurements.
recorded with conventional AIT The cartridge also performs real-
tools. The tool output is fully cor- time monitoring of the mud tem-
rected for borehole and environ- perature.
mental effects, so the computed
values of water resistivity and satu-
ration, invasion profile, and true
and invaded zone resistivities pro-
vide a good characterization of the
reservoir. Real-time measurement
of mud resistivity complements the
computation of tool standoff for
precise borehole environmental
correction.
 SlimXtreme Sonic Logging Tool
(QSLT) is a monopole tool that
uses a digital algorithm for detect-
ing first arrival to deliver robust
BHC formation slowness (3 to 5 ft

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Applications
 Quad-combo formation evaluation in
– Slimhole wells
– Extreme pressure and tempera-
ture environments
– Multilateral wells
– Extended-reach wells
– Reentry wells
 Contingency through-drillpipe (min-
imum 3.5-in. [8.89-cm] inner diame-
ter [ID]) logging
 Drillpipe-conveyed logging

Mechanical Specifications
QAIT QSLT QLDT QCNT QTGC
Temperature rating 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 3 7⁄8 in. [9.84 cm] 3 7⁄8 in. [10.16 cm] 3 7⁄8 in. [9.84 cm] 3 7⁄8 in. [9.84 cm] 3 7⁄8 in. [9.84 cm]
Borehole size—max. 20 in. [50.80 cm] 8 in. [20.32 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 10 in. [25.40 cm] No limit
Outer diameter 3 in. [7.62 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Length 30.8 ft [9.39 m] 23 ft [7.01 m] 14.7 ft [4.48 m] 11.9 ft [3.63 m] 10.67 ft [3.25 m]
with inline centralizer:
29.9 ft [9.11 m]
Weight 499 lbm [226 kg] 270 lbm [122 kg] 253 lbm [115 kg] 191 lbm [87 kg] 180 lbm [82 kg]
Holding time at 500°F [260°C] 8 hr† 5 hr 5 hr† 8 hr† 8 hr†
† In logging conditions with tool powered

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PS Platform Production
Services Platform
The PS Platform* integrated produc- Additional services can be com- Typical PS Platform production logging
tion services platform performs in bined with the PS Platform toolstring: strings are configured for the well posi-
vertical, horizontal, or any angle of 
tion and number of production phases:
PS Platform Inline Spinner (PILS)
borehole deviation to provide three- 
can be used in high-flow-rate envi- Vertical well configuration
phase flow profiles and production
ronments to determine fluid velocity. – Single- or two-phase production
monitoring or diagnostic information.
 PS Platform UNIGAGE* Carrier or single-phase injection: Basic
Measurement capability is in both real-
time and memory modes. Sonde (PUCS) is run if data from toolstring with optional PGMS
The following tools and their mea- two pressure gauges (Sapphire and – Three-phase production: Basic
surements constitute the PS Platform quartz gauges) are required. toolstring with GHOST tool and
basic string:  GHOST* Gas Holdup Optical Sensor PGMS

Tool uses optical sensing technology 
Platform Basic Measurement Sonde High-angle or horizontal well con-
to directly detect and quantify gas
(PBMS) houses the gamma ray and figuration
in multiphase flows.
casing collar locator (CCL) for cor- – Single-phase production: Basic
 FloView Plus* holdup measurement
relation and also measures pressure toolstring
(with either a Sapphire* or quartz tool is an imaging tool that helps
identify the flow regime and mea- – Two- or three-phase production:
pressure gauge) and temperature.
sures holdup. Basic toolstring with FloView
 Flow-Caliper Imaging Sonde

or GHOST tool
(PFCS) measures the average fluid RSTPro* Reservoir Saturation Tool
velocity, water and hydrocarbon provides sigma, carbon/oxygen (C/O)
holdups, and bubble counts from ratio, water flow, three-phase
holdup, and spectrometry logging. Applications
four independent probes. It also
 Three-phase production logging
provides dual-axis (x-y) caliper mea-  SCMT* Slim Cement Mapping Tool
surements and relative-bearing is a 111⁄16-in. [4.29-cm] sonic tool  Vertical and deviated wells
measurements. The bubble count that produces an eight-segment  Formation stimulation evaluation
image is used to identify the first cement map and conventional 3-ft  Depth correlation
fluid entry. [0.91-m] CBL and 5-ft [1.52-m]
 Reservoir and production
 Gradiomanometer* Sonde (PGMS) Variable Density log displays.
monitoring
measures the average density of the  PS Platform Multifinger Imaging
 Transient analysis
wellbore fluid, from which the Tool (PMIT) makes internal casing
water, oil, and gas holdups are or tubing condition measurements  Short periods of multiple-layer
derived. Accelerometer measure- from multiple caliper measure- testing
ments provide deviation correction ments around the casing or tubing.
for the measured fluid density.

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PBMS

PGMS

PUCS-A

CCL-N GHOST-A

PMIT-A
PILS-A

RST-A

FloView and
FloView Plus

PFCS

SCMT-BB

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Measurement Specifications
PBMS PFCS PGMS GHOST Tool RSTPro Tool SCMT Tool
Output Gamma ray, CCL, pressure Fluid velocity, caliper Fluid density Gas holdup, bubble size, Sigma, porosity, C/O ratio, CBL amplitude, Variable
(Sapphire or CQG* gauge), caliper, relative bearing spectrometry, WFL* Water Density log, cement map
temperature, relative bearing, Flow Log, three-phase holdup
tool acceleration
Logging speed Depends on the application Variable Depends on the application Depends on the application Depends on the application 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement Sapphire gauge: 1,000 to 10,000 psi Spinner: 0.5 to 200 rps 0 to 2.0 g/cm3 Gas holdup: 0 to 100% Sigma: 0 to 60 c.u. [0 to 6.0/m] VDL window length: 1,200 ms
[6.9 to 69 MPa] Caliper: 2 to 11 in. [5.08 to Caliper: 2 to 9 in. [5.08 to 22.86 cm] Capture mode: 0 to 60% Firing center accuracy: 20 kHz
High-pressure Sapphire gauge:
1,000 to 1,500 psi [6.9 to 103 MPa]
CQG gauge: 14.5 to 15,000 psi 27.94 cm] (diameter) (uncorrected)
[0.1 to 103 MPa]
Temperature: Ambient to 302ºF
[150ºC]
Vertical resolution Point of measurement Point of measurement 15 in. [38.10 cm] Point of measurement 15 in. [38.10 cm] CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m]
VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m]
Cement map: 2 ft [0.61 m]
Accuracy Sapphire gauge: ±6 psi Caliper: ±0.2 in. [±5.1 mm] ±0.04 g/cm3 (accuracy), Gas holdup between 2% and Based on formation, casing, CBL: ±2% (repeatability)
[±41,370 Pa] (accuracy), (accuracy), 0.04 in. [1.0 mm] 0.002 g/cm3 (resolution) 98%: ±1% (otherwise without and borehole characteristics
0.1 psi [689 Pa] (resolution) on diameter (resolution) probe protector: ±5%, with
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: ±13 psi probe protector: ±7%)
[±89,632 Pa] (accuracy), 0.2 psi Caliper: ±0.20 in. [±5.1 mm]
[1,379 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution)
CQG gauge: ±(1 psi [6,894 Pa] +
0.01% of reading) (accuracy),
0.01 psi [69 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution)
Temperature: ±1.8ºF [±1ºC] (accuracy),
0.01ºF [0.018ºC] (resolution)
Depth of investigation Borehole Borehole Borehole Borehole 10 in. [25.40 cm] CBL and cement map:
Casing to cement bond
Mud type or weight limitations None None Measurement not valid None None None
in horizontal wells
Special applications Exceeds NACE International standards for H 2S resistance

Mechanical Specifications
PBMS PFCS PGMS GHOST Tool RSTPro Tool SCMT Tool
Temperature rating† 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C]
Pressure rating Sapphire gauge: 10,000 psi [69 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 10,000 psi [69 MPa]
High-pressure Sapphire gauge:
15,000 psi [103 MPa]
CQG gauge: 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]‡ 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]‡ 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]‡ 2 in. [5.08 cm]‡ RST-C: 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm] 23⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]‡
RST-D: 2 7⁄8 in. [7.30 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit 11 in. [27.94 cm] No limit 9 in. [22.86 cm] RST-C: 7 5⁄8 in. [19.37 cm] 7 in. [17.78 cm]
RST-D: 9 5⁄8 in. [24.45 cm]
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.71 in. [4.34 cm] RST-C: 1.71 in. [4.34 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
RST-D: 2.51 in. [6.37 cm]
Length 8.27 ft [2.52 m] 5.14 ft [1.57 m] 4.8 ft [1.46 m] 7.1 ft [2.16 m] RST-C: 23.0 ft [7.01 m] 11 ft [3.35 m]
RST-D: 22.2 ft [6.77 m]
Weight 38.3 lbm [17.4 kg] 19.7 lbm [8.9 kg] 29.5 lbm [13.4 kg] 28.4 lbm [12.9 kg] RST-C: 101 lbm [46 kg] 50 lbm [23 kg]
RST-D: 208 lbm [94 kg]
†Forhigh-temperature applications, see “Production Logging Services” chapter.
‡Minimum tubing size

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Memory PS Platform
Production Services Platform
In situations that preclude surface  PS Platform Inline Spinner deter-
Basic readout operation, the PS Platform mines fluid velocity in high-flow-
Measurement
Sonde production services platform is config- rate environments.
ured for memory measurements by  UNIGAGE Carrier Sonde features
replacing the internal surface readout a quartz pressure gauge.
telemetry cartridge in the basic mea-  FloView* holdup measurement
surement sonde with a memory mod-
tool is an imaging tool that helps
GHOST ule and battery.
identify the flow regime through
The resulting Memory PS Platform*
measurement of water holdup and
production services platform maintains
bubble count.
the flexibility of sensor and tool
 GHOST Gas Holdup Optical Sensor
combinations regardless of the mode
of conveyance to deliver three-phase Tool uses fiber-optic technology
Gradiomanometer production logging measurements with to directly measure gas and
the same accuracy and high quality as liquid holdups.
those from the real-time system.  Memory Slim Cement Bond
SPRINT* single-pass production log Logging Tool is used to evaluate
interpretation software is used to per- the circumferential cement
form an onsite quality control check bond between the casing and
of the data and log interpretation. the formation.
The Memory PS Platform basic
FloView measurement string is a compact
13.5 ft [4.1 m] and consists of the Applications
following tools:  Three-phase production logging
 Platform Basic Measurement  Vertical and deviated wells
Flow-Caliper
Imaging Sonde Sonde provides gamma ray and  Well monitoring during perforating
UNIGAGE
CCL data for correlation and also operations
pressure and temperature mea-  Formation stimulation evaluation
surements.
 Depth correlation
 Flow-Caliper Imaging Sonde mea-
 Reservoir and production
sures the average fluid velocity,
water and hydrocarbon holdups, monitoring
Inline spinner
and bubble counts from four inde-  Transient analysis
pendent probes. It also provides  Short periods of multilayer testing
dual-axis caliper and relative-bear-
ing measurements.
Additional services that combine
with the Memory PS Platform tool-
string are as follows:
Memory Slim  Gradiomanometer Sonde measures
CBL Tool
the average density of the wellbore
fluid for holdup derivations with
an accelerometer measurement
to correct for deviation.

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Measurement Specifications
Basic Measurement Sonde Flow-Caliper Imaging Sonde Gradiomanometer Sonde GHOST Tool FloView Tool Memory Slim Cement Bond Logging Tool
Output Gamma ray, CCL, pressure Fluid velocity, caliper Fluid density Gas holdup, bubble size, Bubble count, water holdup, caliper 3-ft [0.91-m] CBL, 5-ft [1.52-m]
(Saphhire or CQG gauge), caliper, relative bearing Variable Density log, gamma ray, CCL,
temperature, relative bearing, traveltime, cement compressive strength
tool acceleration
Logging speed Depends on the application Variable Depends on the application Depends on the application Stationary to variable 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
based on application
Range of measurement Sapphire gauge: 1,000 to 10,000 psi Spinner: 0.5 to 200 rps 0 to 2.0 g/cm 3 Gas holdup: 0 to 100% Caliper: 2 to 9 in [5.08 to 22.86 cm] Formation and casing dependent
[6.9 to 69 MPa] Caliper: 2 to 11 in Caliper: 2 to 9 in
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: [5.08 to 27.94 cm] (diameter) [5.08 to 22.86 cm]
1,000 to 15,000 psi [6.9 to 103 MPa]
CQG gauge: 14.5 to 15,000 psi
[0.1 to 103 MPa]
Temperature: Ambient to 302 degF
[150 degC]
Vertical resolution Point of measurement Point of measurement 15 in [38.10 cm] Point of measurement Point of measurement CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m]
VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m]
Accuracy Sapphire gauge: ±6 psi Caliper ±0.2 in [±5.1 mm] ±0.04 g/cm 3 (accuracy) Gas holdup between 2% and Water holdup (Hw): ±5% Formation and casing dependent
[±41,370 Pa] (accuracy), (accuracy), 0.04 in [1.0 mm] 0.002 g/cm 3 (resolution) 98%: ±1% (otherwise without (±2% for Hw >90%)†
0.1 psi [689 Pa] (resolution) on diameter (resolution) probe protector: ±5%, with Relative oil flow rate: ±20%
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: probe protector: ±7%)
±13 psi [±89,632 Pa] (accuracy), Caliper: ±0.02 in [±5.1 mm]
0.2 psi [1,379 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution)
CQG gauge: ±(1 psi [6,892 Pa] +
0.01% of reading) (accuracy),
0.01 psi [69 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution)
Temperature: ±1.8 degF [±1 degC] (accuracy),
0.01 degF [0.018 degC] (resolution)
Depth of investigation Borehole Borehole Borehole Borehole Borehole measurement CBL: Casing and cement interface
VDL: Depends on bonding and formation
Mud type or weight limitations None None Measurement not valid None Min. salinity of all wellbore fluids: None
in horizontal wells 2,000 ppm [2,000 × 10 –6] at 77 degF [25 degC]
1,000 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 212 degF [100 degC]
700 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 302 degF [150 degC]
Combinability Gamma ray, CPLT* tool
Special applications H2S service H2S service H2S service H2S service H2S service
† Valid for bubble size greater than 0.08 in [2 mm] and deviation less then 30°

Mechanical Specifications
Memory PS Platform Services Platform
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC]
High-temperature version: 374 degF [190 degC]
Pressure rating Sapphire gauge: 10,000 psi [69 MPa]
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
CQG gauge: 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. Depends on toolstring configuration
Borehole size—max. Depends on toolstring configuration
Outer diameter 1.6875 in [4.29 cm]
With rollers: 2.125 in [5.40 cm]

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PL Flagship
Production Logging
PL Flagship* advanced well flow diag-  FloView Plus imaging tool records
nosis service is a unique integrated holdup images and bubble velocity.
Gamma ray approach for the evaluation of hori-  Tracer Ejector Tool (TET) ejects a
zontal wells. Stratified flow, downflow, nonradioactive marker for phase
water sumps, oil and gas traps, and velocity measurement in conjunc-
three-phase flow are all concerns in tion with the RST tool.
horizontal wells. Imaging tools are  PFCS measures the area of the
necessary to identify multiphase flow
borehole in an openhole comple-
regimes. Sensors must measure phase
tion for computing accurate fluid
velocities and detailed holdups across
volumes downhole and also mea-
the flow. No single technique can pro-
sures the total fluid velocity.
vide a robust interpretation in these
wells, and further complications are Deployment of the PL Flagship
posed by uncemented completions, toolstring in highly deviated or hori-
annular flow, and failed packers. zontal wells requires a coiled tubing
PL Flagship production logging has the system or a tractor for conveyance.
RST capability to address all these issues.
The PL Flagship system consists of
the following components: Applications
 CPLT Combinable Production  Conclusive identification of water,
Logging Tool provides the pressure oil, and gas entry points
and temperature measurements  Accurate two- and three-phase flow
required to convert surface mea- profile determination
surements of oil, gas, or both to  Production logging answers in hor-
downhole conditions. izontal, deviated, and vertical wells
FloView Plus
 Combinable Gamma Ray Sonde  Measurement of downhole oil, gas,
(CGRS) makes gamma ray mea- and water holdups
surements for correlation to open-
 Measurement of individual-phase
hole logs on the same well or
surrounding wells. velocities
FloView  Quantitative production logging
 RST* Reservoir Saturation Tool
measures the three-phase holdup and evaluation in horizontal wells
and provides water flow and phase  Quantitative area measurement of
velocity logs. openhole completions
Manometer

Thermometer

Tracer Ejector Tool

Fluid velocity
Fullbore spinner

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Mechanical Specifications
CPLT Tool CGRS RST Tool FloView Plus Tool TET PFCS
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C]
With flask:
400°F [204°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
With flask:
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 2 1⁄8 in. [5.40 cm] 113⁄16 in. [4.61 cm] 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm] 2 in. [5.08 cm] 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm] 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit No limit 7 5⁄8 in. [19.37 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 11 in. [27.94 cm]
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.71 in. [4.34 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 111⁄16 in. [4.29 cm]
With rollers: 2 1⁄8 in. [5.4 cm]
Length 2.9 ft [0.88 m] 3.2 ft [0.97 m] 23.0 ft [7.01 m] 12.9 ft [3.93 m] 6.75 ft [2.06 m] 5.14 ft [1.57 m]
Weight 11 lbm [5 kg] 16 lbm [7 kg] 101 lbm [46 kg] 58 lbm [26 kg] 16 lbm [7 kg] 19.7 lbm [8.9 kg]

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ABC Analysis Behind Casing

Since first logging an openhole well


in 1927, Schlumberger has used
advanced technology to acquire
essential reservoir data. Today the
same high-quality formation evalua-
tion measurements can be made in
cased holes. ABC* Analysis Behind
Casing services satisfy three primary
requirements for operators:
 Obtaining essential well log data
under any conditions—If the well
DSI transmitter and
isolation joint
being drilled has, or is expected to
have, hole stability problems, the
operators may prefer to case the
well as soon as it is drilled.
Formation evaluation, which until
recently could be performed only
in openhole, can now be performed
in cased hole.
 Finding and evaluating bypassed
pay—Large amounts of bypassed
hydrocarbons exist in old wells. It
is considerably more cost effective,
and often more environmentally
RST-A friendly, to explore for those hid-
den hydrocarbons in old wells
CHFP Sonic rather than to drill new wells.
CHFR-Slim Scanner
 Optimizing reservoir manage-
ment—Formation evaluation mea-
surements made in representative
old wells in a reservoir, whether
one time or a time-lapse series, can
greatly assist efficient manage-
CHFR-Plus ment of the reservoir.
ABC evaluation of formation petro-
physical properties such as formation
density, porosity, and acoustic proper-
ties in cased wells is even more signif-
icant in wells for which primary
evaluation data were lost, of poor qual-
ity, or never acquired. In old wells, an
operator may want to reevaluate the
formation with measurements that
were unavailable at the time the well
was drilled. ABC services enable
applying the latest formation evalua-
CHDT tion technology in wells that were

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drilled decades ago. It is no longer nec-  CHFP* Cased Hole Formation  DSI* Dipole Shear Sonic Imager,
essary to drill new wells in existing Porosity service makes accurate for- now coupled with the BestDT* auto-
fields solely for the purpose of data mation porosity and sigma measure- mated sonic waveform processing
gathering. ments in cased wells. The CHFP for best slowness, provides accurate
ABC services do not end with opti- measurement, based on an elec- formation compressional and shear
mal data acquisition. The data are tronic neutron source instead of a slowness measurements in cased
processed and interpreted to provide a chemical source, uses borehole wells. BestDT processing is based
total solution for efficient operations, shielding and focusing to obtain on optimally designed frequency fil-
enhanced production, and extension of porosity measurements that are ters and advanced signal process-
the economic life of an asset. ABC affected only minimally by borehole ing. This method significantly
services can provide comprehensive environment, casing standoff, and attenuates casing arrivals to facili-
formation evaluation under most con- formation characteristics such as tate the clean extraction of forma-
ditions. Because they are a suite of ser- lithology and salinity. tion slowness.
vices rather than a single platform,  CNL Compensated Neutron Log has  CHDT* Cased Hole Dynamics Tester
measurements can be chosen on the traditionally been run as a porosity is used to determine formation pres-
basis of objectives, type of formation, indicator in cased wells. Although it sure in old or new cased wells. It
type of completion, borehole environ- provides a good estimation of forma- also provides efficient, cost-effec-
ment, lithology, reservoir dynamics, tion porosity in most conditions, the tive fluid sampling without the
and the availability of primary evalua- unfocused nature of the CNL log inherent risks of standard sampling
tion data. does not allow correction for envi- techniques. The innovative CHDT
ABC components are as follows: ronmental effects, such as thickness tool seals against the casing and
 CHFR-Plus* Cased Hole Formation of casing and cement, or effects uses a flexible drill shaft to pene-
Resistivity tool makes direct, deep- resulting from the position of the trate through the casing and
reading formation resistivity mea- tool and casing in the borehole. cement into the formation. The use
surements through casing and For the highest possible accuracy, of explosives is eliminated. Down-
cement. The concept of measuring CHFP service is the measurement hole sensors measure formation
resistivity through casing is not new, of choice. pressure, pressure transients, and
but recent breakthroughs in down-  CHFD* Cased Hole Formation formation fluid resistivity. Com-
hole electronics and electrode Density service makes accurate for- bining the CHDT tool with various
design have made these challenging mation density measurements in modules of the MDT* Modular
measurements possible. Now the cased wells. A chemical gamma ray Formation Dynamics Tester enables
same basic measurements can be source and three-detector measure- enhanced fluid identification, con-
compared for open- and cased ment system are used to make mea- tamination monitoring, and high-
holes, thereby eliminating the surements in a wide range of casing quality sampling.
errors caused by comparing differ- and borehole sizes. The density
ent types of measurements. The measurement made by the three-
CHFR-Slim* slimhole tool version detector system is corrected for cas- Applications
operates in casing from 27⁄8 to 7 in. ing and cement thickness.  Evaluation of bypassed pay
 RSTPro Reservoir Saturation Tool  Sonic Scanner acoustic scaning  Evaluation of old wells with new
makes both formation sigma and platform aquires borehole-compen- measurements
C/O ratio measurements. In forma- sated long- and short-spaced mono-  Reevaluation of existing fields
tions with high-salinity formation pole, cross-dipole, and cement bond  Primary formation evaluation
water, the sigma measurement has quality measurements. In addition in cased wells
been used for several decades to to these axial and azimuthal measure-
 Complement to logging-while-
determine the saturations. Now the ments, the fully characterized tool
C/O ratio measurement can accu- radially measures the formation for drilling (LWD) data
rately evaluate formation water both near-wellbore and far-field  Alternative to openhole data acqui-
saturation in moderate- to high- slowness. A 3D anisotropy algorithm sition under difficult well conditions
porosity formations. Time-lapse makes it possible to characterize  Evaluation of wells drilled
measurements of formation water formations as isotropic or aniso- with casing
saturation can be used to monitor tropic, along with the type and  Reservoir monitoring
the performance of a well or reser- cause of the anisotropy.
 Fluid contact movement, saturation
voir over time.
and pressure changes, and deple-
tion and injection

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44
Measurement Specifications
CHFR-Plus and CHFR-Slim Tools RSTPro Tool CHFP Service CHFD Service Sonic Scanner Tool DSI Tool CHDT Tool
Output Formation resistivity Inelastic and capture yields Neutron porosity, formation sigma, Bulk density Compressional and shear Δ t, Compressional and shear Δt, Formation pressure, fluid
of various elements, C/O ratio, measurement quality full waveforms, cement bond quality waveforms, Variable Density mobility, formation fluid samples
formation capture cross section waveforms, anisotropy characterization waveforms
(sigma), neutron porosity
Logging speed Stationary: ~1 min/station Inelastic mode: 100 ft/h [30.5 m/h] Recommended: 900 ft/h [274 m/h] 900 ft/h [274 m/h] Max: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h] Stationary
Effective logging speed†: (formation dependent) Max: 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
240 ft/h [73 m/h] Capture mode: 600 ft/h [183 m/h]
Sigma mode: 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
Range of measurement 1 to 100 ohm-m‡ Porosity: 0 to 60 pu Porosity: 0 to 50 pu 2 to 3 g/cm 3 Standard shear slowness: Standard shear slowness: 0 to 20,000 psi
<1,500 us/ft [<4,920 us/m] 700 us/ft [2,296 us/m] [0 to 138 MPa]
Max. slowness (S-DSI):
1,200 us/ft [3,973 us/m]
Vertical resolution 4 ft [1.22 m] 15 in [38.10 cm] 14 in [35.56 cm] 18 in [45.72 cm] <6 ft [<1.82 m] processing resolution 3.5-ft [1.1-m] processing Point measurement
for 6-in [15.24-cm] sampling rate resolution for 6-in [15-cm]
sampling rate
Accuracy ±10% Based on hydrogen index Porosity: ±1 pu for 0 to 10 pu ±0.05 g/cm3 Δt for up to 14-in [35.56 -cm] hole size: Δ t : ±2 us/ft [±6.6 us/m] CQG gauge: ±(2 psi [13,789 Pa]
of formation ±2 pu for 10 to 25 pu 2 us/ft [6.56 us/m] or 2% + 0.01% of reading) (accuracy),
±3 pu for 25 to 40 pu Δt for >14-in [>35.56-cm] hole size: 0.008 psi [55 Pa] at 1.3-s gate time
±4 pu for >40 pu 5 us/ft [16.40 us/m] or 5% (resolution)
Sigma: ±1 cu for <20 cu
Depth of investigation Similar to deep laterolog, 10 in [20.54 cm] ~7 in [~18 cm]†† 5 in [12.70 cm] Typical presentation of up to 9 in [22.86 cm] Drilled depth: 6 in [15.24 cm]
up to 32 ft [9.75 m], depending 7 borehole radii
on environment§
Mud type or weight limitations None None None Cement thickness None None None
< 1.75 in [4.44 cm]
Combinability Gamma ray, CCL Combinable with tools using Combinable with Combinable with Fully combinable with other tools Combinable with Combinable with most toolstrings,
the PS Platform telemetry most toolstrings most toolstrings most tools another CHDT tool, MDT modules
system, CPLT tool, CGRS
Special applications H2S service H2S service
† Stations are recorded every 4 ft [1.22 m]. Two resisitivity measurements, 2 ft [0.61 m] apart, are made simultaneously at each station.
‡ Measurements above 100 ohm-m may be possible based on environment.
†† Depends on casing and cement thickness
§ For an infinitely thick bed

Mechanical Specifications
CHFR-Plus and CHFR-Slim Tools RSTPro Tool CHFP Service CHFD Service Sonic Scanner Tool DSI Tool CHDT Tool
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC] 302 degF [150 degC] 350 degF [177 degC] 257 degF [125 degºC] 350 degF [177 degC] 350 degF [177 degC] 350 degF [177 degC]
With flask:
400 degF [204 degC]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
With flask: 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Casing size—min. CHFR-Plus: 41⁄2 in [11.43 cm] 23⁄8 in [6.03 cm] 4 1⁄2 in [11.43 cm] 6 5⁄8 in [16.83 cm] 4.75 in [12.07 cm] 5 1⁄2 in [13.97 cm] 51⁄2 in [13.97 cm]
CHFR-Slim: 5 in [12.70 cm]†
Casing size—max. CHFR-Plus: 9 5⁄8 in [24.45 cm] 95⁄8 in [24.45 cm] 9 5⁄8 in [24.45 cm] 13 3⁄8 in [33.97 cm] 22 in [55.88 cm] 20 in [50.80 cm] 9 5⁄8 in [24.45 cm]
CHFR-Slim: 7 in [17.78 cm]
Outer diameter CHFR-Plus: 3.375 in [8.57 cm] RST-C: 1.71 in [4.34 cm] 3.625 in [9.21 cm] 4.77 in [12.11 cm] 3.625 in [9.21 cm] 3.625 in [9.21 cm] 4.25 in [10.80 cm]
CHFR-Slim: 2.125 in [5.40 cm] RST-D: 2.51 in [6.37 cm]
† Min. ID: 2.4 in [6.10 cm]

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Resistivity Logging
Rt Scanner
Triaxial Induction Service
Rt Scanner triaxial induction service Along with advanced resistivity and
calculates vertical and horizontal resis- structural information, the Rt Scanner
tivity (Rv and Rh, respectively) from tool delivers standard AIT Array
direct measurements while simultane- Induction Imager Tool measurements
ously solving for formation dip at any for correlation with existing field logs.
well deviation. Making measurements The tool’s innovative design provides
at multiple depths of investigation in this complete resistivity information
three dimensions ensures that the with no additional hardware.
derived resistivities are true 3D mea- The Rt Scanner tool is also fully
surements. The enhanced hydrocarbon combinable with Platform Express
and water saturation estimates and most openhole services.
computed from these measurements
result in a more accurate reservoir
model and reserves estimates, Applications
especially for laminated, anisotropic, I Determination of true
or faulted formations. resistivity, Rt
The compact, one-piece Rt Scanner I Determination of water
tool has six triaxial arrays, each con- saturation, Sw
taining three colocated coils measuring I Low-resistivity pay
at various depths into the formation. Rv
I Laminated formations
and Rh are calculated at each of the six
triaxial spacings. Three single-axis I Structural analysis
receivers are used to fully characterize I Thin-bed analysis
the borehole signal to remove it from I Invasion profiling
the triaxial measurements. In addition
I Reservoir delineation
to the resistivity measurements, forma-
tion dip and azimuth are calculated for
structural interpretation.

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Measurement Specifications
Rt Scanner Tool
Output Rv, Rh, AIT logs, spontaneous potential, dip, azimuth
Logging speed Max.: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h]
Depth of investigation AIT: 10, 20, 30, 60, and 90 in [25.40, 50.80, 76.20, 152.40,
and 228.60 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Determined during job planning
Combinability Bottom-only tool, combinable with
Platform Express service and most openhole tools
Special applications

Mechanical Specifications
Rt Scanner Tool
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Outside diameter 3.875 in [9.84 cm]
Length 19.6 ft [5.97 m]
Weight 404 lbm [183 kg]
Tension 25,000 lbf [111,205 N]
Compression 6,000 lbf [26,690 N]
.

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Induction Tools

Induction logging tools accurately depth of investigation of the mea-


measure open borehole formation sured signal concurrent with reducing
conductivity as a function of both well the vertical resolution from 4 to 2 ft
depth and radius into the formation at [1.22 to 0.61 m] and to 1 ft [0.30 m] in
different borehole conditions and smooth wellbores.
environments. Various tools cater to
special operating environments,
including slim wells and hostile, Platform Express Array
HPHT environments.
Wireline array induction tools use
Induction Imager Tool
an array induction coil that operates The AIT-H tool is designed expressly
at multiple frequencies. Software for the Platform Express logging suite.
focusing of the received signals gener- It is approximately one-half the length
ates a series of resistivity logs with of the AIT-B and AIT-C tools, yet pro-
different depths of investigation. vides the same high-quality measure-
Multichannel signal processing pro- ment. The tool is used primarily in
vides robust, stable tool responses standard logging conditions of pres-
with enhanced radial and vertical sure to 15,000 psi [103 MPa] and tem-
resolution and correction for environ- perature to 257°F [125°C]. The more
mental effects. Quantitative two-di- recent AIT-M tool provides the same
mensional (2D) imaging of formation measurements with a temperature
resistivity is possible because of the rating of 302°F [150°C].
large number of measurements made.
The images represent bedding and
invasion features clearly and quanti- Slim Array Induction
tatively. Advanced invasion descrip- Imager Tool
tion parameters are used to describe
Slim wellbores require tools that are
the presence of transition zones and
smaller than standard logging tools.
annuli. The quantitative information
In addition to its reduced diameter for
about invasion can be converted to a
use with the SlimAccess platform, the
2D image of water saturation Sw,
SAIT is designed to handle severe
which can be plotted in color at the
doglegs.
wellsite.
SAIT

AIT Array Induction Hostile Environment


Imager Tool Induction Imager Tool
The HIT is a component of the Xtreme
The standard AIT-B and AIT-C tools
platform for logging hostile environ-
are used in moderate-environment
ment wells. Even under severe tem-
wellbore conditions to measure the
perature and pressure conditions, the
true resistivity of geologic formations.
induction measurement quality
AIT measurement of conductivity as a
matches that of the standard AIT
function of both depth and distance
tools.
from the borehole has revolutionized
induction logging by increasing the
QAIT AIT-C AIT-BA

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SlimXtreme Array Applications
Induction Imager Tool I Reservoir delineation
The QAIT tool is used with the I Determination of Rt
SlimXtreme platform to log slim well- I Determination of Sw
bores under severe environmental I Hydrocarbon identification
conditions. The slim tool diameter is and imaging
also useful for logging through severe
I Determination of movable
doglegs.
hydrocarbons
I Invasion profiling
I Thin-bed analysis

Measurement Specifications
AIT-B and AIT-C AIT-H and AIT-M SAIT HIT QAIT
Output 10-, 20-, 30-, 60-, and 90-in. [25.40-, 50.80-, 76.20-, 152.40-, and 228.60-cm] deep induction resistivities, SP, Rm
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0.1 to 2,000 ohm-m
Vertical resolution 1, 2, and 4 ft [0.30, 0.61, and 1.22 m]
Accuracy Resistivities: ±0.75 μs/m (conductivity) or 2% (whichever is greater)
Depth of investigation† AO/AT/AF10: 10 in. [25.40 cm]
AO/AT/AF20: 20 in. [50.80 cm]
AO/AT/AF30: 30 in. [76.20 cm]
AO/AT/AF60: 60 in. [152.40 cm]
AO/AT/AF90: 90 in. [228.60 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Salt-saturated muds are usually outside the operating range of induction tools.
Combinability Combinable with most services Platform Express platform SlimAccess platform Xtreme platform SlimXtreme platform
Special applications Slim wellbores High temperature Slim wellbores
Severe doglegs H2S service High pressure
H2S service and temperature
†AO = 1-ft [0.30-m] vertical resolution, AT = 2-ft [0.61-m] vertical resolution, AF = 4-ft [1.22-m] vertical resolution

Mechanical Specifications
AIT-B and AIT-C AIT-H AIT-M SAIT HIT QAIT
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 257°F [125°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 7⁄8 in. [12.38 cm] 3 7⁄8 in. [9.84 cm]
Borehole size—max. 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm]
Outer diameter 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm] with 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
0.25-in. [0.64-cm] standoff
Length 33.5 ft [10.21 m]† 16 ft [4.88 m] 16 ft [4.88 m] 23.6 ft [7.19 m] † 29.2 ft [8.90 m]† 30.8 ft [9.39 m]†
Weight 575 lbm [261 kg] 255 lbm [116 kg] 282 lbm [128 kg] 238 lbm [108 kg] 625 lbm [283 kg] 499 lbm [226 kg]
Tension 16,500 lbf [73,400 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
Compression 2,300 lbf [10,230 N] 6,000 lbf[26,690 N] 6,000 lbf[26,690 N] 3,300 lbf [14,680 N] 6,000 lbf [26,690 N] 2,000 lbf [8,900 N]
†Without SP sub

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Laterolog Tools

ARI Azimuthal Applications


Resistivity Imager I Determination of Rt
The ARI* Azimuthal Resistivity Imager I Deviated and horizontal
combines standard laterolog measure- well evaluation
ments with a 12-channel azimuthal I Thin-bed analysis
resistivity image and a high-resolution I Rt measurements free of Gröningen
deep resistivity measurement. The effects
resistivity image has 100% borehole
I Short-radius wells
coverage and complements high-reso-
lution borehole images from the FMI*
Fullbore Formation MicroImager by
differentiating between natural deep High-Resolution Azimuthal
fractures and shallow, drilling-induced Laterolog Sonde
cracks. Azimuthal resistivity measure-
ments also enable the detection of The HALS component of the Platform
nearby conductive beds in horizontal Express system uses a central
wells. azimuthal array of electrodes to pro-
duce deep and shallow resistivity
images and an image of the electrical
Applications standoff. A computed focusing scheme
I Determination of Rt increases the accuracy of the mea-
I Deviated and horizontal well surement and enables the simultane-
evaluation ous computation of standard and
high-resolution curves by changing HALS
I Azimuthal resistivity evaluation the focusing conditions.

Applications
HRLA High-Resolution I Determination of Rt
Laterolog Array I Resistivity logs and azimuthal
The HRLA* High-Resolution Laterolog images with 1-ft [0.30-m]
Array provides five independent, vertical resolution
actively focused, depth- and resolution-
I Thin-bed analysis
matched measurements that can
I Fracture identification and HRLA
resolve the true formation resistivity in
thinly bedded and deeply invaded for- characterization
mations. Unprecedented combinability I Deviated and horizontal well
results from the through-wired tool evaluation
design. The absence of a current return I Gröningen-corrected resistivity
at surface as well as no required use
I Evaluation of heterogeneous
of a bridle greatly improves wellsite
efficiency. reservoirs
I Borehole profiling
I Invasion characterization for
permeability indication
I Identification of fluid contacts ARI

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Measurement Specifications
ARI Tool HRLA Tool† HALS
Output Deep laterolog, shallow Deep laterolog, shallow High-resolution deep laterolog,
laterolog, high-resolution laterolog, high-resolution high-resolution shallow laterolog,
deep laterolog, Gröningen resistivity, diameter of resistivity images, mud resistivity
laterolog, azimuthal resistivity, invasion, resistivity images,
resistivity images mud resistivity
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h] 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0.2 to 100,000 ohm-m Rm = 1 ohm-m: 0.2 to 0.2 to 40,000 ohm-m
100,000 ohm-m
Rm = 0.02 ohm-m: 0.2 to
20,000 ohm-m
Vertical resolution Deep and shallow laterolog: 12 in. [30.48 cm] Standard resolution: 18 in. [45.72 cm]
29-in. [73.66-cm] beam width in 6-in. [15.24-cm] borehole
High-resolution laterolog: High resolution: 8 in. [20.32 cm]
8-in. [20.32-cm] beam width in 6-in. [15.24-cm] borehole
Accuracy 1 to 2,000 ohm-m: ±5% 1 to 2,000 ohm-m: ±5% 1 to 2,000 ohm-m: ±5%
2,000 to 5,000 ohm-m: ±10% 2,000 to 5,000 ohm-m: ±10%
5,000 to 100,000 ohm-m: ±20% 5,000 to 100,000 ohm-m: ±20%
Depth of investigation 40 in. [101.6 cm] (varies with 50 in. [127.0 cm]‡ 32 in. [81.3 cm] (varies with formation
formation and mud resistivities) and mud resistivities)
Mud type or weight limitations Rm < 5 ohm-m Conductive mud systems only Conductive mud systems only
Combinability Combinable with most tools Combinable with most tools Bottom component of
Platform Express system
†HRLA performance specifications are for 8-in. [20.32-cm] borehole.
‡Median response at 10:1 contrast of true to invaded zone resistivity

Mechanical Specifications
ARI Tool HRLA Tool HALS
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 302°F [150°C] 257°F [125°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 10,000 psi [69 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 1⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 5 in. [12.70 cm] 5 1⁄2 in. [13.97 cm]
Borehole size—max. 21 in. [53.34 cm] 16 in. [40.64 cm] 16 in. [40.64 cm]
Outer diameter 3 5⁄8 in. [9.21 cm]† 3 5⁄8 in. [9.21 cm] 3 5⁄8 in. [9.21 cm]
7 1⁄4 in. [18.41 cm]†
Length 33.25 ft [10.13 m] 24.1 ft [7.34 m] 16 ft [4.88 m]
Weight 579 lbm [263 kg] 394 lbm [179 kg] 221 lbm [100 kg]
Tension 3,000 lbf [13,345 N] 30,000 lbf [133,450 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
Compression 2,000 lbf [8,900 N] With fin standoff: 3,600 lbf [16,010 N] 2,400 lbf [10,675 N]
With rigid centralizers: 7,800 lbf [34,700 N] With four rigid centralizers:
9,400 lbf [41,810 N]
†ARI tool is available in two sizes to fit different borehole sizes.

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Microresistivity Tools

Microresistivity tools measure the investigation also makes the measure-


resistivity of the invaded zone Rxo. ment insensitive to mudcake up to
Micro-normal and -inverse measure- 0.4 in. [1 cm] thick, and correction
ments are made for permeability can be made for thicker mudcake. The
indication. measurement of mudcake thickness
is input to quality control processes
for the TLD and other tools sensitive
MicroSFL Spherically to standoff.
Focused Resistivity tool
The MicroSFL* Spherically Focused
Resistivity Tool (MSFL) achieves the
Powered Caliper Device
very shallow depth of investigation with microlog tool
necessary to measure formation resis- The Powered Caliper Device (PCD)
tivity close to the borehole wall with microlog tool consists of a
through its electrode spacing arrange- hydraulic sonde containing two
ment in combination with control of caliper arms and a microlog pad. The
the bucking current. The MicroSFL microlog pad is mounted on the larger
tool also provides an indication of the caliper arm, which eccenters the tool.
mudcake thickness hmc and a real- The smaller caliper arm is mounted
time synthetic microlog generated opposite the large arm and is used as
from the micro-normal (MNOR) and a borehole rugosity indicator. The
micro-inverse (MINV) measurements. microlog micro-normal and micro-
inverse measurements are used to
indicate permeability.
Micro-Cylindrically MCFL
Focused Log Applications
The Micro-Cylindrically Focused Log I Rxo measurement
(MCFL) and Three-Detector Lith- I Invasion correction of deep MSFL
ology Density (TLD) tools are colo- resistivity measurements
cated on the Platform Express system.
I Detection of permeable zones
The MCFL consists of a narrow, wear-
resistant metallic pad and provides I Quantitative estimate of water
three basic measurements: Rxo, hmc, saturation in the flushed zone
and the mudcake resistivity Rmc. (Sxo) (moveable oil)
The MCFL has several advantages I Evaluation of sand-shale
PCD
over previous devices for measuring laminations (sand count)
invaded zone resistivity. The MCFL I Measurement of hole diameter
uses a dual-focusing method to create
I Indication of hole rugosity
cylindrical equipotential surfaces that
are the optimal shape for the cylindri-
cal borehole and mudcake and make
the tool insensitive to variations in
mudcake thickness and borehole
geometry. The 3-in. [7.62-cm] depth of

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Measurement Specifications
MicroSFL Tool MCFL PCD with Microlog
Output Resistivity of the invaded zone Resistivity of the invaded zone Micro-normal, micro-inverse,
two calipers (single axis)
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] 3,600 ft/hr [1097 m/h] 3,600 ft/hr [1097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0.2 to 1,000 ohm-m 0.2 to 2,000 ohm-m Short arm: 1.25 in. [3.18 cm]
Hole diameter: 22 in. [55.9 cm]
Vertical resolution 2 to 3 in. [5.08 to 7.67 cm] 0.70 in. [1.78 cm] Micro-normal: 2 in. [5.08 cm]
Micro-inverse: 1 in. [2.54 cm]
Accuracy ±2 ohm-m ±5% Caliper: 0.2 in. [0.51 cm]
Depth of investigation 0.7 in. [1.78 cm] 3.0 in. [7.62 cm] Micro-normal: ~1.5 in. [~3.8 cm]
Micro-inverse: ~0.5 in. [~1.3 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Oil-base mud Oil-base mud Oil-base mud
Combinability Combinable with most tools Housed with the TLD in the High- Combinable with most tools
Resolution Mechanical Sonde of the
Platform Express system
Special applications Provides eccentric positioning
for other services that require it

Mechanical Specifications
MicroSFL Tool MCFL PCD with Microlog
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 302°F [150°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 5 1⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] Without bow spring: 51⁄5 in. [13.21 cm] Without microlog pad: 61⁄2 in. [16.51 cm]
With bow spring: 6 in. [15.24 cm] With microlog pad: 7 in. [22.23 cm]
Borehole size—max. 171⁄2 in. [44.45 cm] 16 in. [40.64 cm] 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter Caliper closed: 4.625 in. [11.75 cm] Without pad: 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]
4.77 in. [12.11 cm] With slim pad: 5 in. [12.70 cm]
With standard pad: 6.25 in. [15.87 cm]
Length 12.3 ft [3.75 m] 10.85 ft [3.31 m] 17.25 ft [5.26 m]
Weight 313 lbm [142 kg] 171.7 lbm [78 kg] 345 lbm [156 kg]
Tension 40,000 lbf [177,930 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 40,000 lbf [177,930 N]
Compression 5,000 lbf [22,240 N] 8800 lbf [39,140 N] 5,000 lbf [22,240 N]

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CHFR-Plus and CHFR-Slim
Cased Hole Formation Resistivity Tools
The CHFR-Plus Cased Hole Formation Applications
Resistivity tool and CHFR-Slim slim- I Measuring resistivity behind
hole version provide deep-reading casing in new or old wells
resistivity measurements from behind
I Reservoir monitoring
steel casing. The tools induce a cur-
rent that travels in the casing, where I Locating bypassed hydrocarbons
it flows both upward and downward I Determining residual oil
before returning to the surface along saturation and identifying
a path similar to that employed by gas/oil/water contacts
openhole laterolog tools. Most of the I Contingency logging in wells
current remains in the casing, but where openhole logs cannot
a very small portion escapes to the be run
formation. Electrodes on the tools
I Reevaluating existing fields
measure the potential difference
created by the leaked current, which
is proportional to the formation
conductivity.
Typical formation resistivity values
are about 109 times the resistivity
value of the steel casing. The mea-
surement current escaping to the for-
mation causes a voltage drop in the
casing segment. Because the resis-
tance of casing is a few tens of
microohms and the leaked current is
typically on the order of few milli-
amperes, the potential difference
measured by the CHFR-Plus and
CHFR-Slim tools is in nanovolts.
CHFR-Slim
Measurement is performed while
the CHFR-Plus and CHFR-Slim tools
are stationary to avoid the noise intro-
duced by tool movement. Contact
between the electrodes and the casing
is optimized by the design of the elec-
trodes, which scrape through small
CHFR-Plus
amounts of casing scale and corro-
sion. Because the electrodes are in
direct contact with the casing, the
CHFR-Plus and CHFR-Slim tools are
not limited to operations in conductive
borehole fluids and operate in wells
with oil, oil-base mud, or gas in
the casing. The typical low-resistivity
(1- to 5-ohm-m) cements used in
well construction do not have a
significant affect on cased hole
resistivity measurement.

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Measurement Specifications
CHFR-Plus and CHFR-Slim Tools
Output Formation resistivity
Logging speed Stationary: ~1 min/station†
Range of measurement 1 to 100 ohm-m‡
Vertical resolution 4 ft [1.2 m]
Accuracy 3% to 10%
Depth of investigation§ 7 to 32 ft [2.1 to 9.75 m]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Gamma ray, CCL
Special applications H2S service
†Stations are recorded every 4 ft [1.22 m]. Two resistivity measurements, 2 ft [0.61 m] apart are made simultaneously by redundant electrodes
at each station. The resulting effective logging speed is 240 ft/h [73 m/h].
‡Measurement of resistivities greater than 100 ohm-m may be possible based on the environment.
§For an infinitely thick bed

Mechanical Specifications
CHFR-Plus Tool CHFR-Slim Tool
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC] 302 degF [150 degC]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Casing size—min. 41⁄2 in 27⁄8 in (min. ID: 2.4 in
[6.10 cm])
Casing size—max. 95⁄8 in 7 in
Outer diameter 3.375 in [8.57 cm] 2.125 in [5.40 cm]
Length 48 ft [14.63 m] 37 ft [11.28 m]
Weight 683 lbm [310 kg] 253 lbm [115 kg]
Tension 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 2,400 lbf [10,675 N] 1,000 lbf [4,448 N]

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Nuclear
Measurements
Gamma Ray Tools

Gamma ray tools record naturally


occurring gamma rays in the forma-
tions adjacent to the wellbore. This
nuclear measurement indicates the
radioactive content of the formations.
Effective in any environment, gamma
ray tools are the standard device used
for the correlation of logs in cased and
openholes.

Applications
I Depth determination
I Depth correlation within the well CGRS
and between wells
I Lithology identification
I Qualitative evaluation of shaliness
I Qualitative evaluation of radioac-
tive mineral deposits
I Cased hole perforating depth
control SGT-N
I Positioning for openhole sampling
tools

STGC-A

HTGC
HGNS

QTGC

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Measurement Specifications
Highly Integrated Hostile Environment Scintillation Gamma Slim Telemetry and SlimXtreme Telemetry Combinable Gamma
Gamma Neutron Telemetry and Gamma Ray Tool (SGT) Gamma Ray Cartridge and Gamma Ray Ray Sonde (CGRS)
Sonde (HGNS) Ray Cartridge (HTGC) (STGC) Cartridge (QTGC)
Output Formation gamma ray Formation gamma ray Formation gamma ray Formation gamma ray Formation gamma ray Gamma ray activity
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h] 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h] 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] Up to 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0 to 1,000 gAPI 0 to 2,000 gAPI 0 to 2,000 gAPI 0 to 2,000 gAPI 0 to 2,000 gAPI 0 to 2,000 gAPI
Vertical resolution 12 in. [30.48 cm] 12 in. [30.48 cm] 12 in. [30.48 cm] 12 in. [30.48 cm] 12 in. [30.48 cm] 12 in. [30.48 cm]
Accuracy ±5% ±5% ±5% ±5% ±5% ±5%
Depth of investigation 24 in. [60.96 cm] 24 in. [60.96 cm] 24 in. [60.96 cm] 24 in. [60.96 cm] 24 in. [60.96 cm] 24 in. [60.96 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None None None None None None
Combinability Part of Platform Combinable with Combinable with Combinable with Combinable with Combinable with CPLT
Express system most tools most tools most tools most tools tool, RSTPro tool
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
HGNS HTGC SGT STGC QTGC CGRS
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C] 350°F [177°C] 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 47⁄8 in. [12.38 cm] 31⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] 37⁄8 in. [9.84 cm] 113⁄16-in. [4.61-cm]
seating nipple
Borehole size—max. No limit for gamma No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
ray measurement
Outer diameter 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 3.75 in. [9.53 cm] 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 2.5 in. [6.35 cm] 3.0 in. [7.62 cm] 111⁄16 in. [4.29 cm]
Length 10.85 ft [3.31 m] 10.7 ft [3.26 m] 5.5 ft [1.68 m] 7.64 ft [2.33 m] 10.67 ft [3.25 m] 3.2 ft [0.97 m]
Weight 171.7 lbm [78 kg] 265 lbm [120 kg] 83 lbm [38 kg] 71 lbm [32 kg] 180 lbm [82 kg] 16 lbm [7 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 37,000 lbf [164,580 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 23,000 lbf [103,210 N] 17,000 lbf [75,620 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]

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Spectral Gamma
Ray Tools
Spectral gamma ray tools provide Hostile Environment Natural
insight into the mineral composition Gamma Ray Sonde
of formations. The total gamma ray
spectra measured is resolved into the The increased sensitivity of the HNGS
three most common components of set of detectors improves the tool’s
naturally occurring radiation in sands statistical response to the formation
and shales—potassium, thorium, and gamma rays to produce a better spec-
uranium (K, Th, and U, respectively). tral analysis than that of previous
These data are used to distinguish tools. The improvement in measure-
important features of the clay or sand ment also results from the use of two
around the wellbore. The clay type detectors instead of one. The HNGS
can be determined, and sand can be can log at a faster speed than other
identified as radioactive. The deposi- tools that measure the formation nat-
tion of radioactive salts behind the ural gamma ray emissions. Its 500°C
casing by the movement of water can [260°C] temperature rating makes it
also be identified. suitable for operations in hot borehole
environments.

NGS Natural Gamma Ray Applications


Spectrometry tool I Cation exchange capacity studies
The NGS* Natural Gamma Ray I Reservoir delineation
Spectrometry tool uses five-window I Detailed well-to-well correlation
spectroscopy to resolve the total I Definition of facies and deposi-
gamma ray spectra into K, Th, and U
tional environment
curves. The standard gamma ray and
I Igneous rock recognition
the gamma ray minus the uranium
component are also presented. The I Recognition of other radioactive
computed gamma ray or Th curve can materials
be used to evaluate the clay content I Estimated uranium and potassium
where radioactive minerals are present. potentials
I Lithologic analysis log input
HNGS

Nuclear Measurements 61
Measurement Specifications
NGS Tool HNGS
Output Gamma ray; corrected gamma ray for uranium; potassium, thorium, and uranium curves
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement 0 to 2,000 gAPI 0 to 2,000 gAPI
Vertical resolution 8 to 12 in. [20.32 to 30.48 cm] 8 to 12 in. [20.32 to 30.48 cm]
Accuracy K: ±0.4% (accuracy), 0.25% (repeatability) K: ±0.5% (accuracy), 0.14% (repeatability)
Th: ±3.2 ppm (accuracy), 1.5 ppm (repeatability) Th: ±2% (accuracy), 0.9 ppm (repeatability)
U: ±2.3 ppm (accuracy), 0.9 ppm (repeatability) U: ±2% (accuracy), 0.4 ppm (repeatability)
Depth of investigation 9.5 in. [24.13 cm] 9.5 in. [24.13 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations In KCl muds, KCl content must be known In KCl muds, KCl content must be known
Combinability Combinable with most tools Combinable with most tools

Mechanical Specifications
NGS Tool HNGS
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 4 3⁄4 in. [12.07 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit No limit
Outer diameter NGT-C: 3 5⁄8 in. [9.21 cm] 3 3⁄4 in. [9.53 cm]
NGT-D: 37⁄8 in. [9.84 cm]
Length 8.6 ft [2.62 m] 11.7 ft [3.57 m]
Weight NGT-C: 165 lbm [75 kg] 276 lbm [125 kg]
NGT-D: 189 lbm [86 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 23,000 lbf [102,310 N]

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ECS Elemental Capture
Spectroscopy Sonde
The ECS Elemental Capture Spec- – siderite
troscopy sonde uses a standard 16-Ci – coal
[59.2 × 1010-Bq] americium beryllium
– salt
(AmBe) neutron source and a large
bismuth germanate (BGO) detector to I matrix properties (from elements)
measure relative elemental yields – matrix grain density
based on neutron-induced capture
– matrix thermal and epithermal
gamma ray spectroscopy. The primary
neutron
elements measured in both open
and cased holes are for the formation – matrix sigma.
elements silicon (Si), iron (Fe),
calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), titanium (Ti),
gadolinium (Gd), chlorine (Cl), Applications
barium (Ba), and hydrogen (H). I DecisionXpress integrated
Wellsite processing uses the 254- petrophysical analysis
channel gamma ray energy spectrum I Clay fraction independent of
to produce dry-weight elements, gamma ray, spontaneous potential,
lithology, and matrix properties. The and density neutron
first step involves spectral deconvolu- I Carbonate, gypsum or anhydrite,
tion of the composite gamma ray energy QFM, pyrite, siderite, coal, and
spectrum by using a set of elemental salt fractions for complex-
standards to produce relative elemen- reservoir analysis
tal yields. The relative yields are then
I Matrix density and matrix neutron
converted to dry-weight elemental
concentration logs for the elements values for more accurate porosity
Si, Fe, Ca, S, Ti, and Gd using an calculation
oxides closure method. Matrix prop- I Sigma matrix for cased and open-
erties and quantitative dry-weight hole sigma saturation analysis
lithologies are then calculated from I Mineralogy-based permeability
the dry-weight elemental fractions estimates
using the SpectroLith empirical I Quantitative lithology for rock
relationships derived from an exten- properties modeling and pore
sive core chemistry and mineralogy pressure prediction from seismic
database. data
The SpectroLith outputs are
I Geochemical stratigraphy
I dry-weight lithology fractions (chemostratigraphy) for well-to-
(from elements) well correlation
– total clay I Enhanced completion and drilling
ECS
– total carbonate fluid recommendations based on
– anhydrite + gypsum from clay versus carbonate cementation
S and Ca I Coalbed methane bed delineation,
– QFM (quartz + feldspar + mica) producibility, and in situ reserves
estimation
– pyrite

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Measurement Specifications
ECS Sonde
Output Elemental yields, dry-weight elemental fractions,
dry-weight SpectroLith lithology, matrix properties
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement 600 keV to 8 MeV
Vertical resolution 18 in. [45.72 cm]
Accuracy† 2% – coherence to standards computed
Depth of investigation 9 in. [22.86 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most tools
Special applications Automatic wellsite petrophysical interpretation
† Elementalstatistical uncertainty at nominal conditions (1,800-ft/hr logging speed, resolution degradation factor of 5, 16,000-cps count rate,
and closure normalization factor of 3): Si 2.16%, Ca 2.19%, Fe 0.36%, S 1.04%, Ti 0.10%, and Gd 3.48 ppm.

Mechanical Specifications
ECS Sonde
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
500°F [260°C] (internal flask, CO2 cooling)
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
High-pressure housing: 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 6 1⁄2 in. [16.51 cm]
Borehole size—max. 20 in. [50.80 cm]
Outer diameter 5.0 in. [12.70 cm]
High-pressure housing: 5.5 in. [13.97 cm]
Length 10.15 ft [3.09 m]
Weight 305 lbm [138 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 20,000 lbf [88, 960 N]

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Neutron Porosity Tools

Compensated neutron tools measure mal neutron porosity based on the


the hydrogen index of downhole for- same neutron interactions as the
mations. The measurements are con- standard CNT.
verted to porosity values, which in
combination with density tool mea-
surements provide an indication of Highly Integrated Gamma
lithology and gas in zones of interest.
Some compensated neutron tools pro-
Ray Neutron Sonde
vide thermal and epithermal mea- The Highly Integrated Gamma Ray
surements. Thermal measurements Neutron Sonde (HGNS) is the compo-
require a liquid-filled borehole. nent of the Platform Express tool-
Epithermal measurements can be string that measures neutron porosity.
made in air- or gas-filled boreholes. The HGNS contains sensors for neu-
tron porosity determination and
makes gamma ray and tool accelera- CNT HGNS
tion measurements. Starting from the
CNL Compensated same neutron porosity measurement
Neutron Log principle as for the standard CNT, the
The CNL Compensated Neutron Log HGNS applies speed correction to the
tool (CNT) contains a radioactive measurements, which also benefit
source that bombards the formation from the enhanced reliability charac-
with fast neutrons. The neutrons are teristics of the Platform Express system.
slowed, primarily by hydrogen atoms
in the formation. Detectors count the
slowed neutrons deflected back to the SlimXtreme Compensated
tool. Because the CNT responds pri-
marily to the hydrogen content of the
Neutron Tool
formation, the measurements are The SlimXtreme Compensated Neu-
scaled in porosity units. Both epither- tron Porosity Tool (QCNT) provides
mal (intermediate energy) neutrons the same high-quality, environmen-
and thermal (slow) neutrons can be tally corrected thermal neutron
measured depending on the detector porosity data as the standard CNT.
design. The CNT-H uses two thermal The 3-in [7.62-cm] diameter tool is
detectors to produce a borehole-com- rated for up to 8 h of continuous log-
pensated thermal neutron measure- ging at 500 degF [260 degC] and
CHFP
ment. The DNL* Dual-Energy Neutron 30,000 psi [207 MPa].
Log (CNT-G) has two thermal and two
epithermal detectors that make sepa-
rate energy measurements for gas CHFP Cased Hole Formation QCNT-A
detection and improved reservoir Porosity service
description.
CHFP Cased Hole Formation Porosity
service makes accurate formation
porosity and sigma measurements in
Slim Compensated cased wells. The combination of a
Neutron Porosity Tool pulsed neutron generator with bore-
The Slim Compensated Neutron Tool hole shielding and focusing obtains CNT-D
porosity measurements that are (SCNT)
(SCNT) uses two thermal detectors to
measure borehole-compensated ther- affected only minimally by the bore-

Nuclear Measurements 65
hole environment. Epithermal neutron I Porosity determination
detection virtually eliminates the I Lithology identification
effects of thermal neutron absorbers I Gas detection
and formation and borehole salinity, as
I Correlation in cased wells
well as sensitivity to matrix density,
tool standoff, and temperature. I Option to pump slim tools
down drillpipe
Applications

Measurement Specifications
CNT SCNT HGNS QCNT CHFP Tool
Output Thermal neutron porosity Thermal neutron porosity Thermal neutron porosity Thermal neutron porosity Neutron porosity,
(uncorrected, environmentally (uncorrected, environmentally (uncorrected, environmentally (uncorrected, environmentally formation sigma,
corrected, or alpha processed) corrected, or alpha processed) corrected, or alpha processed), corrected, or alpha processed) measurement quality
CNT-G: Epithermal neutron porosity formation gamma ray, tool acceleration
Logging speed Standard: 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h] Full-resolution max: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h] Recommended: 900 ft/h [274 m/h]
High resolution: 900 ft/h [247 m/h] 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h] Max: 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
Range of measurement 0 to 60 pu [0 to 60% uncorrected porosity] Porosity: 0 to 50 pu
Vertical resolution 12 in [30.48 cm] 12 in [30.48 cm] 12 in [30.48 cm] 12 in [30.48 cm] 14 in [35.6 cm]
Accuracy 0 to 20 pu: ±1 pu 0 to 20 pu: ±1 pu 0 to 20 pu: ±1 pu 0 to 20 pu: ±1 pu Porosity: ±1 pu for 0 to 10 pu
30 pu: ±2 pu 30 pu: ±2 pu 30 pu: ±2 pu 30 pu: ±2 pu ±2 pu for 10 to 25 pu
45 pu: ±6 pu 45 pu: ±6 pu 45 pu: ±6 pu 45 pu: ±6 pu ±3 pu for 25 to 40 pu
±4 pu for >40 pu
Sigma: ±1 cu for <20 cu
Depth of investigation ~ 9 in [~23 cm] (varies with hydrogen index of formation) ~7 in [~18 cm]†
Mud type or weight limitations Thermal measurements not possible in air- or gas-filled wellbores None
Combinability Combinable with most tools Combinable with most tools Part of Platform Express system Combinable with most tools Combinable with most toolstrings
Special applications Slim wellbores Slim wellbores
Short-radius wells Short-radius wells
Tubing-conveyed logging Tubing-conveyed logging
On tractor On tractor
† Depends on casing and cement thickness, with deployment in casing thickness from 0.205 to 0.545 in [5.21 to 13.84 mm] and correction for combined cement and casing thickness up to 1.5 in [3.8 cm]

Mechanical Specifications
CNT SCNT HGNS QCNT CHFP Tool
Temperature rating 400 degF [204 degC] 302 degF [150 degC] 302 degF [150 degC] 500 degF [260 degC] 350 degF [177 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 41⁄2 in [12.07 cm] 33⁄4 in [9.53 cm] 41⁄2 in [11.43 cm] 37⁄8 in [9.84 cm] 41⁄2 in [11.43 cm]
Borehole size—max. 20 in [50.80 cm] 12 in [30.48 cm] 16 in [40.64 cm] 10 in [25.40 cm] 95⁄8 in [24.45 cm]
Outer diameter Without bow spring eccentralizer: 2.75 in [6.99 cm] 3.375 in [9.53 cm] 3 in [7.62 cm] 3.625 in [9.21 cm]
3.375 in [9.53 cm]
Length 7.25 ft [2.21 m] 18.4 ft [5.61 m] 10.85 ft [3.31 m] 11.9 ft [3.63 m] 12.94 ft [3.94 m]
Weight 120 lbm [54 kg] 254 lbm [115 kg] 171.7 lbm [78 kg] 191 lbm [87 kgm] 222 lbm [101 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 68,000 lbf [302,480 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 23,000 lbf [102,310 N] 9,600 lbf [42,700 N] 37,000 lbf [164,580 N] 15,000 lbf [66,720 N] 23,000 lbf [102,310 N]

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Array Porosity
Measurements
APS Accelerator Hostile Environment
Porosity Sonde Accelerator Porosity Sonde
The APS Accelerator Porosity Sonde The Hostile Environment Accelerator
uses an electronic neutron source Porosity Sonde (HAPS) is a compo-
instead of a chemical source. The nent of the Xtreme platform. It pro-
large yield of the neutron source vides an APS measurement in high-
enables the use of epithermal neutron pressure, high-temperature environ-
detection and borehole shielding. As a ments. The installation of a conven-
result, the porosity measurements are tional APS cartridge inside a thermal
affected only minimally by the bore- Dewar flask makes HAPS operations
hole environment and formation char- possible at bottomhole temperatures
acteristics, such as lithology and up to 500°F [260°C].
salinity. Five detectors provide infor-
mation for porosity evaluation, gas
detection, shale evaluation, improve- Applications
ment of the vertical resolution, and I Formation evaluation behind
borehole correction. The measure- casing
ments can be performed in both cased I Accurate neutron porosity mea-
and openholes. surement in environments with
thermal neutron absorbers
I Accurate hydrogen index
estimation
I Clay analysis
I Gas detection

APS

Nuclear Measurements 67
Measurement Specifications
APS Sonde HAPS
Output Neutron porosity index, formation sigma Neutron porosity index, formation sigma
Logging speed Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
High resolution: 900 ft/hr [274 m/h] High resolution: 900 ft/hr [274 m/h]
High speed: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h] High speed: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement Porosity: 0 to 60 p.u. [0 to 60% uncorrected porosity] Porosity: 0 to 60 p.u. [0 to 60% uncorrected porosity]
Vertical resolution 14 in. [35.56 cm] 14 in. [35.56 cm]
Accuracy <7 p.u.: ±0.5 p.u. <7 p.u.: ±0.5 p.u.
7 to 30 p.u.: ±7% 7 to 30 p.u.: ±7%
30 to 60 p.u.: ±10% 30 to 60 p.u.: ±10%
Sigma: ±1 c.u. [±0.1/m] Sigma: ±1 c.u. [±0.1/m]
Depth of investigation 7 in. [17.78 cm] 7 in. [17.78 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None None
Combinability Combinable with most services Combinable with most services
If combined with ECS sonde, If combined with ECS sonde,
the APS sonde must be run below it the APS sonde must be run below it

Mechanical Specifications
APS Sonde HAPS
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 5⁄8 in. [11.75 cm] 5 7⁄8 in. [14.92 cm]
Borehole size—max. 21 in. [53.34 cm] 21 in. [53.34 cm]
Outer diameter 3.625 in. [9.21 cm] Without bow spring: 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Length 13 ft [3.96 m] 16 ft [4.88 m]
Weight 222 lbm [101 kg] 400 lbm [181 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [22,410 N] 50,000 lbf [22,410 N]
Compression 23,000 lbf [102,310 N] 15,000 lbf [66,720 N]

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RST and RSTPro
Reservoir Saturation Tools
The unique dual-detector spectrome- Applications
try system of the through-tubing RST I Formation evaluation behind
and RSTPro Reservoir Saturation casing
Tools enables the recording of carbon
I Sigma, porosity, and carbon/oxy-
and oxygen and Dual-Burst* Thermal
Decay Time measurements during the gen measurement in one trip in
same trip in the well. The carbon/oxy- the wellbore
gen (C/O) ratio is used to determine I Water saturation evaluation in old
the formation oil saturation indepen- wells where modern openhole logs
dent of the formation water salinity. have not been run
This calculation is particularly help- I Measurement of water velocity
ful if the water salinity is low or inside casing, irrespective of well-
unknown. If the salinity of the forma- bore angle (production logging)
tion water is high, the Dual-Burst I Measurement of near-wellbore
Thermal Decay Time measurement is water velocity outside the casing
used. A combination of both measure- (remedial applications)
ments can be used to detect and
I Formation oil volume from C/O
quantify the presence of injection
water of a different salinity from that ratio, independent of formation
of the connate water. water salinity
RST tools (RST-A and RST-B) are I Flowing wells (in combination
used with PL Flagship advanced well with an external borehole holdup
flow diagnosis service. RSTPro tools sensor)
(RST-C and RST-D) are used with the I Capture yields (H, Cl, Ca, Si, Fe, S,
PS Platform production services. Gd, and Mg)
Both the RST and RSTPro tools are I Inelastic yields (C, O, Si, Ca,
available in two sizes to address and Fe)
a range of casing sizes and applica-
I Three-phase borehole holdup
tions and the issues associated with
wellbores under static or flowing I PVL* Phase Velocity Log
conditions: 111⁄16-in. [4.34-cm] RST-A I Borehole salinity
and RST-C and 21⁄2-in. [6.37-cm] I SpectroLith lithology indicators
RST-B and RST-D tools. The RST-B
and RST-D tools have the added
advantage of shielded detectors; the
near detector is shielded from the
formation and the far detector is
shielded from the borehole.

111⁄16-in. 21⁄2-in.
RST-A and RST-C RST-B and RST-D

Nuclear Measurements 69
Measurement Specifications
RST and RSTPro Tools
Output Inelastic and capture yields of various elements, carbon/oxygen ratio, formation capture
cross section (sigma), porosity, borehole holdup, water velocity, phase velocity,
SpectroLith processing
Logging speed† Inelastic mode: 100 ft/hr [30 m/h] (formation dependent)
Capture mode: 600 ft/hr [183 m/h] (formation and salinity dependent)
RST sigma mode: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
RSTPro sigma mode: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement Porosity: 0 to 60 p.u.
Vertical resolution 15 in. [38.10 cm]
Accuracy Based on hydrogen index of formation
Depth of investigation 10 in. [20.54 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability RST tool: Combinable with the PL Flagship system and CPLT
RSTPro tool: Combinable with tools that use the PS Platform telemetry system and CGRS
† See Tool Planner application for advice on logging speed

Mechanical Specifications
RST-A and RST-C RST-B and RST-D
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C]
With flask: 400°F [204°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
With flask:
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm] 2 7⁄8 in. [7.30 cm]
Borehole size—max. 7 5⁄8 in. [19.37 cm] 9 5⁄8 in. [24.45 cm]
Outer diameter 1.71 in. [4.34 cm] 2.51 in. [6.37 cm]
Length 23.0 ft [7.01 m] 22.2 ft [6.76 m]
Weight 101 lbm [46 kg] 208 lbm [94 kg]
Tension 10,000 lbf [44,480 N] 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N] 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]

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Density Tools

Density tools provide measurements


of formation density, formation photo-
electric factor, and borehole diameter.
The density data are used to calculate
porosity and determine the lithology.
The combination of density and CNT
data is used to indicate the presence
of gas.

Three-Detector Lithology
Density
The high-resolution measurements of
the Platform Express system include
the Three-Detector Lithology Density
(TLD) tool, which is housed in the
High-Resolution Mechanical Sonde
(HRMS). The TLD measures forma-
tion density and formation photo-
electric factor. Part of the TLD
measurement is called a backscatter
density measurement because it uses
a third detector located close to the
source. Mudcake density, mudcake
photoelectric factor, and mudcake
thickness are computed using a recur-
sive inversion scheme that is based
on a large set of data points. This
approach provides compensated den-
sity and photoelectric factor in non-
barite mud and compensated density
in barite mud.
LDS-C

HRMS

HLDS

QLDT-B

SLDT-A

Nuclear Measurements 71
Litho-Density Sonde Slim Array Litho-Density Tool Applications
The Litho-Density Sonde (LDS) com- The component tools of the SlimAccess I Porosity determination
ponent of the IPL Integrated Porosity system are adapted for slim and com- I Lithology analysis and identification
Logging toolstring (IPLT) measures plex trajectory wells. The Slim Array of minerals
the formation bulk density and photo- Litho-Density Tool (SLDT) is a three- I Gas detection
electric factor. It has a pad with a detector, mandrel-design Litho-Density
I Hydrocarbon density determination
gamma ray source and two detectors. tool. The extra third detector is placed
Magnetic shielding and high-speed between the long-spacing and short- I Shaly sand interpretation
electronics ensure excellent measure- spacing detectors. A powered caliper I Rock mechanical properties
ment stability. The LDS records the ensures proper decentralization of the calculations
full-pulse-height gamma ray spectra tool and provides a borehole diameter I Determination of overburden
from both detectors and processes measurement. The bulk density mea- pressure
them into windows. Bulk density and surement is a three-detector measure-
I Synthetic seismogram for correla-
photoelectric cross section are derived ment. A density quality factor mea-
conventionally from the windows surement replaces the conventional tion with seismic
counts with enhanced quality control. Delta Rho for monitoring measure-
ment consistency. Other measure-
ments include the photoelectric
Hostile Environment factor and compensation for tool
standoff.
Lithology Density Sonde
The Hostile Environment Lithology
Density Sonde (HLDS) is a component
of the Xtreme HPHT logging platform.
SlimXtreme Litho-Density
Its design and operation are similar to Tool
those of the LDS but adapted for hos- The SlimXtreme Litho-Density Tool
tile environment logging. It is rated to (QLDT) is designed for operation in
a temperature of 500°F [260°C] and slim and hostile environments with
pressure of 25,000 psi [172 MPa]. The temperature and pressure ratings of
HLDS uses a pad-mounted gamma ray 500°F and 30,000 psi [207 MPa], res-
source and two detectors to make three pectively. It measures density and pho-
primary measurements: formation den- toelectric factor using full spectral
sity, long- and short-spacing photo- data from a three-detector array. The
electric factor, and hole diameter. formation density is determined using
an extended spine-and-ribs algorithm.

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Measurement Specifications
TLD LDS HLDS SLDT QLDT
Output Bulk density, porosity, PEF, caliper Bulk density, porosity, PEF, caliper Bulk density, porosity, PEF, caliper Bulk density, porosity, PEF Bulk density, porosity, PEF
Logging speed Standard: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h] Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h) Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
High resolution: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] High resolution: 900 ft/hr [274 m/h] High resolution: 900 ft/hr [274 m/h]
High speed: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h] High speed: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement Bulk density: 1.04 to 3.3 g/cm3 Bulk density: 1.3 to 3.05 g/cm3 Bulk density: 2 to 3 g/cm3 Bulk density: 1.3 to 3.05 g/cm3 Bulk density: 1.3 to 3.05 g/cm3
PEF: 0.9 to 10 PEF: 1 to 6 PEF: 1 to 6 PEF: 1 to 6.2 PEF: 1 to 6
Caliper: 22 in. [55.88 cm] Caliper: 16 in. [40.64 cm] Caliper: 16 in. [40.64 cm] Caliper: 3 to 9 in. [7.62 to 22.86 cm] Caliper: 9.5 in. [24.13 cm]
Vertical resolution Density: 18 in. [45.72 cm] Density: 15 in. [38.10 cm] Density: 15 in. [38.10 cm] Density: 15 in. [38.10 cm] Density: 15 in. [38.10 cm]
Accuracy Bulk density: ±0.01 g/cm3† (accuracy), Bulk density: ±0.01 g/cm3 (accuracy), Bulk density: ±0.01 g/cm3 (accuracy), Bulk density: ±0.01 g/cm3 (accuracy), Bulk density: ±0.015 g/cm3 (accuracy),
0.025 g/cm 3 (repeatability) 0.014 g/cm3 (repeatability) 0.014 g/cm3 (repeatability) 0.014 g/cm3 (repeatability), 0.014 g/cm3 (repeatability),
Caliper: 0.1 in. [0.25 cm] (accuracy), Caliper: 0.25 in. [0.64 cm] (accuracy), Caliper: 0.25 in. [0.64 cm] (accuracy), Caliper: 0.1 in. [0.25 cm] (accuracy), Caliper: 0.1 in. [0.25 cm] (accuracy),
0.05 in. [0.127 cm] (repeatability) 0.05 in. [0.127 cm] (repeatability) 0.05 in. [0.127 cm] (repeatability) 0.05 in. [0.127 cm] (repeatability) 0.05 in. [0.127 cm] (repeatability)
Depth of investigation‡ 5 in. [12.70 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Sensitive to barite Sensitive to barite Sensitive to barite Sensitive to barite Sensitive to barite
Combinability Part of Platform Express system, Combinable with most tools Combinable with most tools Part of SlimAccess system Part of SlimXtreme system,
combinable with most tools combinable with most tools
Special applications Spectral processing of formation HPHT Slim wellbores HPHT
gamma ray measurement Spectral processing of formation Short-radius wells Slim wellbores
gamma ray measurement Tubing-conveyed logging Short-radius wells
On tractor Tubing-conveyed logging
On tractor
† At 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] in nonbarite mud
‡ Average values (depth of investigation depends on density)

Mechanical Specifications
TLD LDS HLDS SLDT QLDT
Temperature rating 257°F [125°C] 350°F [177°C] 500°F [260°C] 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C]
350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 6 in. [15.24 cm] 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 31⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] 37⁄8 in. [9.84 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in. [55.88 cm] 21 in. [53.34 cm] 18 in. [45.72 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm]
Outer diameter 4.77 in. [12.11 cm] 4.5 in. [11.43 cm] 3.5 in. [8.89 cm] 2.5 in. [6.35 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Length 12.26 ft [3.74 m] 11 ft [3.35 m] 12.58 ft [3.83 m] 14.9 ft [4.54 m] 14.7 ft [4.48 m]
Weight 314 lbm [142 kg] 292 lbm [132 kg] 402 lbm [182 kg] 159 lbm [72 kg] 253 lbm [115 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 30,000 lbf [133,450 N] 30,000 lbf [133,450 N] 50,000 lbf [222,410 N] 50,000 lbm [222,410 N]
Compression Without stiffener and locked 5,000 lbf [22,240 N] 5,000 lbf [22,240 N] 14,000 lbf [62,270 N] 17,000 lbf [75,620 N]
flex head: 4,400 lbf [19,570 N]
With stiffener and locked
flex head: 8,000 lbf [35,590 N]

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Nuclear
Magnetic
Resonance
Logging
MR Scanner
Expert Magnetic Resonance Service
MR Scanner expert magnetic reso- This detailed profile view of the
nance service uses multifrequency reservoir fluid contents is insensitive
nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to borehole condition and fluid salinity
measurements in a gradient field and independent of conventional
design to investigate multiple depths formation evaluation measurements,
of investigation (DOIs) in a single such as resistivity and density logs.
pass. The measurement depths of the The combination of MR Scanner diffu-
main antenna, ranging from 1.5 to 4 in sion-editing acquisition methods and
[3.81 to 10.16 cm], are maintained MRF* Magnetic Resonance Fluid
regardless of hole size, deviation, characterization produces robust,
shape, or temperature. The deep advanced fluid characterization,
DOIs—beyond the zone of formation especially in the challenging environ-
damage—make it easy to identify and ments of low-resistivity, low-contrast
avoid data-quality problems associ- pay and hydrocarbon-bearing fresh-
ated with rugose boreholes, mudcake water formations.
thickness, and fluids invasion.
The MR Scanner measurement
sequence produces a detailed evalua- Applications
tion of the near-wellbore region:  Radial profile of fluid volumes
 oil and water saturation
and saturations
 Direct hydrocarbon characteriza-
 total and effective porosity for the
determination of pore volume and tion, independent of formation
storage capacity water resistivity and also achiev-
able in low-resistivity, low-contrast
 bulk volume irreducible water
pay zones and thin beds
for the determination of water-
 Formation evaluation, including
production rate
thin beds, regardless of borehole
 crude oil T2 distribution for the
rugosity or mudcake thickness
determination of oil viscosity and
 Thin-bed evaluation with high-
to assist in standard T2 log inter-
pretation vertical-resolution measurements
 Continuous logging of oil
 brine T2 distribution corrected for
hydrocarbon effects to improve viscosity for perforation and
pore size analysis completion optimization
 Determination of fluid storage
 hydrocarbon-corrected Timur-
Coates permeability for the volume based on lithology-
determination of producibility independent porosity
 Residual oil saturation in water-
 T1 for use when T2 is not available
(e.g., logging vuggy porosity or base muds and residual water
light hydrocarbons). saturation in oil-base muds

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Measurement Specifications
MR Scanner Tool
Output T1, T2, and diffusion distributions, lithology-independent total porosity,
bound- and free-fluid volumes, hydrocarbon-corrected permeability,
pore-size distribution
Logging speed Bound-fluid logging: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h]
Basic NMR profiling: 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
T2 radial profiling: 900 ft/h [274 m/h]
High-resolution logging: 400 ft/h [122 m/h]
T1 radial profiling: 300 ft/h [91 m/h]
Saturation profiling: 250 ft/h [76 m/h]
Range of measurement Porosity: 1 to 100 pu
T2 distribution: 0.4 ms to 3.0 s
T1 distribution: 0.5 ms to 9.0 s
Vertical resolution† Main antenna: 18 in [45.72 cm]
High-resolution antenna: 7.5 in [19.05 cm]
Accuracy Total NMR porosity: 1-pu standard deviation, three-level averaging at 75 degF [24 degC]
NMR free-fluid porosity: 0.5-pu standard deviation, three-level averaging at 75 degF [24 degC]
Depth of investigation Main antenna: 1.5, 2.3, 2.7, and 4.0 in [3.81, 5.84, 6.86, and 10.16 cm]
High-resolution antenna: 1.25 in [3.18 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Mud resistivity: 0.05 ohm-m‡
Combinability Combinable with most tools
Special applications MRF station logging
Rugose boreholes and thick mudcake
† From measurement point 8.2 ft [2.5 m] above the bottom of the tool
‡ Main antenna only; stacking may be required. MR Scanner logs have been acquired in 0.02-ohm-m environments with minor loss of precision.

Mechanical Specifications
MR Scanner Tool
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min.† 5.875 in [14.92 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter Sonde: 5 in [12.70 cm]
Cartridge: 4.75 in [12.07 cm]
Length 32.7 ft [9.97 m]
Weight 1,200 lbm [544 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 7,900 lbf [35,140 N]
† In good borehole conditions

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CMR-Plus Combinable
Magnetic Resonance Tool
The CMR-Plus* Combinable Magnetic Applications
Resonance tool with high-logging-  Lithology-independent porosity for
speed capability makes NMR storage quantification
measurements of the buildup and
 Pore-size distribution for reservoir
decay of the polarization of hydrogen
nuclei (protons) in the liquids con- rock quality
tained in the pore space of rock for-  Bound- and free-fluid volume indi-
mations. One primary measurement cators of reservoir producibility
of the CMR-Plus tool is the total for-  Identification of thin, permeable
mation porosity. Borehole NMR mea- beds in laminated reservoirs
surement is unaffected by solid  Hydrocarbon identification, espe-
materials, so the measurement is not cially in low-contrast, low-resistiv-
sensitive to matrix type and therefore ity pay zones
lithology independent. The total
 Determination of hydrocarbon
porosity can be partitioned into the
spectrum of pore sizes present, which pore volume for reserve calcula-
provides information on the irre- tions
ducible water saturation. Perme-  Improved irreducible water satu-
ability can be estimated from the free- ration estimates for reducing or
fluid to bound-fluid ratio and the eliminating water production
shape of the pore-size distribution.  Comparison with neutron, density,
NMR measurement is also useful for and MDT data for porosity, lithol-
fluid identification because it is a ogy, and fluid determination
hydrogen index measurement, and  Critical information for setting
various fluids have different hydrogen pipe, determining coring and test-
index values as well as polarization ing needs, and optimizing comple-
characteristics. NMR data can be tion and fracture programs
processed to yield formation fluid
 Integrated solutions of CMR-Plus
properties such as gas and oil satura-
tion and oil viscosity. logging, PowerSTIM* well opti-
mization service, and FracCADE*
fracturing design and evaluation
software, combining petrophysical
expertise and reservoir knowledge
with completion design, execution,
and evaluation
 Salt-saturated muds, deviated and
horizontal holes, large (no limit)
and small (to 5 7⁄8-in. [14.92-cm])
boreholes
 Increased efficiency of formation
testing program in combination
with MDT tool

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Measurement Specifications
CMR-Plus Tool
Output Transverse relaxation time (T2 ) distribution, total porosity, free- and bound-fluid volumes, permeability
determined with Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) and Timur-Coates equations, capillary bound
porosity, small-pore bound porosity, quality control curves and flags
MRF Magnetic Resonance Fluid station log: Saturation; oil, gas, and water volumes; oil viscosity;
water and oil T2 distributions; hydrocarbon-corrected permeability; oil and water log-mean T2
distributions
Logging speed Bound-fluid mode: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Short time constant for the polarizing process (T1) environment: 2,400 ft/hr [731 m/h]
Long T1 environment: 800 ft/hr [244 m/h]
Range of measurement Porosity: 0 to 100 p.u.
Minimum echo spacing: 200 μs
T2 distribution: 0.3 ms to 3.0 s
Nominal raw signal-to-noise ratio: 32 dB
Vertical resolution Static: 6-in. [15.24-cm] measurement aperture
Dynamic (high-resolution mode): 9 in. [22.86 cm], three-level averaging
Dynamic (standard mode): 18-in. [45.72-cm] vertical resolution, three-level averaging
Dynamic (fast mode): 30-in. [76.20-cm] vertical resolution, three-level averaging
Accuracy Total CMR porosity standard deviation: ±1.0 p.u. at 75°F [24°C], three-level averaging
CMR free-fluid porosity standard deviation: ±0.5 p.u. at 75°F [24°C], three-level averaging
Depth of investigation Blind zone (2.5% point): 0.50 in. [1.27 cm]
Median (50% point): 1.12 in. [2.84 cm]
Maximum (95% point): 1.50 in. [3.81 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most tools
Special applications MRF station logging

Mechanical Specifications
CMR-Plus Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
High-pressure version: 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. Without integral bow spring: 5 7⁄8 in. [14.92 cm]
With integral bow spring: 7 7⁄8 in. [20.00 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit, but must be eccentered
Outer diameter Without bow spring: 5.3 in. [13.46 cm]
With bow spring: 6.6 in. [16.76 cm]
Length 15.6 ft [4.75 m]
Weight Without bow spring: 374 lbm [170 kg]
With bow spring: 413 lbm [187 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]

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Acoustic Logging
Sonic Scanner
Acoustic Scanning Platform
The Sonic Scanner acoustic scanning The Sonic Scanner tool also pro-
platform provides a true 3D represen- vides a discriminated cement bond log
tation of the formations surrounding (DCBL), which is obtained simultane-
the borehole by scanning both orthog- ously with the behind-casing acoustic
onally and radially. The latest acoustic measurements. The 3- and 5-ft [0.91-
technology is used to acquire borehole- and 1.52-m] bond logs and bond quality
compensated monopole with long and measurements are independent of
short spacings, cross-dipole, and fluid and temperature effects and do
cement bond quality measurements. not require calibration. Additional
In addition to making axial and Sonic Scanner measurement capabili-
azimuthal measurements, the fully ties are imaging with greatly improved
characterized tool radially measures resolution in comparison with surface
the formation for both near-wellbore seismic and using Stoneley waves for
and far-field slowness. The typical a quick estimation of permeability and
depths of investigation are 2 to 3 times to build a continuous mobility profile
the borehole diameter. in sands and carbonates.
The wide frequency spectrum used
by the Sonic Scanner tool captures
data at a high signal-to-noise ratio, Applications
regardless of the formation slowness, I Identify formation heterogeneity
and eliminates the need for multiple through anisotropy detection
logging passes. The combination of a I Improve 3D seismic analysis
longer azimuthal array than on con- and seismic tie-ins
ventional acoustic tools—13 stations I Provide input to fluid substitution
with 8 azimuthal receivers each—and
I Evaluate well placement
multiple transmitter-receiver spacings
enables the measurement of a radial and stability through stress
monopole profile across the near-well- regime identification and
bore altered zone. pore pressure determination
A 3D anisotropy algorithm is used to I Characterize the reservoir
transform Sonic Scanner compres- for gas zones, mobility, and
sional, fast- and slow-shear, and open fractures
Stoneley slowness measurements with I Guide selective perforating
respect to the borehole axes to refer- for sand control
enced anisotropic moduli. The forma- I Optimize hydraulic fracturing
tion can then be classified as isotropic
I Evaluate cement bond quality
or anisotropic, along with determining
the type and cause of the anisotropy—
intrinsic or stress induced from the
drilling process.

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Measurement Specifications
Sonic Scanner Tool
Output Compressional and shear Δt, full waveforms, cement bond quality waveforms,
anisotropy characterization
Logging speed Max.: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement Standard shear slowness: <1,500 us/ft [<4,920 us/m]
Vertical resolution <6 ft [<1.82 m] processing resolution for 6-in [15.24-cm]
sampling rate
Accuracy Δt for up to 14-in [35.56-cm] hole size: 2 us/ft [6.56 us/m] or 2%
Δt for >14-in [>35.56-cm] hole size: 5 us/ft [16.40 us/m] or 5%
Depth of investigation Typical presentation of up to 7 borehole radii
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Fully combinable with other tools
Special applications

Mechanical Specifications
Sonic Scanner Tool
Temperature rating 350 degF [177 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min.† 4.75 in [12.07 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in [55.88 cm]
Outside diameter 3.625 in [9.21 cm]
Length 41.28 ft [12.58 m] (including isolation joint)
Basic toolstring (near monopoles only): 22 ft [6.71 m]
Weight 844 lbm [383 kg] (including isolation joint)
Basic toolstring: 413 lbm [187 kg]
Tension 35,000 lbf [155,690 N]
Compression 3,000 lbf [13,340 N]

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Monopole Acoustic Tools

Acoustic, or sonic, tools provide a mea- Slim Array Sonic Tool


surement of the formation integral The SlimAccess toolstring addresses
travel time (Δt) in a variety of envi- the growth and challenges of slimhole
ronments. Acoustic logs recognize sec- drilling activity, especially reentry and
ondary, or vugular, porosity in hard- coiled tubing drilling. The monopole
rock sediments. Acoustic tools can be Slim Array Sonic Tool (SSLT) delivers
run in conjunction with density and a robust formation slowness using
compensated neutron tools in bad first-motion detection, borehole com-
borehole conditions to measure poros- pensation, and slowness-time-coher-
ity, and this third porosity is also used ence (STC) semblance techniques. A
to identify complex lithology. Certain 6-in. [15.24-cm] high-resolution mea-
sonic tools can measure shear Δt in surement identifies thin-bed slowness.
very slow formations. A tool extension provides a long-spac-
ing sonic measurement in unconsoli-
dated formations. Measurement of
Digital Sonic Logging Tool CBL amplitudes and VDL waveforms is
The Digital Sonic Logging Tool (DSLT) supported in cased wells. For high-
is made up with a Sonic Logging pressure and high-temperature appli-
Sonde (SLS) and the Digital Sonic cations, the same measurements are
Logging Cartridge (DSLC), which available from the SlimXtreme Sonic
uses the Digital Telemetry System, to Logging Tool (QSLT).
provide either compressional Δt mea-
surements or Cement Bond Log
(CBL) and Variable Density log (VDL)
Applications
I Formation porosity from compres-
measurements and digital waveform
recording and display. The conven- sional slowness
tional sonic measurements are bore- I Shear slowness from STC for hard
hole-compensated (BHC) (3- to 5-ft rocks
[0.91- to 1.52-m]) transit time and I Formation mechanical properties
long-spacing depth-derived BHC from shear slowness
(DDBHC) (8- to 12-ft [2.43- to 3.65-m]) I Correlation to surface seismic data
transit time. These measurements are
with synthetic seismograms
made by combining an HSLS-W or
I Well placement with respect to cap
HSLS-Z sonde, respectively, with the
DSLC. For high-pressure and high- rock
temperature applications, the same mea- I Sonic waveforms for fracture iden-
surements are available from the tification
Hostile Environment Sonic Logging I CBL and VDL for cased hole
Tool (HSLT). cement evaluation

DSLT QSLT-A SLT-C

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Measurement Specifications
DSLT and HSLT with BHC or DDBHC Sonde SSLT and QSLT
Output All sondes: Compressional Δt Compressional and shear Δt, porosity, waveforms
SLS-C, SLS-D, and SLS-E: and Variable Density waveforms
3-ft [0.91-m] CBL, Variable Density waveforms
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h] 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 40 to 200 μs/ft [131 to 656 μs/m] 40 to 400 μs/ft [131 to 1,312 μs/m]
Vertical resolution
Compressional Δt 2 ft [0.61 m] Standard: 2 ft [0.61 m]
Short spacing: 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Shear Δt SLS-F 8 to 10 ft [2.43 to 3.05 m] or 10 to 12 ft 2 ft [0.61 m]
[3.05 to 3.66 m]: 2 ft [0.61 m]
Cement bond log Amplitude (mV): 3 ft [0.91 m] Amplitude (mV): 3 ft [0.91 m]
Variable Density log: 5 ft [1.52 m] Variable Density log: 5 ft [1.52 m]
Accuracy Δt : ±2 μs/ft [±6.6 μs/m] Δt : ±2 μs/ft [±6.6 μs/m]
Depth of investigation 3 in. [7.62 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None None
Combinability Combinable with most services Combinable with most services
Special applications Run on wireline, drillpipe conveyed, or coiled tubing conveyed

Mechanical Specifications
DSLT HSLT SSLT QSLT
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C] 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 5⁄8 in. [11.75 cm] 4 3⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 3 1⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Borehole size—max. 18 in. [45.72 cm] 18 in. [45.72 cm] 8 in. [20.32 cm] 8 in. [20.32 cm]
Outer diameter 3 5⁄8 in. [9.21 cm] 3 7⁄8 in. [9.84 cm] 21⁄2 in. [6.35 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Length SLS-D: 18.73 ft [5.71 m] With HSLS-W sonde: 23.1 ft [7.04 m] 23 ft [7.01 m]
SLS-F: 23.81 ft [7.26 m] 25.5 ft [7.77 m] With inline centralizer:
29.9 ft [9.11 m]
Weight SLS-D: 273 lbm [124 kg] With HSLS-W sonde: 232 lbm [105 kg] 270 lbm [122 kg]
SLS-F: 353 lbm [160 kg] 440 lbm [199 kg]
Tension 29,700 lbf [132,110 N] 29,700 lbf [132,110 N] 13,000 lbf [57,830 N] 13,000 lbf [57,830 N]
Compression 1,650 lbf [7,340 N] With HSLS-W sonde: 4,400 lbf [19,570 N] 4,400 lbf [19,570 N]
2,870 lbf [12,770 N]
With HSLS-Z sonde:
1,650 lbf [7,340 N]

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DSI Dipole Shear
Sonic Imager
The DSI Dipole Shear Sonic Imager with the dipole transmitters. Summing
combines monopole and dipole sonic the signals recorded by one pair of
acquisition capabilities. The transmit- hydrophones provides the monopole
ter section contains a piezoelectric waveform, whereas differentiating
monopole transmitter and two elec- them cancels the monopole signal and
trodynamic dipole transmitters per- provides the dipole waveform. When
pendicular to each other. An electric a dipole transmitter is fired, the
pulse at sonic frequencies is applied hydrophone pair diagonally in line
to the monopole transmitter to excite with the transmitter is used. Four sets
compressional- and shear-wave propa- of eight waveforms can be acquired
gation in the formation. For Stoneley from the four basic operating modes
wave acquisition a specific low-fre- fired in sequence.
quency pulse is used. The dipole A special dipole mode enables
transmitters are also driven at low fre- recording both the inline and cross-
quency to excite the flexural wave line (perpendicular) waveforms for Isolation joint
around the borehole and obtain bore- each dipole mode. This mode, called
hole shear measurements in both both cross receivers (BCR), is used for
soft- and hard-rock formations. anisotropy evaluation.
The tool is made up of three sec- The optional S-DSI modification to
tions—acquisition cartridge, receiver the DSI tool uses a special slow sleeve
section, and transmitter section. An to extend the slowness measurement
isolation joint is placed between the to 1,200 us/ft [3,937 us/m] from the
transmitter and receiver sections to standard 700 us/ft [2,296 us/m].
prevent direct flexural wave transmis- As part of ABC Analysis Behind
sion through the tool body. Casing suite of services, the DSI tool
The receiver section has an array can also provide accurate compres-
of eight receiver stations spaced 6 in sional and shear slowness measure-
[15.24 cm] apart and 9 ft [2.74 m] from ments through casing by using recently
the monopole transmitter, 11 ft [3.35 m] developed acquisition strategies
from the upper dipole transmitter, and and BestDT automated sonic wave-
11.5 ft [3.50 m] from the lower dipole form processing.
transmitter. Each receiver station
consists of two pairs of wideband-
piezoelectric hydrophones aligned

Transmitter

Receiver section
and cartridge

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Applications Measurement Specifications
I Geophysics DSI Tool
– Velocity calibration, time/depth Output Compressional and shear Δt , waveforms,
conversion Variable Density waveforms
– Synthetic seismograms Logging speed† Max.: 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h]
– Amplitude variation with offset Range of measurement Standard shear slowness: 700 us/ft [2,297 us/m]
S-DSI max. slowness: 1,200 us/ft [3,937 us/m]
(AVO) calibration Max. slowness in casing: 250 to 350 us/ft [820 to 1,148 us/m]
– Shear seismic interpretation Vertical resolution 3.5-ft [1.07-m] processing resolution for 6-in [15.24-cm]
sampling rate
I Anisotropy Accuracy Δ t : 2 us/ft [6.56 us/m]
I Petrophysics Depth of investigation 9 in [22.86 cm]
– Porosity estimation (also in cased Mud type or weight limitations None
hole) Combinability Fully combinable with other tools
Special applications
– Lithology and clay identification † Actual acquisition speed depends on the number of acquisition modes used and the data sampling rate.
– Gas identification
I Stoneley wave measurement Mechanical Specifications
– Fracture evaluation DSI Tool
– Permeability (mobility) Temperature rating 350 degF [177 degC]
I Geomechanics Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 3⁄4 in [12.07 cm]
– Pore pressure
Borehole size—max. 21 in [53.34 cm]
– Wellbore stability Casing OD range 51⁄2 to 20 in [13.97 to 50.80 cm]
– Hydrofracture design Outer diameter 3 5⁄8 in [9.21 cm]
– Sand strength Length 51 ft [15.54 m] (including isolation joint)
Weight 900 lbm [408 kg]
I Sonic imaging
Tension 5,000 lbf [22,240 N]
I Sonic imaging with borehole acous- 3,500 lbf [15,570 N]
tic reflection survey (BARS) Compression 1,550 lbf [6,890 N]
S-DSI: 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]
– Very long spacing tool
(using spacers)
– Reflection analysis
– Highly dipping beds
– Horizontal wells
(apparent dip > 45°)
– Well placement with respect
to cap rock

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Dipmeter and
Imaging Services
FMI Fullbore
Formation MicroImager
The FMI Fullbore Formation Micro- The combination of measuring but-
Imager provides an electrical bore- ton diameter, pad design, and high-
hole image generated from up to speed telemetry system produces a
192 microresistivity measurements. vertical and azimuthal resolution of
Special focusing circuitry ensures 0.2 in. [0.51 cm] for the FMI tool. This
that the measuring currents are means that the dimensions of a fea-
forced into the formation, where they ture larger than 0.2 in. can be esti-
modulate in amplitude with the for- mated from the image. The size of
mation conductivities to produce low- features smaller than 0.2 in. is esti-
frequency signals rich in petrophysical mated by quantifying the current flow
and lithological information and a to the electrode. Fine details such as
high-resolution component that pro- 0.002-in. [0.051-mm] wide fractures
vides the microscale information used filled with conductive fluids are visi-
for imaging and dip interpretation. ble in FMI images.
Image calibration is achieved through The answers provided by the FMI
calibration with low-frequency, deeper tool help in understanding the reser-
resistivity measurements available voir structure, identify and evaluate
from the tool signal or input from sedimentary features and fractures,
other resistivity measurements, such visualize rock texture, and comple-
as from the AIT Array Induction ment coring programs. FMI data are
Imager Tool or ARI Azimuthal Resist- increasingly used for geomechanical
ivity Imager. Image normalization fur- analysis of the reservoir. Drilling-
ther increases the completeness and induced features such as breakouts
reliability of this versatile tool for geo- are readily identified. In combination
logical and reservoir characterization. with stress field analysis, FMI infor-
mation is used to control wellbore sta-
bility problems by guiding design of
the mud program.

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Applications I Rock texture I Geomechanics
I Structural geology – Qualitative vertical grain-size – Identification and analysis of
– Structural dips, even in fractured profile drilling-induced features
and conglomeratic formations – Determination of carbonate – Calibration data for Mechanical
– Detection and determination texture Earth Model (MEM)
of faults – Detection and evaluation – Mud weight selection
of secondary porosity I
I Sedimentary features Reservoir characterization
– Detection and evaluation workflow
– Determination of sedimentary of fracture systems
dips – Deterministic modeling of reser-
I Complement to coring and forma- voir bodies
– Paleocurrent directions
tion tester programs – Guidance for the distribution of
– Definition and characterization
of sedimentary bodies and their – Depth matching and orientation stochastically modeled reservoir
boundaries for whole cores bodies
– Recognition of anisotropy, – Reservoir description for inter- – Realistic population of reservoir
permeability barriers, and vals not cored bodies with petrophysical para-
permeability paths – Information about the reservoir meters
– Recognition and evaluation of before core analysis is available
thinly bedded reservoirs – Depth matching for sidewall core
samples and MDT probe settings

Measurement Specifications
FMI Tool
Output Formation dip, borehole images
Logging speed Image mode: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Dipmeter mode: 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement Sampling rate: 0.1 in. [0.25 cm]
Borehole coverage: 80% in 8-in. [20.32-cm] borehole
Vertical resolution Spatial resolution: 0.2 in. [0.51 cm]
Vertical resolution: 0.2 in. [0.51 cm]
Accuracy Caliper: ±0.2 in. [±0.51 cm]
Deviation: ±0.2°
Azimuth: ±2°
Depth of investigation 1 in. [2.54 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Water-base mud (max. mud resistivity = 50 ohm-m)
Combinability Bottom-only tool, combinable with most tools
Special applications Horizontal wells

Mechanical Specifications
FMI Tool
Maximum temperature 350°F [177°C]
Maximum pressure 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min.† 61⁄4 in. [15.87 cm]
Borehole size—max. 21 in. [53.34 cm]
Outer diameter 5 in. [12.70 cm]
Length 24.42 ft [7.44 m]
Weight 433.7 lbm [197 kg]
Tension 12,000 lbf [53,380 N]
Compression 8,000 lbf [35,580 N]
† 57⁄8 in. [14.92 cm] in good hole conditions using a kit

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UBI Ultrasonic
Borehole Imager
The UBI* Ultrasonic Borehole Imager The UBI tool is relatively insensi-
produces high-resolution acoustic tive to eccentralization—up to 0.25 in.
images of the wellbore in water-base [0.63 cm]—and provides clean images
or oil-base mud. The images are used that are easy to interpret, even in
to identify dipping beds, fractures, highly deviated wells. Processing soft-
and other features intersecting the ware available both in MAXIS surface
borehole. Critical information on units and at Data & Consulting Services
borehole stability and breakouts can Centers further enhances UBI images
be derived from the accurate borehole by correcting amplitude and transit-
cross section measured by the tool. time information for the effects of
The UBI tool has a transducer that logging speed variations and tool
is mounted on an Ultrasonic Rotating eccentering and by applying noise
Sub (USRS). The transducer emits filtering. The images are oriented with
ultrasonic pulses and measures the inclinometer data from the combin-
transit time and amplitude of the able GPIT* General Purpose Inclin-
resulting echo. The transducer assem- ometry Tool and then enhanced
bly is available in a variety of sizes to by dynamic normalization for easy
match the complete range of normal visual interpretation.
openhole sizes. The transducer sub-
assembly is also selected to optimize
the distance traveled by the ultra- Applications
sonic pulse in the borehole fluid, I Fracture identification including
which reduces attenuation in heavy drilling-induced fractures
fluids and maintains a good signal-to- I Differentiation of closed and open
noise ratio. fractures (in combination with the
OBMI* Oil-Base MicroImager)
I Borehole profiling and calculation
of cement volume
I Stress analysis and borehole
stability studies
I Mud weight selection
I Structural and bedding analysis

Interchangeable
rotating subs

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Measurement Specifications
UBI Tool
Output Borehole images, amplitude and transit time in analog and
digital imagery
Logging speed 425 to 2125 ft/hr [130 to 648 m/h] (depends on desired resolution)
Range of measurement 4 7⁄8 to 12 7⁄8 in. [12.38 to 32.70 cm]
Vertical resolution 0.2 in. [0.51 cm] at 500 kHz
0.4 in. [1.02 cm] at 250 kHz
0.6 in. [1.52 cm] at 250 kHz
1.0 in. [2.54 cm] at 250 kHz
Azimuthal sampling: 2.0° or 2.6°
Accuracy Borehole radius: ±0.12 in. [±3 mm] (absolute)
Resolution: 0.003 in. [0.075 mm] at 500 kHz
Depth of investigation Borehole wall
Mud type or weight limitations High mud weights (> 15 ppg) can cause significant
signal attenuation.
Combinability Bottom-only tool, combinable with most tools
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
UBI Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 7⁄8 in. [12.38 cm]
Borehole size—max. 12 7⁄8 in. [32.70 cm]
Outer diameter Without sub: 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]
Length 21 ft [6.40 m]
Weight 377.6 lbm [171 kg] (with 7-in. [17.78-cm] USRS-B sub)
Tension 40,000 lbf [177,930 N]
Compression 11,000 lbf [48,930 N]

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OBMI Oil-Base
MicroImager
The OBMI Oil-Base MicroImager tool Applications
extends microresistivity imaging to I Structural analysis
the environment of nonconductive,
invert-emulsion mud systems. The – Structural dip determination
increasing use of oil- and synthetic- – Fracture and fault detection
base mud systems to limit drilling I Stratigraphic analysis
risks and improve efficiency poses
many challenges for formation imag- – Characterization of sedimen-
ing. Even a thin film of nonconductive tary deposits
mud is essentially an opaque curtain, – Stratigraphic dip determination
preventing conventional microresis- – Thin-bed detection
tivity imagers from measuring the
I Core analysis
formation. The presence of non-
conductive mudcake or mud filtrate – Depth matching
further complicates the situation. The – Orientation
OBMI tool meets these challenges by – Missed interval coverage
integrating unique technology with
simple resistivity logging principles to I Compartmentalization and
produce an image that enables virtual permeability analyses
visualization of the reservoir. I High-resolution net pay count
The OBMI tool is the only tool in I Sample and formation test
the industry capable of providing positioning
direct, high-resolution measurement
I Detection of drilling-induced
of the flushed zone resistivity Rxo. The
short-normal resistivity principle features
employed is inherently quantitative I Detection and measurement
and does not require calibration with of features too small for
another log. Petrophysicists fre- conventional logs
quently use the OBMI Rxo measure- I Detection of anisotropic features
ment to discriminate sand and shale I Differentiation of structural
beds as thin as 1.2 in. [3.05 cm]. and stratigraphic features
Geologists use the OBMI image to rec-
I Flexibility in choosing mud
ognize bedding and other sedimentary
features as small as 0.4 in. [1.02 cm], systems
the tool measurement aperture. Open I Quantitative measurement
and closed fractures smaller than of invaded zone resistivity
0.4 in. have also been successfully
imaged.
The OBMI2* Integrated Dual Oil-
Base MicroImagers uses two OBMI
sondes at a 45° offset to double the
hole coverage.
High-pressure, high-temperature
and slim-hole versions of the OBMI
tool are available on a limited basis.

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Measurement Specifications
OBMI Tool
Output High-resolution, oriented formation images, dual-axis caliper
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 32% coverage in 8-in. [20.32-cm] borehole
Vertical resolution 0.4-in. [1.02-cm] nominal image resolution
1.2-in. [3.05-cm] petrophysical resolution
Accuracy ±20%
Depth of investigation 3.5 in. [8.89 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Operates in any oil-, diesel-, or synthetic-base mud
Combinability Top and bottom combinable
Slim OBMI and OBMI2 tools: bottom-only
Special applications Wireline or TLC Tough Logging Conditions system

Mechanical Specifications
OBMI Tool
Temperature rating 320°F [160°C]
350°F [177°C]†
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
25,000 psi [173 MPa]†
Borehole size—min. Standard: 7 in. [17.78 cm]
Slim OBMT-E: 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Borehole size—max. 16 in. [40.64 cm]
Caliper: 171⁄2 in. [44.45 cm]
Outer diameter Standard: 5.75 in. [14.60 cm]
Slim OBMT-E: 5.25 in. [13.33 cm]
Length 17 ft [5.18 m]
Weight 310 lbm [137 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression Standard: 10,000 lbf [44,482 N]
Slim OBMT-E: 8,000 lbf [35,590 N]
† Limited availability

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OBDT Oil-Base
Dipmeter Tool
The OBDT* Oil-Base Dipmeter Tool Applications
uses four microinduction sensors to I Determination of structural dip in
measure the variation of formation wells with nonconductive mud
conductivity. The combination of a
I Input to stratigraphic analysis for
three-axis accelerometer and three-
axis magnetometer precisely mea- wells with nonconductive mud
sures borehole drift and tool attitude. I Borehole geometry
Dip processing eliminates tool veloc-
ity fluctuations, and application of the
induction measurement principle
avoids the erratic influence of non-
conductive mud on the injection of
current into the formation. The log
can be recorded in a single pass to
save rig time. Wellsite processing pro-
vides formation dip, hole diameter,
and inclinometer data. Structural and
stratigraphic information are avail-
able through processing.

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Measurement Specifications
OBDT Tool
Output Formation dip, hole deviation, hole direction, dual-axis caliper
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement 6 to 21 in. [15.24 to 53.34 cm]
Vertical resolution 1.2 to 2.0 in. [3.05 to 5.08 cm] (based on resistivity contrast)
Accuracy Caliper: 0.2 in. [0.51 cm]
Deviation: 0.2°
Azimuth: 2°
Depth of investigation 0.4 in. [1.02 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Top and bottom combinable with most tools

Mechanical Specifications
OBDT Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Borehole size—max. 21 in. [53.34 cm]
Outer diameter 4.5 in. [11.43 cm]
Length 21.92 ft [6.68 m]
Weight 392 lbm [178 kg]
Tension 12,000 lbf [53,380 N]
Compression 12,000 lbf [53,380 N]

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Drilling and
Directional
Services
GPIT General Purpose
Inclinometry Tool
The GPIT General-Purpose Inclin- Applications
ometry Tool provides inclinometer I Borehole azimuth
measurements. Tool orientation is
I Borehole deviation
defined by three parameters: tool
deviation, tool azimuth, and relative I Borehole relative bearing
bearing. The GPIT tool uses both a I Tool azimuth information
three-axis inclinometer and a three- I Deviation and direction of uncased
axis magnetometer to make mea- wellbores for plotting
surements for determining these
I Direction and orientation mea-
parameters.
The basic principle of downhole surements for various dipmeters
inclinometer measurements is to I Orientation of USI* UltraSonic
define accurately the tool system axis Imager tool images with respect
with respect to the Earth’s gravity (G) to the wellbore
and magnetic field (F). Because both
vectors are well defined within the
Earth system, a relation can be estab-
lished between the tool and Earth sys-
tems. The magnetometer determines
Fx, Fy, and Fz, and the inclinometer
determines Ax, Ay, and Az for the
acceleration due to G. The MAXIS
Multitask Acquisition and Imaging
System computes deviation, azimuth,
and relative bearing from these
values.
When the GPIT tool is used in an
open wellbore, the tools above and
below it must have nonmagnetic hous-
ings. In cased hole the tool can be
used only for deviation and relative
bearing measurements.

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Measurement Specifications
GPIT Tool
Output Borehole azimuth, deviation and relative bearing, tool azimuth
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0 to 360°
Vertical resolution 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Accuracy Azimuth: ±2°
Deviation: ±2°
Depth of investigation Not applicable
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most services, anywhere in the logging string
(tools immediately above and below must have nonmagnetic housings)
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
GPIT Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 5⁄8 in. [11.75 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 3.625 in. [9.21 cm]
Length 4 ft [1.22 m]
Weight 55 lbm [25 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 16,700 lbf [74,280 N]

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Seismic Imaging
Tools and Services
Seismic Imaging
Tools and Services
Seismic imaging tools are used to ponents from the heavy tool body dur-
complement and refine surface seis- ing seismic acquisition. The small size
mic Earth models. As such they are and low mass of the sensor module
crucial to the delineation, discovery, and the strong anchoring force of the
quantification, and monitoring of a tool ensure optimum acoustic cou-
reservoir through its entire lifecycle. pling, even in soft formations, which
Schlumberger provides tools to gather guarantees the high quality of the
the high-quality data required for geo- recorded seismic data. The CSI tool is
physical analysis. self-combinable using stiff or flexible
interconnects, and it is also fully com-
binable with other logging tools.
CSI Combinable Deployment can be on wireline, TLC
Tough Logging Conditions system, or
Seismic Imager wireline tractor.
The CSI* Combinable Seismic Imager
is a three-axis borehole seismic acqui-
sition tool for open- and cased hole Applications
applications. The CSI tool is designed I Time-depth determination
to physically isolate the sensor com- I Vertical seismic profiles (VSPs)

Measurement Specifications
CSI Tool
Output Seismic waveform produced by acoustic
reflections from bed boundaries
Logging speed Stationary
Seismic waveform recording: 1-, 2-, or 4-ms output
sampling rate
Array capability Up to 4 tools
Sensor package
Length 24.4 in. [61.98 cm]
Weight 19.9 lbm [9 kg]
Sensor Geophone Accelerometer (GAC-A)
Sensitivity >0.5 V/g ± 5%
Sensor natural frequency 25 Hz
Flat bandwidth in acceleration: 2 to 200 Hz
Dynamic range 90 dB
Distortion <–60 dB
Digitization 16 bit
Combinability Combinable with most tools
Special applications Conveyance on wireline, TLC system, or tractor

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Mechanical Specifications
CSI Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]

Borehole size—min. 4.9 in. [12.45 cm]


Borehole size—max. 19 in. [48.26 cm]
With extension: 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter 4 5⁄8 in. [11.75 cm]
Without standoff: 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Length 17.8 ft [5.42 m]
Weight 271 lbm [123 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,240 N]
Compression 4,400 lbf [19,570 N]

Coupling
Anchoring force 630 lbf [2,800 N] in 5-in. [12.70-cm] hole
719 lbf [3,200 N] in 10-in. [25.40-cm] hole
1,124 lbf [5,000 N] in 19-in. [28.26-cm] hole
Sensor package coupling force 240 lbf [1,067 N]
Coupling force/sensor weight ratio 10:1

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Q-Borehole Multicomponent
Borehole Seismic Tool
The Q-Borehole* integrated borehole The operating efficiency of the VSI
seismic system optimizes all aspects tool is enhanced by
of borehole seismic services, during I rapid mechanical deployment
wireline operations and while drilling.
I very little time between stations
I short shot-cycle time during remote
VSI Versatile source surveys (walkaway, offset
VSP)
Seismic Imager
I real-time quality control and data
The VSI* Versatile Seismic Imager
processing.
uses Q-Technology* three-axis single-
sensor seismic hardware and software
and advanced wireline telemetry for Applications
efficient data delivery from the bore-
I Integrated processing for interpre-
hole to the surface. Each sensor pack-
age delivers high-fidelity wavefields tation of borehole and surface
through the use of three-axis geo- seismic data
phone accelerometers, which are I Images for reservoir definition
acoustically isolated from the main I Images ahead of the bit
body of the tool. The number of sen- I Three-dimensional (3D) VSPs
sors, intersensor spacing, connection
I Pore pressure predictions
type (either stiff or flexible), and tool
diameter are field configurable to I Planning for well placement
ensure the maximum versatility of the I Simultaneous surface and bore-
array. The VSI design focus on data hole seismic recording for high-
fidelity and quick adaptation to definition images
changing survey needs avoids the I Shear wave processing and analysis
compromise in data quality that typi-
I HFM* Hydraulic Fracture
cally results from efficiency limita-
tions. The result is sharper, more Monitoring for microseismic
accurate images and reduced operat- monitoring during hydraulic
ing logistics, which are fundamental fracturing
elements for achieving complex surveys
in a cost-effective manner and with
timely delivery of answer products.

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Measurement Specifications
VSI Tool
Output Seismic waveform produced by acoustic
reflections from bed boundaries
Logging speed Stationary
Seismic waveform recording: 1-, 2-, or 4-ms
output sampling rate
Array capability Up to 20 shuttles
Sensor package
Length 11.4 in. [28.96 cm]
Weight 6.4 lbm [2.9 kg]
Sensor Geophone Accelerometer (GAC-D)
Sensitivity >0.5 V/g ± 5%
Sensor natural frequency 25 Hz
Flat bandwidth in acceleration: 2 to 200 Hz
Dynamic range >105 dB at 36-dB gain
Distortion <–90 dB
Digitization 24-bit analog-to-digital converter
Combinability Bottom-only combinable
Special applications Conveyance on wireline, TLC system, tractor,
or through drillpipe

Mechanical Specifications
VSI Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating Standard: 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
High pressure: 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter Standard: 3 3⁄8 in. [8.57 cm]
Slim: 21⁄2 in. [6.35 cm]
Length Up to 1,040 ft [317 m] for 20 shuttles
Weight Up to 2,200 lbm [998 kg]
Tension 18,000 lbf [80,070 N]
Compression Standard: 5,000 lbf [22,240 N]
With stiffener: 10,000 lbf [44,480N]
Coupling
Anchoring force 246 lbf [1,170 N] in 3-in. [7.62-cm] hole
214 lbf [915 N] in 6-in. [15.24-cm] hole
255 lbf [1,130 N] in 121⁄4-in. [31.75-cm] hole
160 lbf [951 N] in 17-in. [43.18-cm] hole
Sensor package coupling force 64 lbf [285 N]
Coupling force/sensor weight ratio 10:1

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SWINGS seismic
navigation and
positioning system
The SWINGS* seismic navigation and
positioning system is used to accu-
rately deploy seismic source equip-
ment and control source vessel
position. It is compatible with the
integrated Q-Borehole seismic sys-
tem. SWINGS system capabilities
include borehole seismic configura-
tions encompassing complex 3D VSP
geometries and seismic measurement
while drilling to optimize borehole seis-
mic operations while providing a con-
sistently high level of service quality.
The SWINGS system continually
relays source position, fix quality, and
other data to the rigside logging unit,
where they are displayed graphically.
The submeter accuracy of the global
positioning system (GPS) provides
source determination within 10 to 16 ft
[3 to 5 m]. The source position is
passed to the MAXIS Multitask
Acquisition and Imaging System at
every shot for immediate recording
with the seismic trace headers to
eliminate any delay in merging navi-
gation and seismic data.
Specifications of this portable and
robust system include
I twin internal 12-channel GPS
receivers
I pressure transducer interface for
gun pressure monitoring
I ultrahigh-frequency (UHF)
telemetry link
I dedicated display at the helm.

Application
I Accurate source deployment and
positioning for all borehole seismic
surveys

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TRISOR seismic ventional umbilicals. The direct inter-
source control face to the VSI acquisition software
allows monitoring surface and down-
The TRISOR♦ source controller for the hole operations from one integrated
Q-Borehole system was developed from QC panel, which eliminates shot num-
the industry-leading WesternGeco ber mismatches and ensures accurate
TRISOR marine seismic source con- recording and reporting of source posi-
troller to provide the same stable, tioning and downhole data.
noise-free digital signatures with TRISOR gun synchronization accu-
advanced source control and quality racy is typically 0.1 ms. Continuous
control (QC). The TRISOR controller monitoring of the TRISOR QC data sig-
delivers the clean, consistent signals nificantly reduces the possibility of
necessary for advanced borehole seis- continuing a survey if there is an equip-
mic applications, and the consistent ment malfunction. Safety is also intrin-
signals also enable fast autotuning for sic to TRISOR operations because guns
more efficient operations and more cannot be fired while out of the water,
powerful source strength. In-sea elec- and the controller defaults to auto-
tronics control each gun and are con- matic power-down mode if the cable
nected by a ruggedized ethernet cable becomes disconnected or leakage is
for digital communication with the VSI detected.
surface acquisition system. This config- Other innovative TRISOR features
uration avoids the corruption that may are as follows:
occur to analog signals carried on con-
I Depth sensor at source—The
source depth is logged with each
Measurement Specifications shot, but if the measured source
depth is not in a specified range,
TRISOR In-Sea Source Controller
the source is prevented from firing.
Gun time break (TB) sensor 12-bit resolution at 0.1-ms sampling I
Gain: –24 to 24 dB
Pressure sensor at source—The
NFH 16-bit resolution at 0.25-ms sampling
source pressure is logged with each
Gain: –24 to 24 dB shot. The pressure sensor prevents
Depth sensor 12-bit with one sample per shot source signature variations caused
Accuracy: ±1.5% by variations of source pressure.
Pressure sensor 12-bit with one sample per shot I Calibrated near-field hydrophone
Accuracy: ±2% (NFH)—The integrated NFH pro-
Auxiliary measurements Electronics current, temperature, pressure, humidity vides a superior signal compared
with conventional hydrophones
for significantly improved source-
Mechanical Specifications signature deconvolution.
TRISOR In-Sea Source Controller
Temperature rating Operating: 5° to 131°F [–15° to 55°C] Applications
Storage: –40° to 158°F [–40° to 70°C]
I Borehole seismic applications that
Max. recommended operating 33 ft [10 m]
depth below sea level require a high-quality, consistent
source signature with calibrated
amplitude
I Shot-by-shot source signature
deconvolution
I Effective Q-factor derivation from
source to downhole sensor by using
the near-field signature to generate
calibrated far-field signature

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Q-Borehole Simultaneous Applications
Surface and Borehole I Borehole calibration of surface
Seismic Services seismic
I Optimized reconciliation of log
Dedicated Q-Borehole synchroniza-
tion equipment enables conducting with borehole and surface
simultaneous surface and borehole seismic data
seismic acquisition with WesternGeco I Merged navigation records and
Q-Land♦, Q-Marine♦, and Q-Seabed♦ consistency of seismic source and
services. The VSI Vertical Seismic wavelet between borehole and sur-
Imager is integrally controlled by the face seismic data for enhanced and
surface acquisition process to provide faster processing and interpretation
a transparent acquisition process and I Borehole data to optimize surface
eliminate the need for additional sur- seismic acquisition through
vey time. The result is high-resolution tuning
seismic data around the well.

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Marine Seismic Sources

Schlumberger offers a range of stan-


dard marine seismic sources of differ-
ent strengths. Standardization results
in predictable and consistent source
output. The high-resolution far-field
signatures of all standard seismic
sources are fully characterized, includ-
ing SEG-Y formatting for survey design.
Spectral outputs are also character-
ized for deployment depth, operating
pressure, and air gun chamber size
changes. Characterization tables are
used to match the source to the survey
type for optimal results.

Applications
I VSP surveys: zero offset, vertical
incidence, offset, walkaway
I Subsalt imaging
I Shallow-water surveys
I Deepwater and deep wells
I Calibration for complex surveys:
anisotropy, amplitude variation
with offset (AVO), subsalt imaging
Seismic Source Recommendations I Repeatability and wavelet match-
Borehole Seismic Survey Type Recommended Seismic Source ing for time-lapse surveys
Checkshot Single gun
Checkshot in deep well Two- or three-gun cluster
Vertical seismic profile Two- or three-gun cluster
Deep-well VSP Six- or eight-gun array
VSP for deep subsalt imaging Dual six- or eight-gun arrays
Offset or walkaway VSP Dual six- or eight-gun arrays or seismic source boat

Seismic Source Specifications


Source Source Capacity Firing Pressure Zero-Peak Peak-Peak Primary to
Depth (ft [m]) (in.3 [cm3]) (psi [MPa]) Amplitude Amplitude Bubble Ratio
(bar-m) (bar-m)
Single gun 5 [1.52 m] 150 [2,459] 2,000 [14] 3.0 5.3 4.4
Two-gun cluster 3 [0.91 m] 300 [4,917] 2,000 [14] 5.2 9.2 7.5
Three-gun cluster 5 [1.52 m] 450 [7, 375] 2,000 [14] 6.7 12.2 12.2
ITAGA™ array 3 [0.91 m] 760 [12,456] 2,000 [14] 12.5 22.6 16.4
Magnum* air gun array 3 [0.91 m] 1,200 [19,668] 2,000 [14] 15.5 26.4 16.8

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Land Seismic Sources

Schlumberger provides land borehole


seismic sources suitable for all types of
terrain.
In open terrain, the vibrator source
provides the best productivity in shots
per hour, particularly when the HFVS™
High Fidelity Vibratory Seismic tech-
nique is used. The frequency range and
strength can be controlled to meet sur-
vey requirements.
In difficult or wet terrain where
access by vibrator vehicles is
restricted, the buried air gun, posi-
tioned below the weathered zone,
provides a safe, consistent broad band-
width source that is ideal for zero- and
fixed-offset survey geometries. The
slim housing provides ease of hole
drilling, deployment, and retrieval.
Dynamite is a lightweight, high-band-
width source that is ideal for moving
source geometries such as walkaway
lines in difficult or wet terrain.

Applications
I Fixed and moving source geome-
tries for VSP surveys
I Sources for all types of terrain

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Formation
Testing and
Sampling
MDT Modular Formation
Dynamics Tester
The MDT Modular Reservoir Dynamics I Single-Probe Module (MRPS) con-
Tester measures reservoir pressure sists of the probe assembly (i.e.,
quickly and accurately, collects repre- packer and telescoping backup pis-
sentative fluid samples from multiple tons), pressure gauges, fluid resis-
layers, and provides permeability and tivity and temperature sensors, and
anisotropy data through a variety of 20-cm3 [0.005-gal] pretest chamber.
interval pressure transient tests. The The MRPS contains both a strain
MDT tool can also be used to conduct a gauge and the accurate, high-reso-
mini-frac test to obtain the minimum lution, quick-response CQG Crystal
in situ horizontal stress in several lay- Quartz Gauge. The volume, rate,
ers. Its modular design and combin- and drawdown of the pretest cham- MPRC
ability with almost all Schlumberger ber can be controlled from the sur-
measurement systems make the MDT face and adjusted depending on the
tool readily customizable to meet spe- formation characteristics.
cific objectives. The MDT platform con- I Modular Sample Chambers (MRSC)
tinues to evolve, incorporating newly module is available in three sizes: 1,
available measurement technologies 2.75, and 6 gal [3.8, 10.4, and 22.7 L].
to always feature state-of-the art down- The 1- and 2.75-gal chambers are
hole devices for reservoir evaluation available in H2S and standard ser-
and management needs. vice versions. Large stock-tank oil
The basic MDT modules are as samples can be acquired by extend-
follows: ing the 6-gal chamber in 6-gal incre-
I Electronic Power Module (MRPC) ments by adding FLS* Formation
converts power from the surface to Logging Service cylinders from the
power for the tool modules. RFT* Repeat Formation Tester.
I Hydraulic Power Module (MRHY) MRPS
contains an electric motor and Applications
pump to provide hydraulic power
I Formation pressure measurement
for setting and retracting the single-
and dual-probe modules. The MRHY and fluid gradient estimation
has an accumulator that enables I Formation fluid sampling and down-
automatic retraction of the probes if hole fluid analysis
electric power fails, which prevents I Pretest drawdown mobility values
potential stuck tool situations. (permeability/viscosity)
I Permeability and permeability
anisotropy determination away
from the well
MRHY
I In situ stress determination

MRSC

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Standard MDT Tool Measurement Specifications
Accuracy Resolution Range
Logging speed Stationary Stationary Stationary
Strain gauge† ±10 psi [±68,947 Pa] 0.1 psi [689 Pa] 0 to 10,000 psi [0 to 69 MPa]
±20 psi [±137,895 Pa] 0.2 psi [1,379 Pa] 0 to 20,000 psi [0 to 138 MPa]
CQG gauge‡ ±(2 psi [13,789 Pa] 0.008 psi [55 Pa] at 1.3-s gate time 750 to 15,000 psi [5 to 103 MPa]
+ 0.01% of reading)
±(4.0 psi [27,579 Pa] 0.008 psi [55 Pa] at 1.3-s gate time 0 to 25,000 psi [0 to 172 MPa]
+ 0.012% of reading)§
Resistivity ±5% of reading 0.001 ohm-m 0.01 to 20 ohm-m
Flowline temperature ±1.0°F [±0.5°C] 1.0°F [0.5°C] –67° to 392°F [–55 to 200°C]
† 30,000-psi [207-MPa] strain gauge is available on request.
‡ There are several versions of the CQG gauge. The CQG-C and CQG-G gauges are rated to 15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 350°F [177°C].
The HCQG-A gauge is rated to 25,000 psi [172 MPa] and 350°F. A 30,000-psi [207-MPa] quartz gauge is available on request.
§ The 2- and 4-psi accuracy claims include calibration fitting error, hysteresis, repeatability, and some allowance for sensor aging; the corresponding percentages

of the pressure readings account for the incertitude of the calibration equipment.

Basic MDT Modules Mechanical Specifications


MRPC MRHY MRSC MRPS
Temperature rating 392°F [200°C] 392°F [200°C] 392°F [200°C] 392°F [200°C]†
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]†
Borehole size—min. 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm] 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm] 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm] Standard: 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm]
Large-hole kit: 8 1⁄2 in. [21.59 cm]
Super-large-hole kit: 111⁄2 in. [29.21 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit No limit No limit Standard: 14 in. [35.56 cm]
Large-hole kit: 19 in. [48.26 cm]
Super-large-hole kit: 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter 4.75 in. [12.07 cm] 4.75 in. [12.07 cm] 4.75 in. [12.07 cm] Standard: 4.75 in. [12.07 cm]
Large-hole kit: 7.5 in. [19.05 cm]
Super-large-hole kit: 10.5 in.
Length 4.98 ft [1.52 m] 8.42 ft [2.57 m] 8.04 ft [2.45 m] 6.25 ft [1.91 m]
Weight 160 lbm [73 kg] 275 lbm [125 kg] 225 lbm [102 kg] 200 lbm [91 kg]
Tension‡ 160,000 lbf [711,710 N] 160,000 lbf [711,710 N] 160,000 lbf [711,710 N] 160,000 lbf [711,710 N]
Compression‡ 85,000 lbf [378,100 N] 85,000 lbf [378,100 N] 85,000 lbf [378,100 N] 85,000 lbf [378,100 N]
H2S service Yes Yes Yes Yes
† Excludingthe quartz gauge, the pressure and temperature ratings of the MRPS are 20,000 psi [138 MPa] and 293°F [200°C], respectively.
These ratings can reduce the dependence on using a quartz gauge, of which there are several versions with various pressure and temperature ratings.
‡ At
15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 320°F [160°C]. These ratings apply to all MDT modules except the Dual-Packer Module (MPRA). The compressive load is a function of temperature and pressure.

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High-Pressure MDT Modules Mechanical Specifications


MRPC MRHY MRSC MRPS
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]†
Pressure rating‡ 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa]†
Borehole size—min. 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm] 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm] 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm] Standard: 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm]
Large-hole kit: 8 1⁄2 in. [21.59 cm]
Super-large-hole kit: 111⁄2 in. [29.21 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit No limit No limit Standard: 14 in. [35.56 cm]
Large-hole kit: 19 in. [48.26 cm]
Super-large-hole kit: 22 in. [55.88 cm]]
Outer diameter 5 in. [12.70 cm] 5 in. [12.70 cm] 5 in. [12.70 cm] Standard: 4.75 in. [12.07 cm]
Large-hole kit: 7.5 in. [19.05 cm]
Super-large-hole kit: 10.5 in. [26.67 cm]
Length 4.98 ft [1.52 m] 8.42 ft [2.57 m] 8.04 ft [2.45 m] 6.25 ft [1.91 m]
Weight 160 lbm [73 kg] 275 lbm [125 kg] 225 lbm [102 kg] 200 lbm [91 kg]
Tension§ 160,000 lbf [711,710 N] 160,000 lbf [711,710 N] 160,000 lbf [711,710 N] 160,000 lbf [711,710 N]
Compression§ 85,000 lbf [378,100 N] 85,000 lbf [378,100 N] 85,000 lbf [378,100 N] 85,000 lbf [378,100 N]
H2S service Yes Yes Yes Yes
† Using the HCQG-A gauge, rated to 25,000 psi [172 MPa] and 350°F [177°C].
‡ 30,000-psi [207-MPa] versions of the MRPC, MRHY, and MRPS are available on request.
§ At 15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 320°F [160°C]. These ratings apply to all MDT modules except the MPRA. The compressive load is a function of temperature and pressure.

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Quicksilver Probe
Wireline Sampling-Tool Probe
Quicksilver Probe* wireline sampling Applications
technology collects reservoir fluid I Formation pressure measurement
samples that, in many cases, have levels and fluid gradient estimation
of filtrate contamination below
I Formation fluid sampling
measurable limits. In addition, the
time required on station is signifi- I Downhole fluid analysis
cantly reduced compared with
conventional openhole sampling oper-
ations. Other enhancements over
single-probe methods are a reduced
risk of differential sticking and
more reliable laboratory results for
PVT analysis.
The innovative focused probe
features concentric packers with
“guard” and “sample” flowlines to
efficiently separate mud filtrate cont-
amination from virgin reservoir fluid
during the sampling process.
Beyond setting new standards
in purity and sampling speed,
Quicksilver Probe focused sampling
makes downhole fluid analysis possible
even in miscible oil-base mud. Fluid
properties can be accurately mea-
sured at reservoir conditions without
contamination effects. Comparison
between reservoir layers yields infor-
mation concerning zonal connectivity
and fluid compartmentalization that
can not be measured by other logs.

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Measurement Specifications
Quicksilver Probe Tool
Output Low-contamination samples of formation fluids; flowline pressure,
resistivity, and temperature
Logging speed Stationary
Range of measurement CQG gauge: 750 to 15,000 psi [5 to 103 MPa]
High-pressure Quartzdyne® gauge: 0 to 25,000 psi [0 to 172 MPa]
Resistivity: 0.01 to 20 ohm-m
Temperature: –67 to 350 degF [–55 to 177 degC]
Resolution† CQG gauge: 0.008 psi [55 Pa] at 1.3-s gate time
High-pressure Quartzdyne gauge: 0.01 psi/s [69 Pa/s]
Resisitivity: 0.001 ohm-m
Temperature: 0.05 degC
Accuracy CQG gauge: ±(2 psi [13,789 Pa] + 0.01% of reading)†
High-pressure Quartzdyne gauge: ±0.025 psi [172 Pa]
Resisitivity: ±5% of reading
Temperature: ±1.0 degF [0.5 degC]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Fully integrates wth MDT Modular Formation Dynamics Tester system
Special applications Downhole fluid analysis at reservoir conditions
† Includesfitting error, hysteresis, repeatability, and some allowance for sensor again; the corresponding percentages
of the pressure reading account for the incertitude of the calibration equipment.

Mechanical Specifications
Quicksilver Probe Tool
Temperature rating 350 degF [177 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
High-pressure version: 30,000 psi [207 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 6 in [15.24 cm]
Borehole size—max. 14 in [12.07 cm]
Outside diameter 4.75 in. [12.07 cm]
While sampling: 5 in [12.70 cm]
Length Probe module: 8.48 ft [2.58 m]
Weight 308 lbm [140 kg]
High-pressure version: 351 lbm [159 kg]
Tension 160,000 lbf [711,710 N]
Compression† 85,000 lbf [378,100 N]
† At 15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 320 degF [160 degC]. The compressive load is a function of temperature and pressure.

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Advanced MDT Modules

Dual-Packer Module the larger flowing area. In finely lami-


The Dual-Packer Module (MRPA) con- nated formations, the MRPA can be
sists of two inflatable packer elements used to straddle permeable streaks
that seal against the borehole wall to that would be difficult to locate with a
isolate an interval of the borehole. probe. In fractured formations, the
The Pumpout Module is required to MRPA can usually seal the interval
inflate the packers with wellbore whereas a probe could not.
fluid. The length of the test interval For pressure transient testing, fol-
(i.e., the distance between the pack- lowing a large-volume flow from the
ers) is 3.2 ft [0.98 m] and can be formation, the resulting pressure
extended by 2, 5, or 8 ft [0.61, 1.52, or buildup has a radius of investigation
2.44 m]. For the 3.2-ft interval, the of 50 to 80 ft [15 to 24 m]. Similar to a
area of the isolated interval of the small-scale drillstem test (DST), this
borehole is about 3,000 times larger type of testing offers advantages over
than the area of the borehole wall iso- conventional DST tests. It is environ-
lated by an MDT probe. For fluid sam- mentally friendly because no fluids
pling, the large area results in flowing flow to the surface, and it is cost effec-
pressures that are only slightly below tive because many zones can be tested
the reservoir pressure, which avoids in a short time.
phase separation even for pressure- The MRPA can be used to create a
sensitive fluids such as gas conden- micro-hydraulic fracture that can be
sates or volatile oils. In low-perme- pressure tested to determine the min-
ability formations, high drawdown imum in situ stress magnitude. The
usually occurs with the probe, fracture is created by pumping well-
whereas the fluid can be withdrawn bore fluid into the interval between
from the formation using the MRPA the inflatable packer elements.
with minimum pressure drop through

Mechanical Specifications†
MRPA
Temperature rating Water-base mud: 320°F [160°C]
Oil-base mud: 257°F [125°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Borehole size—max. 14 in. [35.56 cm]
Outer diameter‡ 5 to 10 in. [12.70 to 25.40 cm]
† The dual-packer module is available in two versions: the standard module and the large-diameter module. The standard module must be
used when element sizes less than 6 3⁄4 in. [17.15 cm] are required and no interval spacers can be used. The large-diameter module must
be used for the 10-in. [25.40-cm] diameter elements and in cases when interval spacers are required. The smallest element size for the
large-diameter version is 6 3⁄4 in.
‡ There is a wide range of inflatable packer element sizes. Which size is used depends upon the hole size. The smallest inflatable element

has a 5-in. [12.70-cm] diameter for use in holes no smaller than 6 in. [15.24 cm]. The largest inflatable element has a 10-in. [25.40-cm]
diameter, is designed specifically for use with 121⁄4-in. [31.11-cm] bits, and can seal in holes with a diameter up to 14 in. [35.56 cm].

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Dual-Probe Module For a layer less than 2 ft [0.61 m]
In combination with the MRPS, the thick, the combination of the dual-
Dual-Probe Module (MRDP) provides probe and single-probe modules can
measurements for determining both straddle the layer to determine if the
the vertical and horizontal mobility layer is a pressure barrier.
unaffected by near-wellbore perme-
ability alterations. Analysis of a pre-
test pressure transient from only a
single probe cannot separate vertical
from horizontal mobility, nor can it
avoid the effects of near-wellbore
alteration.

Mechanical Specifications
MRDP
Temperature rating 392°F [200°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 7 5⁄8 in. [19.37 cm]
Borehole size—max. 131⁄4 in. [33.65 cm]
Outer diameter 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Length 6.75 ft [2.06 m]
MRDP-BA, MRDP-BB, MRDP-BC,
and MRDP-BX: 8.6 ft [2.62 m]
Weight 298 lbm [135 kg]
Tension† 160,000 lbf [711,710 N]
Compression† 85,000 lbf [378,100 N]
H2S service Yes
† At
15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 320°F [160°C]. These ratings apply to all MDT modules except the MPRA.
The compressive load is a function of temperature and pressure.

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Flow-Control Module withdrawal is measured. The total vol-
The Flow-Control Module (MRFC) is ume of withdrawn fluid is limited to 1 L
used to control the withdrawal of fluid [0.26 gal], which is 50 times the vol-
from the formation for specific pres- ume of the pretest chamber in the
sure transient tests that are typically MRPS. Following withdrawal of a 1-L
done in combination with an MRPS- volume, the module can be emptied
MRDP configuration. The withdrawal and used for repeated withdrawals.
of fluid can be accomplished at a The module can be used to provide an
selected rate or pressure that does not extended pretest volume when com-
have to be constant. The rate of fluid bined with the single probe.

Mechanical Specifications
MRFC
Temperature rating 392°F [200°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter 4.75 in. [12.07 cm]
Length 7.58 ft [2.31 m]
Weight 250 lbm [113 kg]
Tension† 160,000 lbf [711,710 N]
Compression† 85,000 lbf [378,100 N]
H2S service Yes
† At
15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 320°F [160°C]. These ratings apply to all MDT modules except the MPRA.
The compressive load is a function of temperature and pressure.

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Pumpout Module percentage of drilling fluid filtrate
The Pumpout Module (MRPO) is used contamination is achieved. The LFA
to flow fluids from the reservoir at a module is used to measure the level
controlled flowing pressure. Pressure of filtrate contamination. The fluid is
control is required to avoid the sepa- then diverted to a sample chamber,
ration of phases (i.e., gas or solids sep- where it is preserved for later analysis.
arating from oil, or liquid condensing The fluid exits the MRPO at a pres-
from gas). Representative fluid sam- sure equalized to the wellbore hydro-
ples require a “single-phase” fluid. static pressure. The rate at which the
Pressure control is accomplished fluid flows depends upon the differ-
by varying the duty cycle (i.e., motor ence between the wellbore pressure
voltage) or motor speed. The engineer and the flowing pressure. At differen-
changes the duty cycle or motor speed tial pressures above several thousand
until the flowing pressure, as mea- pounds per square inch [several tens
sured by the pressure gauge (located of megapascals], the flow rates are as
where the fluid enters the tool), is low as 0.5 L/min [0.13 gal/min]. At dif-
safely above the pressure at which the ferential pressures as low as a few
phases separate. The LFA* Live Fluid hundred pounds per square inch [1 to
Analyzer, CFA* Composition Fluid Anal- 2 MPa], the flow rates are as high as
yzer, or both these modules are used in 2 L/min [0.5 gal/min]. The maximum
combination with the MRPO to detect differential pressure is 3,500 psi
phase separation. [24 MPa] for the standard displace-
Fluid is withdrawn from the forma- ment unit and 5,500 psi [38 MPa] for
tion and pumped into the wellbore the high-pressure displacement unit.
fluid system until an acceptably low

Mechanical Specifications
MRPO
Temperature rating 392°F [200°C]
Pressure rating† 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter 4.75 in. [12.07 cm]
Length 10.63 ft [3.24 m]
Weight 340 lbm [154 kg]
Tension‡ 160,000 lbf [711,710 N]
Compression‡ 85,000 lbf [378,100 N]
H2S service Yes
† 25,000-psi
[172-MPa] and 30,000 psi [207-MPa] versions are available upon request.
‡ At
15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 320°F [160°C]. These ratings apply to all MDT modules except the MPRA.
The compressive load is a function of temperature and pressure.

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LFA Live Fluid Analyzer near-infrared wavelengths is used to
Both the MRPO and LFA Live-Fluid determine the percentage of oil-base
Analyzer are required in the MDT tool- mud filtrate in oil. The LFA module
string for fluid sampling. The LFA mod- also measures methane content and
ule measures the percentage of drilling hydrocarbon content. From the ratio of
fluid filtrate mixed with the formation the two, the gas/oil ratio (GOR) is cal-
fluid as a function of time. This mea- culated using a measurement made on
surement is the basis for making real- oil above the bubblepoint.
time decisions on when to stop In addition to measuring contami-
discarding the fluid to the wellbore and nation, the LFA module detects the
capture the sample in a chamber. The presence of gas if the flowing pressure
filtrate percentage is determined with is below the bubblepoint. The engineer
a 10-channel optical spectrometer. is alerted to slow the pumping rate to
Specific near-infrared wavelengths are raise the pressure above the bubble-
used to determine the percentage of point to avoid phase separation. The
water-base filtrate in oil or of oil-base presence of a distinct gas phase is
filtrate in water. A range of visible and detected with an optical refractometer.

Mechanical Specifications
LFA Live-Fluid Analyzer
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating† 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter 4.75 in. [12.07 cm]
Length 6.17 ft [1.88 m]
Weight 187 lbm [85 kg]
H2S service Yes
† 25,000-psi [172-MPa] and 30,000-psi [207-MPa] versions are available upon request.

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CFA Composition Computation of the GOR or its
Fluid Analyzer inverse, the condensate/gas ratio(CGR),
of the flowline fluid extends the
The recent addition of the CFA mod- range of GOR measurement to about
ule to the MDT suite samples and per- 30,000 ft3/bbl from the LFA maximum
forms real-time compositional analysis GOR of 2,500.
of retrograde gases, condensates, and In a hydrocarbon-bearing forma-
volatile oils. The module has two tion the CFA analyzer is used to char-
detectors, a fluorescence device and acterize the fluid with respect to
an optical spectrometer. If liquids depth. The CFA compositional analy-
drop out from the gas phase, the dew sis at various depths provides compo-
that forms can be detected by an sitional grading within the oil column
increase in the fluorescence level. The below the gas zone. This information
fluorescence detector ensures that is valuable for reservoir engineers but
the sample is above the dewpoint and was previously difficult to obtain.
in single-phase condition for gas sam- The CFA analyzer can be used in
pling. The optical spectrometer is combination with the LFA analyzer to
based on principles similar to those provide a total of 20 optical channels
of the LFA analyzer. However, the downhole for real-time assurance of
spread of the optical density channels single-phase conditions, detection of
enables the tool to measure the opti- contamination, and measurement of
cal density at the peaks corresponding composition.
to methane (C1), ethane to pentane
group (C2 to C5), heavier hydrocarbon
molecules (C6+), carbon dioxide, and
water to quantitatively measure their
downhole concentrations.

Mechanical Specifications
CFA Analyzer
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating† 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter 4.75 in. [12.07 cm]
Length 5.1 ft [1.55 m]
With handling caps: 6.6 ft [2.01 m]
Weight 161 lbm [73 kg]
H2S service Yes
† 25,000-psi [172-MPa] and 30,000-psi [207-MPa] versions are available upon request.

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MDT Low-Shock Sampling

The successful collection of represen- and the piston is positioned at the top Previous methods of sampling did
tative pressure-volume-temperature of the cylinder. Beneath the piston in not employ an opening at the bottom of
(PVT) samples requires low filtrate the cylinder is water. Because there is the chamber. Before sampling, the
contamination and flowing pressure an opening at the bottom, the water internal pressure was close to the
above the pressure at which the phases pressure in the cylinder is equal to the atmospheric pressure. When the valve
separate. Fluid is pumped from the for- wellbore hydrostatic pressure. Sample at the top of the cylinder was opened, a
mation to the wellbore until the LFA capture begins by opening the valve at sudden pressure reduction occurred.
Live Fluid Analyzer indicates that both the top and pumping fluid into the bot- The reduction was typically sufficiently
conditions are met. “Low-shock” sam- tle rather than to the wellbore. The large to induce phase separation,
pling refers to capturing the fluid in the entering fluid pushes the piston down resulting in an unrepresentative sam-
sample chamber or sample bottle with- and causes the water to exit to the ple. It could even cause a shock so large
out disrupting the flowing pressure. wellbore. Because the pump is pushing that the formation would collapse,
Sample chambers and bottles con- fluid to the wellbore, there is no resulting in a loss of seal and the entry
sist of a cylinder with a valve at the top change in the flowing pressure follow- of drilling fluid to the tool.
and opening at the bottom and contain ing opening of the valve. With this
a sliding piston. While the fluid is innovative technique, low-shock sam-
pumped from the formation to the pling minimizes pressure disruption.
wellbore, the valve at the top is closed

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MDT Multisample Module

The MDT Multisample Module (MRMS) transportable and therefore must be


can retrieve six representative forma- transferred at the wellsite. Heating to
tion fluid samples on a single trip into the reservoir temperature is required
the well. Two types of sample bottles for revaporizing condensed liquids in
can be used in the MRMS: gas condensate samples, and heating
I
to 180°F [82°C] is required for recom-
Multisample Production Sample
bining wax precipitants.
Receptacle (MPSR)
The SPMC maintains the sample
I Single-Phase Multisample Module pressure at or above the reservoir
(SPMC). pressure despite the reduction in tem-
The MRMS may be fitted with any perature at the surface. The SPMC
combination of MPSR and SPMC bot- must be used to prevent asphaltene
tles. A maximum of five MRMS mod- solids from precipitating in oil sam-
ules (i.e., a total of 30 bottles) can be ples because the precipitation of
combined in one toolstring. asphaltenes can be irreversible. The
The MPSR bottle has a 450-cm3 opening pressure on MPSR samples is
[0.12-gal] volume and is approved for much lower than the reservoir pres-
transport by the U.S. Department of sure because of the reduction in tem-
Transportation (DOT). It can be perature at the surface. Gas, liquid,
heated to 200°F [93°C] for recombin- and solid phases separate within the
ing the sample but is not suitable for MPSR bottle, and the sample cannot
long-term storage. The SPMC has a be validated, transferred, or analyzed
250-cm3 [0.07-gal] volume and can be until it has been recombined.
heated to 400°F [204°C]. It is not DOT

Mechanical Specifications
MRMS
Temperature rating 392°F [200°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 5 5⁄8 in. [14.29 cm]
Borehole size—max. 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter 5 in. [12.70 cm] (max.)
Length 13.19 ft [4.02 m]
Weight 465 lbm [211 kg] (max.)
Tension† 160,000 lbf [711,710 N]
Compression† 85,000 lbf [378,100 N]
† At 15,000 psi [103 MPa] and 320°F [160°C]. These ratings apply to all MDT modules except the Dual-Packer Module (MPRA).
The compressive load is a function of temperature and pressure.

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PressureXpress
Reservoir Pressure-While-Logging Service
PressureXpress reservoir pressure- Applications
while-logging service collects pres- I Formation pressure and mobility
sure and fluid mobility measurements measurements on the first run
during the first logging run, bringing
I Determination of reservoir fluid
new efficiency to formation pressure
testing. This streamlined service sig- density, contacts, and gradients
nificantly reduces both the time and I Mobility and permeability mea-
risk of employing conventional multi- surement to aid the selection of
function pressure testers that perform sampling points
pretests by taking formation fluid I Identification of depleted zones,
samples. thief zones, and zones to avoid
The dynamically controlled pres- during fracture stimulation
sure-pretest system integrated in the operations
PressureXpress tool enables precise
control of volume and drawdown rates
over a wide mobility range, which
makes pressure testing possible in
many formations where conventional
technology cannot function. A pres-
sure limit can also be set. The pretest
assembly is not linked to the hydraulic
anchoring system and is therefore not
susceptible to leaks, tool movement,
or other hydraulic affects on testing.
Multiple pretests can be performed at
a given depth to verify the accuracy of
a pressure measurement without hav-
ing to cycle the tool. Pretests per-
formed at multiple depths are used to
produce a pressure profile, which can
be converted directly to the density of
the formation’s continuous fluid
phase.
PressureXpress Advisor pretest
quality indicator analyzes real-time
Platform Express data to select candi-
date zones for successful reservoir
pressure and fluid mobility testing.
For pressure and gradient analysis,
a PDPlot* interpretation can be
performed specifically for pressure
and gradient analysis. A concise
PressureXpress wellsite report is
generated, along with an optional
display of other log data.

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Measurement Specifications
PressureXpress Tool
Output Formation pressure, fluid mobility (permeability/viscosity),
fluid density
Logging speed Stationary
Range of measurement Max. measured overbalance: 6,500 psi [45 MPa]
Resolution Sapphire gauge: 0.04 psi [276 Pa]
CQG gauge: 0.005 psi [34 Pa] at 1-s gate time
Accuracy Sapphire gauge: ±5 psi [34 kPa]
CQG gauge: ±(2 psi [14 kPa] + 0.01% of reading)
Depth of investigation Probe extension beyond packer surface: 0.45 in [1.14 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with Platform Express system
Special applications

Mechanical Specifications
PressureXpress Tool
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
With CQG gauge: 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4.75 in [12.07 cm]
Borehole size—max. 15.40 in [39.12 cm]
Outer diameter Tool: 3.375 in [8.57 cm]
Probe section: 3.875 in [9.84 cm]
Length 21.1 ft [6.43 m]
Weight 447 lbm [203 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 22,000 lbf [97,860 N]

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SRFT Slimhole Repeat
Formation Tester
The SRFT* Slimhole Repeat Form- Sample chambers are available in
ation Tester—with a 3 3⁄8-in. [8.57-cm] two sizes: 450 cm3 [0.12 gal] and 23⁄8 gal
outer diameter (OD)—brings wire- [9 L]. An optional water cushion is
line formation tester services to small- used to reduce the shock resulting
diameter boreholes. It can also be run from pressure drawdown when a sam-
in wells where conventional tools ple chamber is opened for sampling.
cannot operate because of abrupt
changes in angle, swelling formations,
hole restrictions, and other drilling Applications
problems. I Formation pressure measurement
The SRFT tool can be repeatedly in slim holes, short-radius horizon-
set and retracted during a single trip tal wells, and unstable or restricted
in the well. The CQG Crystal Quartz wells
Gauge is used to provide quick, accu- I Fluid sampling in slim holes, short-
rate pressure measurements. One seg- radius horizontal wells, and unsta-
regated sample can be recovered in a ble or restricted wells
sample bottle that is DOT approved
for transport. Alternatively, two fluid
samples can be recovered from two
different depths.

Measurement Specifications
SRFT Tool
Output Pressure measurement, fluid samples
Logging speed Stationary measurements
Range of measurement 0 to 20,000 psi [0 to 138 MPa] at up to 350°F [177°C]
Accuracy CQG gauge:
Accuracy: ±(2 psi [13,789 Pa] + 0.01% of reading)
Resolution: 0.02 psi [138 Pa] at 1-s gate time
Strain gauge: 5,000-, 10,000-, and 20,000-psi
[34-, 69-, and 138-MPa] ranges
Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale
Resolution: 0.001% of full scale
Special applications Slim or restricted holes

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Mechanical Specifications
SRFT Tool
Standard Probe and Piston Telescoping Pistons (SRTP) Large-Hole Kit (SRLH)
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min.† 4.125 in. [10.48 cm] 4.8 in. [12.19 cm]‡ 6.5 in. [16.51 cm]‡
Borehole size—max. 6.3 in. [16.00 cm] 7.8 in. [19.81 cm] 9.8 in. [24.89 cm]
Outer diameter Fully retracted: 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] Fully retracted: 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] Fully retracted: 4.5 in. [11.43 cm]
Fully extended: 6.5 in. [16.51 cm] Fully extended: 8.0 in. [20.32 cm] Fully extended: 10.0 in. [25.40 cm]
Length 22.23 ft [6.77 m] 22.23 ft [6.77 m] 22.23 ft [6.77 m]
Weight 455 lbm [206 kg] 455 lbm [206 kg] 455 lbm [206 kg]
Tension 35,000 lbf [155,690 N] 35,000 lbf [155,690 N] 35,000 lbf [155,690 N]
Compression 3,900 lbf [17,350 N] 3,900 lbf [17,350 N] 3,900 lbf [17,350 N]
† Minimum borehole size is dependent on the borehole conditions and whether the SRFT tool is run on cable or pipe.
‡ If an SRFT tool with telescoping pistons is set in a hole smaller than recommended, the larger section of the telescoping pistons will touch the borehole. Standoffs should be used in this case.

Sample Chamber Specifications


SRSU-AA with MPSR-BA† SRSC-AA Water Cushion (SRSW-AA)
Capacity 450 cm3 [0.12 gal] 2.375 gal [9.0 L] 2.375 gal [9.0 L]
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]‡ 20,000 psi [138 MPa]‡ 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Outer diameter 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]
Length 4.45 ft [1.36 m] 9.31 ft [2.84 m] 9.11 ft [2.78 m]
Weight 106 lbm [48 kg] 97 lbm [44 kg] 91 lbm [41 kg]§
Special applications DOT-approved MPSR H2S service H2S service
H2S service Optional water cushion for SRSC-AA
PVT samples
† The SRSU is only the carrier and also provides water cushion for the MPSR.
‡ Rated to 20,000 psi [138 MPa] for both internal and external pressure.
§ The SRSW filled with water weighs 111 lbm [50 kg].

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CHDT Cased Hole
Dynamics Tester
The technologically advanced CHDT fluid identification, and contamina-
Cased Hole Dynamics Tester, a compo- tion monitoring, which were previ-
nent of the ABC Analysis Behind ously possible only for openhole
Casing suite of services, makes multi- applications. In combination with the
ple pressure measurements and col- other through-casing formation evalu-
lects fluid samples from behind a ation tools in the ABC services
cased wellbore. Developed with sup- suite—CHFR-Plus Cased Hole Form-
port from the Gas Technology Insti- ation Resistivity tool, RSTPro Reser-
tute (GTI), the CHDT tool has the voir Saturation tool, CHFD Cased Hole
unique ability to drill through a cased Formation Density service, CHFP
borehole and into the formation, Cased Hole Formation Porosity ser-
acquire multiple pressure measure- vice, Sonic Scanner acoustic scanning
ments, recover high-quality fluid sam- platform, and DSI Dipole Shear Sonic
ples, and then plug the hole made in Imager—the CHDT tool delivers
the casing to restore pressure comprehensive reservoir analysis
integrity—in a single trip. The restor- behind casing.
ation of pressure integrity saves the
costs associated with conventional
plug-setting runs, cement-squeeze Applications
operations, pressure tests, and scraper I Evaluation of old wells for bypas-
runs as well as the rig costs associated sed hydrocarbons
with these operations. I Development of critical economic
The tool seals against the casing data for well evaluation
and uses a flexible drill shaft to pene- I Reduced risk alternative to open-
trate both the casing and cement and hole formation testing under diffi-
into the formation. As the drill pene- cult conditions
trates the target, the integrated
I Pressure monitoring during water,
instrument package simultaneously
monitors pressure, fluid resistivity, steam, and CO2 injection
and drilling parameters. This addi- I Identification of collector zones
tional information about the casing/ in gas storage wells
cement/formation interfaces enables I Stress testing and leakoff evalua-
real-time quality control of the operation. tion in cased holes
The CHDT tool is combinable with I Production and injection through
MDT modules in 6 5⁄8-in. [16.83-cm] known-diameter drillholes
and larger casing. The module combi-
nations are used to perform high-qual-
ity single-phase sampling, enhanced

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Measurement Specifications
CHDT Tool
Output Behind-casing pressure measurement, PVT and conventional fluid samples, fluid mobility
Logging speed Stationary
Accuracy CQG gauge: ±(2 psi [13,789 Pa] + 0.01% of reading) (accuracy),
0.008 psi [55 Pa] at 1.3-s gate time (resolution)
Depth of drillhole 6 in. [152 mm] (max. from casing)
Drillhole diameter 0.281 in. [7.137 mm]
Pretest volume 6.1 in.3 [100 cm3]
Limitations Max. casing thickness: 0.625 in. [1.59 cm] in 133⁄8-in. casing
Combinability MDT modules,† another CHDT tool, most other tools
Special applications Up to six holes drilled and plugged per run‡
H2S service
Fluid identification (resistivity and LFA Live Fluid Analyzer)
† Combinable with MDT modules in 6 5⁄8-in. [16.83-cm] and larger casing
‡ Formation and casing dependent

Mechanical Specifications
CHDT Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Max. underbalance: 4,000 psi [27 MPa]
Plug rating: 10,000 psi [69 MPa] (bi-directional)
Casing size—min. 5 1⁄2 in. [13.97 cm]
Casing size—max. 9 5⁄8 in. [24.45 cm]
Outside diameter 4.25 in. [10.79 cm]
Length Pressure measurement only: 34.1 ft [10.4 m]
Optional sample chamber: 9.7 ft [2.96 m]
Weight Depends on configuration
Tension Depends on configuration
Compression Depends on configuration

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Mechanical Sidewall
Coring Tool
The standard configuration of the for accurate, real-time depth control
rotary Mechanical Sidewall Coring of the coring points.
Tool (MSCT) recovers 50 core sam-
ples. Optional configurations for
recovering 75 core or 20 core-catcher Applications
(dictated by core-catcher capacity) I Lithology analysis
samples are available. Each sample is I Secondary porosity analysis
isolated for positive identification, I Porosity and permeability
and a summary output at surface lists determination
all samples with the exact depth and
I Confirmation of hydrocarbon shows
time that each was taken.
The real-time display at the logging I Determination of clay content
unit confirms proper tool operation I Determination of grain density
and sample acquisition. The MSCT is I Lithology determination
run in combination with a gamma ray
I Detection of fracture occurrence
tool to correlate with openhole logs

Measurement Specifications
MSCT
Output Sidewall core samples†
Logging speed Stationary
Coring time (avg): 3 to 5 min per core
Range of measurement Core size: 2 in. [50.8 mm] long × 0.92 in.
[23.4 mm] diameter
Depth of core sample Core length: 1.5 or 1.75 in. [38.1 or 44.4 mm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Special applications
† The MCFU-AA is used for 50 cores per descent and the MCCU is used for 20 cores per descent.

Mechanical Specifications
MSCT
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]†
Pressure rating Standard: 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
High pressure: 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 61⁄4 in. [15.87 cm]
Borehole size—max. 19 in. [48.26 cm]
Outer diameter 5 3⁄8 in. [13.65 cm]‡
Length 31.29 ft [9.54 m]
Weight 750 lbm [340 kg]§
Tension 22,900 lbf [101,860 N]
Compression 12,500 lbf [55,600 N]
† The MSCT-A can be run at 400°F [204°C] with a Dewar flask (UDFH-KF). Successful jobs have also been performed at 425°F [218°C].
‡ With the standoffs removed, the MSCT can be stripped down to 5 in. [12.70 cm] and run in 5 7⁄8-in. [14.92-cm] holes.
§ The sonde weighs 580 lbm [263 kg].

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CST Chronological
Sample Taker
The CST* Chronological Sample Taker The CST guns vary in the number
can collect up to 90 core samples in of bullets per gun. Bullet designs are
one trip using a series of core recovery available for optimum core recovery in
bullets. This percussion-type gun is various ranges of formation consolida-
accurately depth positioned by using tion. The recovered samples are usu-
an SP or gamma ray log. A surface- ally large enough for conducting core
controlled, electrically ignited powder analysis.
charge fires a hollow cylindrical bullet
into the formation at each sample
depth. Each bullet is attached by two Applications
retaining wires to the gun; these are I Porosity measurement
used to retrieve the bullet and core. I Permeability estimate
The wires have a breaking strength of I Lithology identification
approximately 1,800 lbf [8,000 N] to
I Grain size, density, and shape
release the gun from the core bullet,
which prevents a stuck core resulting indication
in a stuck CST tool. I Hydrocarbon identification
I Oil, gas, and water volume
estimates

Measurement Specifications
CST Tool
Output Sidewall cores
Logging speed Stationary
Mud type or weight limitations Hydrostatic pressure and formation characteristics determine
charge selection
Combinability Usually run with PGGT* Powered Gun Gamma Ray Tool
for correlation
Up to 3 guns can be used to collect a maximum of 90 core samples
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
CST Tool
Temperature rating Explosive charges: 280°F [138°C] for 1 hr or 450°F
[232°C] for 1 hr
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min.† 41⁄8 in. [10.48 cm]
Borehole size—max.† 25 in. [63.50 cm]
Outer diameter† 3 3⁄8 to 5.25 in. [8.57 to 13.33 cm]
Length† 6.83 to 17.08 ft [2.08 to 5.21 m]
Weight† 125 to 406 lbm [57 to 184 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [222,410 N]
Compression 23,000 lbf [102,310 N]
† Depends on the gun, see “CST Sample Gun Specifications”

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CST Sample Gun Specifications
CST-AA CST-BA CST-C CST-DA CST-G CST-G60N CST-G60P CST-G60Y
Core samples 30 30 30 30 30 60 60 60
Temperature rating 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C] 280°F [138°C] 280°F [138°C] 280°F [138°C] 280°F [138°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 81⁄2 in. [21.59 cm] 81⁄2 in. [21.59 cm] 81⁄2 in. [21.59 cm] 81⁄2 in. [21.59 cm] 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 61⁄8 in. [15.55 cm]
Borehole size—max. 25 in. [63.50 cm] 25 in. [63.50 cm] 25 in. [63.50 cm] 25 in. [63.50 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm]
Outer diameter 51⁄4 in. [13.33 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 51⁄4 in. [13.33 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm]
Length 9.08 ft [2.77 m] 7.92 ft [2.41 m] 7.86 ft [2.39 m] 11.42 ft [3.48 m] 9.50 ft [2.89 m] 17.08 ft [5.21 m] 17.08 ft [5.21 m] 16.71 ft [5.09 m]
Weight 262 lbm [119 kg] 229 lbm [104 kg] 200 lbm [91 kg] 326 lbm [148 kg] 175 lbm [79 kg] 308 lbm [140 kg] 308 lbm [140 kg] 308 lbm [140 kg]

CST Sample Gun Specifications


CST-GY CST-J CST-U CST-V CST-W CST-Y CST-Z
Core samples 30 25 24 21 12 21 30
Temperature rating 280°F [138°C] 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C] 450°F [232°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 61⁄8 in. [15.56 cm] 41⁄8 in. [10.46 cm] 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 81⁄2 in. [21.59 cm]
Borehole size—max. 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 10 in. [25.40 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 121⁄2 in. [31.75 cm] 25 in. [63.50 cm]
Outer diameter 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm] 33⁄8 in. [8.57 cm] 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm] 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm] 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm] 43⁄8 in. [11.11 cm] 51⁄4 in. [13.33 cm]
Length 9.50 ft [2.89 m] 12.92 ft [3.93 m] 6.83 ft [2.08 m] 7.60 ft [2.32 m] 8.08 ft [2.46 m] 7.60 ft [2.32 m] 11.42 ft [3.48 m]
Weight 175 lbm [79 kg] 187 lbm [85 kg] 125 lbm [57 kg] 168 lbm [76 kg] 148 lbm [67 kg] 168 lbm [76 kg] 406 lbm [184 kg]

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Well Integrity
Evaluation
Isolation Scanner
Cement Evaluation Service
Isolation Scanner cement evaluation I acoustic velocity (P or S) of the
service combines classic pulse-echo annulus material
technology with a new ultrasonic I position of the casing within the
technique—flexural wave imaging— borehole or a second casing string
to accurately evaluate any type I geometrical shape of the wellbore.
of cement, from traditional slurries
and heavy cements to the latest Vertical sampling is selectable to as
lightweight and foam cements. This low as 0.6 in [1.52 cm], and the
innovative method provides real-time azimuthal resolution has a maximum
information on cement jobs in a of 10°. Because acoustic impedance
wider range of conditions than and flexural attenuation are indepen-
previously possible with conventional dent measurements, their combined
technologies. analysis provides borehole fluid prop-
In addition to confirming the effec- erties, not requiring a separate fluid-
tiveness of a cement job for zonal property measurement.
isolation, Isolation Scanner service
pinpoints any channels in the cement. Applications
The tool’s azimuthal and radial cover-
I Differentiate high-performance
age readily differentiates low-density
solids from liquids to distinguish light- lightweight cements (foam,
weight and foam cements from contam- LiteCRETE*, and Ultra LiteCRETE*
inated cement and liquids. The systems) from liquids
service also provides detailed images I Map annulus material as SLG
of casing centralization and identifies I Confirm hydraulic isolation
corrosion or drilling-induced wear I Image channels and defects
through measurement of the inside in annular isolating material
diameter and thickness of the casing.
I Visualize position of casing
Flexural wave imaging is used
by Isolation Scanner service as a in the borehole
significant complement to pulse-echo I Image wellbore shape
acoustic impedance measurement. I Determine casing internal
It relies on the pulsed excitation and diameter and thickness
propagation of a casing flexural mode, I Determine depth for sidetracking
which leaks deep-penetrating acoustic and casing milling
bulk waves into the annulus.
Attenuation of the first casing arrival,
estimated at two receivers, is used to
unambiguously determine the state of
the material coupled to the casing as
solid, liquid, or gas (SLG). Third-inter-
face reflection echoes arising from
the annulus/formation interface yield
additional characterization of the
cased hole environment:

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Measurement Specifications
Isolation Scanner Tool
Output Solid-liquid-gas map of annulus material, polar movie (AVI format),
hydraulic communication map, acoustic impedence, flexural attenuation,
VDL of annulus waveform, rugosity image, casing thickness image, internal radius image
Logging speed Standard resolution: 2,700 ft/h [823 m/h]
High resolution: 563 ft/h [172 m/h]
Range of measurement Min. casing thickness: 0.15 in [0.38 cm]
Max. casing thickness: 0.79 in [2.01 cm]
Vertical resolution High resolution: 0.6 in [1.52 cm]
High speed: 6 in [15.24 cm]
Depth of investigation† Casing and annulus
Mud type or weight limitations‡ Conditions simulated before logging
Combinability Bottom only, combinable with most wireline tools
Telemetry: fast transfer bus (FTB) or enhanced FTB (EFTB)
Special applications H2S service
† Investigationof complete annulus width depends on the presence of third-interface echoes.
‡ Max. mud weight depends on the mud formulation, sub used, and casing size and weight, which are simulated before logging.

Mechanical Specifications
Isolation Scanner Tool
Temperature rating 350 degF [177 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Casing size—min.† 41⁄2 in (min. pass-through restriction: 4 in [10.16 cm])
Casing size—max.† 95⁄8 in
Outside diameter IBCS-A: 3.375 in [8.57 cm]
IBCS-B: 4.472 in [11.36]
IBCS-C: 6.657 in [16.91 cm]
Length Without sub: 19.73 ft [6.01 m]
IBCS-A sub: 2.01 ft [0.61 m]
IBCS-B sub: 1.98 ft [0.60 m]
IBCS-C sub: 1.98 ft [0.60 m]
Weight Without sub: 333 lbm [151 kg]
IBCS-A sub: 16.75 lbm [7.59 kg]
IBCS-B sub: 20.64 lbm [9.36 kg]
IBCS-C sub: 23.66 lbm [10.73 kg]
Sub max. tension 2,250 lbf [10,000 N]
Sub max. compression 12,250 lbf [50,000 N]
† Limits for casing size depend on the sub used. Data can be acquired in casing larger than 95⁄8 in with low-attenuation mud (e.g., water, brine).

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Cement Bond Logging Tools

Cement bond tools measure the bond I standard 3-ft CBL and 5-ft VDL
between the casing and the cement measurements
placed in the annulus between the I borehole-compensated (BHC)
casing and the wellbore. The mea- attenuation from the 3.5- and
surement is made by using acoustic 4.5-ft spacing receivers
sonic and ultrasonic tools. In the case I near-pseudoattenuation from
of sonic tools, the measurement is
the 3-ft spacing receivers
usually displayed on a cement bond
I short-spacing attenuation from
log (CBL) in millivolt units, decibel
attenuation, or both. Reduction of the the 1-ft spacing receiver for cement
reading in millivolts or increase of the bond measurement in fast forma-
decibel attenuation is an indication of tions that may affect the standard
better-quality bonding of the cement 3-ft spacing.
behind the casing to the casing wall.
Factors that affect the quality of the
cement bonding are SlimXtreme Sonic
I cement job design and execution Logging Tool
as well as effective mud removal The SlimXtreme Sonic Logging Tool
I compressive strength of the cement (QSLT) provides the same measure-
in place ments as the SSLT of the cement bond
I temperature and pressure changes amplitude, attenuation, and Variable
applied to the casing after Density display for evaluation of the
cementing cement bond quality of a cemented
I
casing in high-pressure and high-tem-
epoxy resin applied to the outer
perature environments.
wall of the casing.

Cement bond log from


Slim Array Sonic Tool Digital Sonic Logging Tool
The Slim Array Sonic Tool (SSLT) is a
The Digital Sonic Logging Tool (DSLT)
digital sonic tool that provides con-
uses the Sonic Logging Sonde (SLS)
ventional openhole sonic measure- DSLT
to measure the cement bond ampli-
ments, standard CBL amplitude and
tude and provide a Variable Density
Variable Density log (VDL), and atten-
display for evaluation of the cement Memory Slim
uation measurements, which are less
bond quality of a cemented casing CBL Tool
affected by borehole environmental SSLT QSLT
string. Variable Density or x-y wave- SCMT
conditions. The SSLT can also make
form display of the sonic signal is pre-
a short-spacing (1-ft [0.30-m]) CBL
sented in conjunction with the bond
measurements for cement evaluation
index and amplitude signal. The DSLT HSLT
in fast formations. The two transmit-
is also used in the open borehole
ters and six receivers of the SSLT
environment for conventional sonic
sonde have transmitter–receiver
measurements of BHC (3- to 5-ft)
spacings of 1, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, and 5 ft
transit time and long-spacing
[0.30, 0.91, 1.07, 1.22, 1.37, and 1.52 m]
depth-derived BHC (DDBHC) (9- to
to compute the following:
11-ft [2.74 to 3.35-m]) transit time.

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Cement bond log from running through most tubings to evalu- downhole. More than 40 h of combined
Hostile Environment ate the casing below. In new wells the tool running time is possible, including
SCMT is an excellent tool for evaluating 16 h of continuous waveform recording
Sonic Logging Tool casing that is 7 5⁄8 in [19.36 cm] or less. time. Depth-recording systems are
The Hostile Environment Sonic Logging The SCMT features a single trans- available for both hazardous and non-
Tool (HSLT) provides the same mea- mitter, two receivers spaced at 3 and hazardous environments.
surements of the cement bond ampli- 5 ft from the transmitter, and eight seg- The Memory Slim CBL Tool can be
tude and Variable Density display for mented receivers 2 ft [0.61 m] from the run with other Memory PS Platform
evaluation of the cement bond quality transmitter. The output of the near production logging tools for complete
of a cemented casing string as the (3-ft) receiver is used for CBL and well and reservoir evaluation in one
SSLT in high-pressure and high-tem- transit-time measurement. The output descent. The tools and sensors can be
perature environments. of the far (5-ft) receiver is used for the conveyed in the borehole by drillpipe,
VDL measurement. The eight seg- coiled tubing, slickline, or unintelligent
mented receivers generate a radial tractor. PS Platform software is used to
Slim Cement Mapping Tool image of the cement bond variation. perform onsite data processing or any
The Slim Cement Mapping Tool necessary postprocessing and prepare
(SCMT) is a through-tubing cement the log presentation.
evaluation tool combinable with the Memory Slim
PS Platform production logging service Cement Bond Logging Tool Applications
for a variety of well diagnostics. The The Memory Slim Cement Bond I Evaluation of cement quality
two sizes are 111⁄16 in [4.29 cm] for the Logging Tool provides through-tubing I Determination of zone isolation
standard (302 degF [150 degC]) tem- 3-ft CBL and 5-ft VDL measurements
perature rating and 21⁄16 in [5.24 cm] I Location of cement top
with the same accuracy and quality as
with a 392 degF [200 degC] tempera- surface-readout logs. Because of its
ture rating. The SCMT is suitable for slim size, the 111⁄16-in tool can be run into
running workover operations and in the zone of interest without having to
new wells. SCMT operations provide a remove the tubing from the well. The
clear advantage in workover wells tool simultaneously records gamma ray,
because there is no need to pull tubing casing collar location, pressure, tem-
above the zone of interest for cement perature, and waveforms in a single
evaluation. The SCMT is capable of pass, with the waveforms fully digitized

Measurement Specifications
SSLT QSLT DSLT HSLT SCMT-C and SCMT-H Memory Slim CBL Tool
Output 3-ft [0.91-m] CBL and attenuation, 3-ft [0.91-m] CBL and attenuation, 3-ft [0.91-m] amplitude CBL 3-ft [0.91-m] amplitude CBL, 5-ft [1.52-m] 3-ft [0.91-m] amplitude CBL, 5-ft [1.52-m] 3-ft [0.91-m] CBL, 5-ft [1.52-m]
1-ft [0.30-m] attenuation, 5-ft [1.52-m] 1-ft [0.30-m] attenuation, 5-ft [1.52-m] With SLS-C and SLS-D: 5-ft [1.52-m] Variable Density log Variable Density log, Variable Density log, gamma ray, CCL,
Variable Density log Variable Density log Variable Density log cement bond variation map traveltime, cement compressive strength
Logging speed 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] 3,600 ft/h [1,097 m/h] 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h] 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
Vertical resolution Near attenuation: 1 ft [0.30 m] Near attenuation: 1 ft [0.30 m] CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m] CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m] CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m] CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m]
CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m] CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m] VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m] VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m] VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m] VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m]
VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m] VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m] Cement bond variation map: 2 ft [0.61 m]
Depth of investigation CBL: Casing and cement interface CBL: Casing and cement interface CBL: Casing and cement interface CBL: Casing and cement interface CBL: Casing and cement interface CBL: Casing and cement interface
VDL: Depends on bonding and formation VDL: Depends on bonding and formation VDL: Depends on bonding and formation VDL: Depends on bonding and formation VDL: Depends on bonding and formation VDL: Depends on bonding and formation
Mud type or weight limitations None None None None None None
Combinability Part of SlimAccess system Part of SlimXtreme system Combinable with most tools Part of Xtreme system, Combinable with PS Platform system Combinable with Memory PS Platform system
combinable with most tools
Special applications Logging through drillpipe, Logging through drillpipe, Logging through drillpipe, Logging through drillpipe, tubing,
tubing, and in small casing tubing, and in small casing tubing, and in small casing and in small casing
Fast formations Fast formations Fast formations

Mechanical Specifications
SSLT QSLT DSLT HSLT SCMT-C and SCMT-H Memory Slim CBL Tool
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC] 500 degF [260 degC] 302 degF [150 degC] 500 degF [260 degC] SCMT-C: 302 degF [150 degC] 302 degF [150 degC]
SCMT-H: 392 degF [200 degC]
Pressure rating 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Casing size—min. 3 1⁄2 in [8.89 cm] 4 1⁄2 in [11.43 cm] 5 1⁄2 in [13.97 cm] 5 1⁄2 in [13.97 cm] SCMT-C: 2 3⁄8 in [6.03 cm] 27⁄8 in [7.30 cm]
SCMT-H: 27⁄8 in [7.30 cm]
Casing size—max. 8 5⁄8
in [21.91 cm] 8 5⁄8in [21.91 cm] 13 3⁄8 in
[33.97 cm] 13 3⁄8 in
[33.97 cm] 7 5⁄8 in [19.37 cm] 7 5⁄8 in [19.37 cm]
Outer diameter 2.5 in [6.35 cm] 3 in [7.62 cm] 3.625 in [9.21 cm] 3.875 in [9.84 cm] SCMT-C: 1.6875 in [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in [4.29 cm]
SCMT-H: 2.06 in [5.23 cm]
Length 23.1 ft [7.04 m] Without inline centralizer: 23 ft [7 m] With SLS-E: 20.63 ft [6.29 m] 25.5 ft [7.77 m] SCMT-C: 23.45 ft [7.14 m] 23.45 ft [7.15 m]
With inline centralizer: 29.9 ft [9.11 m] With SLS-F: 23.81 ft [7.26 m] SCMT-H: 28.85 ft [8.79 m]
Weight† 232 lbm [105 kg] 270 lbm [122 kg] With SLS-E: 313 lbm [142 kg] 440 lbm [199 kg] SCMT-C: 100 lbm [45 kg] 100.2 lbm [45.4 kg]
With SLS-F: 353 lbm [160 kg] SCMT-H: 162 lbm [73 kg]
Tension 13,000 lbf [57,830 N] 13,000 lbf [57,830 N] 29,700 lbf [132,110 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 5,900 lbf [26,240 N] 5,900 lbf [26,240 N]
Compression 4,400 lbf [19,570 N] 4,400 lbf [19,570 N] 2,870 lbf [12,270 N] 6,000 lbf [26,690 N] 150 lbf [670 N] 150 lbf [670 N]


In air

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USI UltraSonic Imager Tool Applications
The USI UltraSonic Imager tool I Cement evaluation
(USIT) uses a single transducer I Casing inspection
mounted on an Ultrasonic Rotating – Corrosion detection and
Sub (USRS) on the bottom of the tool. monitoring
The transmitter emits ultrasonic
pulses between 200 and 700 kHz and – Detection of internal and exter-
measures the received ultrasonic nal damage or deformation
waveforms reflected from the internal – Casing thickness analysis for
and external casing interfaces. The collapse and burst pressure
rate of decay of the waveforms calculations
received indicates the quality of the
cement bond at the cement/casing
interface, and the resonant frequency
of the casing provides the casing wall
thickness required for pipe inspec-
tion. Because the transducer is
mounted on the rotating sub, the
entire circumference of the casing is
scanned. This 360° data coverage
enables the evaluation of the quality
of the cement bond as well as the
determination of the internal and
external casing condition. The very
high angular and vertical resolutions
can detect channels as narrow as
1.2 in. [3.05 cm]. Cement bond, thick-
ness, internal and external radii, and
self-explanatory maps are generated
in real time at the wellsite.

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Measurement Specifications
USIT
Output Acoustic impedance, cement bonding to casing, internal radius, casing thickness
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement Acoustic impedance: 0 to 10 MRayl [0 to 10 MPa.s/m]
Vertical resolution Standard: 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Accuracy Less than 3.3 MRayl: ±0.5 MRayl
Depth of investigation Casing-to-cement interface
Mud type or weight limitations† Water-base mud: Up to 15.9 lbm/gal
Oil-base mud: Up to 11.2 lbm/gal
Combinability Bottom only tool, combinable with most tools
Special applications Identification and orientation of narrow channels
† Exact value depends on the type of mud system and casing size.

Mechanical Specifications
USIT
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Casing size—min. 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm]
Casing size—max. 13 3⁄8 in. [33.97 cm]
Outer diameter† 3 3⁄8 in. [8.57 cm]
Length† 19.75 ft [6.02 m]
Weight† 333 lbm [151 kg]
Tension 40,000 lbf [177,930 N]
Compression 4,000 lbf [17,790 N]
† Excluding the rotating sub

USIT Rotating Sub Mechanical Specifications


USRS-AB USRS-A USRS-B USRS-C USRS-D
Outer diameter 3.41 in. [8.66 cm] 3.58 in. [9.09 cm] 4.625 in. [11.75 cm] 6.625 in. [16.83 cm] 8.625 in. [21.91 cm]
Length 9.8 in. [24.89 cm] 9.92 in. [25.20 cm] 9.8 in. [24.89 cm] 8.3 in. [21.08 cm] 8.3 in. [21.08 cm]
Weight 7.7 lbm [3.5 kg] 7.7 lbm [3.5 kg] 10.6 lbm [4.8 Kg] 15.0 lbm [6.8 kg] 18.3 lbm [8.3 kg]

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Corrosion Monitoring

UCI Ultrasonic Casing Imager Applications


The UCI* Ultrasonic Casing Imager is I Casing integrity evaluation
an evolution of the USI UltraSonic I Identification, location, and quan-
Imager. The UCI tool provides all the tification of casing corrosion
answers required to locate, identify, I Estimated damage to casing
and quantify casing damage or corro- caused by milling, fishing, or plas-
sion. The design is specifically engi- tic deformation
neered for high-azimuthal-resolution
I Internal and external metal loss
images and detailed examination of
both the inner and outer surfaces of I Internal and external scale buildup
casing ranging from 41⁄2 to 13 3⁄8 in I Location and identification of per-
[11.43 to 33.97 cm], resulting in forated intervals
improved echo detection. I Identification of casing holes
Full azimuthal coverage with a
I Identification of casing profile and
2-MHz focused ultrasonic transducer
is used to analyze the reflections. weight changes
Signal arrivals are analyzed to provide I Identification of centralizers and
the casing thickness and surface con- other casing anomalies
dition images, and even small defects
on both internal and external casing
surfaces are quantified. An improved
centralization system ensures proper
centralization even in horizontal
wells, and eccentering effects
are reduced through wellsite signal
correction.

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Measurement Specifications
UCI Tool
Output Amplitude image, casing thickness image, internal radius image, fluid velocity
Logging speed 3,000 ft/h [914 m/h]
High resolution: 400 ft/h [122 m/h]
Range of measurement Min. casing thickness:
In water = 0.15 in [0.38 cm]
In attenuating fluids, including oil-base mud = 0.2 in [0.51 cm]
Vertical resolution High resolution: 0.2 in [0.51 cm]
High speed (3,000 ft/h]: 1.5 in [3.81 cm]
Accuracy Internal radius: ±0.04 in [±1 mm]
Casing thickness: ±4%
Depth of investigation Thickness of casing
Mud type or weight limitations Oil-base mud: No solids
Water-base mud: Solids content < 5%
Combinability Bottom-only tool, combinable with most tools
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
UCI Tool
Temperature rating 350 degF [177 degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Casing size—min.† 41⁄2 in [11.43 cm]
Casing size—max.† 13 3⁄8 in [33.97 cm]
Outer diameter USRS-AB: 3.41 in [8.66 cm]
USRS-A: 3.56 in [9.04 cm]
USRS-B: 4.65 in [11.81 cm]
USRS-C: 6.69 in [16.99 cm]
USRS-D: 8.66 in [22.00 cm]
Length Without sub: 19.73 ft [6.01 m]
Weight Without sub: 333 lbm [151 kg]
Tension 40,000 lbf [177,930 N]
Compression 4,000 lbf [17,790 N]
† Minimum and maximum casing sizes depend on the sub used.

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CPET Corrosion Protection and displacing the wellbore fluid with
Evaluation Tool oil—steps that are usually necessary
before other evaluation tools can be
The CPET* Corrosion Protection run, along with the rig downtime
Evaluation Tool provides critical infor- involved with these preparations. The
mation for cost-effective cathodic pro- CPET tool also saves rig time during
tection programs. CPET analysis the survey itself, with its fast thermal
features state-of-the-art accuracy and stabilization and hydraulic operation.
reliability. The resulting log describes The real-time results are used to
how well the cathodic protection is identify remedial adjustments to the
performing and advises whether new cathodic protection program and to
wells need cathodic protection. confirm the program’s effectiveness
Accurate measurement of the cas- while the tool is in the wellbore.
ing potential requires good contact
between the tool and the casing. To
meet this requirement, the CPET tool Applications
has four sets of electrodes and per- I Corrosion control
forms in any wellbore fluid. This I Cathodic protection
advanced design eliminates the
expense of acid washing the casing

Measurement Specifications
CPET Tool
Output Axial current, radial current density, potential
difference, casing thickness, corrosion rate
Logging speed 1,500 ft/hr [457 m/h] (6-ft [1.8-m] stations)
Vertical resolution 10- to 25-ft [3- to 7.6-m] typical electrode spacing:
Data recorded every 50 or 100 ft [15 or 30 m]
Accuracy Potential difference: 1 mV
Depth of investigation Casing thickness
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most tools
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
CPET Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Casing size—min. 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm]
Casing size—max. 10 3⁄4 in. [27.30 cm]
Outer diameter† 3 3⁄8 in. [8.57 cm]
Length 30.58 ft [9.32 m]
Weight 533 lbm [242 kg]
† Fishing neck outer diameter = 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]

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METT Multifrequency Applications
Electromagnetic Thickness I Location of corrosion damage in
Tool single or multiple strings
I Estimation of life remaining in
The METT* Multifrequency Electro-
magnetic Thickness Tool uses non- casing
destructive, noncontact induction I Evaluation of anticorrosion
methods to detect metal loss and systems
changes in casing geometry, regardless
of the fluid type inside the casing. The
METT tool is typically used to detect
large-scale corrosion or splits, and it
can also be used to detect metal loss in
the outer casing of multiple casing
strings.
A coil centered in the borehole gen-
erates an alternating magnetic field
that interacts with the casing; a second
coil measures the phase shift. These
electromagnetic measurements, made
at multiple frequencies, are related to
the casing wall thickness, inner diame-
ter, and permeability or conductivity.
Each parameter is averaged around
the pipe circumference.

Measurement Specifications
METT Tool
Output Casing wall thickness, internal diameter of casing,
casing electromagnetic properties
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement Electromagnetic phase system operating frequency:
–40 and –10 dB
Accuracy Internal diameter: ±0.025 in. [±0.635 mm]
Low-frequency phase: ±1.5°
Depth of investigation Up to 10 3⁄4-in. [27.30-cm] casing
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most services
Special applications H2S service
Multiple casing strings

Mechanical Specifications
METT Tool with Slim Sonde METT Tool with Large Sonde
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Casing size—min. 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 7 in. [17.78 cm]
Casing size—max. 7 in. [17.78 cm] 10 3⁄4 in. [27.30 cm]
Outer diameter 2 3⁄4 in. [6.99 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm]
Length 27.83 ft [8.48 m] 29.58 ft [9.01 m]
Weight 294 lbm [133 kg] 399 lbm [181 kg]

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PS Platform Multifinger
Imaging Tool
The PS Platform Multifinger Imaging
Tool (PMIT) is a multifinger caliper
tool that makes highly accurate radial
measurements of the internal diame-
ter of tubing and casing strings. The
tool is available in three sizes to
address a wide range of through-tub-
ing and casing size applications.
The tool deploys an array of hard-
surfaced fingers, which accurately
monitor the inner pipe wall.
Eccentricity effects are minimized by
equal azimuthal spacing of the fingers
and a special processing algorithm,
and the PMIT-B tool incorporates
powerful motorized centralizers to
ensure effective centering force even
in highly deviated intervals. The incli-
nometer in the tool provides informa-
tion on well deviation and tool
rotation. The PMIT-C tool can be fitted
with special extended fingers for log-
ging large-diameter boreholes.

Applications
I Identification and quantification
of corrosion damage
I Identification of scale, wax, and
solids accumulation
I Monitoring of anticorrosion
systems
I Location of mechanical damage
I Evaluation of corrosion increase
through periodic logs
I Determination of absolute ID

PMIT-C

PMIT-B
PMIT-A

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Measurement Specifications
PMIT-A PMIT-B PMIT-C
Output Internal casing image Internal casing image Internal casing image
from multiple inside from multiple inside from multiple inside
diameter measurements diameter measurements diameter measurements
Logging speed Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h] Standard: 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Max.: 6,000 ft/hr [1,829 m/h] Max.: 6,000 ft/hr [1,829 m/h] Max.: 6,000 ft/hr [1,829 m/h]
Vertical resolution 0.11 in. [0.28 cm] at 2,160 ft/hr [658 m/h] 0.11 in. [0.28 cm] at 1,600 ft/hr [488 m] Dependent on logging speed
Accuracy Relative bearing: 5° at up to 70° deviation Relative bearing: 5° at up to 70° deviation Accuracy: ±0.05 in. [±12.7 mm]
Radial resolution: 0.005 in. [0.127 mm] Radial resolution: 0.005 in. [0.127 mm] (extended fingers)
Radial resolution: 0.007 in. [0.178 mm]
(standard fingers)
0.009 in. [0.229 mm]
(extended fingers)
Depth of investigation Casing inside surface Casing inside surface Casing inside surface
Mud type or weight None None None
limitations
Combinability Combinable with the Combinable with the Combinable with the
PS Platform system PS Platform system PS Platform system
Bottom-only tool
Extra centralizers required for
casing larger than 95⁄8 in. [24.45 cm]
Special applications H2S service H2S service H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
PMIT-A PMIT-B PMIT-C
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Casing and tubing 13⁄4 in. [4.44 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm] Standard fingers: 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm]
size—min. Extended fingers: 65⁄8 in. [16.83 cm]
Casing and tubing 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 71⁄ 2 in. [19.05 cm] Standard fingers: 9 5⁄8 in. [24.45 cm]
size—max. Extended fingers: 13 3⁄8 in. [33.97 cm]
Outer diameter 111⁄16 in. [1.6875 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm] Standard fingers: 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Extended fingers: 5.5 in. [13.97 cm]
Fingers 24 40 60
Length 7.62 ft [2.32 m] (without centralizers) 8.86 ft [2.70 m] 6.73 ft [2.05 m] (without power
Required mechanical supply adapter)
centralizer: 2.37 ft [0.72 m]
Weight 36.4 lbm [16 kg] 87.4 lbm [40 kg] 113 lbm [51 kg] (without
Required mechanical power supply adapter)
centralizer: 12 lbm [5 kg]

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Production
Logging
Services
Flow Scanner Horizontal and Deviated Well
Production Logging System
The Flow Scanner horizontal and Applications
deviated well production logging I Multiphase flow profiling in
system deploys multiple minispinners nonvertical wells
and arrays of electrical and optical
I Identification of fluid and gas
probes across the vertical axis of
the wellbore, regardless of hole devia- entry in multiphase wells and
tion, to produce real-time multiphase of liquid entry in gas wells
velocity and holdup profiles. Unlike I Detection of fluid recirculation
conventional production logging tools, I Stand-alone, real-time, three-
which are designed with a central, phase flow interpretation
single spinner for use in verti-
cal or nearly vertical wells, the
Flow Scanner system provides a
complete flow analysis of complex
downhole environments, including
highly deviated wells.
As the tool is run eccentralized,
against the wellbore wall, the innova-
tive electrical probes of the Flow
Scanner system distinguish water and
hydrocarbon holdups. The optical
probes differentiate gas from liquid
holdups to enable the three-phase
measurement. All measurements are
made simultaneously in the same
vertical depth interval. The holdup
profiles are combined with the multi-
phase velocity profile calculated from
the measured phase velocities to
determine relative volumetric flow
rates in real time.

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Measurement Specifications
Flow Scanner Tool
Output Oil, gas, and water holdups; oil, gas, and water velocities;
relative bearing; caliper
Logging speed† 1,800, 3,600, 5,400, and 7,200 ft/h
[549, 1,097, 1,646, and 2,195 m/h]
Range of measurement Borehole coverage: 95% in 6-in- [15.24-cm-] ID casing
Vertical resolution Not applicable
Accuracy Three-phase holdup: ±10%
Velocity: ±10%
Depth of investigation Within the wellbore
Mud type or weight limitations Fluid salinity required for probe measurement: >10,000 ug/g
Combinability Combinable with PS Platform system and most cased hole tools
Special applications H2S service
† In situ spinner calibration requires passes recorded at different logging speeds.

Mechanical Specifications
Flow Scanner Tool
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 2 7⁄8 in [7.30 cm]†
Borehole size—max. 9 in [22.86 cm]
Outside diameter 1.6875 in [4.29 cm]
Length Flow Scanner tool: 16 ft [4.9 m]
With basic measurement sonde and head: 26.2 ft [7.99 m]
Weight 108 lbm [49 kg]
Max. tension 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Max. compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]
† Min. restriction is 1.813 in [4.61 cm].

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PS Platform Production
Services Platform
The PS Platform integrated produc- in both open- and cased holes.
tion services platform performs in Spinner blades are available in
vertical, horizontal, or any angle of different sizes to log the normal
borehole deviation to provide three- range of casing and borehole sizes.
phase flow profiles and production The centralizer and caliper arm
monitoring or diagnostic information. provides an x-y measurement of
Measurement capability is in both casing, tubing, or openhole diame-
real-time and memory modes. ter with a resolution of 0.04 in.
Three-phase flow profiles and [1.0 mm]. This level of sensitivity
reservoir monitoring information are enables the examination of corro-
provided by the following sensors in sion or defects such as splits or
the PS Platform toolstring: separation in tubing and casing
I
with one trip into the wellbore.
Platform Basic Measurement
I Gradiomanometer Sonde (PGMS)
Sonde (PBMS) houses the gamma PBMS
ray and casing collar locator for measures the average density of
correlation and also measures well the wellbore fluid, from which the
pressure and temperature. water, oil, and gas holdups are
I
derived. An accelerometer mea- PGMS
Flow-Caliper Imaging Sonde
surement provides deviation cor-
(PFCS) measures the average fluid
rection for the measured fluid
velocity, water and hydrocarbon
density.
holdups, and bubble counts from
I GHOST Gas Holdup Optical Sensor
four independent electrical probes.
The bubble count image is used to Tool uses four optical probes to
identify the first fluid entry. This measure gas and liquid holdups.
The certainty of the three-phase PILS-A
extremely compact sonde—mea-
suring only 5.2 ft [1.58 m] long— flow rate determination and accu-
provides an integrated set of racy of the final calculation are
measurements for flow rate evalua- ensured by the clear discrimina-
tion. The position of the sensors tion between liquid and gas that
(only 1.3 ft [40 cm] from the bot- GHOST measurements provide.
tom of the toolstring) enables I FloView holdup measurement tool
accurate measurement even when incorporates four electrical probes
logging wells with a small sump. that can be used to measure water
The PFCS is also self-centering and and hydrocarbon holdups and bub-
has several spinner and caliper set- ble counts in conjunction with the FloView and
FloView Plus
tings that are easily changed at the PFCS electrical probes for greater
wellsite to adapt to the range of borehole coverage. This additional
tubular and hole sizes to be tra- information is especially useful in
versed during a survey. The tips horizontal wells, where flow pro-
of the centralizer and caliper arm files are essential for insight on the
can be equipped with either skids surface production.
or rollers for smooth conveyance
GHOST-A

PFCS

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I FloView Plus holdup measurement I PS Platform Inline Spinner (PILS) capability is typically used
adds a FloView tool with the electri- is an optional component for mea- to make transient measurements
cal probes angularly offset with suring bi-directional fluid velocity for reservoir characterization
respect to the primary FloView tool inside the tubing or as a backup and monitoring.
in the PS Platform toolstring. The spinner, normally in higher I SCMT Slim Cement Mapping Tool
FloView Plus combination of two flow rates. can be run in conjunction with the
FloView tools provides even better I PS Platform UNIGAGE Carrier PS Platform system for cement
radial resolution that is particularly Sonde (PUCS) provides an optional bond and Variable Density logs in
useful in horizontal or highly devi- high-resolution pressure measure- casing. A radial cement map is also
ated wells where segregated flow is ment. This additional measurement available in surface-readout mode.
suspected.

Measurement Specifications
PS Platform System
Output Flow rate, fluid density, pressure, temperature, water holdup, gas holdup,
caliper, relative bearing, tool acceleration
With SCMT: CBL, VDL, surface-readout radial cement map
Logging speed Stationary to variable based on the application
Range of measurement See individual sensor listing
Accuracy See individual sensor listing
Depth of investigation Borehole measurements
Mud type or weight limitations Relatively clean fluids
Combinability Combinable with SCMT tool and PS Platform Multifinger Imaging Tool (PMIT)
Special applications Conveyance on drillpipe, tubing, coiled tubing, or slickline

Mechanical Specifications
PS Platform System
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C]
PILS: 350°F [177°C]
High-temperature† and memory (only PBMS, PFCS, and PGMS sensors): 374°F [190°C]
High-temperature† and surface readout (only PBMS, PFCS, and PGMS sensors): 392°F [200°C]
Pressure rating Sapphire gauge: 10,000 psi [69 MPa]
CQG and high-pressure Sapphire gauges: 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min.‡ 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]
Borehole size—max. PFCS caliper: 11 in. [27.94 cm]
Other sensors: No limit
Outer diameter Without rollers: 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
With rollers: 2.125 in. [5.40 cm]
High temperature: 2.06 in. [5.23 cm]
Length§ PBMS: 8.27 ft [2.52 m]
PFCS: 5.14 ft [1.57 m]
PGMS: 4.8 ft [1.46 m]
GHOST tool: 7.1 ft [2.16 m]
FloView tool: 6.8 ft [2.07 m]
PILS: 3.1 ft [0.94 m]
UNIGAGE carrier: 4.2 ft [1.28 m]
Weight§ PBMS: 38.3 lbm [17.4 kg]
PFCS: 19.7 lbm [9.0 kg]
PGMS: 29.5 lbm [13.4 kg]
GHOST tool: 57.7 lbm [26.2 kg]
FloView tool: 16 lbm [7.3 kg]
PILS: 12.5 lbm [5.7 kg]
UNIGAGE carrier: 33 lbm [15 kg]
† High-temperature tools include the High-Temperature Basic Measurement Sonde (HBMS) and the High-Temperature Gradio Flowmeter tool (HGFT).
These two components provide the same measurements as the PBMS, PGMS, and PFCS.
‡ Min. tubing size
§ The high-temperature tool (including all sensors) has a length of 23.94 ft [7.30 m] and a weight of 190.2 lbm [86.3 kg].

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Applications I Depth correlation
I Three-phase production logging I Reservoir and production
– Vertical, deviated, and horizontal monitoring
wells I Time-lapse monitoring
– Combined with perforating for I Transient analysis
immediate flow rate analysis I Short periods of multilayer testing
– Stimulation evaluation I Cement bond evaluation
– Multirate production logging

PS Platform Component Measurement Specifications


PBMS PFCS PGMS GHOST Tool
Output Pressure (Sapphire or CQG gauge), Fluid velocity, water holdup, Fluid density, Gas holdup, relative bearing,
temperature, gamma ray, CCL relative bearing, x-y dual caliper acceleration, deviation average caliper
Logging speed Based on application Based on application Based on application Based on application
Range of measurement Sapphire gauge: 1,000 to 10,000 psi Spinner: 0.5 to 200 rps 0 to 2.0 g/cm3 Gas holdup: 0 to 100%
[6.9 to 69 MPa] Caliper: 2 to 11 in [5.08 to 27.94 cm] Caliper: 2 to 9 in [5.08 to 22.86 cm]
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: (diameter)
1,000 to 15,000 psi [6.9 to 103 MPa]
CQG gauge: 14.5 to 15,000 psi
[0.1 to 103 MPa]
Temperature: Ambient to 302 degF
[150 degC]
Vertical resolution Point of measurement Point of measurement 15 in [38.10 cm] Point of measurement
Accuracy Sapphire gauge: ±6 psi Water holdup (Hw): ±5%, ±0.04 g/cm3 (accuracy), Gas holdup: ±5%
[±41,370 Pa] (accuracy), ±2% for Hw > 90%, 0.002 g/cm3 (resolution) without probe protector,
0.1 psi [689 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: ±13 psi
[±89,632 Pa] (accuracy), 0.2 psi [1,379 Pa]
at 1-s gate time (resolution) ±10% in oil-continuous phase ±7% with probe protector,
CQG gauge: ±(1 psi [6,894 Pa] + 0.01% Relative bearing: ±6° ±1% for 2% < gas holdup (Hg) < 98%
of reading) (accuracy), Caliper: ±0.2 in [±5.1 mm] (accuracy) Relative bearing: ±6°
0.01 psi [69 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution) Caliper: ±0.25 in [±6.3 mm]
Temperature: ±1.8 degF [±1 degC] (accuracy),
0.01 degF [0.018 degC] (resolution)
Combinability Combinable with SCMT tool and PMIT
Special applications Exceeds NACE International MR 01 75 standard for H2S resistance

PS Platform Component Measurement Specifications


FloView Tool PILS UNIGAGE Carrier
Output Water holdup, relative bearing, Fluid velocity Pressure (quartz crystal gauge)
average caliper
Logging speed Based on application Based on application Based on application
Range of measurement Caliper: 2 to 9 in [5.08 to 22.86 cm] Spinner: 0.5 to 100 rps 15 to 15,000 psi [0.1 to 103 MPa]
Accuracy Water holdup: ±5%, ±1 psi [6,894 Pa] ± 0.01% full scale (accuracy),
±2% for Hw > 90%, ±0.01 psi [±69 MPa] (resolution)
10% in oil-continuous phase
Relative bearing: ±6°
Caliper: ±0.25 in [±6.3 mm]
Combinability Combinable with SCMT tool and PMIT
Special applications Exceeds NACE International MR 01 75 standard for H2S resistance

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Memory PS Platform
Production Services Platform
In situations that preclude surface I PS Platform Inline Spinner deter-
Basic readout operation, the PS Platform mines fluid velocity in high-flow-
Measurement
Sonde production services platform is config- rate environments.
ured for memory measurements by I UNIGAGE Carrier Sonde features
replacing the internal surface readout a quartz pressure gauge.
telemetry cartridge in the basic mea- I FloView holdup measurement
surement sonde with a memory mod-
tool is an imaging tool that helps
GHOST ule and battery.
identify the flow regime through
The resulting Memory PS Platform
measurement of water holdup
maintains the flexibility of sensor and
and bubble count.
tool combinations regardless of the
I GHOST Gas Holdup Optical Sensor
mode of conveyance to deliver three-
phase production logging measure- Tool uses fiber-optic technology
Gradiomanometer ments with the same accuracy and to directly measure gas and
high quality as those from the real- liquid holdups.
time system. SPRINT single-pass I Memory Slim Cement Bond
production log interpretation soft- Logging Tool is used to evaluate
ware is used to perform an onsite the circumferential cement
quality control check of the data and bond between the casing and
log interpretation. the formation.
The Memory PS Platform basic
FloView measurement string is a compact
13.5 ft [4.1 m] and consists of the Applications
following tools: I Three-phase production logging
I Platform Basic Measurement I Vertical and deviated wells
Flow-Caliper
Imaging Sonde Sonde provides gamma ray and I Formation stimulation evaluation
UNIGAGE
CCL data for correlation and also I Depth correlation
pressure and temperature mea-
I Reservoir and production
surements.
monitoring
I Flow-Caliper Imaging Sonde mea-
I Transient analysis
sures the average fluid velocity,
water and hydrocarbon holdups, I Short periods of multilayer testing
Inline spinner
and bubble counts from four inde-
pendent probes. It also provides
dual-axis caliper and relative-bear-
ing measurements.
Additional services that combine
with the Memory PS Platform tool-
string are as follows:
Memory Slim I Gradiomanometer Sonde measures
CBL Tool
the average density of the wellbore
fluid for holdup derivations with
an accelerometer measurement
to correct for deviation.

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Measurement Specifications
Basic Measurement Sonde Flow-Caliper Imaging Sonde Gradiomanometer Sonde GHOST Tool FloView Tool Memory Slim Cement Bond Logging Tool
Output Gamma ray, CCL, pressure Fluid velocity, caliper Fluid density Gas holdup, bubble size, Bubble count, water holdup, caliper 3-ft [0.91-m] CBL, 5-ft [1.52-m]
(Saphhire or CQG gauge), caliper, relative bearing Variable Density log, gamma ray, CCL,
temperature, relative bearing, traveltime, cement compressive strength
tool acceleration
Logging speed Depends on the application Variable Depends on the application Depends on the application Stationary to variable 1,800 ft/h [549 m/h]
based on application
Range of measurement Sapphire gauge: 1,000 to 10,000 psi Spinner: 0.5 to 200 rps 0 to 2.0 g/cm 3 Gas holdup: 0 to 100% Caliper: 2 to 9 in [5.08 to 22.86 cm] Formation and casing dependent
[6.9 to 69 MPa] Caliper: 2 to 11 in Caliper: 2 to 9 in
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: [5.08 to 27.94 cm] (diameter) [5.08 to 22.86 cm]
1,000 to 15,000 psi [6.9 to 103 MPa]
CQG gauge: 14.5 to 15,000 psi
[0.1 to 103 MPa]
Temperature: Ambient to 302 degF
[150 degC]
Vertical resolution Point of measurement Point of measurement 15 in [38.10 cm] Point of measurement Point of measurement CBL: 3 ft [0.91 m]
VDL: 5 ft [1.52 m]
Accuracy Sapphire gauge: ±6 psi Caliper ±0.2 in [±5.1 mm] ±0.04 g/cm 3 (accuracy) Gas holdup between 2% and Water holdup (Hw): ±5% Formation and casing dependent
[±41,370 Pa] (accuracy), (accuracy), 0.04 in [1.0 mm] 0.002 g/cm 3 (resolution) 98%: ±1% (otherwise without (±2% for Hw >90%)†
0.1 psi [689 Pa] (resolution) on diameter (resolution) probe protector: ±5%, with Relative oil flow rate: ±20%
High-pressure Sapphire gauge: probe protector: ±7%)
±13 psi [±89,632 Pa] (accuracy), Caliper: ±0.02 in [±5.1 mm]
0.2 psi [1,379 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution)
CQG gauge: ±(1 psi [6,892 Pa] +
0.01% of reading) (accuracy),
0.01 psi [69 Pa] at 1-s gate time (resolution)
Temperature: ±1.8 degF [±1 degC] (accuracy),
0.01 degF [0.018 degC] (resolution)
Depth of investigation Borehole Borehole Borehole Borehole Borehole measurement CBL: Casing and cement interface
VDL: Depends on bonding and formation
Mud type or weight limitations None None Measurement not valid None Min. salinity of all wellbore fluids: None
in horizontal wells 2,000 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 77 degF [25 degC]
1,000 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 212 degF [100 degC]
700 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 302 degF [150 degC]
Combinability Gamma ray, CPLT* tool
Special applications H2S service H2S service H2S service H2S service H2S service
† Valid for bubble size greater than 0.08 in [2 mm] and deviation less then 30°

Mechanical Specifications
Memory PS Platform Services Platform
Temperature rating 302 degF [150 degC]
High-temperature version: 374 degF [190 degC]
Pressure rating Sapphire gauge: 10,000 psi [69 MPa]
CQG and high-pressure Sapphire gauges: 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. Depends on toolstring configuration
Borehole size—max. Depends on toolstring configuration
Outer diameter 1.6875 in [4.29 cm]
With rollers: 2.125 in [5.40 cm]

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RSTPro Reservoir
Saturation Tool
The RSPPro Reservoir Saturation Tool The RSTPro tool can be configured
is compatible with the surface-readout for WFL measurement of both upward
version of the PS Platform production and downward flow, inside casing and
logging system. Only the production behind pipe. This adaptability enables
logging capabilities of the RSTPro tool the diagnosis of any flow condition.
are discussed in this section. The tool measures the phase velocity
The primary use of the RSTPro tool of water. In a producing well it mea-
is formation evaluation behind casing. sures the velocity of water indepen-
The RSTPro tool provides measure- dent of other produced fluids;
ments of the formation capture cross however, the accuracy of the water
section (sigma), porosity, and carbon velocity measurement is decreased if
and oxygen in one trip in the wellbore. the ratio of the volume of water to
This data combination is useful for other produced fluids is low. The
water saturation evaluation in old phase velocity inside casing can be
wells in which modern openhole logs converted to a quantitative measure-
have not been run. ment of production or injection (i.e.,
barrels per day or cubic meters per
day).
WFL Water Flow Log
from the RSTPro Reservoir Applications
Saturation Tool I Detection and quantification of
The WFL Water Flow Log is used to water flowing in cement channels
locate and evaluate axial water migra- I Identification of water flow in the
tion behind pipe, measure the velocity annulus between tubing and casing
of water flow in both production wells I Independent measurement of
and water injection wells, and collect water velocity in casing
critical data on internal or behind-
pipe crossflow between zones.

Measurement Specifications
RSTPro Tool for WFL Water Flow Log
Output Velocity of water flowing inside the borehole or
outside the casing
Logging speed Stationary measurements
Range of measurement 3 to 210 ft/min [0.9 to 64 m/min] for 4.9-in. [12.45-cm] ID casing
Vertical resolution Depends on water velocity
Accuracy ±5%
Depth of investigation For flow behind casing: 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with additional gamma ray sensor,
PS Platform tools (only surface readout), and CPLT tool
Special applications Inverted RSTPro tool measures downward flow inside the
RST-A borehole or outside the casing
H2S service

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RSTPro tool with ment to identify the location of gravel- Applications
silica activation pack sand behind the screen. If holes or I Proper placement of gravel-pack
gaps are found in the pack placement, a sand
The RSTPro Reservoir Saturation Tool remedy can be applied inexpensively
with silica activation can be run with I Identification of holes or gaps in
during this phase of the completion. If
the surface-readout version of the the gravel-pack sand was not placed the sand pack
PS Platform system to provide infor- behind the screen to the proper height, I Efficient pack correction
mation for evaluating the quality of the job can continue until it is. A sec-
gravel-pack placement before placing ond pass of the RSTPro tool with silica
the well on production. The gamma ray activation can then verify proper place-
detectors use the nuclear reaction ment for a successful job.
response of silica to neutron bombard-

Measurement Specifications
RSTPro Tool with Silica Activation
Output Silica-activated gamma ray curve, images of sand placement and deficiencies
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Vertical resolution ~15 in. [~38 cm]
Depth of investigation ~10 in. [~25 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with PS Platform (only surface readout), CPLT tool, gamma ray
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
RST-C RST-D
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C]
With flask: 400°F [204°C] With flask: 400°F [204°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
With flask: 20,000 psi [138 MPa] With flask: 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Borehole size—max. 7 5⁄8 in. [19.37 cm] 9 5⁄8 in. [24.45 cm]
Outer diameter 1.71 in. [4.34 cm] 2.51 in. [6.37 cm]
Length 23.0 ft [7.01 m] 22.2 ft [6.76 m]
Weight 101 lbm [46 kg] 208 lbm [94 kg]
Tension 10,000 lbf [44,480 N] 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N] 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]

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CPLT Combinable Production
Logging Tool
The CPLT Combinable Production when the CPLT toolstring is run in
Logging Tool provides a production openhole. Other uses of the CPLT tool
profile for a producing wellbore. The include monitoring the profile of
profile includes measurements of the injection fluids into an injection well
flow rate, fluid density, temperature, and determining the existence of fluid
and in situ pressure in the wellbore. channeling behind casing.
A three-arm caliper can be included

Measurement Specifications
CPLT Tool
Output Flow rate, fluid density, temperature, pressure, caliper
Logging speed Stationary to variable based on application
Range of measurement Spinner: 0.5 to 100 rps
Density: 0 to 2 g/cm3
Temperature: –13° to 350°F [–25° to 177°C]
Pressure: 0 to 10,000 psi [0 to 69 MPa]
Caliper: 2 to 18 in. [5.08 to 45.72 cm]
Vertical resolution Spinner, temperature, pressure, and caliper:
Point of measurement
Density: 15 in. [38.10 cm]
Accuracy Spinner: ±0.1 rps
Density: ±0.04 g/cm3 (accuracy), 0.004 g/cm3 (resolution)
Temperature: ±1.8°F [±1°C] (accuracy), 0.011°F [0.006°C]
(resolution)
Pressure: ±10 psi [±0.07 MPa] (accuracy), 0.1 psi [689 Pa]
(resolution)
Depth of investigation Borehole measurement only
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most production logging services
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
CPLT Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 125⁄32-in. [4.52-cm] seating nipple
Borehole size—max. 18 in. [45.72 cm]
Outer diameter With Continuous Flowmeter Sonde CFS-H: 111⁄16 in. [4.29 cm]
With CFS-J: 2 1⁄8 in. [5.40 cm]
With CFS-K: 2 7⁄8 in. [7.30 cm]
Length Basic tool body: 15.2 ft [4.6 m]
Weight Basic tool body: 75 lbm [34 kg]
Tension 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]

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Combinable
Gamma Ray Sonde
The Combinable Gamma Ray Sonde
(CGRS) performs both through-tubing
and -casing gamma ray correlation.
The result is accurate positioning of
various production logging tools on
depth with openhole logs. The CGRS
is also used as a third gamma ray
detector in combination with the
RSTPro tool to detect high-velocity
water movement.

Application
I Accurate depth correlation

Measurement Specifications
CGRS
Output Gamma ray activity
Logging speed Up to 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0 to 2000 gAPI
Vertical resolution 12 in. [30.48 cm]
Accuracy ±5%
Depth of investigation 24 in. [60.96 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with CPLT tool, RSTPro tool
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
CGRS
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
Length 3.2 ft [0.97 m]
Weight 16 lbm [7 kg]
Tension 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]

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Phase Velocity Sonde

The Phase Velocity Sonde (PVS) is a velocity is determined from the ejec-
production logging tool used in con- tion-to-detector distance and travel
junction with the RST Reservoir time. These data are essential for
Saturation Tool to measure the velocity determination of the volume of water,
of two separate phases (water and oil) oil, or both fluids flowing in the well-
in a flowing horizontal or highly devi- bore. This provides a basis for deter-
ated well. A chemical marker with a mining the flowing profile of a well at
high thermal neutron absorption cross downhole conditions in comparison
section (sigma) that is miscible only with individual-fluid production at sur-
with the phase of interest is injected face conditions. The PVS main module
into the borehole. The passage of the can be combined with an auxiliary
marker downstream is detected by the module to provide an additional chem-
borehole sigma measurement of the ical marker reservoir for long jobs.
RST tool. The PVS is capable of mea-
suring upflow or downflow depending
on where it is placed in the toolstring Application
with respect to the RST tool. The fluid I Downhole phase velocity
measurement

Measurement Specifications
PVS
Output Phase velocity
Logging speed Stationary
Range of measurement Phase velocity: 4 to 500 ft/min [1.2 to 152 m/min]
Vertical resolution Depends on ejector–detector spacing
Accuracy ±5%
Depth of investigation Borehole
Mud type or weight limitations Produced or injected fluids
Combinability PS Platform system (only surface readout)

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Mechanical Specifications
PVS
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C]
Pressure rating 5,000, 10,000, or 15,000 psi [34, 69, or 103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]†
Borehole size—max. 9 in. [22.86 cm]
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
Length Main and auxiliary modules: 22.39 ft [6.82 m]
Main module: 12.9 ft [3.93 m]
Optional auxiliary module: 9.44 ft [2.88 m]
Weight Main module: 57.7 lbm [26.2 kg]
Auxiliary module: 45.5 lbm [20.6 kg]
Tension 5,000-psi [34-MPa] rating: 12,650 lbf [56,270 N]
10,000-psi [69-MPa] rating: 19,350 lbf [86,070 N]
15,000-psi [103-MPa] rating: 26,000 lbf [115,650 N]
Compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]
Marker fluid ejection Reservoir volume: 400 cm3 (main), 400 cm3 (auxiliary)
Ejection volume: 10 cm3 ± 1 cm3 (standard),
15 cm3 ± 1.5 cm3 (optional)
Ejection duration: 250 ms (max.)
Ejection recycle time for metering piston: ~1 min
† Min. tubing size

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FloView Holdup Measurement Tool

The FloView tool is used to determine Applications


the percentage of the heavy phase, I Accurate water holdup
normally water, in the flow stream
I First oil-entry detection
downhole. The tool also measures the
bubble count of the light phase, either – From bubble count
gas or oil, in the flow stream. This – Works at high water cut
measurement is used to calculate the
I First water-entry detection for
velocity of the light phase, if in bubble
form, at the point of measurement water shutoff (at low water cut)
(i.e., the intrinsic velocity) and is I Caliper measurement
independent of the velocity measured I Differentiation of fresh and
by propeller flowmeters. injected waters

Measurement Specifications
FloView Tool
Output Bubble count, water holdup, caliper
Logging speed Stationary to variable based on application
Range of measurement Caliper: 2 to 9 in. [5.08 to 22.86 cm]
Vertical resolution Point of measurement
Accuracy Water holdup (Hw ): ±5% (±2% for Hw > 90%)†
Relative oil flow rate: ±20%
Depth of investigation Borehole measurement
Mud type or weight limitations Min. salinity of all wellbore fluids:
2,000 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 77°F [25°C]
1,000 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 212°F [100°C]
700 ppm [2,000 × 10–6] at 302°F [150°C]
Combinability Gamma ray, CPLT tool
Special applications H2S service
† Valid for bubble size greater than 0.08 in. [2 mm] and deviation less then 30°

Mechanical Specifications
FloView Tool
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C]
Pressure rating DEFT-A and DEFT-AB: 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
DEFT-B: 10,000 psi [69 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 2 in. [5.08 cm]
Borehole size—max. 9 in. [22.86 cm]
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
Length DEFT-A and DEFT-AB: 6.75 ft [2.06 m]
DEFT-B: 6.08 ft [1.85 m]
Weight 16 lbm [7 kg]
Tension 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]

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Multiple-Isotope
Spectroscopy Tool
The Multi-Isotope Spectroscopy Tool can be tagged with different isotopes.
(MIST) discriminates between isotopes An important example is formation
that emit gamma rays to provide a clear fracture evaluation. If the pad fluid
analysis of multistage stimulation at and each proppant stage are tagged
the wellsite. The tool detects gamma with different isotopes, a single wire-
ray energies through 14 energy win- line run can log both the extent of the
dows that range from 180 to 3,000 keV. fracture and the degree of proppant
The related counts and energy levels placement. The real-time availability
are integrated by the wellsite computer of the MIST log at the wellsite means
and used to identify the source isotope. that the evaluation is conducted
Isotope identification by the MIST log immediately.
is virtually immediate. Using labora-
tory-derived standard spectra, the
detector also discriminates between Applications
isotopes in the formation and isotopes I Single-pass analysis of multiple
in the wellbore. fracture jobs
Because the MIST tool discrimi- I Background-corrected analysis of
nates between radioisotopes, it is multiple fracture jobs
used to track downhole processes that

Measurement Specifications
MIST
Output Elemental spectra from individual tracer isotopes
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Vertical resolution 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Depth of investigation 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Gamma ray, CCL, CPLT tool

Measurement Specifications
MIST-A MIST-B
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 2 3⁄4 in. [6.98 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
Borehole size—max. 12 in. [30.48 cm] 12 in. [30.48 cm]
Outer diameter 111⁄16 in. [4.29 cm] 2 in. [5.08 cm]
Length 14.3 ft [4.36 m] 14.3 ft [4.36 m]
Weight 60 lbm [27 kg] 60 lbm [27 kg]
Tension 10,000 lbf [44,480 N] 10,000 lbf [44,480 N]
Compression 1,000 lbf [4,450 N] 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]

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Perforating
Services and
Accessories
ASFS Addressable-Switch Firing System

The ASFS* addressable-switch firing Application


system is a smart gun system with a I Selective perforating
microprocessor-controlled electronic
switch attached to each detonator.
The unique addresses of the elec-
tronic switches are used to individu-
ally identify the guns, and all circuits
are exercised before deployment with
a safety surface gun tester. Two-way
communication is required to fire a
gun, building additional safety into
the shooting operation and providing ASFS
real-time positive shot indication.
Complete skip-over capability of the
ASFS system means that a dead gun
or pressure switch no longer kills the
whole gun string.
Available for all hollow carrier per-
forating gun systems, the ASFS system
is compatible with conventional and
Secure detonators. Up to 40 guns per
descent can be run to efficiently per-
forate long intervals in one trip.

Mechanical Specifications
ASFS System
Temperature rating 340 degF [171 degC]

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Perforating Accessories

Casing collar locator pulse that is recorded in conjunction


The casing collar locator (CCL) is the with the gamma ray. The dual record-
universal positioning device used to ing establishes the position of the cas-
correlate between cased hole services ing collar with reference to the casing
(e.g., gamma ray–CCL to perforat- gamma ray log to the SP or gamma ray
ing–CCL or other cased hole services of an openhole log.
that do not necessarily require a CCL tools are available in a wide
gamma ray for correlation). The CCL range of sizes and specifications to
run in combination with a cased hole address different casing and tubing
gamma ray establishes the link sizes, well pressure and temperature
between the openhole gamma ray conditions, and logging cables as well
measurement and the cased hole cas- as combinability with other services.
ing collar locator.
The magnetic field of the perma- Application
nent magnets in the CCL tool becomes I Correlation of cased hole logs
distorted as the device passes a casing to perforating or other cased hole
collar. The distortion is amplified services
within the tool and sent up hole as a

Measurement Specifications
CCL
Output Casing and tubing collar location
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Requires monocable, coaxial cable, or hepta-cable
Combinable with perforating guns of different sizes,
plug and packer setting tools, cutters, punchers,
cased hole logging tools
Special applications H2S service

CCL-AG Mechanical Specifications


CCL
Temperature rating 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 11⁄2 in. [3.81 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 1.375 to 3.375 in. [3.49 to 8.57 cm]
Length 1.48 to 3.5 ft [0.45 to 1.07 m]
Weight 6 to 81.5 lbm [2.7 kg to 37 kg]

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UPCT Universal Perforating Applications
and Correlation Tool I Gamma ray–CCL correlation
The UPCT* Universal Perforating and – During perforating runs for
Correlation Tool is a gamma ray–CCL single-trip efficiency
depth correlation tool for perforating – Through tubing
operations shooting any type of deto- – In tubing and casing
nator, including radio frequency–
(RF-) safe detonator systems on both – At extreme depth and tempera-
polarities (addressable switch). The ture conditions
depth correlation provided by the 111⁄16-
in. [4.29-cm] UPCT tool enables pre-
cise positioning of perforating guns
and other through-tubing explosive
devices. The rugged design and robust
electronics of the UPCT tool enable
running it on the same string as the
perforating guns without requiring a
shock absorber sub.
Gamma
ray detector

Measurement Specifications
UPCT Tool
Output Casing and tubing collar location
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with all detonator types and perforating
guns without requiring a shock absorber sub
Special applications H2S service
Shock qualified to 5,000-g pyro

Mechanical Specifications
UPCT Tool
Temperature rating 13° to 350°F [–25°C to 177°C]
1-hr excursion: 400°F [204°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 13⁄4 in. [4.44 cm]
CCL
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
Length Without gun: 4.5 ft [1.37 m]
Weight 25 lbm [11.3 kg]

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PGGT Powered Gun Applications
Gamma Tool I Accurate positioning of tubing-
The PGGT Powered Gun Gamma Tool conveyed perforating (TCP) guns
records naturally occurring gamma I Correlation of perforating guns,
rays in the formations near the well- plugs, and packers in wells without
bore. This nuclear measurement indi- previously recorded cased hole logs
cates the radioactive content of the I Correlation of perforating guns,
formations. Effective in any environ- plugs, and packers in wells with
ment, the PGGT tool is the standard uniform casing joints
device for the correlation of cased hole I Correlation of plugs and packers in
logs with openhole logs. Perforating large casing sizes, which may cause
guns, tubing punchers, plugs and pack- the collar locator to be centralized
ers, and core guns can be correlated by and ineffective
using gamma ray, CCL, or both tech-
I Added assurance for correlating
niques simultaneously.
critical perforating or plug and
packer jobs
I Reliable openhole gamma ray
correlation for core guns
I Correlation services in casing
where CCL signals cannot be
detected

Measurement Specifications
PGGT Tool
Output Naturally occurring gamma ray, casing collar locator
Logging speed 1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Range of measurement 0 to 400 gAPI
Vertical resolution 12 in. [30.48 cm]
Accuracy ±5%
Depth of investigation 24 in. [60.96 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability PGGT-B and PGGT-D: CST Chronological Sample Taker,
casing guns, plugs, packers
PGGT-A and PGGT-C: Through-tubing guns
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
PGGT-A and PGGT-C PGGT-B PGGT-D
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 500°F [260°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
27,500 psi [190 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm] 2 1⁄2 in. [6.35 cm] 41⁄8 in. [10.47 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit No limit No limit
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 20,000-psi rating: 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]
2.125 in. [5.40 cm]
27,500-psi rating:
2.25 in. [5.71 cm]
Length 6.42 ft [1.96 m] 8.17 ft [2.49 m] 5.83 ft [1.78 m]
Weight 37 lbm [17 kg] 58 lbm [26 kg] 97 lbm [44 kg]

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WPP Wireline Perforating perforation and production access to
Platform reservoirs that would otherwise require
a costly and time-consuming workover.
The WPP* Wireline Perforating Platform Borehole temperature and pressure
integrates a rugged arsenal of sensors data can be acquired by the WPP plat-
and actuators for optimizing well pro- form before, during, and after perforat-
ductivity while perforating. Use of the ing. Interpretation of these real-time
WPP platform maximizes flexibility in data can provide a good indication of
positioning perforating guns and the formation pressure and reservoir
enables real-time monitoring of parameters (permeability and skin
results. Safer, more reliable perforat- effect) to guide operations. Data acqui-
ing results from the system’s intelli- sition is not interrupted by detonator
gent control of the downhole power initiation. Up to 20 guns can be con-
supply. nected to the bottom of the tool for
WPP oriented perforating service selective firing through the use of
provides single-trip conveyance and addressable switch technology.
orientation of perforating guns on wire-
line, coiled tubing, or a tractor system
through tubing into vertical or deviated Applications
wells. The WPP motor system rotates I Hydraulic fracturing
the guns into firing position relative to I Sand prevention
the preferred fracture plane to opti-
I Multiple completion string
mize hydraulic fracturing operations.
The completion imaging configura- detection
tion of the WPP platform is used to I Establishment of over- or underbal-
shoot through a tubing string in a mul- ance before perforating
tiple completion without hitting paral- I Temperature survey
lel strings. The “mapper” tool’s multiple I Measurement of formation pres-
completion string detection and selec- sure buildup or drawdown
tive shooting of multiple guns provides

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Measurement Specifications
WPP Platform
Output Casing and tubing collar location, inclination or relative bearing,
orientation of perforating guns, downhole shot indication
Optional: gamma ray, borehole temperature, borehole pressure,
completion imaging
Logging speed Stationary measurement
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with PS Platform telemetry

Mechanical Specifications
WPP Platform
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 1.75 in. [4.44 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
With gyroscope carrier: 1.75 in. [4.44 cm]
Length Oriented perforating: 24.0 ft [7.31 m] (not including gun and gamma ray tool)
Completion mapper: 22.0 ft [6.70 m] (not including gamma ray tool)
Pressure and temperature measurement: 15.0 ft [4.57 m]
(not including gun and gamma ray tool)
Weight WPP platform: 166.3 lbm [75.4 kg]
Oriented perforating: 159.3 lbm [72.2 kg]
Completion mapper: 140.3 lbm [63.6 kg]
Pressure and temperature measurement: 85 lbm [38 kg]
Tension Perforating and imaging: 14,200 lbf [63,160 N]
Measurement: 39,000 lbf [173,480 N]

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Wireline Oriented needs less breakout pressure. This
Perforating Tool results in lower surface pressures and
the pumping fluid can be more viscous.
The gyroscope-oriented Wireline Oriented It also helps prevent sand production
Perforating Tool (WOPT) is used for by creating less turbulent flow along
wireline-conveyed, azimuth-oriented the perforated tunnels.
perforating in near-vertical wells. The
WOPT enables perforating the pre-
ferred facture plane (PFP), which Applications
improves hydraulic fracture treat- I Fracture plane perforating
ments as well as assists sanding pre- I Minimized fracture pressure
vention in weak but consolidated
I Minimized sand production
formations. From the perspective of
rock mechanics, a fracture propagates I Directional cement squeeze
in the direction of the maximum hori- I Setting whipstocks
zontal stress regardless of perforation I Perforating adjacent well (from
orientation, which causes the fracture relief well) for well control
fluid to travel around the casing and
I Oriented core sampling with the
before it flows into the direction of
propagation. Perforating in the direc- CST Chronological Sample Taker
tion of the maximum shear stress plane I Relief well perforating
(i.e., the PFP) allows the fracture fluid
to flow directly into the fracture propa-
gation. By orienting the perforations
toward the PFP, the fracturing job

Measurement Specifications
WOPT
Output Azimuthal perforating direction
Logging speed Stationary
Range of measurement Indexing at 5° increments
Accuracy ±3°
Depth of investigation Borehole positioning device
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability 31⁄8-, 3 3⁄8-, 31⁄2-, 3.67-, 4-, 41⁄2-, 4.72-, and 5-in.
[7.93-, 8.57-, 8.89-, 9.32-, 10.16-, 11.43-, 11.99-,
and 12.70-cm] HSD* High Shot Density gun systems

Mechanical Specifications
WOPT
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]
Length Variable based on configuration
Weight Variable based on configuration

Perforating Services and Accessories 179


Through-Tubing Perforating
Positioning Devices
Through-tubing perforating position- Applications
ing devices are used to position I Increased well productivity
through-tubing perforating guns below
I Maximum casing hole size
the end of the tubing in the casing
across a zone of interest. I Maximum formation penetration

Magnetic Positioning Spring Positioning Device


Device The Spring Positioning Device (SPD)
The Magnetic Positioning Device forces the through-tubing gun to the
(MPD) has a strong permanent mag- casing wall in vertical wells. The loca-
net oriented in the same plane as the tion of the spring on the opposite side
zero-phased tubing gun. In a vertical of the gun charges (zero phasing)
wellbore, the magnet positions the maximizes the casing hole size and
gun charges to the face of the casing formation penetration.
wall. This position produces maximum
hole size and formation penetration. Applications
In deviated wells the magnet positions
I Increased well productivity
the charges to the low side of the well-
bore to prevent orientation of the gun I Maximum casing hole size
MPD to the high side of the casing. High- I Maximum formation penetration
side (across-casing) perforating
severely restricts the hole size in the
casing and formation penetration.

Mechanical Specifications
MPD SPD
Temperature rating 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm] 113⁄16 in. [4.60 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit 7 in. [17.78 cm]
Outer diameter 1.375 to 2 in. [3.49 to 5.08 cm] 1.6875 to 2.875 in. [4.29 to 7.30 cm]
Length 1.46 to 1.77 ft [0.44 to 0.54 m] 2.36 to 3.3 ft [0.72 to 1.00 m]
Weight 7 to 22 lbm [3 to 10 kg] 10 to 32 lbm [4.5 to 14 kg]

SPD-A

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Wireline Perforating
Anchor Tool
The Wireline Perforating Anchor Tool The tool is designed to work in 27⁄8-
(WPAT) is used for perforating mono- and 31⁄2-in. [7.30- and 8.89-cm] casing.
bore wells under very high under- The anchoring mechanism withstands
balance pressure. This method of force to 17,000 lbf [75,620 N] in an
anchoring wireline-conveyed guns is a upward or downward direction. The
practical, reliable, and economical high rate of flow during perforation
technique for completing monobore cleanup causes the holding capacity
wells. The WPAT makes perforating to increase as the amount of force act-
with very high underbalance possible ing on the gun string increases. The
by eliminating gun movement during WPAT prevents the guns from jump-
perforating. Higher underbalance ing, which in turn helps to prevent
improves perforation cleanup, result- inadvertent breaking of the wireline
ing in greater well productivity. cable head weakpoint.
The WPAT positively anchors guns
from below by using three circumfer-
entially distributed slips. With an elec- Applications
trical command from the surface, the I Underbalanced perforation
slips are anchored in the casing before in small casing sizes
the gun is fired. The profile of the slips I Memory gauges run below perfo-
is carefully crafted to prevent both rating guns for the determination
movement when set and damage to of crossflow or depletion
the tubing. After a preprogrammed I Enhanced cleanup because the
time interval, which can be from 5 min well can be flowed immediately
to 1 hr, the slips are automatically after perforating underbalanced
released and retracted.

Mechanical Specifications
WPAT-A WPAT-B
Temperature rating 400°F [204°C] 400°F [204°C]
Pressure rating 10,000 psi [69 MPa] 10,000 psi [69 MPa]
Casing size—max. ID 2.58 in. [6.55 cm] 3.04 in. [7.72 cm]
Casing size—OD 2 7⁄8 in. [7.30 cm] 3.5 in. [8.89 cm]
Outer diameter 2.125 in. [5.39 cm] 2.6 in. [6.60 cm]
Length 9.2 ft [2.80 m] 9.3 ft [2.83 m]
Weight 86 lbm [239 kg] 96 lbm [43 kg]

Perforating Services and Accessories 181


Perforating Explosives

The explosives used for well perforat- Time-Temperature Guidelines for Selection of Explosives in Hollow Carrier Guns
ing are designed mainly for different
Explosive 1h 100 h 200 h 400 h
ranges of well temperatures. Cyclo-
trimethylene trinitramine (RDX) RDX 340 degF 240 degF 225 degF 210 degF
explosives are used for standard appli- [171 degC] [115 degC] [107 degC] [99 degC]
cations, whereas hexanitrostilbene HMX 400 degF 300 degF 285 degF 270 degF
[204 degC] [149 degC] [140 degC] [132 degC]
(HNS) explosives may be used in envi-
HNS 500 degF 460 degF 440 degF 420 degF
ronments up to 500 degF [260 degC]. [260 degC] [238 degC] [227 degC] [215 degC]
The temperature rating of an explosive
is also dependent on the time of expo-
sure to that temperature. Explosives
must be selected on the basis of the
well temperature and the expected
duration of exposure.

Time-Temperature Guidelines for Selection of Explosives in Hollow Carrier Guns


600

500 260

HNS
400 200
Temperature Temperature
(degF) (degC)
300 HMX 150

200 RDX 100

100
1 10 100 1,000
Time (h)
90 days
Note: Contact your Schlumberger representative for high-temperature and long-duration operations
(shaded area on the figure). Exceeding the temperature rating leads to reduced performance followed
by burning (all explosives) and possible autodetonation (RDX and HMX explosives).

182 Wireline Services Catalog


Detonation Systems

The majority of wireline-conveyed per- S.A.F.E. Slapper-Actuated Secure detonator


forating operations are performed Firing Equipment The Secure detonator is the third gen-
using standard detonators that employ eration of S.A.F.E. initiators. It per-
primary high explosives. This situation The S.A.F.E. detonating system is
immune to electric potential differences forms the duties of a conventional
necessitates following rigorous safety detonator without adding the safety
policies and procedures to ensure that created by RF radiation, impressed cur-
rent for cathodic protection, electric concerns, cost, and inconvenience of
stray electrical effects caused by radio shutting down RF transmitters, turn-
signals, electric arc welding opera- welding, high-tension power lines, and
inductive coupling from large induction ing off cathodic protection, and post-
tions, or cathodic protection systems poning welding operations.
do not accidentally set off the detona- motors such as topdrives on drilling rigs.
S.A.F.E technology eliminates the need Through its use of EFI technology,
tor. In environments where it is not the Secure detonator is one of the
feasible to eliminate all sources of to shut down radio communication and
other vital rig equipment during perfo- safest detonators in the industry. Its
interference, detonation systems that inherent safety results from the spe-
incorporate additional safety features rating jobs.
The S.A.F.E. detonating mechanism cific high voltage and current pulse
are required. required for detonation. The power
is the exploding foil initiator (EFI),
which has proved resistant to stray threshold for the Secure EFI is 3 MW,
voltages because it requires a high cur- compared with 1 W for a typical stan-
rent for detonation. The S.A.F.E. system dard resistorized detonator and 2 W for
contains no primary high explosives. a semiconductor bridge detonator. No
When shooting power is applied, primary high explosives are used in the
a section of metal foil is instantly detonator. Nor does the Secure detona-
vaporized, which causes a neighboring tor use pyrotechnic materials, which
(secondary) high-explosives pellet to may burn to detonation if exposed to
detonate and shear a small aluminum fire.
flyer. The flyer travels across a fluid The Secure detonator requires no
desensitization gap in the EFI housing downhole cartridge to provide the elec-
and strikes a booster that initiates the tric pulse to initiate the firing
detonation of the gun. sequence. All electronics are fully
expendable and contained in the deto-
nator package for simple, reliable, and
flexible operation.

Perforating Services and Accessories 183


Gun Systems and Charges

Modern perforating technology has Capsule gun systems


evolved from simple holes in the cas- Capsule guns are exposed gun sys-
ing to scientific, objective-oriented tems, with the explosives packed into
services adapted to achieve sophisti- pressure-tight capsules that are
cated and versatile completion exposed to the well environment.
designs. Perforating is now used to Capsule guns are typically used in
optimize permanent completions, through-tubing perforation applications.
temporary completions such as DSTs,
and workovers. Along with services
such as hydraulic fracturing, sand Enerjet expendable strip
management, extended-reach and gun system
horizontal wells, completion fluids The Enerjet* expendable strip gun
engineering, and well testing, perfo- system provides deep penetrating
rating has become indispensable for charges in either nonphased or vari-
improving productivity. ous phasing configurations. The gun
Gun systems and charges must systems are available as retrievable or
meet the demand for the increased expendable and in sizes from 1.63 to
hole size and penetration required to 2.5 in [4.14 to 6.35 cm].
Pivot Gun optimize productivity. The key to
improved perforating performance is
synergy between the gun and charge Pivot Gun gun system
designs. Schlumberger provides a The high-performance Pivot Gun wire-
wide range of perforating charges, gun line through-tubing gun systems are
systems, and detonating techniques to ideal for workover reperforating or
address a comprehensive range of shooting past deep formation damage.
applications. The running-in-hole gun diameter
Gun and charge performance in is only 111⁄16 in [4.29 cm], but once
the downhole environment is critical the gun is below the tubing, the
to the success of well completion. charges are rotated outward to
Schlumberger perforation equipment produce an effective gun diameter of
is qualified to American Petroleum 3.79 in [9.63 cm]. The penetration
Institute (API) Recommended Prac- produced by the Pivot Gun system
tice (RP) 43 Fifth Edition Section 1 or is deeper than that of other
the more recently established indus- similar-sized guns.
try standards of API RP 19B Section 1.

Enerjet

184 Wireline Services Catalog


An important Pivot Gun feature is able in 111⁄16-, 21⁄8-, and 21⁄2-in [4.29-, Applications
its Safe Arming/Deployment Verifi- 5.40-, and 6.35-cm] sizes. The techno- I Through-tubing perforation
cation Circuit. This circuit prevents the logical breakthrough provided by the
I Deep penetration
gun from being armed and fired until PowerSpiral guns is a shock-absorbing
the charges are fully rotated outward material between the charges. This I Rigless perforation or reperforation
from the gun carrier by the deployment material attenuates shock waves dur-
head and rods. Another key feature is ing the detonation, which reduces
that an unfired deployed gun can be charge-to-charge interference and also
retrieved. The charges rotate back into minimizes shock waves in the wellbore.
the carrier as the gun enters the tubing This reduction is significant because it
muleshoe (wireline reentry guide). increases the performance of shots
across the wellbore. With features
including multiple phasing, high shot
PowerSpiral spiral-phased density, and use of PowerJet* deep
perforating system penetrating shaped charges, the
The PowerSpiral* spiral-phased perfo- PowerSpiral system generates perfora-
rating system is a retrievable capsule tions capable of the highest well pro-
perforating gun designed for through- ductivity for its size.
tubing wireline operations. It is avail-

Capsule Gun Performance and Mechanical Data Summary


Perforating System Shot Phasing Charge API RP 43 Fifth Edition Section 1 or API 19B Section 1 Temperature Maximum Maximum Minimum Debris Fill Maximum
Designation Density (°) Rating for Explosive Pressure Restriction per Charge Gun Length
(spf) Penetration Entrance Area Open Burr Height Casing Casing 1h Load Rating (in) in 4 1⁄2-, 5-, and (ft)
(in) Hole to Flow Avg/Max Size Weight (degF) (g) (psi) 7-in Casing
(in) (in2/ft) (in) (in) (lbm/ft)

1 ⁄16-in Pivot Gun


11
4 180 1 ⁄16-in UCAP, RDX
11
27.8 0.38 – 0.05/0.08 4 ⁄21
11.6 330 22.0 12,000 1.78 0.85/0.48/0.33 15
111⁄16-in PowerPivot* Gun 4 180 1 11⁄16-in PP, HMX 28.4 0.35 – 0.06/0.09 4 1⁄2 11.6 365 22.0 12,000 1.78 0.85/0.48/0.33 15

1.63-in Retrievable Enerjet 4 0 1.63-in EJ, RDX 18.0 0.28 – 0.03/0.05 4 ⁄2


1
11.6 330 8.0 20,000 1.71 0.13/0.08/0.06 50
1.63-in Retrievable Enerjet 4 0 1.63-in EJ, HMX 17.8 0.29 – 0.03/0.06 41⁄2 11.6 365 8.0 20,000 1.71 0.13/0.08/0.06 50
111⁄16-in Retrievable Power Enerjet 6 0 1 11⁄16-in PE, HMX 21.6 0.20 – 0.01/0.03 4 1⁄2 11.6 365 8.0 20,000 1.78 0.13/0.08/0.06 50
111⁄16-in Biphased Retrievable Power Enerjet 6 ±45 1 11⁄16-in Ph PE, HMX 14.6 0.26 – 0.05/0.08 4 1⁄2 11.6 365 8.0 20,000 1.78 0.16/0.10/0.07 35
111⁄16-in PowerSpiral Enerjet 7.5 45 1 11⁄16-in PowerSpiral EJ, HMX 19.5 0.22 – 0.06/0.10 4 1⁄2 11.6 365 8.0 20,000 1.78 0.14/0.09/0.06 30

21⁄8-in Retrievable Enerjet 4 0 2 1⁄8-in EJ, RDX 21.9 0.31 – 0.02/0.03 5 1⁄2 17.0 330 14.0 20,000 2.25 0.16/0.10/0.07 50
21⁄8-in Retrievable EnerjetExpress* 6 0 2 1⁄8-in EJ Express, RDX 21.2 0.34 – 0.05/0.07 5 1⁄2 17.0 330 13.8 20,000 2.25 0.16/0.10/0.07 50
2 ⁄8-in Retrievable EnerjetExpress
1
6 0 2 ⁄8-in EJ Express, HMX
1
23.5 0.34 – 0.05/0.07 5 ⁄21
17.0 365 13.8 20,000 2.25 0.16/0.10/0.07 50
21⁄8-in Retrievable Power Enerjet 6 0 2 1⁄8-in PE, HMX 30.4 0.32 – 0.06/0.08 5 1⁄2 17.0 365 14.3 20,000 2.25 0.16/0.10/0.07 50
21⁄8-in PowerSpiral Enerjet 6 45 2 1⁄8-in PowerSpiral EJ, HMX 27.2 0.32 – 0.08/0.11 5 1⁄2 17.0 365 14.5 15,000 2.25 0.08/0.12/0.07 30

21⁄8-in Retrievable Big Hole 4 0 2 1⁄8-in EJ BH, RDX 10.0 0.57 1.02 0.08/0.10 5 1⁄2 17.0 330 17.0 20,000 2.25 0.16/0.10/0.07 50
2 ⁄8-in Retrievable Big Hole
1
4 0 2 ⁄8-in EJ BH, HMX
1
10.5 0.51 0.82 0.05/0.07 5 ⁄21
17.0 365 17.0 20,000 2.25 0.16/0.10/0.08 50
21⁄8-in Enerjet 0°–180° 5 180 2 1⁄4-in PE BH, HMX 4.9 0.53 1.1 0.04/0.07 4 1⁄2 11.6 365 14.0 15,000 2.25 na 30
21⁄8-in Retrievable Big Hole 6 ±45 2 1⁄8-in PE BH, HMX 7.9 0.49 1.13 0.04/0.07 4 1⁄2 11.6 365 14.0 20,000 2.25 0.23/0.15/0.10 50
21⁄8-in Triphased Expendable Big Hole 6 0, ±45 2 1⁄8-in EJ BH, HMX 8.1 0.47 1.04 0.07/0.10 5 1⁄2 17.0 330 15.0 15,000 2.25 0.23/0.15/0.10 30

21⁄2-in Expendable Power Enerjet 4 0 2 1⁄2-in PE, HMX 34.8 0.28 – 0.04/0.06 7 32.0 365 27.0 15,000 2.62 0.44/0.37/0.21 30
21⁄2-in PowerSpiral Enerjet 5 45 2 1⁄2-in PowerSpiral EJ, HMX 36.6 0.39 – 0.07/0.11 5 1⁄2 17.0 365 25.6 15,000 2.62 0.88/0.59/0.38 30

Notes: Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy of the data tabulated; contact your Schlumberger representative for further information.
Other shot densities and phasings are available; Schlumberger also custom designs perforation systems to meet specific needs.
Bold blue type identifies API 19B Registered Perforation Systems.
na = not available

Perforating Services and Accessories 185


I
Hollow carrier gun systems PowerFlow* shaped charges provide system also has applications in com-
Hollow carrier gun systems are perfo- slug-free large entrance hole perfor- pletions where downhole restrictions
ration systems in which the explosive mance without a solid liner. limit gun size, including through tub-
charges are housed in a hollow carrier ing, dual completion, monobore, and
and are not exposed to well fluids. For extended reach. The 3.12-in [7.93-cm]
Applications Frac Gun system has additional appli-
gun ODs of 21⁄2 in and larger, hollow car-
rier guns perform better than exposed
I Deep penetrating perforations cations in sand control operations and
guns because they can use larger I Big hole perforating coalbed methane (CBM) wells.
charges (deep penetrating, big hole, Fracture stimulation requires 60°
I Sand control
or both), optimized phasing, and (or 120°) phased guns that produce a
I Perforating for fracturing large entrance hole size. To best exe-
increased shot density. Hollow carrier
guns are also used when debris is unac- cute frac job designs, the Frac Gun sys-
ceptable and in hostile conditions that tem can be loaded with either the big
OrientXact tubing-conveyed hole or deep penetrating charges used
preclude the use of exposed guns. oriented perforating system
These guns are typically wireline con- with HSD High Shot Density gun sys-
veyed and can be fired selectively. The OrientXact system sets new stan- tems. The guns are conveyed with wire-
dards for alignment accuracy and veri- line or slickline. The gun intercarriers
fication of charge orientation, making feature a push-in connector, allowing
HSD High Shot Density it ideally suited for long and high-devi- faster operation than comparable sys-
gun systems ation wells. Shot density is 4 to 5 spf tems. The plug and shoot adapter of
HSD High Shot Density guns feature with 20° phasing between the charges the 3.12-in Frac Gun system makes it
increased shot density, optimum phas- at ±10° from vertical. For high-angle possible to set a plug and shoot multi-
ing patterns, and the largest high-per- and horizontal wells where the angle ple guns in the same descent.
formance charges available for natural, between the wellbore and the maxi-
stimulated, or sand control comple- mum stress direction is greater than
75°, the effective phasing and ±10° Applications
tions. Available in sizes ranging from I
orientation accuracy of the charges Wells requiring fracture stimulation
1.56 to 7 in [3.96 to 17.78 cm] for appli-
cation in all casing sizes, HSD guns use produce perforation cavities within 10° I 2-in Frac Gun system: completions
expendable, retrievable carriers, and of the maximum stress direction to with downhole restrictions
they run on wireline, slickline, tubing, prevent sand production. The accuracy I 3.12-in Frac Gun system: sand
or coiled tubing. Multiple guns can be of the perforation operation is control operations
aligned with alignment intercarriers. recorded by the OCD* Orientation
I 3.12-in Frac Gun system: CBM wells
The high shot densities range from Confirmation Device, which records
4 spf for the 1.56-in gun up to 27 spf for the direction the string and perfora-
the 7-in guns. The helical shot pattern tion tunnels were actually pointing at Port Plug guns and HEGS
available in all gun sizes provides the exact moment of the detonation.
High-Efficiency Gun System
the smallest vertical spacing between Because Port Plug guns and HEGS*
shots and the optimum phasing Applications High-Efficiency Gun Systems are used
pattern for maximizing productivity I to perforate wells before the comple-
Horizontal and highly deviated
and retaining casing strength. tion string has been run (or in some
wells, regardless of tortuosity
Shot spacing can be varied on request. cases, after it has been pulled), these
I Long, horizontally oriented
HSD performance and efficiency are hollow carrier guns are also called cas-
further enhanced by the use of: perforating applications
ing guns.
I Oriented perforating in weak
I PowerJet Omega* deep penetrating Available in 31⁄8-, 33⁄8-, and 4-in [7.94,
reservoirs 8.57, and 10.16-cm] sizes, Port Plug
shaped charges are the newest
generation in the PowerJet series guns are designed specifically for use
of shaped charges. On average, Frac Gun perforating system on electric wireline cable and are fully
PowerJet Omega charges increase retrievable and reusable. Port Plug
for wells requiring fracture
penetration depth 20% in compari- guns feature multiple-gun selectivity to
stimulation shoot several zones per run in the well.
son with the performance of previous
shaped charges to provide superior The Frac Gun* perforating system is Instead of percussion switches, Port
penetration performance while engineered for slimhole casing opera- Plug guns use the ASFS Addressable-
minimizing the amount of charge tions in wells requiring fracture stimu- Switch Firing System, which attaches a
debris that exits the gun. lation. The 2-in [5.08-cm] Frac Gun uniquely addressed electronic switch

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High Shot Density Perforating Systems Performance and Mechanical Data Summary

Perforating System Shot Phasing Charge API RP 43 Fifth Edition Section 1 or API 19B Section 1 Maximum Maximum Weight of Maximum Maximum
Designation Density (°) Explosive Pressure Loaded 20-ft Diameter Diameter
(spf) Penetration Entrance Area Open Burr Height Casing Casing Load Rating Gun in Air Including Burrs, Including Burrs,
(in) Hole to Flow Avg/Max Size Weight (g) (psi) (lbm) Shot in Liquid Shot in Gas
(in) (in2/ft) (in) (in) (lbm/ft) (in) (in)

Deep Penetrators
1.56-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 1606, HMX 11.3 0.17 – 0.04/0.08 21⁄2 6.4 3.5 20,000 74 1.72 1.75

2-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet Omega 2006, HMX 21.8 0.22 – 0.05/0.08 31⁄2 9.2 7.3 20,000 119 2.29 2.31
2-in HSD1 6 60 PowerJet 2006, HNS 15.3 0.22 – 0.03/0.05 27⁄8 6.4 8.0 20,000 119 2.16 2.31
2-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 2006, HMX 18.6 0.2 – na 27⁄8 6.4 6.5 20,000 119 2.16 2.31
2-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 2006, HMX 17.9 0.20 – na 2 ⁄87
6.4 6.5 20,000 119 na na
2-in HSD 6 60 HyperJet* 2006, RDX 9.6 0.33 – 0.05/0.08 31⁄2 9.2 6.5 20,000 119 2.16 2.21
2-in HSD 6 60 UltraJet* 2006, HMX 14.7 0.28 – 0.04/0.07 31⁄2 9.2 6.5 20,000 119 2.16 2.21

21⁄4-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 2306, HMX 17.7 0.30 – 0.08/0.10 31⁄2 9.2 8.5 20,000 136 2.46 2.48
21⁄4-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 2306, HNS 15.7 0.27 – 0.06/0.09 31⁄2 9.2 9.5 20,000 136 2.46 2.48

2-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet Omega 2506, HMX 30.6 0.32 – 0.04/0.07 31⁄2 9.2 12.0 25,000 179 2.78 –
21⁄2-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 2506, HNS 16.7 0.30 – 0.07/0.09 31⁄2 9.2 13.5 25,000 179 2.66 2.75
21⁄2-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 2506, HMX 18.7 0.34 – 0.7/0.11 31⁄2 9.2 10.5 25,000 179 2.59 2.75
21⁄2-in HSD 6 60 HyperJet 2506, RDX 13.1 0.43 – 0.07/0.11 31⁄2 9.2 10.5 25,000 179 2.66 2.75
21⁄2-in HSD 6 60 31J CS, HMX 19.2 0.30 – 0.06/0.07 31⁄2 9.3 10.2 25,000 177 2.69 –

27⁄8-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet Omega 2906, HMX 36.0 0.34 – 0.05/0.08 41⁄2 11.6 16.0 25,000 237 3.16 3.22
2 ⁄8-in HSD
7
6 60 PowerJet 2906, HMX 25.3 0.38 – 0.06/0.08 4 ⁄21
11.6 15.0 25,000 237 2.98 3.08
27⁄8-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet 2906, HNS 21.0 0.31 – 0.06/0.09 41⁄2 11.6 19.5 25,000 232 2.96 3.08
27⁄8-in HSD 6 60 UltraJet 2906, HMX 22.1 0.36 – 0.07/0.09 41⁄2 11.6 15.0 25,000 237 2.98 3.08
2 ⁄8-in HSD
7
6 60 HyperJet 2906, RDX 15.0 0.39 – 0.06/0.09 4 ⁄21
11.6 15.0 25,000 237 2.98 3.08
27⁄8-in HSD 4 0/180 PowerJet 2906, HMX 27.7 0.36 – na 41⁄2 11.6 15.0 25,000 232 2.98 3.08
27⁄8-in OrientXact2 5 ±10 PowerJet OX 2905, HMX 26.2 0.21 – na 51⁄2 17.0 15.1 20,000 296 3.19 3.20
27⁄8-in HSD 6 60 34J CS, RDX 17.7 0.27 – na 41⁄2 11.6 15.0 25,000 232 2.98 3.08

31⁄8-in HSD 6 60 PowerJet Omega 3106, HMX 36.9 0.34 – 0.06/0.10 41⁄2 11.6 20.0 20,000 292 3.57 –
3.12-in Frac Gun* 6 60 PowerFrac 3106, RDX 24.9 0.44 – 0.06/0.10 41⁄2 11.6 22.5 10,000 292 3.50 –
31⁄8-in HSD 6 60 34JL UJ, HMX 24.0 0.41 – 0.07/0.11 41⁄2 11.6 22.7 20,000 280 3.57 –
31⁄8-in HSD 5 0/180 34JL UJ, HMX 23.8 0.42 – 0.07/0.11 41⁄2 11.6 22.7 20,000 272 3.45 –

3 ⁄8-in HSD3
3
6 60 PowerJet 3406, HMX 36.5 0.37 – 0.06/0.09 4 ⁄21
11.6 22.7 20,000 332 3.66 –
33⁄8-in HSD3 6 60 PowerJet 3406, HNS 28.8 0.31 – 0.05/0.10 41⁄2 11.6 25.0 20,000 332 3.66 –
33⁄8-in OrientXact 5 ±10 PowerJet OX 3505, HMX 37.7 0.34 1.52 0.06/0.07 51⁄2 17.0 22.5 20,000 438 na 3.76
33⁄8-in HSD3 6 60 HyperJet 3406, RDX 23.5 0.49 – 0.05/0.12 4 ⁄21
11.6 22.5 20,000 332 3.66 –
33⁄8-in HSD2, 3 21 120/60 PowerJet 2006, HMX 16.2 0.18 – na 51⁄2 17.0 6.5 10,000 na 3.60 –
33⁄8-in HSD3 6 60 34B CS, RDX 18.5 0.31 – 0.04/0.08 41⁄2 11.6 21.7 20,000 327 3.56 3.77
3 ⁄8-in HSD3
3
6 60 34B HJ II, RDX 21.9 0.40 – 0.05/0.09 4 ⁄21
11.6 20.5 20,000 332 3.61 –
33⁄8-in HSD2, 3 6 99 34B HJ II, RDX 20.2 0.38 – na 51⁄2 17.0 20.5 20,000 332 3.61 –
33⁄8-in HSD3 6 60 34JL UJ, HMX 28.9 0.37 – 0.06/0.09 41⁄2 11.6 22.7 20,000 332 3.61 –

3.5-in HSD 6 72 PowerJet Omega 3506, HMX 44.2 0.44 – 0.06/0.14 5 15.0 27.0 25,000 378 3.72 –

3.67-in HSD 5 60 37J CS, RDX 31.2 0.36 – 0.05/0.08 5 15.0 34.0 25,000 443 3.96 4.01
3.67-in HSD2 5 60 37J CS, HMX 32.7 0.38 – na 5 15.0 34.0 25,000 443 3.96 –

4-in HSD 5 72 PowerJet Omega 4005 51.7 0.48 – 0.07/0.12 51⁄2 17.0 38.8 20,000 421 4.44 –
4-in HSD2 5 0/180 PowerJet 4005, HMX 36.5 0.46 – 0.07/0.10 51⁄2 17.0 24.5 20,000 421 na –

41⁄2-in HSD4 5 72 PowerJet Omega 4505, HMX 59.2 0.43 – 0.08/0.11 7 32.0 38.8 12,000 446 4.74 –
41⁄2-in HSD4 5 72 PowerJet 4505, HMX 46.4 0.47 – 0.08/0.15 7 32.0 38.6 12,000 446 4.74 –
41⁄2-in HSD2, 4 4 0/180 PowerJet 4505, HMX 50.1 0.36 – na 7 32.0 38.6 12,000 428 na –
41⁄2-in HSD4 12 135/45 PowerJet 4512, HMX 30.2 0.34 – 0.07/0.12 7 32.0 22.0 12,000 501 4.91 –
41⁄2-in HSD4 12 135/45 PowerJet Omega 4512, HMX 34 0.35 – 0.07/0.12 7 32.0 22.0 12,000 501 4.91 –
41⁄2-in OrientXact 4 ±10 PowerJet OX 4504, HMX 43.8 0.29 1.58 0.06/0.08 7 32.0 38.8 12,000 650 4.77 –
41⁄2-in HSD4 5 72 UltraJet 4505, HMX 42.6 0.46 – 0.08/0.13 7 32.0 38.3 12,000 446 4.74 –
41⁄2-in HSD4 5 72 HyperJet 4505, RDX 37.0 0.57 – 0.11/0.16 7 32.0 38.8 12,000 446 4.74 –
41⁄2-in HSD4 12 135/45 34B HJ II, RDX 17.9 0.39 – 0.07/0.11 7 32.0 20.5 12,000 501 4.77 –
4 ⁄2-in HSD4
1
12 135/45 34JL UJ, HMX 28.6 0.34 – 0.06/0.11 7 32.0 22.7 12,000 501 4.77 –

45⁄8-in HSD Bigshot 21*, 5 21 120/60 PowerJet 4621, HMX 21.0 0.32 – 0.06/0.11 7 32.0 15.0 15,000 604 na –

4.72-in HSD 5 72 PowerJet 4505, HNS 34.4 0.40 – 0.06/0.10 7 32.0 38.0 20,000 615 na –
4.72-in HSD 12 135/45 PowerJet 4512, HNS 22.8 0.31 – 0.06/0.11 7 32.0 22.5 20,000 652 na –
4.72-in HSD 12 135/45 34B CS, RDX 15.4 0.31 – 0.10/0.11 7 32.0 21.7 20,000 636 4.99 –
4.72-in HSD 5 72 51J UJ, HNS 34.5 0.33 – 0.07/0.12 7 32.0 38.5 20,000 592 na –

5-in HSD 8 135/45 UltraJet 5008, RDX 20.2 0.54 – 0.11/0.22 7 32.0 24.0 12,000 593 5.19 5.22
5-in HSD2 8 0/180 UltraJet 5008, RDX 19.1 0.48 – na 7 32.0 23.0 12,000 593 na –

7-in HSD 12 135/45 PowerJet Omega 4505, HMX 53.2 0.44 – 0.08/0.16 95⁄8 47.0 38.8 10,000 1,245 7.28 –
7-in HSD 12 135/45 UltraJet 4505, HMX 39.9 0.45 – 0.08/0.16 9 ⁄85
47.0 38.3 10,000 1,245 7.05 –
7-in HSD 27 120/60 34JL UJ, HMX 26.0 0.27 – 0.05/0.11 95⁄8 47.0 22.7 10,000 1,210 7.50 –
7-in HSD 12 135/45 51B HJ II, RDX 32.0 0.47 – 0.08/0.14 95⁄8 47.0 37.0 10,000 1,245 7.05 –

Big Casing Entrance Hole


2-in HSD 6 60 PowerFlow* 2006, HMX 4.5 0.45 0.95 0.06/0.12 31⁄2 9.2 6.4 20,000 119 2.16 2.21
2-in HSD 6 60 UltraPack* 2006, HMX 4.5 0.39 0.72 0.04/0.08 27⁄8 6.4 6.5 20,000 119 2.16 2.21

21⁄4-in HSD 6 60 PowerFlow 2306, HMX 4.8 0.52 1.27 0.07/0.11 31⁄2 9.2 – 20,000 136 2.46 2.48

21⁄2-in HSD 6 60 PowerFlow 2506, HMX 5.2 0.64 1.93 0.08/0.12 31⁄2 9.2 11.2 25,000 185 2.66 2.75
1 1
2 ⁄2-in HSD 6 60 35B UP, RDX 5.8 0.62 1.81 0.06/0.12 3 ⁄2 9.2 10.5 25,000 185 2.80 2.80

27⁄8-in HSD 6 60 38C CP, HMX 6.6 0.70 2.31 0.06/0.08 41⁄2 11.6 15.0 25,000 232 3.09 3.20
27⁄8-in HSD 6 60 38C CP, RDX 8.4 0.62 1.81 0.09/0.13 41⁄2 11.6 15.0 25,000 232 3.09 3.20

31⁄8-in HSD 10 135/45 PowerFlow 3412, HMX 4.7 0.67 3.53 0.09/0.13 5 15.0 15.0 20,000 286 3.34 –
31⁄8-in HVO 6 60 PowerFrac 3106, RDX 24.9 0.44 – 0.06/0.10 41⁄2 11.6 22.5 10,000 292 3.50 –
31⁄8-in HSD 10 135/45 38C UP, RDX 5.0 0.63 3.15 0.08/0.11 5 15.0 15.0 20,000 286 3.34 –

33⁄8-in HSD3 12 135/45 PowerFlow 3412, HMX 4.5 0.64 3.86 0.07/0.10 51⁄2 17.0 14.2 20,000 325 3.52 3.58

45⁄8-in HSD Bigshot 215 21 120/60 PowerFlow 4621, RDX 5.9 0.83 11.3 0.13/0.24 7 32.0 19.0 15,000 604 4.82 –
45⁄8-in HSD Bigshot 215 21 120/60 PowerFlow 4621, HMX 6.1 0.83 11.3 0.15/0.28 7 32.0 19.4 15,000 604 4.82 –

5-in HSD 8 135/45 PowerFlow 5008, RDX 5.8 0.98 6.05 0.11/0.22 7 32.0 30.0 11,000 565 5.19 –
5-in HSD Bigshot 21 21 120/60 43CJ UP II, RDX 7.9 0.74 9.03 0.12/0.20 75⁄8 33.7 19.0 11,000 595 5.14 –

5.85-in HSD2, 6 18 120/60 PowerFlow 5918, HMX 7.2 0.93 12.2 0.24/0.48 85⁄8 56.6 34.0 20,000 1,112 5.96 –

6.625-in HSD 18 120/60 PowerFlow 6618, HMX 6.8 0.91 11.7 0.13/0.24 95⁄8 47.0 34.0 20,000 1,310 6.73
6.625-in HSD2, 6 18 120/60 PowerFlow 6618, HMX 8.1 0.85 10.2 na 95⁄8 70.3 34.5 20,000 1,310 6.72

7-in HSD 18 120/60 PowerFlow 7018, RDX 7.4 1.15 18.7 0.16/0.22 95⁄8 47.0 45.0 10,000 1,330 7.13 –
7-in HSD 18 120/60 PowerFlow 7018, HMX 7.1 1.14 18.53 0.13/0.21 95⁄8 47.0 49.5 10,000 1,330 7.13 –
7-in HSD 14 140/20 58C UP, RDX 12.2 0.95 9.92 0.12/0.23 95⁄8 47.0 61.0 10,000 1,289 7.27 –
7-in HSD 12 135/45 64C CP, RDX 10.1 1.13 11.41 0.10/0.22 95⁄8 47.0 59.0 10,000 1,231 7.75 –

Notes: Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy of the data tabulated; contact your Schlumberger representative for further information.
Other shot densities and phasings are available; Schlumberger also custom designs perforation systems to meet specific needs.
na = not available
Bold blue type identifies API 19B Registered Perforation Systems.
1 Nonswell version available
2 Unofficial API data
3 Available in 33⁄8-, 3.50-, and 3.67-in perforating systems
4 Available in 41⁄2-, 45⁄8-, 4.72-, and 5-in perforating systems
5 Available in 45⁄8-, 4.72-, and 5-in perforating systems
6 Q-125 casing

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187
to each detonator. In addition to pro- Applications
viding flexibility for remote operations, I Deep penetrating or big hole
Port Plug guns require only minimal perforations
amounts of hardware for perforating
I Selective perforating
large intervals. Compared with the
faster-loading HEGS guns, the Port I Remote operations
Plug guns have higher pressure ratings. I Multiple-interval perforating
HEGS High-Efficiency Gun Systems
are hollow carrier casing guns similar
to Port Plug guns but designed specifi-
cally for fast loading with minimal
carrier preparation for operation in
low-pressure, low-temperature envi-
ronments. Conveyed on electric wire-
line cable, HEGS guns are expendable.
They can be combined for selective
perforating and run in lengths up to
40 ft [12 m]. These economical wire-
line-conveyed perforating guns are
available in two sizes: 31⁄8 and 4 in [7.94
and 10.16 cm].

Hollow Carrier Casing Gun Performance and Mechanical Data Summary


Perforating System Shot Phasing Charge API RP 43 Fifth Edition Section 1 or API 19B Section 1 Temperature Maximum Maximum Weight of Maximum Maximum
Designation Density (°) Rating for Explosive Pressure Loaded Gun Diameter Diameter
(spf) Penetration Entrance Area Open Burr Height Casing Casing 1h Load Rating in Air Including Burrs, Including Burrs,
(in) Hole to Flow Avg/Max Size Weight (degF) (g) (psi) (lbm) Shot in Liquid Shot in Gas
(in) (in2/ft) (in) (in) (lbm/ft) (in) (in)

33⁄8-in Port Plug gun 4 90 38B HJ II, RDX 21.5 0.35 – 0.05/0.08 4 1⁄2 11.6 340 15.0 25,000 300 (15 ft) – –

4-in Port Plug gun 4 90 41B HJ II, RDX 23.6 0.38 – 0.07/0.09 51⁄2 17.0 340 22.5 25,000 597 (20 ft) – –
4-in Port Plug gun 4 90 41B HJ II, HMX 27.6 0.37 – 0.07/0.09 51⁄2 17.0 400 22.5 25,000 597 (20 ft) – –
4-in Port Plug gun 4 90 41B UP, RDX 14.3 0.56 0.99 0.13/0.19 5 1⁄2 17.0 340 22.5 25,000 597 (20 ft) – –

31⁄8-in HEGS1 4 90 34B HJ, RDX 18.5 0.41 0.53 0.07/0.10 4 1⁄2 11.6 340 16.1 6,200 340 (40 ft) 3.38 3.65
4-in HEGS 4 90 41B HJ, SX1 21.7 0.42 0.53 0.06/0.10 51⁄2 17.0 210 22.0 4,000 520 (40 ft) 4.28 4.50
4-in HEGS 4 90 43C HP, RDX 9.4 0.60 1.13 0.09/0.12 7 23.0 210 24.0 4,000 520 (40 ft) 4.28 4.50

Notes: Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy of the data tabulated; contact your Schlumberger representative for further information.
Other shot densities and phasings are available; Schlumberger also custom designs perforation systems to meet specific needs.
1
Temperature rating of 210 degF if plastic foam loading tube used

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PURE Perforating System for
Clean Perforations
The job design basis of the PURE* Applications
Perforating System for Clean Per- I Perforated completions in consoli-
forations produces clean perforations dated reservoirs with permeability
by ensuring control over the amount of greater than 0.5 mD or reservoir
actual under- or overbalance, which pressure greater than 1,200 psi
has a critical effect on the perforation [8,270 kPa].
tunnels at the time of perforating.
I Operational efficiency through less
Whereas conventional perforating
design fails to account for the dynamic underbalance required and reduced
period immediately following detona- wellbore shock
tion, the PURE method incorporates I Potential elimination of the need
consideration of the gun design and for secondary perforation cleanup
completion characteristics unique to operations
the job to achieve and control the
desired condition of dynamic under-
balance at the time the guns fire.
Dynamic underbalance cleans perfo-
rations much more effectively than
conventional underbalanced or over-
balanced perforating methods. The
PURE design also accounts for impacts
on perforation tunnel permeability
from the time of perforating until
either injection or production begins.
The resulting clean, permeable perfo-
rations enable better injectivity or pro-
ductivity than in wells completed with
traditional techniques.
The PURE guns use the premier
Schlumberger PowerJet perforating
charge technology, including the
newest PowerJet Omega deep pene-
trating shaped charges, which increase
penetration depth by an average of
20% in comparison with the perfor-
mance of previous shaped charges. The
result is superior penetration perfor-
mance and minimized charge debris
exiting the gun.
Additional PURE gun features are
independent placement of the PURE
charge, flexible loading options, and
a size range from 2 to 7 in [5.08 to
17.78 cm].

Perforating Services and Accessories 189


PURE Perforating Systems Mechanical Data Summary
Outside Diameter 2 in [5.08 cm] 2 1⁄2 in [6.35 cm] 27⁄8 in [7.30 cm] 33⁄8 in [8.57 cm] 31⁄2 in [8.89 cm] 41⁄2 in [11.43 cm] 41⁄2 in [11.43 cm] 7 in [17.78 cm]
Shot density 5.5 spf, 60º 5.5 spf, 60º 5.5 spf, 60º 5.5 spf, 60º 5.5 spf, 72º 11.5 spf, 135º/45º 4.5 spf, 72º 11.5 spf, 135/45º
Shot spacing 2 in 2 in 2 in 2 in 2 in 1 in 2 in 1 in
Temperature rating 400 degF [204degC] 400 degF [204degC] 400 degF [204degC] 400 degF [204degC] 400 degF [204degC] 400 degF [204degC] 400 degF [204degC] 400 degF [204degC]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi 25,000 psi 25,000 psi 20,000 psi 25,000 psi 12,000 psi 12,000 psi 10,000 psi
Min. casing size 2 7⁄8 in 31⁄2 41⁄2 in 41⁄2 in 5 in 6 5⁄8 in 65⁄8 in 95⁄8 in
Max. diameter including burrs† 2.26 in 2.59–2.78 in 3.07 in 3.75 in 3.72 in 4.87 in 4.83 in 7.28 in
Interval missed between guns 13 in 12.5 in 12 in 12 in 12 in 12 in 12 in 12 in
Weight of loaded 20-ft gun in air 119 lbm 179 lbm 237 lbm 332 lbm 292 lbm 501 lbm 446 lbm 1,245 lbm
Max tensile load 63,000 lbf 81,000 lbf 105,000 lbf 150,000 lbf 200,000 lbf 150,000 lbf 150,000 lbf 500,000 lbf
† Shot in liquid

PURE Perforating Systems Performance Summary †


Gun Shot Density Charge Penetration Entrance
(spf), Phasing (º) (in) Hole (in)
2-in PURE 5.5, 60 PowerJet 18.6 0.20
2-in PURE 5.5, 60 PowerJet Omega 21.8 0.22
21⁄2-in PURE 5.5. 60 PowerJet 18.7 0.34
21⁄2-in PURE 5.5, 60 PowerJet Omega 30.6 0.32
27⁄8-in PURE 5.5, 60 PowerJet 25.3 0.38
27⁄8-in PURE 5.5, 60 PowerJet Omega 36.0 0.34
33⁄8-in PURE 5.5, 60 PowerJet 36.5 0.37
31⁄2-in PURE 5.5, 60 PowerJet Omega 44.2 0.44
41⁄2-in PURE 11.5, 135/45 PowerJet 30.2 0.34
41⁄2-in PURE 11.5, 135/45 PowerJet Omega 34.0 0.35
41⁄2-in PURE 4.5, 72 PowerJet 46.4 0.47
41⁄2-in PURE 4.5, 72 PowerJet Omega 59.2 0.43
7-in PURE 11.5, 135/45 PowerJet 43.6 0.44
7-in PURE 11.5, 135/45 PowerJet Omega 53.2 0.43
† Unofficial API RP 43 5 th edition or API 19B Section 1; area open to flow available on request, specific per job design

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Casing and Tubing Cutters

Cutters are used to sever tubing or cas- PowerCutter precision


ing in a variety of circumstances. In tubular cutter
new wells, casing may be retrieved
before a well is abandoned. In older The PowerCutter* precision tubular
wells, tubing is cut when it cannot be cutter severs tubing or casing in a wide
pulled out of a production packer. The variety of well conditions to enable
two types of cutters are jet and chemi- recovery of the upper sections. Its
cal. Jet cutters cut the casing in a flat unique liner designs and materials
plane perpendicular to the casing wall. provide the deepest cutting capability
Chemical cutters burn the casing in a and cleanest cut of any jet cutters in
flat plane perpendicular to the casing the industry. Operation is simple, reli-
wall. able, and efficient, with no anchoring
Tubing, casing, drillpipe, and drill col- of the cutter required before the
lar cutters are available for a wide range charge is detonated. No anchoring not
of specifications. For more information, only produces better performance, but
please contact your Schlumberger rep- it eliminates the possibility of tool fail- PowerCutter
resentative. ure after the cut is performed

Applications Applications
I Tubing, casing, and drillpipe
I Tubing, casing, and drillpipe
recovery recovery
I Completions under compression
I Burr- and flare-free cutting with
chemical cutters or tension
I High-pressure, high-temperature
I Bomb for heavy drillpipe or casing
wells

Measurement Specifications
PowerCutter Tool
Outside diameter 1.68 in [4.29 cm] 2.125 in [5.40 cm] 2.5 in [6.35 cm] 2.75 in [6.99 cm] 3.65 in [9.27 cm] 4.15 in [10.54 cm]

Temperature rating 400 degF [204 degC] 400 degF [204 degC] 400 degF [204 degC] 400 degF [204 degC] 400 degF [204 degC] 400 degF [204 degC]

Pressure rating 18,000 psi [124 MPa] 18,000 psi [124 MPa] 18,000 psi [124 MPa] 18,000 psi [124 MPa] 18,000 psi [124 MPa] 18,000 psi [124 MPa]

Tubing size 23⁄8 in 27⁄8 in 31⁄2 in 31⁄2 in 41⁄2 in 51⁄2 in

Tubing weight 4.0 to 4.7 lbm/ft 6.4 to 7.90 lbm/ft 9.2 to 10.3 lbm/ft 9.2 to 10.3 lbm/ft 11.6 to 12.6 lbm/ft 17.0 to 26.0 lbm/ft
with couplings†

Tubing swell with burr 2.82 in [7.16 cm] 3.41 in [8.66 cm] 3.90 in [9.91 cm] 3.99 in [10.13 cm] 4.94 in [12.55 cm] 5.87 in [14.91 cm]

Outside diameter 1.724 in [4.380 cm] 2.139 in [5.433 cm] 2.505 in [6.363 cm] 2.753 in [6.993 cm] 3.655 in [9.284 cm] 4.155 in [10.554 cm]
before cutting

Outside diameter 1.693 in [4.300 cm] 2.068 in [5.253 cm] 2.405 in [6.109 cm] 2.657 in [6.749 cm] 3.605 in [9.157 cm] 3.810 in [9.677 cm]
after cutting

Explosive type, HMX, 11.2 g HMX, 17.0 g HMX, 28.33 g HMX, 38.0 g HMX, 38.0 g HMX, 109.3 g
max. weight

†Grade L80

Perforating Services and Accessories 191


Tubing Punchers

Tubing punchers are used to punch Applications


holes in a tubing string to establish I Pressure equalization between
pressure equalization or circulation tubing and annulus
between the tubing and the annulus.
I Establish circulation between
Tubing punchers are selected for the
thickness of the inner tubing or casing tubing and annulus when sliding
string to avoid damage to the sur- sleeve not available or functional
rounding outer string.
Punchers for special applications,
such as chemical punchers, are also
available.

Tubing Punchers Mechanical Specifications


16DS 16CL 20ES 20DM 20DL
Temperature rating 500°F [260°C] for 1 hr 500°F [260°C] for 1 hr 500°F [260°C] for 1 hr 500°F [260°C] for 1 hr 500°F [260°C] for 1 hr
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Tubing size—min. 21⁄16 in. [5.24 cm] 21⁄16 in. [5.24 cm] 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm] 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm] 2 3⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]
Tubing size—max. No limit No limit No limit No limit No limit
Outer diameter 1.375 in. [3.49 cm] 1.375 in. [3.49 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm]
Explosive HNS HNS HNS HNS HNS
Tubing wall thickness—min. 0.19 in. [4.8 mm] 0.375 in. [9.5 mm] 0.19 in. [4.8 mm] 0.375 in. [9.5 mm] 0.50 in. [12.7 mm]
Tubing wall thickness—max. 0.375 in. [9.5 mm] 0.50 in. [12.7 mm] 0.375 in. [9.5 mm] 0.50 in. [12.7 mm] 0.58 in. [14.7 mm]
Max. penetration in outer string 0.10 in. [2.5 mm] 0.10 in. [2.5 mm] 0.10 in. [2.5 mm] 0.10 in. [2.5 mm] 0.10 in. [2.5 mm]

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Plugs and Packers
Casing Packer Setting Tool

The Casing Packer Setting Tool I components coated in liquid


(CPST) provides a reliable method of nitride to improve life expectancy
deploying plugs and packers in the through greater surface hardness
wellbore during completion, isolation, and increased corrosion resistance
or abandonment. The CPST features with no surface buildup
I I no special alignment or orientation
pressure-balanced design (does
not have to overcome well pressure of components required during
when setting) assembly or disassembly
I I efficient redressing at the wellsite.
only one igniter, which incorpo-
rates a safety resistor for additional
safety
Application
I spiral pins to prevent tool preset-
I Setting plugs and packers
ting while running in the hole

Mechanical Specifications
CPST-AA CPST-CC CPST-BC
Temperature 400°F [204°C] 450°F [232°C] 400°F [204°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Casing size—min. 5 in. [12.70 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 3 1⁄2 in. [8.89 cm]
Casing size—max. 13 3⁄8 in. [33.97 cm] 5 1⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 5 in. [12.70 cm]
Outer diameter 3.625 in. [9.21 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm] 2.125 [5.40 cm]
Length 7.5 ft [2.29 m] 7.35 ft [2.24 m] 11.25 ft [3.43 m]
Weight 180 lbm [82 kg] 79.5 lbm [36 kg] 81.8 lbm [37 kg]
Bottom thread Sleeve: 31⁄2-in. Sleeve: 21⁄2-in. Sleeve: 2-in. [5.08-cm]
[8.89-cm] 6 Acme [6.35-cm] 6 Acme 10 Stub Acme
Mandrel: 2-in. Mandrel: 1-in. Mandrel: 11⁄16-in.
[5.08-cm] 6 Acme [2.54-cm] 8 UN [4.29-cm] 16 UN

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Gauge Ring and
Junk Basket
The junk basket consists of a wireline The gauge ring is screwed on to the Applications
feeler and junk catcher. It is run with a mouth of the basket. This position I Clear casing and tubing of debris
gauge ring to determine if the casing helps to seal the housing bottom as the
I Prevent bridge plug or packer
ID is sufficient to permit subsequent tool is pulled out of the wellbore. The
passage of the completion string, ring size used depends on the casing sticking
plugs, packers, or other tools. The junk size and whether a bridge plug or I Drift the casing ID to ensure the
basket also cleans the well of junk. packer is run. However, the gauge ring passage of tools and completion
The housing of the junk basket is OD is always chosen to be slightly equipment
fluted to allow wellbore fluid to enter larger than subsequent tool runs to
the bottom of the housing and exit ensure that the tools will pass through
through its side as the tool is run. the casing.

Mechanical Specifications
Gauge Ring and Junk Basket
Temperature rating 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Casing size—min. 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm]
Casing size—max. 13 3⁄8 in. [33.97 cm]
Outer diameter 3 to 4 in. [7.62 to 10.16 cm]†
Length 5.83 ft [1.78 m]
Weight Variable
† The OD of the junk basket depends on gauge ring used.

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PosiSet Mechanical
Plug-Back Tool
The PosiSet* mechanical plug-back PosiSet plugs can be set in open
tool (MPBT) is used in rigless through- hole, across perforations, and at gravel-
tubing recompletions. By using a mast pack screens.
or a crane, recompletions can be The Positive Displacement Dump
accomplished without the cost of a Bailer is used to place the required
workover rig. cement plug on top of the PosiSet plug.
The PosiSet anchored elastomeric Release of a weight bar displaces
plug is run through tubing and set in cement from the bailer sections. The
casing to plug off fluid flow in the cas- plug can be pressure tested 24 hr after
ing below the plug. The casing seal is the last bailer run, when the cement is
similar to that produced by a cast-iron at approximately 90% of its ultimate
plug, but instead of an explosive compressive strength. The tempera-
charge, a downhole electric motor ture rating of the Positive Displace-
within the MPBT Setting Unit (MPSU) ment Dump Bailer is 302°F [150°C].
is used to contract the elastomer seal-
ing assembly to form a firm seal
against the casing wall. The expansion Applications
ratio is typically 3:1. An anchoring sys- I Seal off nonproductive zones
tem keeps the tool in place while I Seal off water-producing zones
cement is placed on top of the plug to below productive zones
a height of 10 ft [3 m] or more to pro- I Base for a sand plug
vide additional differential pressure.
I Low-pressure acid base plug
The PosiSet plug is drillable. The
smallest plug can withstand 25,000-lbf I Positive depth control plug
[111,205-N] force. The largest (9 5⁄8-in.
[24.45-cm] plug can withstand
90,000-lbf [400,340-N] force. If the
wellbore pressure at setting depth is
less than 1,000 psi [7 MPa], a special
tool is used to aid the setting process of
the PosiSet plug.

Mechanical Specifications
MPSU-BA MPSU-CA
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm]
Borehole size—max. 7 5⁄8 in. [19.37 cm] 9 5⁄8 in. [24.45 cm]
Outer diameter 1.71 in. [4.34 cm] 2.125 in. [5.40 cm]
Length 20.5 ft [6.25 m] 21 ft [6.40 m]
Weight 89 lbm [40 kg] 129 lbm [58 kg]

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PosiSet Plug Mechanical Specifications
41⁄2-in. [11.43-cm] Casing 5-in. [12.70-cm] Casing 51⁄2-in. [13.97-cm] Casing 7-in. [17.78-cm] Casing 75⁄8-in. [19.37-cm] Casing 9 5⁄8-in. [24.45-cm] Casing
Temperature rating 340°F [171°C] 340°F [171°C] 302°F [150°C] 340°F [171°C] 275°F [135°C] 275°F [135°C]
Differential pressure rating† 1,000 psi [7 MPa] 1,000 psi [7 MPa] 500 psi [3 MPa] 1,500 psi [10 MPa] 1,000 psi [7 MPa] 500 psi [3 MPa]
Casing size—min. ID 31⁄2 in. [8.89 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 41⁄2 in. [11.43 cm] 5.88 in. [14.93 cm] 61⁄2 in. [16.51 cm] 8.43 in. [21.41 cm]
Casing size—max. ID 4.02 in. [10.21 cm] 4.52 in. [11.48 cm] 5.02 in. [12.75 cm] 6.53 in. [16.59 cm] 7.02 in. [17.83 cm] 9.01 in. [22.88 cm]
Outer diameter 2.125 in. [5.40 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 1.6875 in. [4.29 cm] 2.125 in. [5.40 cm] 2.125 in. [5.40 cm] 2.625 in. [6.67 cm]
Setting time 17 min 17 min 60 min 60 min 60 min 90 min
Remarks Set using either the MPSU-BA or MPSU-CA Must be set using the MPSU-CA
† Pressure ratings are for the PosiSet plugs only. The desired differential pressure rating is achieved by placing cement (usually 10 ft [3 m]) on top of the PosiSet plug.

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Auxiliary
Measurements
and Devices
Caliper Log

Caliper devices are integral to most axis but less than the long axis. The Applications
standard logging tools because mea- four-arm caliper measures both the I Borehole diameter
surement of the borehole axis is an short and long axes of the hole and pro-
I Borehole shape
extremely useful parameter for envi- vides a more accurate value of bore-
ronmental correction, quantitative hole volume. Single-arm calipers are I Borehole volume
interpretation, and cement volume cal- typically part of most density and I Environmental correction
culation. microresistivity tools; four-arm calipers to log output
Caliper logs are recorded from are part of most dipmeter tools. The
one-, three-, four-, or six-arm devices. If Mechanical Caliper Device (MCD) is a
the borehole is uniform and circular, three-arm caliper tool. The six-arm
all the calipers read the same value. In Environmental Measurement Sonde
an elliptical hole, the single-arm (EMS) caliper is described subse-
caliper generally lines up with the long quently in this chapter.
axis, and the three-arm caliper indi-
cates a diameter greater than the short

Measurement Specifications
One-Arm Caliper MCD Three-Arm Caliper Four-Arm Caliper
Output Borehole size Borehole size Borehole size in.
Logging speed Depends on toolstring Depends on toolstring Depends on toolstring
Range of measurement 4 to 22 in. [10.16 to 55.88 cm] 41⁄2 to 16 in. [11.43 to 40.64 cm] 4 to 22 in. [10.16 to 55.88 cm]
Vertical resolution 6 in. [15.24 cm] 6 in. [15.24 cm] 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Accuracy 0.25 in. [0.64 cm] 0.25 in. [0.64 cm] 0.20 in. [0.51 cm]
Depth of investigation Borehole Borehole Borehole
Mud type or weight limitations None None None
Combinability Combinable with most tools Combinable with most tools Combinable with most tools
Special applications H2S service H2S service H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
One-Arm Caliper MCD Three-Arm Caliper Four-Arm Caliper
Temperature rating† 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C] 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Borehole size—max.‡ 22 in. [55.88 cm] 16 in. [40.64 cm] 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Outer diameter Depends on toolstring 3.375 in. [8.57 cm] Depends on toolstring
Length Depends on toolstring 8 ft [2.44 m] Depends on toolstring
Weight Depends on toolstring 155 lbm [70 kg] Depends on toolstring
Tension Depends on toolstring 36,000 lbf [160,140 N] Depends on toolstring
Compression Depends on toolstring 9,900 lbf [44,040 N] Depends on toolstring
† Calipers rated to 500°F [260°C] are available for high-temperature toolstrings.
‡ Caliper extensions are available for larger borehole sizes.

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MaxTRAC Production
Services Tractor
The MaxTRAC* downhole well tractor direction of the cam, which causes the
system provides greater operational toolstring to move forward. This
flexibility as a conveyance technique action is synchronized with the other
for wireline tools by extending the sondes in the toolstring. The recipro-
range of production logging capabili- cating action of the sondes produces
ties in highly deviated and horizontal continuous motion of the conveyed
wells. Its inchworm grip design, high tools.
expansion ratio, and ability to com-
municate with the telemetry system of
the logging tools enables it to traverse Applications
a wide range of completions in both I Conveyance of logging tools in
cased and openhole while also acquir- highly deviated and horizontal
ing production logging data. wells
The integral three-arm grip of the I Conveyance of logging tools in per-
tractor runs it centralized. A mini- forated casing, slotted liners, and
mum of two MaxTRAC production ser- gravel-pack screens
vices tractor tool (PSTT) sondes must I Conveyance of logging tools in
be run for standard operation. Up to in-gauge barefoot completions
four sondes can be combined for addi-
I Conveyance of perforating hard-
tional flexibility in difficult well condi-
tions. The PSTT uses a spring-loaded ware that uses S.A.F.E. or Secure
cam to grip the casing in one direc- firing systems
tion. The sonde then pulls the grip
section backward against the locking

Measurement Specifications
PSTT-S
Output Downward motion of logging tools
Tractoring speed Standard with 500-lbm [227-kg] load:
1,800 ft/hr [549 m/h]
Max. with 300-lbm [136-kg] load: 2,500 ft/hr [762 m/h]
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability
Logging while tractoring Tools using PS Platform production logging system
telemetry such as the RSTPro and SCMT tools
No logging while tractoring Combinable with most other tools
Combinable with perforation services
Special applications Maximum dogleg severity: 45° per 100 ft [30 m]
in 7-in. [17.78-cm] casing
30° per 100 ft in 41⁄2-in. [11.43-cm] casing

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Mechanical Specifications
PSTT-S
Temperature rating 302°F [150°C]
Pressure rating 15,000 psi [103 MPa]
Casing size—min. 23⁄8 in. [6.03 cm]
Casing size—max. 95⁄8 in. [24.45 in]
Outer diameter 2.125 in. [5.40 cm]
Length Basic two-sonde tool: 32 ft [9.75 m]
Weight Basic two-sonde tool: 290 lbm [131 kg]
Max. pull 1,000 lbf [4,450 N] at 500 ft/hr [152 m/h] at 257°F [125°C]
750 lbf [3,340 N] at 500 ft/hr at 302°F [150°C]
Tension 13,000 lbf [57,830 N]
Compression 11,000 lbf [48,930 N]

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Auxiliary Compression
Tension Sub
The Auxiliary Compression Tension Applications
Sub (ACTS) measures the tension or I Measurement of downhole tension
compression between the upper and applied to a logging toolstring
lower heads of the tool in conven-
I Measurement of compression
tional wireline logging. When the log-
ging equipment is drillpipe conveyed, applied to tools during conveyance
ACTS monitoring of the downhole on TLC Tough Logging Conditions
compression force is critical for pre- system
venting damage to the logging tools. I Determination of stuck cable
or toolstring
I Two ACTS tools in a toolstring
to determine which part of the
toolstring is stuck
I Determination of force on the cable
head weakpoint to prevent separa-
tion of the cable from the cable head
during cut-and-thread operations

Measurement Specifications
ACTS
Output Tension and compression forces
Logging speed No limit
Range of measurement ±22,000 lbf [±97,860 N]
Accuracy ±3%
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most tools
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
ACTS
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 in. [10.16 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]
Length 4 ft [1.22 m]
Weight 51 lbm [23 kg]
Tension 22,000 lbf [97,860 N]
Compression 22,500 lbf [100,080 N]

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Environmental
Measurement Sonde
The Environmental Measurement and more robust than conventionally
Sonde (EMS) significantly enhances acquired measurements, even under
the precision of the determination of adverse conditions. For example,
borehole shape. Six independent good-quality measurements can be
caliper measurements are made made with mudcake on the tool sur-
around the borehole to determine the face and in narrow boreholes.
true ovality of the borehole for stress Because the EMS is combinable
analysis studies. In addition, the EMS with all imaging tools (including the
obtains measurements of mud resis- new-generation AIT Array Induction
tivity, mud temperature, and accelera- Imager Tool, ARI Azimuthal Resistivity
tion along the tool axis to support Imager, and IPL Integrated Porosity
real-time borehole correction of a Lithology tool), environmentally cor-
range of downhole measurements. rected wellsite logs are produced with-
The six independent arms of the out an extra trip in the borehole.
EMS gauge the borehole cross section
with greater precision over a wider
range of hole sizes than conventional Applications
tools can. Six accurate oval-radius I Borehole geometry evaluation
measurements are made, and an oval- I Accurate determination of cement
ity algorithm provides detailed infor- volume
mation on the borehole geometry for I Borehole stress analysis
more representative environmental
I Mud resistivity measurement
correction of imaging tool measure-
ments, improved borehole stress I Mud temperature and z-axis accel-
analysis, and more precise cement eration measurement
volume estimation. The measurement I Environmental corrections for
is valid even if the tool is eccentered. other logging tools
The multiple voltage monitoring
electrodes of the EMS resistivity sen-
sor provide mud resistivity measure-
ments that are both more accurate

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Measurement Specifications
EMS
Output Mud resistivity, mud temperature, caliper
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement Resistivity: 0.01 to 5.0 ohm-m
Temperature: 0 to 392°F [0 to 200°C]
Caliper: 30 in. [76.2 cm] (centered), 17 in. [43.18 cm] (eccentered)
Vertical resolution 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Accuracy Resistivity: ±10% (from 0.02 to 0.5 ohm-m), ±7% (from 0.5 to 5 ohm-m)
Temperature: ±1.8°F [±1°C] [1%] (accuracy), 0.18°F [0.1°C] (resolution)
Caliper: ±0.1 in. [±0.25 cm] (accuracy), 0.06 in. [0.15 cm] (resolution)
Accelerometer: 1.6 in./s2 [±4 cm/s2] (accuracy), 0.4 in./s2 [±1 cm/s2] (resolution)
Depth of investigation Borehole measurement only
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with most tools

Mechanical Specifications
EMS
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 6 in. [15.24 cm]
Borehole size—max. 30 in. [76.2 cm]
Outer diameter 3.375 in. [8.57 cm]
Length 14.23 ft [4.34 m]
Weight 297 lbm [135 kg]
Tension 50,000 lbf [224,110 N]
Compression 11,000 lbf [48,930 N]

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FPIT Free-Point
Indicator Tool
The FPIT* Free-Point Indicator Tool Applications
uses a stretch sensor and a torque I Determination of the deepest free
sensor to accurately determine the point in a stuck string of pipe
free point in stuck drillpipe, drill col-
I Backoff of stuck pipe
lars, tubing, or casing. Within the elas-
tic range of the pipe material, the free I Determination of pipe tally
section of the pipe deforms linearly I Effective operation from drillships
when the pipe is subjected to a pull or and semisubmersibles and in highly
torsion. The FPIT tool measures the deviated wells
stretch and torque over a fixed dis-
tance to calculate the amount of free
pipe according to the theoretical
deformation. The free portion is con-
veniently recovered after a backoff
shot is fired inside a tool joint that is
subjected to left-hand torque. The
backoff shot can be combined with
FPIT service or performed separately
after the free point is determined.

Measurement Specifications
FPIT Tool
Output Free pipe stretch and torque
Logging speed Stationary
Range of measurement Stretch: 0.12 to 3.6 in. per 1,000 ft [10 to 300 USTR]
Torque: 0.02 to 0.5 rev per 1,000 ft [0.02 to 0.5 c
per 305 m]
Vertical resolution 7.24 ft [2.21 m] (distance between anchors)
Accuracy ±10% at 350°F [177°C]
Depth of investigation Not applicable
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Backoff shot, casing collar locator
Special applications

Mechanical Specifications
FPIT Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 25,000 psi [172 MPa]
Borehole size—min.† 11⁄2 in. [3.81 cm]
Borehole size—max.† 5 in. [12.70 cm]
Outer diameter† 1.375 in. [3.49 cm]
Length 13.92 ft [4.24 m]
Weight 40.75 lbm [18 kg]
† Foroperation in casing sizes up to 9 5⁄8 in. [24.45 cm], the tool OD is increased to 1.875 in. [4.76 cm],
for which the minimum hole size is 2 in. [5.08 cm].

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CERT Correlated
Electromagnetic Retrieval Tool
The CERT* Correlated Electromag- The tool is available in four sizes:
netic Retrieval Tool is a wireline elec- 111⁄16, 21⁄8, 23⁄4, and 33⁄8 in. [4.29, 5.40,
tromagnetic fishing tool that retrieves 6.99, and 8.57 cm, respectively]. Collar
metallic junk in cased or open bore- locators and gamma ray devices pro-
holes. The CERT tool is 5 times more vide depth control. Nonmagnetic guide
powerful than a permanent magnet of shoes are available for 7-, 75⁄8-, and
the same size. 95⁄8-in. [17.78-, 19.37-, and 24.45-cm]
When the power is off, the CERT casings.
tool is nonmagnetic and can be trans-
ported by helicopter without causing
disruption of the navigational instru- Applications
ments. The power remains off until I Openhole metal retrieval
the fishing depth is reached to pre- I Cased hole metal retrieval
vent the collection of unwanted metal I Open, cased, or tubing wellbore
and to maintain a clean fishing sur- environments
face. Once the CERT tool is activated,
surface meters reflect contact with
the fish and the progress of its return
the surface.

Measurement Specifications
CERT Tool
Output Surface indications of retrieval
Logging speed 4,000 ft/hr [1,219 m/h]
Range of measurement Lifting capacity up to 1,000 lbf [4,450 N]
(depends on area of contact with the fish)
Depth of investigation Borehole service only
Mud type or weight limitations None
Combinability Combinable with gamma ray and CCL tools
Special applications H2S service

Mechanical Specifications
CERT Tool
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 2 in. [5.08 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter† 111⁄16, 21⁄8, 23⁄4, and 3 3⁄8 in. [4.29, 5.40, 6.99, and 8.57 cm]
Length 2.5 ft [0.76 m]
Weight 50 lbm [22.7 kg]
† Ultimate tool size depends on the appropriate gauge rings for the hole size.

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Wireline Crossover Tool

The Wireline Crossover Tool (WXT) is large-tool combination may exceed the Applications
used to combine extremely large tool- power or telemetry capacity of the log- I One WXT in a toolstring that con-
strings, otherwise incompatible tool ging cable, the WXT can power and sists of two separate tool sets, each
combinations, or both. Relays are used operate part of the toolstring. In all with its own telemetry
to switch power and telemetry lines operations, separate passes are made
I Two WXTs in a large toolstring that
between the upper and lower heads to to acquire data by the different tools in
combine tools with different telemetry the combination. consists of three separate tool sets,
systems for the same trip into the well, each with its own telemetry
thereby reducing operating time. If a I One WXT in a toolstring to disable
tools below the WXT; only one
telemetry system is used

Mechanical Specifications
WXT
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 4 3⁄8 in. [11.11 cm]
Borehole size—max. No limit
Outer diameter 3 3⁄8 in. [8.57 cm]
Length 2.0 ft [0.61 m]
Weight 32 lbm [14 kg]
Tension 100,000 lbf [444,820 N]
Compression 23,000 lbf [102,310 N]

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Large Openhole Logging

To meet the special challenges of large large-hole kit must be run with a I Sampling: Large-hole kits are avail-
openhole logging, selected modified powered caliper, which acts as an able for the use of sampling tools in
tools are available. additional eccentralizer for the bow large holes. The MRLH-AA kit for
I
spring and shoes. The short arm of the MDT tool enables running the
Resistivity logging: For all resistivity
the powered caliper measures the MDT tool in holes as large as 19 in.
tools, borehole correction and reso-
standoff. [48.26 cm]. Shoe extenders for the
lution selection are important. The
I Density logging: The large-hole kit Mechanical Sidewall Coring Tool
AIT borehole forward model is
enables density logging in borehole extend the range of coring opera-
based on a cylindrical borehole and
sizes from 16 to 30 in. [40.64 to tions to holes as large as 19 in.
depends on the measured values of
76.20 cm]. I Seismic logging: The large-hole kit
mud resistivity, formation resistivity,
borehole diameter, and tool stand- I Sonic logging: The large-hole kit for for the CSI Combinable Seismic
off. Large-hole kits consist of big sonic tools contains centralizers Imager increases the operating
standoffs and a special nonconduc- that are placed either above or range of the tool to 22 in. [55.88 cm],
tive bow spring to maintain a con- below the sonic transmitters or with a minimum borehole diameter
stant standoff throughout logging. receivers. Because the minimum of 7 in. [17.78 cm].
I Neutron porosity logging: The large- OD for the fully compressed kit is
hole neutron logging kit for the 11 in. [27.94 cm], the sonic large-
Compensated Neutron Tool has hole kit should be used only in bore-
spring shoes and a custom bow holes larger than 14 in. [35.56 cm].
spring that fasten to the CNT. The

Borehole Size Specifications for Large-Hole Tool Kits


Borehole Size—Min. Borehole Size—Max.
Resistivity
Platform Express Array Induction Imager Tool (AIT-H) 91⁄2 in. [24.13 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm]
Powered Caliper Device (PCD-B) 7 in. [17.78 cm] 25 in. [63.50 cm]
Neutron porosity
Platform Express Highly Integrated Gamma Ray Neutron Sonde (HGNS) 15 in. [38.10 cm] 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Compensated Neutron Tool (CNT-H) 14 in. [25.56 cm] 22 in. [55.88 cm]
Density
Litho-Density tool (LDT-D) 14 in. [25.56 cm] 30 in. [76.20 cm]
Platform Express High-Resolution Mechanical Sonde (HRMS) 16 in. [40.64 cm] 28 in. [71.12 cm]
Sonic
Digital Sonic Logging Tool (DSLT) 14 in. [35.56 cm] 30 in. [76.20 cm]
DSI Dipole Shear Sonic Imager 14 in. [35.56 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm]
Sampling
MDT tool with MRLH-AA 71⁄2 in. [19.05 cm] 19 in. [48.26 cm]
MSCT with shoe extender 51⁄2 in. [13.97 cm] 19 in. [48.26 cm]
Seismic
CSI Combinable Seismic Imager 7 in. [17.78 cm] 22 in. [55.88 cm]

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Hostile
Environment
Logging
Hostile Environment Logging

Formation evaluation technology is put heavy to be practical for deep logging The dual-drum capstan is a pulley-
to the test when logging deep wells. jobs. Therefore, a new design and high- type conveyance system that decreases
As wells get deeper, the pressure and tensile-strength materials were com- the cable tension before it is spooled
temperature rise, which increases the bined to improve the cable’s strength onto the storage drum. Full integration
risks associated with their evaluation. member, its armor package. of capstan control with the storage
Wells with static bottomhole tempera- The core of the cable carries power drum provides ease of operation and
tures greater than 302°F [150°C], down to the tool and data back up to enables the winch operator to focus
bottomhole pressures higher than the acquisition system. When the cable on the well conditions. Positioned
20,000 psi [138 MPa], or both condi- is under high tension, its core is sub- between the storage drum and the
tions are generally regarded as high- ject to tremendous pressure from the lower sheave, the dual-drum system
pressure, high-temperature (HPHT). armor package. A redesigned core was can relieve 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] or
However, despite the increased risks also necessary to prevent it from being more of tension at logging speeds in
and costs of HPHT operations, the crushed by high tension. excess of 20,000 ft/hr [6,100 m/h].
number of deep and ultradeep wells After extensive testing and design
drilled continues to grow worldwide. qualification, the new cables enable
The challenges that the depths, pres- Schlumberger to safely and efficiently Enhancing telemetry
sures, and temperatures of these wells log ultradeep wells on wireline. The The extra-long cables required for
present to formation evaluation tech- efficiency gains resulting from wireline ultradeep well logging must be capable
nology are met by the following signif- logging of ultradeep wells translate of transmitting sufficient power down-
icant technological developments in to significant cost savings for the hole to run high-power, complex tool-
conveyance and logging tool design. operator. strings while transmitting large
amounts of data uphole to the surface.
Unfortunately, standard logging telem-
Strengthening cables Improving surface equipment etry systems have proved to be unreli-
When ultradeep wells are logged their Improving surface equipment ratings able at extreme depths. When long
extreme depths limit the current wire- also was necessary for safe ultradeep cables are run in deep wells, nonlinear
line conveyance technology because of wireline logging. During any logging effects such as temperature, cable ten-
the high surface tension that results operation, the cable experiences the sion, and geometry reduce the amount
from increased drag and the weight of highest tension at the surface. Han- of power that can be transmitted
the logging cable itself. Deploying log- dling high tension in a safe, efficient downhole. These effects also change
ging tools on drillpipe using the TLC manner is especially critical to the suc- the cable transmission characteristics,
Tough Logging Conditions conveyance cess of an ultradeep logging job. causing unreliable telemetry perfor-
system can overcome these limita- Surface equipment must be able to mance.
tions, but TLC operations are slow and withstand high tension and pass cur- Analysis of the telemetry problems
much more costly because of the rent certification requirements such and the application of modern digital
reduced efficiency associated with as Det Norske Veritas (DNV). signal processing have resulted in the
tripping drillpipe. Storing cable under high tension development of telemetry systems that
To solve the ultradeep well can result in electrical core failure as compensate for the signal distortion
dilemma, a stronger yet lighter weight well as catastrophic storage drum fail- that occurs on long cables lowered into
cable had to be developed. It would ure. Tension relief systems must be a well. Improvements to the downhole
have to support its own weight as well employed to reduce the extreme ten- power supply now enable running
as that of the logging tools it conveyed sion at the surface before the cable can numerous complex tool combinations.
and also overcome the high drag asso- be safely spooled onto a storage drum. As a result, many recent deep well log-
ciated with deep wells. Traditional Of the several types of systems avail- ging jobs have been successfully run
materials and manufacturing methods able, the dual-drum capstan is pre- using 36,000-ft [11,000-m] cables to
could not produce sufficiently strong ferred for its operational simplicity produce excellent results and data
cables, because they would be too and reliability. quality.

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Broadening tool capabilities Using a Dewar flask provides one Specially designed seals are neces-
As a growing percentage of the total solution for HPHT logging tools that sary for HPHT fluid sampling. The use
wells drilled, HPHT wells require eval- contain modern electronics. The flask of advanced seal technology to avoid
uation tools that usually must exceed insulates the electronics from high the loss of seal integrity is crucial for
the limits of previous standard pres- borehole temperatures and also the safe return of samples to the sur-
sure and temperature criteria. The increases the pressure ratings for log- face without compromising the quality
typical 20,000-psi pressure limit of ging tools. Although it is relatively of reservoir fluid samples at near-reser-
standard logging tools is usually sur- simple to flask cartridge electronics, voir conditions for subsequent labora-
passed as well depths exceed 20,000 ft the sensors and electronics in the tory analysis. On one descent into a
[6,100 m]. High pressures and temper- sonde must be able to withstand the well, the MDT Modular Formation
atures both affect logging tool sensor full temperature and pressure ranges Dynamics Tester can acquire multiple
response. Extreme HPHT conditions of the well. samples of formation fluids and pres-
can have different effects on each of The Xtreme and SlimXtreme logging sure measurements at hydrostatic
the many different sensors in a tool- platforms incorporate technological pressures to 25,000 psi and bottomhole
string. Each sensor must be modified developments that meet the chal- temperatures to 400°F [204°C].
for increased pressure and tempera- lenges of HPHT logging. The sensors The MDT tool can also be used to
ture limits and improved capabilities. and sondes of the strings are designed monitor the level of filtrate contamina-
In many cases, the logging tool to provide quad-combo measurements tion while formation fluids are pumped
sonde is compensated for pressure, but that are identical in quality and stan- out of the formation and into the bore-
its electronics are not. The sonde con- dards to those of the Platform Express hole. Software continuously monitors
tains the sensors along with minimal suite but from extreme well environ- the level of contamination to predict
electronics and other hardware com- ments. The Xtreme platform operates how long formation fluids must be
ponents for obtaining the downhole in boreholes from 57⁄8 to 20 in. [14.92 pumped into the borehole before the
formation measurements. Electronics to 50.8 cm] at 500°F [260°C] and desired level of contamination is
that are contained in cartridges pro- 25,000 psi [172 MPa]. The SlimXtreme reached. This information is used to
vide sonde control and power for the platform operates in boreholes from optimize the sampling program in real
sensors. The cartridge electronics also 37⁄8 to 9 in. [9.84 to 22.86 cm] at 500°F time, which saves rig time.
digitize the data received from the sen- and 30,000 psi [207 MPa].
sors for transmission uphole to the sur- The shock and vibration specifica-
tions of the Xtreme and SlimXtreme Looking toward the future
face. Elastomer seals protect both the
logging platforms are identical to those Wireline conveyance and formation
sensors and electronics in the car-
of the Platform Express platform for measurement technologies are contin-
tridges from crushing pressures. Just
enhanced reliability in extreme envi- ually developed to meet the challenges
a small leak in one of the many seals
ronments. Conveyance is on the TLC of deep, HPHT environments. Another
of a modern logging string can flood
system or in combination with various deep well issue is smaller borehole
the entire string and prevent it from
knuckle joints and centralizers sizes, which commonly are less than
operating.
depending on the borehole conditions. the published minimum size for some
Extreme bottomhole temperatures
Sidewall coring tools and fluid sam- downhole tools. The slimhole design of
also challenge the electronic compo-
pling and pressure testing tools have the SlimXtreme well logging platform
nents used in the design of logging
also been modified for HPHT opera- provides the latest formation evalua-
tools. As the temperature increases,
tions. High pressures and tempera- tion technology for small-diameter
the life expectancy of the electronic
tures greatly increase the challenges ultradeep boreholes while exceeding
components reduces exponentially.
associated with formation coring and the HPHT rating of the Xtreme plat-
Temperature increases that occur
fluid sampling because these special- form. Numerous formation measure-
inside a logging tool originate from two
ized tools require more electronics ments are integrated in the 3-in.
sources: heat flow from the outside
exposure to wellbore temperatures and [7.62-cm] diameter tool string for run-
environment and heat generated inter-
pressures. Their many moving parts ning in ultradeep wells with diameters
nally from power consumption. During
also must operate over wide ranges of as small as 37⁄8 in. [9.84 cm]. The
the last decade, reduced demand for
pressure and temperature. Additional SlimXtreme platform provides real-
high-temperature electronics has vir-
safety concerns are involved when han- time wellsite answers based on high-
tually eliminated 350°F [177°C] inte-
dling highly pressurized fluid sample quality data similar to those of standard
grated circuits as an option for logging
chambers at the surface. logging tools.
tool design. As a result, most new log-
ging tools are now rated to 302°F.

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