seismicVISION

Real-time borehole seismic system

Applications

Imaging ahead
The Schlumberger seismicVISION* logging-while-drilling (LWD) system delivers time depth/velocity information during the drilling process to optimize drilling decisions, reduce costs, and improve safety. Unlike a conventional wireline survey, the measurement does not normally interfere with drilling operations or consume rig time. In environments where both risk and well costs are high, the system offers measurements that can significantly reduce drilling uncertainty. Seismic data provided in real time have a valuable impact on the well construction process. Real-time check-shot data are used to place the bit on the BitOn-Seismic* software-generated map to aid navigation, select casing points, and prepare for hazards ahead of the bit such as faults, pore pressure changes, or formation variations. The software, provided for all real-time applications, allows easy visualization, communication, and cooperation, updating the seismic map in both time and depth in real time. The map converts complex information into

Place the bit on the seismic map while drilling Predict pore pressure Predict target (hazard) depths Optimize mud weight Select coring and casing points Land the well optimally in the reservoir Identify salt proximity in real time

an easy-to-understand wellbore placement path. Real-time seismic velocities are used to update pore-pressure predictions and to improve hazard depth predictions.

Operation of seismicVISION system

The seismicVISION tool, which contains a processor and memory, receives seismic energy from a conventional air gun array located either on the rig or on a source vessel. After acquisition, the seismic signals are stored and processed, and checkshot data and quality indicators are transmitted uphole in real time via connection with a PowerPulse* measurements while drilling system. The time-depth data are used to position the well on the seismic map at the wellsite or off site. Waveforms are recorded in the tool memory for VSP processing after a bit trip. A patented technique enables source activation and data acquisition during drilling pauses when the downhole environment is quiet. Suitable times to acquire data are during pipe connections while drilling and tripping.

Benefits

Reduces depth uncertainty Saves rig time and cost Reduces casing runs Reduces sidetracks and pilot holes Improves safety

Features

Real-time check-shot data Recorded waveforms for lookahead vertical seismic profiles (VSPs) Rugged LWD technology Tools for hole sizes from 81 2 to 26 in. Multicomponent measurements High flow rate and pressure ratings Combinable with other Schlumberger LWD tools

The seismicVISION system reduces well placement uncertainty.

Target depth: 10,214 ft 12 ft

Recorded seismicVISION data.

Conceptual drwaing of seismicVISION operation.

11,000 13,000 True vertical depth (ft) 15,000 17,000 19,000 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 Time (s) 3.2 3.6 Cased Hole

Open Hole

Typically, source activation is completed with no interference to operations. Design features enable the seismicVISION system to work without the limitations of previous real-time seismic systems. The tool has been proved in a wide range of environments and operating conditions, including

WAVE software allows quicklook seismic processing at the rig site for basic quality control and simple imaging applications.

The seismicVISION tool.

No Drilling Surprises
Real-time, while-drilling seismicVISION information can be easily integrated with a new Schlumberger solution. The No Drilling Surprises (NDS) process is fully customizable, from basic planning through to a continually updating process that helps eliminate problems by anticipating them and creating contingency plans before they are needed. The living well plan is continually updated as new information becomes available. The NDS process, with full collaboration from Schlumberger and the client, develops fit-for-purpose pre-and while-drilling plans that focus on realtime wellbore pressure management, stability management, and placement. Integrating seismicVISION data with the NDS process helps improve casing point selection, reduce pore pressure uncertainty, and eliminate pilot holes. Those data can aid in real-time comparisons of actual and planned results, in hazard anticipation, and in enabling the real-time decision-making process. NDS provides a complete framework for increasing drilling efficiency, minimizing surprises and, ultimately, reducing drilling cost.

all well geometries vertical depths greater than 25,000 ft open hole and cased hole hard and soft formations moored and dynamically positioned rigs deep and shallow water zero-offset and vertical incidence VSP in combination with all Schlumberger LWD tools flow rates to 2,000 gal/min pressures to 25,000 psi.

Q-Technology hardware and software

The Q-Borehole* integrated borehole seismic system represents a totalconcept approach. Personnel with expertise in borehole seismic interpretation use Q-Technology* single-sensor seismic hardware and software to deliver optimized and innovative solutions. The seismicVISION technology includes the Q-Borehole WAVE* field processing system and the SWINGS* source positioning system.

Tool Specifications Nominal OD (in.) Max. OD, with wear bands (in.) Pressure drop (psi) Upset type Fishing neck OD (in.) Fishing neck length with new collar (in.) Nominal length without subs (ft) Length including two crossover subs (ft) Loaded weight (lbm) Top thread connection Bottom thread connection Joint makeup torque (ft-lbf) Joint yield torque (ft-lbf) Average moment of inertia (in.4) Bending strength ratio Equivalent bending stiffness (ft) Max. dogleg severity Rotating (deg/100 ft) Sliding (deg/100 ft) Operations Max. weight on bit Max. operating torque (lbf-ft) Surface speed (rpm) Stick/slip amplitude Lateral vibrations 634 712
[mud weight (ppg) flow rate (gpm)] 217,000

814 9, 10
[mud weight (ppg) flow rate (gpm)] 769,000

9 10
[mud weight (ppg ) flow rate (gpm)] 769,000

1 wear band 7.50 71.3 14 16.39 1,500 512 FH box 512 FH box 25,000 42,700 85 2.17 13.8 8 16 74,000,000 lbf/L2 16,000 200 100% of mean speed sustained for more than 30 min 30 min at Shock Level 3 (50-g threshold) or 200,000 shocks above 50 g 25 5 5 150 [302] 1,000 3% No limit No limit No limit No

1 wear band 9, 10 78.9 13.84 15.94 2,000 658 FH box 658 FH box 41,000 67,000 191 2.37 14.4 7 14 164,000,000 lbf/L2 23,000 200 100% of mean speed sustained for more than 30 min 30 min at Shock Level 3 (50-g threshold) or 200,000 shocks above 50 g 23 5 5 150 [302] 2,000 3% No limit No limit No limit No

1 wear band 10 78.9 13.84 na 2,500 758 H90 box 758 H90 box 76,000 120,000 296 2.23 14.8 4 12 261,400,000 lbf/L2 35,000 200 100% of mean speed sustained for more than 30 min 30 min at Shock Level 3 (50-g threshold) or 200,000 shocks above 50 g 23 5 5 150 [302] 2,000 3% No limit No limit No limit No

Max. operating pressure (kpsi) Max. differential pressure Internal-external difference (kpsi) External-internal difference (kpsi) Max. operating temperature (C [F]) Max. flow rate (gpm) Max. sand content of mud solids Max. dissolved solids content Max. size LCM, Max. LCM concentration (ppb) Magnetic sub

American Petroleum Institute (API) specification See tool drawing in appropriate manual for details. Specification assumes new collar. Fishing neck is measured from the face of the uphole box to the start of the first external upset. The sub length is that of the minimum self-contained operating configuration, excluding crossovers, saver subs, pony subs, etc. Not applicable Bending strength ratios are determined by the API connection and tool OD at the connection box. Check the bending stress ratio for any particular connection in your string.

Equivalent bending stiffness is the length of a standard API collar that would act in an equivalent manner to the bending stiffness of the subject collar. I The equivalent bending stiffness is calculated as follows: Lequivalent = L tool API collar . Here, L means length, and I is the moment of inertia, in.4 I
tool

This is the maximum recommended dogleg severity (DLS) to which the tool should be subjected. This is not necessarily the DLS of the borehole. Maximum allowable weight on bit (WOB) is calculated from the equation given below. The maximum WOB depends on the unsupported length of collar, L, which is the distance between the stabilizers above and below the sub. I is the moment of inertia, in.4 WOB = 917,000 I tool 2
L

These values represent the maximum safe differential pressure in each direction prior to fluid leakage across the joints. The mechanical integrity of the joints should hold at least up to the maximum tool pressure rating (2325 kpsi). However, if the maximum safe differential pressure is exceeded, pressure and fluid can be lost across the metal-to-metal face seal at the tool joint. LCM = lost circulation material. These tools should pass any size of commercially available LCM. However, always check tool diagrams for minimum tool bore diameters and annular clearances.

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