Technology

19 Aug Geochemical Logging Tool (GLT*)

Description [caption id="attachment_849" align="alignright" width="256"] Figure 1. Schematic of the GLT tool[/caption] Geochemical Logging Tool (GLT) used three separate modes of gamma-ray spectroscopy to obtain measurements of most of the major oxides that make up sedimentary and igneous rocks. Initial measurements provided estimates of Si, Al, Fe, Ca, K, U and...

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19 Aug Dipole Sonic Imager Tool (DSI-2*)

Description The Dipole Sonic Imager Tool (DSI-2) combines high-speed telemetry with simultaneous, 12-bit dynamic range digitization of an eight-receiver array. The sonde incorporates both monopole and crossed-dipole transmitters with an eight-station array of electronically configurable hydrophones for monopole and dipole reception. Combining new dipole-based technology with...

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19 Aug Dual Laterolog (DLL*)

Description The Dual Laterolog (DLL) provided two resistivity measurements with different depths of investigation into the formation: deep (LLd) and shallow (LLs). In both devices, a current beam 2 ft-thick (A0) was forced horizontally into the formation by using focusing (also called bucking) currents (A1- A2,...

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19 Aug Enhanced Digital Telemetry Cartridge (EDTC-B*)

Description The Enhanced Digital Telemetry Cartridge (EDTC-B*) is a downhole tool that combines two commonly run sensors with a high-speed telemetry downhole modem that can be used in high-pressure and high-temperature environments. The primary function is to provide high-speed (over 1 Mbps) communications between the wireline...

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19 Aug General Purpose Inclinometry Tool (GPIT*)

Description The GPIT* General-Purpose Inclinometry Tool provides inclinometer measurements. Tool orientation is defined by three parameters: tool deviation, tool azimuth, and relative bearing. The GPIT tool uses both a three-axis inclinometer and a three-axis magnetometer to make measurements for determining these parameters. The basic principle of downhole...

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18 Jul Formation MicroScanner (FMS*)

Description [caption id="attachment_473" align="alignright" width="180"] Sixteen-electrode arrangement for the four-pad tool.[/caption] The Formation MicroScanner sonde (FMS) consists of four orthogonal imaging pads each containing 16 microelectrodes which are in direct contact with the borehole wall during the recording. The button current intensity is sampled every 0.1 in...

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13 Jun Applications of gamma ray logs

Depth correlations and core-log integration Total gamma-ray log curves, which are acquired with every toolstring combination, are normally used to depth match all of the logsobtained in any one hole. The HSGR log from the Triple Combo is used as the base curve, and the SGR...

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13 Jun Borehole Compensated Sonic Tool (BHC*)

Description The BHC sonde measured the time required for a compressional sound wave to travel through one foot of formation. The BHC consisted of an upper and lower transmitter arranged symmetrically on either side of two pair of receivers. The spacings T1-R2 and T1-R4 were 3 and 5 feet apart, as well...

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13 Jun Array Seismic Imager (ASI*)

Description The Array Seismic Imager (ASI) consisted of an array of five seismic shuttles linked by a bridle to a signal-conditioning cartridge. Each shuttle sensor package contained three mutually orthogonal geophones fixed relative to the sensor package geometry. One geophone lay along the axis of the package (z-axis); the other...

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