G01V11/00

Correlation Techniques for Passive Electroseismic and Seismoelectric Surveying

A method for surveying, may include receiving, by a processor, first survey data from a first source, the first source comprising a first signal generated by a subsurface earth formation in response to a passive-source electromagnetic signal, wherein the electromagnetic signal is generated by an electroseismic or seismoelectric conversion of the passive-source electromagnetic signal. The method may also include receiving, by the processor, second survey data from a second source and processing the first survey data and the second survey data to determine one or more properties of a subsurface earth formation.

Downhole Activation of Seismic Tools
20180010407 · 2018-01-11 · ·

A well tool for sensing seismic activity at a downhole location has an anchoring mechanism for mechanically coupling the tool to a formation by contact engagement with a wall of a subterranean cavity in which the well tool is located. The anchoring mechanism is deployable by a pressure-triggered hydraulic actuator incorporated in the tool. The actuator is configured for pressure-triggered activation and for hydraulic actuation by agency of borehole fluids (e.g., drilling mud). The actuator can provide a persistent contacting force urging the anchoring mechanism into contact with the cavity wall, to promote firm coupling with the formation for seismic sensoring purposes.

Method for providing a calibrated rock-physics model of a subsoil
11567232 · 2023-01-31 · ·

A method for providing a calibrated rock-physics model of a subsoil. First, a geological model of the subsoil comprising a grid made of cells, associated with a rock-physics parameter is obtained. A group of cells forming a calibration body is selected in the grid. The calibration body corresponds to a region of the subsoil having substantially homogenous rock-physics parameter values. Finally, an adjustable constant parameter in a physical equation expressing a relationship between the petro-physical parameter and a petro-elastic parameter in the calibration body is calibrated so as to reduce a mismatch between the petro-elastic parameter estimated using the physical equation and a petro-elastic parameter value determined from inverted seismic data, the calibrated physical equation providing a calibrated rock-physics model of the subsoil in the calibration body.

Method for providing a calibrated rock-physics model of a subsoil
11567232 · 2023-01-31 · ·

A method for providing a calibrated rock-physics model of a subsoil. First, a geological model of the subsoil comprising a grid made of cells, associated with a rock-physics parameter is obtained. A group of cells forming a calibration body is selected in the grid. The calibration body corresponds to a region of the subsoil having substantially homogenous rock-physics parameter values. Finally, an adjustable constant parameter in a physical equation expressing a relationship between the petro-physical parameter and a petro-elastic parameter in the calibration body is calibrated so as to reduce a mismatch between the petro-elastic parameter estimated using the physical equation and a petro-elastic parameter value determined from inverted seismic data, the calibrated physical equation providing a calibrated rock-physics model of the subsoil in the calibration body.

Foreign object detection using heat sensitive material and inductive sensing

In certain aspects, an enclosure for a wireless power transfer pad is disclosed. The enclosure includes a cover shell configured to be positioned over a portion of the wireless power transfer pad configured to face a wireless power receiver when wirelessly transferring power, wherein at least a portion of the cover shell is made of a heat resistant material.

Foreign object detection using heat sensitive material and inductive sensing

In certain aspects, an enclosure for a wireless power transfer pad is disclosed. The enclosure includes a cover shell configured to be positioned over a portion of the wireless power transfer pad configured to face a wireless power receiver when wirelessly transferring power, wherein at least a portion of the cover shell is made of a heat resistant material.

PROCESSING OF DIRECTIONAL SURVEY DATA RECORDED DURING ROTATIONAL DRILLING

Method for obtaining a directional survey in a rotating downhole component include acquiring and generating, while rotating, sets of raw data having 3-axis magnetic field data and 3-axis gravity field data. A set of rotationally-invariant data is obtained for each of the sets of raw data to generate a first number of sets of rotationally-invariant data. An earth property value is calculated from each of the sets. An accuracy indicator is estimated for each of the sets using a respective earth property value, an earth property reference value, and an error model, to generate a plurality of accuracy indicators. A set of mean values is determined using the plurality of sets of rotationally-invariant data using a second number of sets of rotationally-invariant data of the plurality of sets of rotationally-invariant data. The directional survey is estimated and used to control the downhole component.

FIT FOR PURPOSE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR DRILL HOLE LOGGING

A drill hole logging system (5) incorporates a computing system (58) at the surface and a deployment mechanism (40) for conveying a logging tool (10) configured to measure one or more geophysical parameters into a drill hole (20). A transmission means (57) communicates commands and data representing the geophysical parameters between the surface computing system and the logging tool. A borehole caliper (300) is employed to profile the inside of the borehole.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUBSURFACE FORMATION MODELLING

Described embodiments generally relate to a computer-implemented method for modelling a subsurface formation. The method comprises receiving measurement data related to the subsurface formation, the measurement data comprising a plurality of data points; determining at least one rock physics model, each rock physics model relating to a rock type; assigning each data point of the measurement data to at least one initial rock class membership; fitting each determined rock physics model of the at least one rock physics model to the data points of the measurement data to produce at least one fitted rock physics model; reassigning each data point to at least one rock class based on the fitted rock physics models; determining whether a convergence criterion has been met; and responsive to the convergence criterion not being met, repeating the fitting and reassigning steps.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUBSURFACE FORMATION MODELLING

Described embodiments generally relate to a computer-implemented method for modelling a subsurface formation. The method comprises receiving measurement data related to the subsurface formation, the measurement data comprising a plurality of data points; determining at least one rock physics model, each rock physics model relating to a rock type; assigning each data point of the measurement data to at least one initial rock class membership; fitting each determined rock physics model of the at least one rock physics model to the data points of the measurement data to produce at least one fitted rock physics model; reassigning each data point to at least one rock class based on the fitted rock physics models; determining whether a convergence criterion has been met; and responsive to the convergence criterion not being met, repeating the fitting and reassigning steps.