E21B47/017

Modular resistivity sensor for downhole measurement while drilling

A resistivity-measuring sensor disposable within a drillstring includes a sensor body having a longitudinal axis, wherein the sensor body is separable from and disposable in the drillstring at a radially offset distance from the longitudinal axis of the drillstring. The sensor further includes a transmitting antenna disposed along a length of the sensor body, a receiving antenna disposed along a length of the sensor body, and an electronics section contained within the sensor body for generating and receiving signals to and from the transmitting and receiving antennas.

Network of single straight-line connections between frac trees

A system for delivering hydraulic fracturing fluid to a wellbore is provided. The system includes a first frac tree connected to a first wellbore and a second frac tree connected to second wellbore. The system further includes a zipper module and a first single straight-line connection between the zipper module and the first frac tree. The system also includes a second single straight-line connection between the first frac tree and the second frac tree.

DOWNHOLE MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMAGING FEATURE EXTRACTION METHOD AND IMAGING APPARATUS

An apparatus for downhole multi-dimensional imaging includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a formation resistivity signal, an ultrasonic echo signal and an orientation signal regularly; a sector calculation unit configured to calculate, based on said orientation signal, a sector where a currently acquired signal is from; and a multi-dimensional imaging unit, configured to calculate, based on the signals acquired by the acquisition unit, data of resistivity, distance from a drilling tool to a borehole wall and ultrasonic echo amplitude, and distribute said data into all sectors for feature recognition and extraction, thus obtaining key features characterizing a current formation being drilled, said key features being transmitted to ground for guiding drilling process. The structural complexity and the length of the downhole imaging measurement instrument can be reduced, and feature recognition can be directly performed on the imaging data underground.

Tilted angle selection of collocated antennas on downhole resistivity tools

A method comprises determining a plurality of responses at a plurality of tilted angles for multiple coils of a collocated antenna assembly based on at least one coil parameter of the collocated antenna assembly, wherein the at least one coil parameter comprises at least one of a number of coil turns, a coil size, and a number of coils. The method includes determining crosstalk between the multiple coils at each of the plurality of tilted angles from the plurality of responses. The method includes determining a signal-to-noise ratio for each of the plurality of tilted angles based on the crosstalk. The method also includes selecting a tilted angle for the collocated antenna assembly corresponding to an optimal signal-to-noise ratio of the determined signal-to-noise ratios.

Tilted angle selection of collocated antennas on downhole resistivity tools

A method comprises determining a plurality of responses at a plurality of tilted angles for multiple coils of a collocated antenna assembly based on at least one coil parameter of the collocated antenna assembly, wherein the at least one coil parameter comprises at least one of a number of coil turns, a coil size, and a number of coils. The method includes determining crosstalk between the multiple coils at each of the plurality of tilted angles from the plurality of responses. The method includes determining a signal-to-noise ratio for each of the plurality of tilted angles based on the crosstalk. The method also includes selecting a tilted angle for the collocated antenna assembly corresponding to an optimal signal-to-noise ratio of the determined signal-to-noise ratios.

TUBING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN WELLBORE AND METHOD OF RUNNING TUBING IN A WELLBORE
20230108445 · 2023-04-06 ·

A tubing assembly for use in a wellbore is provided. The tubing assembly includes tubing configured to be run in a wellbore to recover downhole fluid from a formation; and at least one gauge positioned at least partially inside the tubing. The gauge is configured to detect a parameter inside the tubing.

WINDOW CORE FOR GAMMA RAY DETECTION IN A DOWNHOLE TOOL
20220316315 · 2022-10-06 ·

A downhole tool includes a window cap located in a cover that is positioned between an electromagnetic radiation detector in the downhole tool and a geological formation into which a borehole is formed and where the downhole tool is to be positioned. The electromagnetic radiation detector is to detect an electromagnetic radiation from the geological formation. The downhole tool includes a window core positioned behind the window7 cap relative to an external environment of the downhole tool, wherein the window core is positioned between the window cap and the electromagnetic radiation detector.

WINDOW CORE FOR GAMMA RAY DETECTION IN A DOWNHOLE TOOL
20220316315 · 2022-10-06 ·

A downhole tool includes a window cap located in a cover that is positioned between an electromagnetic radiation detector in the downhole tool and a geological formation into which a borehole is formed and where the downhole tool is to be positioned. The electromagnetic radiation detector is to detect an electromagnetic radiation from the geological formation. The downhole tool includes a window core positioned behind the window7 cap relative to an external environment of the downhole tool, wherein the window core is positioned between the window cap and the electromagnetic radiation detector.

Electronics assemblies for downhole use

Methods, systems, devices, and products for constructing a downhole tool electronics module. Methods may include creating a circuit board by metallizing at least part of a first surface on a first side of a substrate to define at least one metallized area on the first surface, wherein the substrate comprises a ceramic material and includes: the first side, including at least (i) the first surface, and (ii) an elevated surface elevated from the first surface, and a second side opposite the first side; flattening at least partially the elevated surface to a predefined first flatness to create a mounting portion by removing material from the elevated surface; attaching an electronics component to the first surface; and mounting the circuit board on an electronics carrier by adhering at least part of the mounting portion to a mounting surface on the electronics carrier. Flattening at least partially the elevated surface to the predefined first flatness may be carried out by removing the material by areal grinding.

Electronics assemblies for downhole use

Methods, systems, devices, and products for constructing a downhole tool electronics module. Methods may include creating a circuit board by metallizing at least part of a first surface on a first side of a substrate to define at least one metallized area on the first surface, wherein the substrate comprises a ceramic material and includes: the first side, including at least (i) the first surface, and (ii) an elevated surface elevated from the first surface, and a second side opposite the first side; flattening at least partially the elevated surface to a predefined first flatness to create a mounting portion by removing material from the elevated surface; attaching an electronics component to the first surface; and mounting the circuit board on an electronics carrier by adhering at least part of the mounting portion to a mounting surface on the electronics carrier. Flattening at least partially the elevated surface to the predefined first flatness may be carried out by removing the material by areal grinding.