A method for configuring a logging module for logging sensors deployment based on a sensing data acquisition objective includes selecting a tool body, selecting at least one type of sensor, and selecting at least one type of roller. The method also includes incorporating the at least one selected type of sensor onto the at least one selected type of roller to provide at least one sensor roller, and mounting the at least one sensor roller into a compressible mounting assembly provided in the tool body to provide the logging module.

In a logging tool, a plurality of detectors (such as, e.g., a plurality of scintillation detector assemblies each including a scintillation crystal and associated photomultiplier tube) may be individually pressure-encased and arranged about a longitudinal axis of the tool, leaving a flow space between the detectors for the flow of drilling mud or other fluid through the tool. In some embodiments, this arrangement allows increasing the volume of detector material (e.g., scintillation crystal) without compromising the total cross-sectional area of the flow space (or increasing the total cross-section area without reducing the volume of detector material), compared, e.g., with tool configurations in which a single pressure case encloses the detectors. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

In a logging tool, a plurality of detectors (such as, e.g., a plurality of scintillation detector assemblies each including a scintillation crystal and associated photomultiplier tube) may be individually pressure-encased and arranged about a longitudinal axis of the tool, leaving a flow space between the detectors for the flow of drilling mud or other fluid through the tool. In some embodiments, this arrangement allows increasing the volume of detector material (e.g., scintillation crystal) without compromising the total cross-sectional area of the flow space (or increasing the total cross-section area without reducing the volume of detector material), compared, e.g., with tool configurations in which a single pressure case encloses the detectors. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Systems, devices, and methods for estimating a value of a parameter of interest of an earth formation intersected by a borehole. Methods include conveying a carrier in the borehole having disposed thereon an acoustic imaging tool including at least one convex linear phased array module, each of the at least one module comprising a rigid shell forming a compartment containing a piezoelectric component array; using the acoustic imaging tool to take acoustic measurements of the borehole; and using the acoustic measurements to estimate at least one parameter of interest. Each module may be self-contained. The tool may include a plurality of modules circumferentially arrayed about a portion of the acoustic tool. Methods include individually removing one selected module from the acoustic tool. Methods may include selecting an outer tool diameter the same as an inner borehole diameter borehole and selecting a maximum number of modules fitting the outer tool diameter.

A smart frac plug assembly including an instrument plug module with a sensor for collecting data during a hydraulic fracturing process. This assembly when used in conjunction with a wireless or tubing conveyed data logger and other related recording/processing systems, provides direct measurements of pressure, temperature, observed velocity field and/or observed acceleration field in a subsurface.

A smart frac plug assembly including an instrument plug module with a sensor for collecting data during a hydraulic fracturing process. This assembly when used in conjunction with a wireless or tubing conveyed data logger and other related recording/processing systems, provides direct measurements of pressure, temperature, observed velocity field and/or observed acceleration field in a subsurface.

A method and system for real-time prediction of jamming in TBM tunneling. The method includes: (1) obtaining actually measured TSP physical property parameters by applying a TSP method; (2) analyzing value ranges and change trends of the TSP physical property parameters obtained in real time; (3) establishing a TSP physical property parameter sample database of a TBM tunnel; (4) establishing a mapping relationship between TSP physical property parameters and occurrence or not of jamming; (5) establishing a mapping relationship between time sequence values of tunneling parameters and occurrence or not of jamming; and (6) forecasting a TBM jamming risk in real time, and storing reliable data into the TSP physical property parameter sample database. The method and system can effectively obtain a state of surrounding rocks in time, thereby providing real-time forecasting of TBM tunneling jamming, avoiding occurrence of accidents to some extent, and improving the TBM tunneling efficiency.

A method and system for real-time prediction of jamming in TBM tunneling. The method includes: (1) obtaining actually measured TSP physical property parameters by applying a TSP method; (2) analyzing value ranges and change trends of the TSP physical property parameters obtained in real time; (3) establishing a TSP physical property parameter sample database of a TBM tunnel; (4) establishing a mapping relationship between TSP physical property parameters and occurrence or not of jamming; (5) establishing a mapping relationship between time sequence values of tunneling parameters and occurrence or not of jamming; and (6) forecasting a TBM jamming risk in real time, and storing reliable data into the TSP physical property parameter sample database. The method and system can effectively obtain a state of surrounding rocks in time, thereby providing real-time forecasting of TBM tunneling jamming, avoiding occurrence of accidents to some extent, and improving the TBM tunneling efficiency.

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for improving performance of ultrasonic transducers, particularly those used in borehole environments, are provided. The disclosed ultrasonic transducers all feature a backing element that is a ceramic backing material. The ceramic backing material may include a solid piece of ceramic material that is disposed on a back end of a piezoelectric element used in the ultrasonic transducer. The disclosed ceramic backing material may be used to mechanically match the backing element to the piezoelectric source element, while minimizing the amplitude of reflections of the ultrasonic pulse generated by the piezoelectric element and reflected at the far end of the backing element. This ceramic backing material may provide consistent performance regardless of the surrounding pressure and temperature, making it particularly useful in borehole applications.

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for improving performance of ultrasonic transducers, particularly those used in borehole environments, are provided. The disclosed ultrasonic transducers all feature a backing element that is a ceramic backing material. The ceramic backing material may include a solid piece of ceramic material that is disposed on a back end of a piezoelectric element used in the ultrasonic transducer. The disclosed ceramic backing material may be used to mechanically match the backing element to the piezoelectric source element, while minimizing the amplitude of reflections of the ultrasonic pulse generated by the piezoelectric element and reflected at the far end of the backing element. This ceramic backing material may provide consistent performance regardless of the surrounding pressure and temperature, making it particularly useful in borehole applications.