Patent classifications
G01V5/12
Beam alignment systems and method
The present disclosure relates to a downhole tool that includes a first photon flux detector disposed at a first radial position about a longitudinal axis of the downhole tool that measures a first signal indicative of an x-ray flux of the x-ray photons. The downhole tool also includes a second photon flux detector disposed at a second radial position about the longitudinal axis of the downhole tool that measures a second signal indicative of the x-ray flux of the x-ray photons. Further, the downhole tool includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first photon flux detector and the second photon flux detector that determines a condition associated with the electron beam based at least in part on a relative x-ray flux from the first photon flux detector and the second photon flux detector.
Photoelectric absorption correction for wellbore logging
A system is disclosed for correcting Uranium-free gamma logs. The system may receive data about a subterranean formation from a gamma-ray-logging process in a wellbore. The system may apply a photoelectric-suppression estimator to the data to determine a photoelectric-suppression factor using stored mud parameters and a wellbore diameter value. The data may be corrected by the system by using the photoelectric-suppression factor to generate a Uranium-free, gamma-ray log. The system may output the Uranium-free, gamma-ray log for determining characteristics of the subterranean formation.
Photoelectric absorption correction for wellbore logging
A system is disclosed for correcting Uranium-free gamma logs. The system may receive data about a subterranean formation from a gamma-ray-logging process in a wellbore. The system may apply a photoelectric-suppression estimator to the data to determine a photoelectric-suppression factor using stored mud parameters and a wellbore diameter value. The data may be corrected by the system by using the photoelectric-suppression factor to generate a Uranium-free, gamma-ray log. The system may output the Uranium-free, gamma-ray log for determining characteristics of the subterranean formation.
WINDOW CORE FOR GAMMA RAY DETECTION IN A DOWNHOLE TOOL
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
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.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING GAMMA-RAY MEASUREMENTS USING A SENSITIVITY MAP AND CONTROLLED SAMPLING MOTION
A method may include obtaining, using a gamma-ray detector, first acquired gamma-ray data regarding a first core sample. The first acquired gamma-ray data may correspond to various sensor steps. The method may further include determining a sensitivity map based on the first acquired gamma-ray data. The method may further include obtaining, using the gamma-ray detector, second acquired gamma-ray data regarding a second core sample at the sensor steps. The method further includes generating a gamma-ray log using the sensitivity map and a gamma-ray inversion process.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING GAMMA-RAY MEASUREMENTS USING A SENSITIVITY MAP AND CONTROLLED SAMPLING MOTION
A method may include obtaining, using a gamma-ray detector, first acquired gamma-ray data regarding a first core sample. The first acquired gamma-ray data may correspond to various sensor steps. The method may further include determining a sensitivity map based on the first acquired gamma-ray data. The method may further include obtaining, using the gamma-ray detector, second acquired gamma-ray data regarding a second core sample at the sensor steps. The method further includes generating a gamma-ray log using the sensitivity map and a gamma-ray inversion process.
Methods and Means for Measuring Multiple Casing Wall Thicknesses Using X-Ray Radiation in a Wellbore Environment
An x-ray based cased wellbore simultaneous tubing and casing measurement tool is disclosed including at least an x-ray source; a radiation shield to define the output from of the produced x-rays; a two-dimensional per-pixel collimated imaging detector array; a secondary two-dimensional per-pixel collimated imaging detector array; a plurality of parallel hole collimators formatted such in one direction so as to form a pinhole in another direction; sonde-dependent electronics; and a plurality of tool logic electronics and PSUs. A method of using an x-ray based cased wellbore simultaneous tubing and casing measurement tool is also disclosed, the method including at least producing x-rays in a shaped output; measuring the intensity of backscatter x-rays returning from materials surrounding the wellbore; determining the inner and outer diameters of tubing and casing from the backscatter x-rays; and converting image data from said detectors into consolidated images of the tubing and casing.
Methods and Means for Measuring Multiple Casing Wall Thicknesses Using X-Ray Radiation in a Wellbore Environment
An x-ray based cased wellbore simultaneous tubing and casing measurement tool is disclosed including at least an x-ray source; a radiation shield to define the output from of the produced x-rays; a two-dimensional per-pixel collimated imaging detector array; a secondary two-dimensional per-pixel collimated imaging detector array; a plurality of parallel hole collimators formatted such in one direction so as to form a pinhole in another direction; sonde-dependent electronics; and a plurality of tool logic electronics and PSUs. A method of using an x-ray based cased wellbore simultaneous tubing and casing measurement tool is also disclosed, the method including at least producing x-rays in a shaped output; measuring the intensity of backscatter x-rays returning from materials surrounding the wellbore; determining the inner and outer diameters of tubing and casing from the backscatter x-rays; and converting image data from said detectors into consolidated images of the tubing and casing.
Gamma fusion computing method based on gamma probe state parameters
A gamma fusion computing method based on gamma probe parameters is provided, which relates to the technical field of oil drilling equipment while drilling, including: acquiring measurement values of two gamma probes in one continuous rotation period, and utilizing a mean value and a variance of the measurement values in the one rotation period as an evaluation reference value of each gamma probe; determining whether the gamma probes are abnormal, if the two gamma probes are both normal, utilizing the weight values to perform weight fusion on the measured values measured by two gamma probes, and if there is a gamma probe that is abnormal, then multiplying the average of the measured values of the normal gamma probe in the rotation period by 2 as a gamma output value for output. The gamma fusion computing method is capable of accurately determine the abnormal conditions of the gamma probes and effectively resolve the abnormal output. If there is no abnormal gamma probe, the outputted gamma value is also more accurate, which may do well in providing the engineering and technical personnel with correct identification.