Determining Wellbore Position Within Subsurface Earth Structures and Updating Models of Such Structures using Azimuthal Formation Measurements
    1.
    发明申请
    Determining Wellbore Position Within Subsurface Earth Structures and Updating Models of Such Structures using Azimuthal Formation Measurements 审中-公开
    在地下地球结构中确定井眼位置,并使用方位角测量来更新这种结构的模型

    公开(公告)号:US20090157321A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-18

    申请号:US12393507

    申请日:2009-02-26

    IPC分类号: G01V1/40 G06F17/50 G01V9/00

    CPC分类号: G01V11/00 G01V2210/6163

    摘要: A method for determining structure in the Earth's subsurface includes generating an initial model of the structure. The initial model includes at least one layer boundary. A wellbore is drilled along a selected trajectory through the Earth's subsurface in a volume represented by the initial model. At least one formation parameter is measured azimuthally along the wellbore. A distance is determined from the wellbore at selected positions therealong to the at least one layer boundary using the azimuthal formation parameter measurements. The initial model is adjusted using the determined distances. In one example, the parameter is resistivity. In one example, the parameter is acoustic velocity.

    摘要翻译: 一种确定地球地下结构的方法包括生成结构的初始模型。 初始模型包括至少一个层边界。 在初始模型所代表的体积中,通过地球的地下沿选定的轨迹钻井井。 至少一个地层参数沿着井眼方位测量。 使用方位形成参数测量,从与井至所述至少一个层边界的选定位置处的井筒确定距离。 使用确定的距离调整初始模型。 在一个示例中,参数是电阻率。 在一个示例中,该参数是声速。

    Interactive Display of Results Obtained from the Inversion of Logging Data
    2.
    发明申请
    Interactive Display of Results Obtained from the Inversion of Logging Data 有权
    交互式显示记录数据反转获得的结果

    公开(公告)号:US20130038463A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-14

    申请号:US13205869

    申请日:2011-08-09

    IPC分类号: G06T11/20 G01V3/00 G09G5/02

    CPC分类号: G01V3/38 G01V3/18

    摘要: An interactive display of results obtained from the inversion of logging data is produced by obtaining and inverting the logging data using a Monte-Carlo inversion. An interactive plot having a percentile scale plotted against a location parameter is produced and a particular percentile is selected using the interactive plot. A cross-section plot for the particular percentile using the results of the Monte-Carlo inversion is produced. The particular percentile can be a curve representing a best-fit solution or a polyline representing selected solutions. Background color/shading can be displayed on the interactive plot to indicate user-defined constraints have been applied. Uncertain features can be plotted on a corresponding cross-section display using fading. Clusters of solutions that are substantially equally likely, given the measurements at a particular drill location, can be identified and plotted. A cross-section constructed from the layered models belonging to a particular cluster can be overlaid on another cross-section.

    摘要翻译: 通过采用Monte-Carlo反演获得和反转记录数据,产生从记录数据的反演获得的结果的交互式显示。 产生具有相对于位置参数绘制的百分位数比例的交互图,并使用交互图选择特定百分位数。 产生使用蒙特卡罗反演结果的特定百分位数的横截面图。 特定百分位数可以是表示最佳拟合解或代表所选解的折线的曲线。 背景颜色/阴影可以显示在交互式图上,以指示已应用用户定义的约束。 可以使用衰落在相应的横截面显示上绘制不确定的特征。 给定在特定钻头位置的测量值基本上同样可能的解决方案群集可以被识别和绘制。 从属于特定群集的分层模型构建的横截面可以覆盖在另一横截面上。

    SELECTING OPTIMAL WELLBORE TRAJECTORY WHILE DRILLING
    3.
    发明申请
    SELECTING OPTIMAL WELLBORE TRAJECTORY WHILE DRILLING 审中-公开
    钻井时选择最佳的井眼轨道

    公开(公告)号:US20100185395A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12357612

    申请日:2009-01-22

    IPC分类号: G01V9/00 G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: E21B44/00 E21B7/04

    摘要: A method for selecting an optimal trajectory of a wellbore while drilling the wellbore and a computer program having instructions for the same are disclosed. The method and program may include obtaining data, such as real-time date, related to the wellbore and obtaining data related to drilling limitations. The method and program also obtains data related to production considerations or drilling considerations. A target is selected and the optimal trajectory is selected from possible trajectories to the target. Ideally, the optimal trajectory conforms with the drilling limitations and satisfies one or more of the production considerations or drilling considerations.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于在钻井时选择井眼的最佳轨迹的方法和具有该钻井指令的计算机程序。 该方法和程序可以包括获得与井筒相关的数据,例如实时日期,并获得与钻井限制相关的数据。 该方法和程序还获得与生产考虑或钻井考虑有关的数据。 选择目标,并从可能的目标轨迹中选择最佳轨迹。 理想情况下,最佳轨迹符合钻井限制,并满足生产考虑或钻井考虑中的一个或多个。

    MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVESTIGATION OF MEASUREMENTS IN A FORMATION
    4.
    发明申请
    MAXIMUM DEPTH OF INVESTIGATION OF MEASUREMENTS IN A FORMATION 有权
    在形成中测量的最大深度

    公开(公告)号:US20120239300A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13048833

    申请日:2011-03-15

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 G01R33/44

    CPC分类号: G01V3/18

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a method to determine a volume of clearance surrounding a wellbore. A logging tool is provided. The logging tool may be disposed on a wireline, a drill string, or a wired drill pipe. A formation property is obtained using the logging tool. The formation property may include a voltage, a bulk resistivity, a horizontal resistivity, a vertical resistivity, a porosity, a permeability, a fluid saturation, an NMR relaxation time, a borehole size, a borehole shape, a borehole fluid composition, an MWD parameter, or an LWD parameter. The maximum depth of investigation into the subsurface formation is determined using a model response and a noise level, and the volume of clearance is determined using the determined maximum depth of investigation. The maximum depth of investigation and volume of clearance may be determined even though no boundary layers are detected.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及一种确定围绕井筒的间隙的体积的方法。 提供测井工具。 测井工具可以设置在有线,钻柱或有线钻杆上。 使用测井工具获得地层属性。 形成特性可以包括电压,体电阻率,水平电阻率,垂直电阻率,孔隙率,渗透率,流体饱和度,NMR弛豫时间,井眼尺寸,井眼形状,井眼流体组成,MWD 参数或LWD参数。 使用模型响应和噪声水平确定对地下地层的最大深度调查,并使用确定的最大调查深度确定清除量。 即使没有检测到边界层,也可以确定最大的调查深度和清除量。

    Determining wellbore position within subsurface earth structures and updating models of such structures using azimuthal formation measurements
    5.
    发明授权
    Determining wellbore position within subsurface earth structures and updating models of such structures using azimuthal formation measurements 有权
    使用方位角地层测量确定地下地球结构中的井筒位置并更新这种结构的模型

    公开(公告)号:US07751280B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-06

    申请号:US11691998

    申请日:2007-03-27

    IPC分类号: G01V1/44

    CPC分类号: G01V11/00 G01V2210/6163

    摘要: A method for determining structure in the Earth's subsurface includes generating an initial model of the structure. The initial model includes at least one layer boundary. A wellbore is drilled along a selected trajectory through the Earth's subsurface in a volume represented by the initial model. At least one formation parameter is measured azimuthally along the wellbore. A distance is determined from the wellbore at selected positions therealong to the at least one layer boundary using the azimuthal formation parameter measurements. The initial model is adjusted using the determined distances. In one example, the parameter is resistivity. In one example, the parameter is acoustic velocity.

    摘要翻译: 一种确定地球地下结构的方法包括生成结构的初始模型。 初始模型包括至少一个层边界。 在初始模型所代表的体积中,通过地球的地下沿选定的轨迹钻井井。 至少一个地层参数沿着井眼方位测量。 使用方位形成参数测量,从与井至所述至少一个层边界的选定位置处的井筒确定距离。 使用确定的距离调整初始模型。 在一个示例中,参数是电阻率。 在一个示例中,该参数是声速。

    METHODS FOR VISUALIZING DISTANCES BETWEEN WELLBORE AND FORMATION BOUNDARIES
    6.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR VISUALIZING DISTANCES BETWEEN WELLBORE AND FORMATION BOUNDARIES 有权
    用于在井眼和形成边界之间可视化距离的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100122847A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-20

    申请号:US12610942

    申请日:2009-11-02

    CPC分类号: G01V1/34 G01V1/40

    摘要: A method for displaying a formation model while drilling a wellbore in the formation includes operating a well logging instrument at a measurement point in the formation along a wellbore while the wellbore is being drilled. Measurement data regarding the formation are obtained from the well logging instrument. An actual orientation of a geological structure is determined from the measurement data. A trajectory of the wellbore is displayed in three dimensions as it is being drilled through the formation. While drilling the wellbore, the geological structure is displayed along the trajectory of the wellbore according to the determined actual orientation of the geological structure. The actual orientation reflects an azimuth angle of planes corresponding to the geological structure. The trajectory of the wellbore is changed in response to displaying the determined actual orientation of the geological structure relative to the trajectory.

    摘要翻译: 一种在地层钻井时显示地层模型的方法,包括在钻井时沿井身沿地层沿测量点操作测井仪器。 从测井仪器获得关于地层的测量数据。 根据测量数据确定地质结构的实际方向。 当钻井通过地层时,井眼的轨迹显示在三维之中。 在钻井时,根据确定的地质结构的实际取向,沿着井眼的轨迹显示地质结构。 实际方向反映了与地质结构相对应的平面的方位角。 响应于显示确定的相对于轨迹的地质结构的实际取向,井眼的轨迹被改变。

    Maximum depth of investigation of measurements in a formation
    9.
    发明授权
    Maximum depth of investigation of measurements in a formation 有权
    地层测量的最大深度调查

    公开(公告)号:US09043153B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US13048833

    申请日:2011-03-15

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 G01V3/18

    CPC分类号: G01V3/18

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a method to determine a volume of clearance surrounding a wellbore. A logging tool is provided. The logging tool may be disposed on a wireline, a drill string, or a wired drill pipe. A formation property is obtained using the logging tool. The formation property may include a voltage, a bulk resistivity, a horizontal resistivity, a vertical resistivity, a porosity, a permeability, a fluid saturation, an NMR relaxation time, a borehole size, a borehole shape, a borehole fluid composition, an MWD parameter, or an LWD parameter. The maximum depth of investigation into the subsurface formation is determined using a model response and a noise level, and the volume of clearance is determined using the determined maximum depth of investigation. The maximum depth of investigation and volume of clearance may be determined even though no boundary layers are detected.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及一种确定围绕井筒的间隙的体积的方法。 提供测井工具。 测井工具可以设置在有线,钻柱或有线钻杆上。 使用测井工具获得地层属性。 形成特性可以包括电压,体电阻率,水平电阻率,垂直电阻率,孔隙率,渗透率,流体饱和度,NMR弛豫时间,井眼尺寸,井眼形状,井眼流体组成,MWD 参数或LWD参数。 使用模型响应和噪声水平确定对地下地层的最大深度调查,并使用确定的最大调查深度确定清除量。 即使没有检测到边界层,也可以确定最大的调查深度和清除量。

    Methods for visualizing distances between wellbore and formation boundaries
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods for visualizing distances between wellbore and formation boundaries 有权
    可视化井眼与地层边界之间距离的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07925483B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-12

    申请号:US12610942

    申请日:2009-11-02

    IPC分类号: G06G7/48 G01V1/00

    CPC分类号: G01V1/34 G01V1/40

    摘要: A method for displaying a formation model while drilling a wellbore in the formation includes operating a well logging instrument at a measurement point in the formation along a wellbore while the wellbore is being drilled. Measurement data regarding the formation are obtained from the well logging instrument. An actual orientation of a geological structure is determined from the measurement data. A trajectory of the wellbore is displayed in three dimensions as it is being drilled through the formation. While drilling the wellbore, the geological structure is displayed along the trajectory of the wellbore according to the determined actual orientation of the geological structure. The actual orientation reflects an azimuth angle of planes corresponding to the geological structure. The trajectory of the wellbore is changed in response to displaying the determined actual orientation of the geological structure relative to the trajectory.

    摘要翻译: 一种在地层钻井时显示地层模型的方法,包括在钻井时沿井身沿地层沿测量点操作测井仪器。 从测井仪器获得关于地层的测量数据。 根据测量数据确定地质结构的实际方向。 当钻井通过地层时,井眼的轨迹显示在三维之中。 在钻井时,根据确定的地质结构的实际取向,沿着井眼的轨迹显示地质结构。 实际方向反映了与地质结构相对应的平面的方位角。 响应于显示确定的相对于轨迹的地质结构的实际取向,井眼的轨迹被改变。