Gas well integrity inspection system

    公开(公告)号:US09746583B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-29

    申请号:US14470348

    申请日:2014-08-27

    CPC classification number: G01V5/145

    Abstract: A well integrity inspection system configured to inspect a well structure including multiple concentric layers. The well integrity inspection system includes an inspection probe positioned in the well structure. The inspection probe includes a plurality of excitation assemblies for transmitting a plurality of radiation emissions into the well structure. The plurality of excitation assemblies includes at least a neutron excitation assembly and an X-ray excitation assembly. The inspection probe also includes a plurality of detection assemblies configured to receive a plurality of backscatter radiation returns from the well structure. The plurality of detection assemblies includes at least a neutron detection assembly and an X-ray detection assembly. The well integrity inspection system further including a processor operatively coupled to the inspection probe. The processor is configured to determine a well integrity parameter of the well structure based on at least one of the plurality of backscatter radiation returns.

    Method for elementally detecting variations in density

    公开(公告)号:US09746405B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-29

    申请号:US14274160

    申请日:2014-05-09

    Abstract: A method and system are provided for elementally detecting variations in density. The method includes providing a computed tomography device, comprising a radiation source, a detector, and at least one grating between the radiation source and the detector, positioning the component between the radiation source and the detector, directing radiation from the radiation source to the detector to acquire information from the component, generating at least one phase contrast image and at least one dark field contrast image of the component corresponding to variations in density with the information from the component, correlating the variations in density to a foreign mass, and displaying foreign mass distribution within the component. The system includes a radiation source, a detector, a component, a first grating, a second grating, and an analysis device capable of determining total variation of density in response to radiation received by the detector, and correlating the variation of density to free element distribution in the component.

    System for radiography imaging and method of operating such system

    公开(公告)号:US10168288B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-01

    申请号:US14860197

    申请日:2015-09-21

    Abstract: A radiography imaging system for generating images of a pipe assembly includes a radiation source for emitting rays. The pipe assembly includes at least one of a pipe, tubing, and a weld. The radiation source includes a radioactive isotope having an activity level within a range between about 1 Curie and about 40 Curies. The radiation source is positioned adjacent a portion of the pipe assembly. A detector is positioned opposite the radiation source. The portion of the pipe assembly is positioned between the radiation source and the detector such that the rays interact with the portion of the pipe assembly and strike the detector. The detector includes an imaging plate that is activated by illumination with the rays with an exposure within a range between about 0.5 Curie-minute and about 5 Curie-minutes of radiation. The imaging plate has a thickness within a range between about 5 mm and about 15 mm. The detector further includes an imaging unit for generating images based on information from the imaging plate. The imaging unit has a pixel pitch that is within a range between about 25 microns and about 100 microns.

    SYSTEM FOR RADIOGRAPHY IMAGING AND METHOD OF OPERATING SUCH SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20170082556A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-23

    申请号:US14860197

    申请日:2015-09-21

    Abstract: A radiography imaging system for generating images of a pipe assembly includes a radiation source for emitting rays. The pipe assembly includes at least one of a pipe, tubing, and a weld. The radiation source includes a radioactive isotope having an activity level within a range between about 1 Curie and about 40 Curies. The radiation source is positioned adjacent a portion of the pipe assembly. A detector is positioned opposite the radiation source. The portion of the pipe assembly is positioned between the radiation source and the detector such that the rays interact with the portion of the pipe assembly and strike the detector. The detector includes an imaging plate that is activated by illumination with the rays with an exposure within a range between about 0.5 Curie-minute and about 5 Curie-minutes of radiation. The imaging plate has a thickness within a range between about 5 mm and about 15 mm. The detector further includes an imaging unit for generating images based on information from the imaging plate. The imaging unit has a pixel pitch that is within a range between about 25 microns and about 100 microns.

    GAS WELL INTEGRITY INSPECTION SYSTEM
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    发明申请
    GAS WELL INTEGRITY INSPECTION SYSTEM 有权
    气体良好检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160061991A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14470348

    申请日:2014-08-27

    CPC classification number: G01V5/145

    Abstract: A well integrity inspection system configured to inspect a well structure including multiple concentric layers. The well integrity inspection system includes an inspection probe positioned in the well structure. The inspection probe includes a plurality of excitation assemblies for transmitting a plurality of radiation emissions into the well structure. The plurality of excitation assemblies includes at least a neutron excitation assembly and an X-ray excitation assembly. The inspection probe also includes a plurality of detection assemblies configured to receive a plurality of backscatter radiation returns from the well structure. The plurality of detection assemblies includes at least a neutron detection assembly and an X-ray detection assembly. The well integrity inspection system further including a processor operatively coupled to the inspection probe. The processor is configured to determine a well integrity parameter of the well structure based on at least one of the plurality of backscatter radiation returns.

    Abstract translation: 一种良好完整性检查系统,其被配置为检查包括多个同心层的井结构。 井完整性检查系统包括位于井结构中的检查探针。 检查探针包括用于将多个辐射发射物传输到井结构中的多个激发组件。 多个激励组件至少包括中子激发组件和X射线激发组件。 检查探针还包括多个检测组件,其被配置为从井结构接收多个反向散射辐射返回。 多个检测组件至少包括中子检测组件和X射线检测组件。 井完整性检查系统还包括可操作地耦合到检查探针的处理器。 处理器被配置为基于多个反向散射辐射返回中的至少一个来确定井结构的井完整性参数。

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