LWD Tools

Resistivity - VISION

• Antenna array of 5 transmitters and 2 receivers at 2 frequencies

produce up to 20 vertically matched depths of investigation
• Resistivity range 0.1 to 3000 ohm-m
• Azimuthal gamma ray
• Simultaneous signals transmitted at 2-MHz and 400-kHz
• Electromagnetic propagation similar to wireline induction
• All measurements are borehole compensated
• Identification and differentiation of borehole, invasion, shoulder
bed and anisotropic effects
• Anisotropy processing provides vertical and horizontal resistivities
• Combinable with VISION LWD systems to provide complete
formation evaluation logging suite
 Resistivity - VISION

• Multi-depths of investigation
• Deep attenuation measurement
• Borehole compensation
• Anisotropy processing
• Dynamic dielectric correction
• Invasion identification
 Resistivity - GeoVISION

• Focused lateral multi-depth resistivity

• Azimuthal gamma ray and shallow resistivity measurements
• Excellent vertical resolution for thin bed detection
• Accurate Rt in laterolog conditions
• Invasion profiling
• Real-time dip measurement
• Measurements independent of position in BHA
• Bit resistivity
• Real-time data transmission with MWD Telemetry
Resistivity - GeoVISION

• 5 individual resistivity measurements

• Bit resistivity - the bit used as a measure electrode

• Ring resistivity - a cylindrical electrode provides a

focused lateral resistivity

• Button resistivity - azimuthally focused electrodes

provide 3 depths of investigation

• Azimuthal gamma ray

 Resistivity - GeoVISION
• Images generated from azimuthal resistivities
• Resistivities scanned 56 times per tool rotation
• Structural dips are image generated
• Measurement independent of placement in the BHA
 Resistivity - ARC475
Array Resistivity Compensated 475

• Formation evaluation measurements for slimholes

• Accurate Rt up to 200 ohm-m in all mud systems
• 5 transmitters and 2 receivers give up to 10 vertically matched resistivities
• Total gamma ray measurement
• Measurements for invasion profiling, geosteering and resistivity caliper
• Downhole recorded memory
• Real-time data transmission with MWD telemetry
 Resistivity - CDR

Compensated Dual Resistivity

• High frequency induction (2-MHz) compatible with all mud
types
• Two depths of investigation: medium (Rps) and deep (Rad)
• Compensated for borehole effects
• Phase shift resistivity vertical resolution < 18 in.
• Spectral and plateau gamma ray
• Annular pressure sensor for real-time ECD and flow
monitoring
• Downhole memory
• Real-time data transmission with MWD
• Available in 63/4 in., 81/4 in. and 91/2 in. drill collars
Annular Pressure Sensor

• Real-time ECD
• Flow monitoring
• 3 pressure ranges
– 0 - 5,000 psi
– 0 - 10,000 psi
– 0 - 20,000 psi
• 0.1% accuracy
• 1 psi resolution
• Available with:
– VISION475 and VISION675
– 63/4 in., 81/4 in. and 91/2 in. CDR
– 43/4 in. ISR
 Accurate Control of ECD

• Detect shallow water flows

• Detect cuttings loading and swab/surge effects
• Manage the pore pressure fracture grad window
• Minimize mud weight for optimum ROP
• Key for deepwater drilling
Measurements at the Bit
The first instrumented drilling tools
 Measurements at the Bit - GVR

Offset well
• Correlation from offset data
• Shallow gas or water indication
4Ω-m
• Identification of casing or coring points threshold

• Minimum penetration of target sands

Measurements at the Bit - GST
 Density Neutron - VISION

Neutron Detectors

LINC Coils
• Azimuthally focused density neutron measurements
Neutron Source

Electronic Carrier
• Provides density, neutron porosity, photoelectric effect and
ultrasonic standoff
Density Source

Density Detectors
• Sector density measurements minimize borehole effects

Ultrasonic Sensor • Neutron porosity measurement corrected for environmental

effects
Batteries
• All azimuthal data can be imaged for geological
interpretation and geosteering applications
Tool Bus
 Density Neutron - VISION

Neutron Detectors

• Can be run stabilized or slick

LINC Coils

Neutron Source • Compatible with all mud types across a wide range of flow
Electronic Carrier
rates
Density Source
• Wireline retrievable nuclear sources
Density Detectors

• Wireline retrievable data

Ultrasonic Sensor

• Real-time data transmission with MWD telemetry

Batteries
• Downhole recorded memory
Tool Bus
• Combinable with VISION LWD systems to provide complete
formation evaluation logging suite
Density Neutron - VISION

Retrievable sources for:

– Safe fishing operations
– Ease of abandonment
• No loss of data

Safety of personnel
• Radiation exposure minimized
• Rig crew can operate on rig floor
without exposure to radiation
ISONIC: IDEAL Sonic Tool

• Realtime Delta-t provides depth

match to seismic data
• Elimination of wireline run for
delta-t information
• Realtime pore pressure trends
uneffected by clay and
formation salinity
 Acoustic - ISONIC
Real-time LWD options allow sonic data to be combined with density measurements. From this
combination, synthetic seismograms are computed to accurately place the drill bit on the seismic
map while drilling to identify casing and coring points.
 Seismic While Drilling
• Surface source w/ Downhole Surface System

receivers
Source
• Waveforms recorded in downhole
memory

MWD telemetry
• Downhole processing
• Real-time check-shot via MWD sea floor

telemetry
• Save rig time, replace intermediate
wireline check-shot
• Put the bit on seismic map
LWD Tool
• Update seismic velocities for PPP
• Update velocities for seismic
seismic reflector
 LWD-NMR Tool Specs
• Specifications:
• Hole sizes 8 3/8” to 10 5/8”
• Turbine Powered
• Diameter of Investigation 14”
• 6 3/4” API Drill Collar
• 37 ft overall length
• LWD connections above and below
WEARBANDS • Flow range 800 to 300 gpm
ANTENNAS • Max Temp 150°C (300 °F)
• 20,000 psi
• Wearbands OD 7.75”
• Full Schlumberger LWD Shock Spec
• Dog Leg Severity
• Rotating: 8 deg/ 100ft
• Sliding: 16 deg/100ft

OPTIONAL
STABILIZER
MWD Systems