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CBL - VDL From HWU Drilling
CBL - VDL From HWU Drilling
Formation
3 feet
R
Cement
Shortest path Mud
Longest path
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Cementing
The interpretation of CBL logs is still controversial. There is no standard API scale
to measure the effectiveness of the cement bond. There are many factors which can
lead to false interpretation:
• During the setting process the velocity and amplitude of the signals varies
significantly. It is recommended that the CBL log is not run until 24 - 36 hours
after the cement job to give realistic results.
• Cement composition affects signal transmission
• The thickness of the cement sheath will cause changes in the attenuation of the signal
• The CBL will react to the presence of a microannulus (a small gap between
casing and cement). The microannulus usually heals with time and is not a critical
factor. Some operators recommend running the CBL under pressure to eliminate
the microannulus effect
Amplitude Casing
mV arrivals Formation arrivals Mud arrivals
Transmitter
E1
t (μ sec)
DEPTH
MICROSECONDS 3' SPACING MICROSECONDS 5' SPACING
100 200 0 50
GOOD BOND POOR BOND 200 1200
Corrected Depth
2200
2250
2300
CEMENTING CALCULATIONS
• Slurry Requirements
• No. of sacks of Cement
• Volume of Mixwater
• Volume of Additives
• Displacement Volume Duration of Operation
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