Magnetic Impulse

Defectoscope
Multi-barrier Thickness Measurement (MID-K-GK3)
Magnetic Impulse Defectoscope
Multi-barrier Thickness Measurement Tool (MID-K-GK3)

The Magnetic Impulse Defectoscope (MID-K) is a compact downhole tool designed to investigate the thickness of
a metal casing wall. The main application of the tool is the corrosion monitoring and mechanical integrity surveying
of a well completion. The given defectoscope can be used to locate perforations and for existing perforations
quality control.
Principle of measurement is a complex process which is based on registration of secondary magnetic fields and
multiple parameters such as casing wall thickness and its diameter, wellbore temperature, eccentric distances
between casings, magnetic permeability and electrical conductivity of metal casings.

Figure 1. MID-K Tool

Applications
• Casing wall thickness determination (single completion).
• Individual wall thickness calculations of casings (dual Completion).
• Determination and location of damaged sections such as cracks (vertical and transversal), ruptures,
and parted collars.
• Determination of zones with external and internal corrosion.
• Location of perforation interval and depths of various completion components

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 4 ½” 9 5/8” 13 3/8”

Figure 2. MID-K Principal

Key Features
• Ability to Adjust decay time window during logging to capture the response of outer casings.
• High resolution
• Through-tubing screening
• Stainless steel scanning
• Well completion monitoring (Corrosion Progress) and Repeatability

Key Advantages of MID-K-GK

1. Wall thickness determination in dual completion scenarios.
2. Deep scanning radius of 20 inch that can reach up to 18 5/8” Casing.
3. Ability to scan multiple barriers within maximum total wall thickness of 2 inch
4. Tool is capable of processing accurate quantitative data (for first 3 barriers) with an ability to provide and
qualitative data in percentage for the 4th outer barrier.
5. Ability to differentiate between internal and external corrosion.
6. Stainless steel scanning (ferromagnetic completions).
7. Well completion corrosion monitoring (Corrosion Progress) and Repeatability.
8. Very advanced modelling and interpretation software
9. The tool is made of titanium body, which can withstand highly corrosive environments

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The relaxation time of the MID coil is approximately 0.5 ms, which is less than that of a conventional defectoscope.
Above figure shows that the MID sensor records the response after 0.5 ms while the sensor of a conventional
defectoscope can only start recording after 4 ms from the start of the decay.
As a result, all conventional defectoscopes cannot scan and evaluate stainless steel pipes because the time
response of non-magnetic steel equals the typical coil relaxation time of a conventional defectoscope.

Specifications

General Specs MID-K

Tool OD, in 1.69
Tool string length, ft 8.5
Maximum Pressure, Psi 14,500
Maximum Temperature, F o
302
Temperature sensor resolution, oС 0.01
Logging Speed, ft/min 10
Coil Depth of investigation, in 20
Total Wall thickness, in 2” (in Dual Completion)
Pipe OD Range, in 2 3/8 - 19
Wall Thickness Measurement, Accuracy First Pipe Measurement, in 0.015
Second Pipe Measurement, in 0.020
Third Pipe Measurement, in 0.027

The tool is made of titanium body, which can work in highly corrosive environments.

Log Examples
TBG 3 ½”, 9 5/8” CSG and 13 3/8” CSG Thickness logs (Quantitative) Dual Completion

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10 ¾ ´´ CSG Transition to 9 5/8 ´´ CSG

Influence of Eccentricity

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Wall Metal Loss % in 18 5/8” CSG (4rth Barrier) and Completion Component

Significant corrosion is observed in 9 5/8” CSG and indicated by tool response curve (red) and Nominal
response curve (blue)

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5” Liner Corrosion Identification

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