Overview
XMAC F1 Service
High-quality acoustic data in the most challenging environments
The Baker Hughes XMAC F1™ service
provides the superior acoustic data needed
to lower costs, mitigate risks, and maximize
reservoir production. An advanced,
full-wave monopole, in-line dipole, and
cross-dipole service, the XMAC F1 acquires
accurate acoustic data in a wide variety of
challenging conditions. These include large
holes, ultraslow formations, and—with the
Nautilus Ultra XMAC F1 tool—high-pressure,
high-temperature (HP/HT) wells.
Using techniques similar to those used
in seismic processing, reflections from
formation features more than 50 ft away
from the borehole can be extracted from
the cross-dipole shear waveform data. This
enables detection of vertical fractures that
don’t intercept the borehole, which aids
in field development and the planning of
hydraulic fracture programs.
Recent advancements in acoustic
processing use information derived
from cross-dipole data to determine if
the cause of the detected anisotropy is
Applications
„„ Anisotropy analysis
„„ Rock mechanical properties
„„ Structural imaging
„„ Petrophysical evaluation
„„ Thin bed analysis
Features and Benefits
„„ Deep shear wave imaging
–– Locates and maps formation
features such as fractures and
bedding planes more than 50 ft
away from the wellbore
„„ Acquires all waveforms simultaneously
stress-induced or intrinsic in nature. A at a logging speed of 30 ft/min
–– Saves rig time by efficiently
radial map of the near wellbore region is
acquiring all monopole and cross
created to visualize changes in velocity
dipole data in a single logging pass
moving away from the wellbore, helping
determine the extent of formation „„ High power broadband dipole
alterations caused by the drilling process. transmitters with superior low-
frequency content
–– Provides high-quality shear data
Delta-T, fullwave monopole, and that eliminates the need for
cross-dipole waveforms are acquired dispersion correction
simultaneously in a single logging run at 30
„„ High-strength isolator
ft/min. This reduces rig time while providing
–– Eliminates tool rotation between
all of the acoustic data needed for a full
transmitters and receivers while
range of answers, including Stoneley enabling safe pipe-conveyed
slowness and permeability index, azimuthal logging (PCL) deployment in highly
anisotropy, VTI anisotropy, thin bed deviated wells
analysis, rock mechanical properties, and
„„ Nautilus Ultra XMAC-F1 rated
fluid identification with a light hydrocarbon to 450° F and 30,000 psi
indicator. –– Full cross-dipole capabilities
even in challenging HP/HT wells
The XMAC F1 uses coplanar orthogonal
(X and Y) dipole transmitters which, when
combined with an eight-level array of four
orthogonal receivers, results in a true cross-
dipole measurement, providing reliable
results in low-anisotropy environments.
These high-power, broadband transducers
 Tool Specifications:
Instrument Diameter 3.875 in. (98.6 mm)
Length 36.0 ft (11.0 m)
Weight 689.0 lb (313 kg)
Minimum Borehole Size 4.5 in (114 mm)
Maximum Borehole Size 21 in (533 mm)
Maximum Temperature** 350°F (177°C)
Maximum Pressure** 20,000 psi (138 Mpa)
Tool Compressive Strength 30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
Tool Tensile Strength 30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
Conveyance Method Wireline or pipe conveyed logging
30 ft/min (9 m/min) - Cross Dipole,
Maximum Logging Speed Full-wave Monopole and Delta T
100 ft/min (30 m/min) - Delta T only
Combinability Top and bottom
**Nautilus Ultra XMAC F1 rated to 450° F and 30,000 psi

The XMAC F1 service accurately measures compressional slowness above 250 μs/ft and shear slowness
exceeding 1,200 μs/ft.

have superior low-frequency performance, ensuring With the XMAC F1, Baker Hughes uses industry-leading,
acquisition of high-quality shear wave data. This cross-dipole technology to offer a complete range of
eliminates the need for dispersion correction, even in acoustic measurements to help customers appraise,
large holes and unconsolidated, develop, and manage their reservoirs.
low-velocity formations.

Built with an acoustic isolator that eliminates rotation

between transmitters and receivers, The XMAC F1
provides stable, fast shear azimuth determination even
when the rate of tool rotation is high. The isolator
is constructed to eliminate tool arrivals caused by
acoustic waves traveling through the tool body, while
its strength means that the tool can be deployed safely
using PCL in horizontal and highly deviated wellbores
without any compromise in data quality.

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