Noise Logging Tool (NLT)

The Noise Logging Tool (NLT) in a sound detection downhole logging tool that contains a very
sensitive ceramic piezoelectric transducer that works as a microphone. The primary purpose
of the tool is to detect fluid flowing either past the tool or outside the casing in order to detect
possible anomalies or changes in fluid behavior.

Logging
DESCRIPTION
The tool is run downhole without centralizers and the information is
recorded with the surface logging system as a set of discrete points at
different depths. The logging system records different frequency cuts
typically at 200 Hz, 600 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz, 4000 Hz and 6000 Hz.
The logging system will record the data rejecting any frequency lower
than the cut and the recordings will be available for interpretation.

APPLICATIONS
• Detection of active flow through channels in the cement
• Identification of crossflow in producing or shut-in wells

Well Integrity
• Detection of liquid or gas leaks in the production pipe or casing
• Inspection of gas lift valves to determine their correct operation
• Determination of two phase flow rate (200 Hz and 600 Hz curves)
• Measurement of fluid velocity around the tool (600 Hz curve)
• Detection of active bridge plug or packer leaks
• Measurement of single phase gas flow outside of the casing (1000 Hz
and 2000 Hz curves)

FEATURES
46”
• The tool is run in combination with a high resolution temperature tool
that is used for primary detection of anomalies and positioning
• The tool can be switched between low and high gains, the high gain
being 10X greater than the low gain
• The acoustic piezoelectric transducers are contained in an oil filled
receptacle that uses a floating piston for pressure compensation
• Low maintenance Noise Logging Tool

12-1/2" - Center of
Noise Detector

November 2015
SPECIFICATIONS

AILT NLT
- Array Induction
- Noise Logging
Logging Tool Tool

General Specs

Maximum Pressure 20,000 PSI

20,000 PSI (140 MPa)
Mpa)
Maximum Temperature 350 ºF
400 °F (205
(175°C)
ºC)
Diameter 3.54Inches
1-11/16 in. (8.99 cm)mm)
(42.86
Length 46 24.52
Inchesft.(116.84
(7.47 m)cm)
Weight 394
18.3lbs
Lb(178.7 kg)
(8.3 Kg)
Minimum measurement
Recording Mode 0.1 Ωm
Stationary
Maximum measurement
Data transmission 2000
Analog Ωm
Accuracy hole size
Minimum ±1.5mS/m
2 Inches (50.8or ≤±3%
mm)
Maximum hole
Max. logging size
speed 66 ft/m
Any (20.1 m/h)
borehole size
Data transmission rate 1152KHz(CAN)
Minimum hole size 4.50 in. (11.5 cm)
Borehole
MaximumConditions
hole size 20 in. (50.8 cm)

Fluid in the borehole Water, brine, drilling mud, oil, any liquid and gas
Borehole
Position ofConditions
the tool Decentralized

Borehole Fluids Any, except high salinity

Measurement
Tool Position Centralized or stand off

Principle of measurement Piezo Electric Crystal Disturbance

Measurement
Depth of investigation Variable, depending on the application
Frequency Range 0 to 6 KHz
Principle
Pressure Compensation Electromagnetic
Piston Induction
Vertical Resolution
Voltage 1,2,4
120 VDC ft
Depth
Currentof investigation 10, 20,1530,
mA 60, 90 in
Primary Curves AT10, AT20, AT30, AT60, AT90
Secondary Curves SP

*Specifications are subject to change as tools are constantly being improved