21712015 CEMENT BOND LOG INTERPRETATION

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The Cement Bond Log (CBl) gives a continous measurement of the amplitude of sound pulses
from a transmitter to receiver. This amplitude is maximum in unsupported pipe and minimum in
well-cemented casing. The wave train can be displayed as a Variable Density Log (VOL) where
the positive and negative cycles of the wave train are shaded black and white respecticvely.

CEMENT BOND LOG INTERPERTATION MODELS:

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1) GOOD CEMENT

· "Amplitude" low.
· "VOL" formation signals are strong.
· Good cement. No need for squeeze

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2) NO CEMENT

· "Amplitude" High.
· "VOL" straight. No formation signals. "V" type Chevron patterns are seen at collars.
· Squeeze cement needed.

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3) PARTIAL CEMENT

· "Amplitude" is low and moderate.

· "VOL" can shows both wiggly formation signals and straight casing signals
· Squeeze can be necessary if the channel is long enough ..

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Bond Logging Tool Hallibullon's CAST
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Please find below the principle of acoustic imager logging tool.

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