Properly run and interpreted, cement-bond

logs (CBL) provide highly reliable estimates of

well integrity and zone isolation.
by

Richard Leeth
Casedhole Solutions
Presented to the

GEOLOGY & WELL TECHNOLOGY SECTION FALL 2015 WELL LOGGING WORKSHOP
September 2, 2015

Examples in this presentation are courtesy of Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Atlas, NCPS, FMC
and many other witty forunners of this methodology.

Theory of Measurement

Measures Sound Wave Amplitude (m-volts)

Measures Sound Wave Transit times (usec)

VDL Variable Density

Cement to Pipe Bond & Formation VDL

Cement Quality 1

Cement Quality 2

Cement Compressive Strength

Quality Control CBL Cementing & Drilling

Poor Centralization
Cement Shrinkage or Micro-annulus
Drilling fluids
Cement density
Deviated Wells
Cement setting time.
Inefficient Pre-flush

Micro Annulus Pressure Logging

Open Hole Data vs.- Travel Time Log

Red TT3
Blue Rhob

Coal Seams
Coal Seams
Coal Seams

Parted Casing Example

Log presentation for the

Baker Atlas SBT
tool containing
individual log curves,
cement
map, and VDL display
(courtesy of Baker
Atlas)

EPA - Injection Well Mechanical Integrity

EPA - Injection Well Mechanical Integrity

EPA - Injection Well Mechanical Integrity