Hardware

Newsletter N1, autumn 2003

In this issue,
Whats new page 1 ABI40 casing inspection module page 2 ALT tool telemetry page 3 Upgrade your OBI and ABI to the latest generation page 3 and 4 Acquisition systems : enhancements page 4

In this issue

Dear customer Advanced Logic Technology has been designing and manufacturing first class imaging tools and acquisition systems for 10 years. We have been active implementing new concepts to enhance our tools and systems. This newsletter informs you about the new features and if you want to get more, let us know.

Rental Pool
We provide an extensive rental pool of logging equipment for those who seek low-cost logging alternatives. A full suite of logging tools is available including : resistivity, induction, natural gamma, deviation , flowmeter, fluid T, conductivity, full wave form sonic, acoustic and optical televiewers, winches, and acquisition systems. Training is available from an experienced ALT engineer as is support for questions that may arise in the field. Call and tell us about your next project.

In development
The ALT hardware R&D team is currently working on a High Pressure/High temperature version of the ABI for the geothermal industry. The tool operation and functionality will be the same as the low temperature ABI (Acoustic Borehole Imager). The tool temperature/pressure rating will be 275c/1400 Bars for 10 hours. The tool OD is 88mm and tool weight around 100kg. The prototype is currently undergoing fieldtesting. Besides this challenging project, we keep working on new products and further enhancements of our current product line. We will keep you updated in the coming months.

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ABI40 pipe inspection mode

5 3D view

he latest generation of ALT acoustic televiewer is a multi-echo system. Downhole real time analysis of the acoustic data is made by a DSP. In casing inspection mode, sophisticated algorithms allow the system to process, separate & classify all subsequent echoes and display real time images of the casing internal radius and rugosity and casing thickness providing an accurate picture of casing condition. The system also records a data processing quality index (score). In the enclosed example, the data were acquired in a 7"- 23lb/ft perforated casing and are presented at a depth scale of 1/20. (azimuthal resolution of 72 pts/trn and vertical sampling rate of 3 mm ).The ABI40 tool was run to locate the perforated area and to identify eventual anomalies on the internal and external walls of the casing string.Actually, in this example, casing walls have been damaged over the perforated interval during the blasting operations.
5 WellCAD document

In the WellCAD document, you may see from left to right Amplitude internal image log is a color coded image of the amplitude of the reflected acoustic signal on the internal wall of the casing. High amplitude values are in yellow, low amplitude values are in dark blue. Amplitude values are unit less. The dark blue low amplitude spots show the perforations where metal loss is observed. Caliper image log is a color coded image of the internal diameter of the casing. Higher values are displayed in red, lower values in blue. Diameter is measured in mm. The caliper log is derived from the travel time of the acoustic signal and from the fluid velocity.

The 3D log is a virtual image combining travel time (caliper component) and the amplitude of the acoustic signal reflected on the inner wall of the casing (amplitude image component). The 3D view shows in detail the casing burst, perforations and cracks. Internal and external radius of the casing Thickness is derived from a complex process using the full wave train of the acoustic signal within the casing. It is

shown as a color coded image of the casing thickness. Lower thickness values are displayed in light blue, higher thickness values in dark blue. The bad data points are colored in red. Thickness unit is in mm. Score image log is the quality index of the processed thickness data. The variations observed on the thickness image log will be validated when reproduced on the score image log.

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ALT tool telemetry (rev 2.0)

You may have experienced difficulty tuning the potentiometers inside the tool when switching wirelines. The new telemetry is now fully automatic. It may accommodate a wider range of wireline configurations. The tuning is automatically controlled by software and requires no further user input Telemetry rev 2.0 wireline/communication range
Cable type

Max length at 125.000 kbps 1000 m 2000 m 3000 m 5000 m 6000 m not yet tested

Mono conductor 1/16 1/8 3/16 4 conductors 3/16 7conductors 7/16 Coax

UPGRADE your imaging tools to the latest generation

FAC40 upgrade to ABI40
The upgrade will include :
A new electronic chassis using a 14Bit A/D convertor and a 75 Mops DSP processor The dynamic range of the signal detection is improved and a higher signal/noise ratio is obtained allowing an outstanding image quality. Multiple echoes are real-time processed, sorted and recorded by the tool Time gate settings are automatic and dynamic to suite variable borehole conditions.(no more user input) A new APS544 deviation sensor 3 axis magnetometer and accelerometers sensor is factory calibrated and does not require further calibrations Temperature compensated improved accuracy

5 Control panel of ABI browser.

5 Example of data acquired behind PVC casing . Reminder: casing needs to be centralized in the borehole and tool centralized in the casing to obtain good images.

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OBI40 mkI upgrade to OBI40 mkII or III

Higher resolution CCD camera with real time digital image enhancement New color control system with option to quantitatively calibrate color rendering (true color) New ALT telemetry rev 2.0

Upgrading to OBI40 mkIII will include also an APS544 deviation sensor.

4 Comparison of OBI40 mkI (left) and mkII (right) results showing the effect of the new camera.

Acquisition systems : enhancements

DSP adapter
ALTLogger is known for its modularity and versatility. The latest Digital Signal Processing (DSP) adapter adds even more flexibility to the system with expansion slots for future development and upgrades. This adapter is a 100% firmware based modem, which makes a specific tool adaptation possible at minimum cost for the end user

Main features
Totally software controlled and automatic tuning of the optimal tool communication parameters Data flow performance improved when used in combination with the USB plugin. Wireline scope display

Tools which have recently been succesfully interfaced with the ALTLogger include a sonic tool (Elog s.a), multifinger caliper (Computalog), GRCCL (MLS), all Geovista tools (except sonic), Century 2400 Bps telemetry tools sondex MIT tools . If you have any specific requirements, please contact us to discuss the technical specifications.

USB-plugin
Remember that you can upgrade your ALTlogger to the latest generation of plugin (high speed USB interface plugin) at low cost.

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