Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Patent
1998-03-16
2000-11-21
Suchfield, George
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
7315236, 7315238, 16625008, 16625017, 175 50, 175230, E21B 4710, E21B 4712
Patent
active
061489123
ABSTRACT:
Subsurface wellbore conditions are measured directly in the wellbore while the fluid circulation system is not pumping. The measured values are recorded at the subsurface location and subsequently transmitted to the well surface when circulation is resumed using fluid pulse telemetry (FPT). Real-time measurements made when the fluids are circulating are transmitted real time using FPT. Axially spaced measurements are used to obtain differential values. The apparatus of the invention comprises an assembly carried by a drill string that is used to selectively isolate the area within the well that is to be evaluated. The apparatus includes an assembly having axially spaced inflatable well packers that are used to isolate an uncased section of the wellbore. The apparatus is equipped with self-contained measuring and recording equipment, a fluid receiving reservoir, circulation valving, measurement while drilling equipment, and automated controls. Measurements are made while the circulation is terminated or while the well packers are being used to isolate an area of the wellbore from the circulating fluid. The method is used to directly measure and evaluate conditions caused by pumping and drill string movement, such as swab and surge pressures. Other conditions such as the formation strength, formation pressure, the fluid density, and other subsurface conditions related to the well are also measured.
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Dresser Industries Inc.
Suchfield George
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