Method of evaluating gravel packs

Details Method of evaluating gravel packs Method of evaluating gravel packs

1986-01-03

1988-05-03

Tarcza, Thomas H.

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Seismic prospecting

Well logging

367 86, 181105, 166250, G01V 100, G01V 140

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047424966

ABSTRACT:
A modified acoustic logging tool to evaluate the condition of a gravel pack is disclosed. Said tool is placed in the wellbore near the gravel pack. An initial log is obtained via said tool at the conclusion of the initial gravel pack treatment. Information gained from the log is indicative of gravel fill and quality. Subsequent logging measurements are indicative of changes in said pack and indicative of remedial treatments.

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"Gravel Pack Evaluation", Marvin Neal, Sep. 1983, Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME, pp. 1611-1616.
"A Quantitative Approach to Gravel Pack Evaluation", M. Neal et al., 6th SPE Formation, Feb. 1984.

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