Method and apparatus for monitoring borehole conditions

Details Method and apparatus for monitoring borehole conditions Method and apparatus for monitoring borehole conditions

1981-03-31

1983-07-12

Birmiel, Howard A.

Measuring and testing

Borehole or drilling

Downhole test

166250, E21B 4710

Patent

active

043923763

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for monitoring flow conditions in boreholes or the like wherein a test interval is defined by a packer system and contains a substantially incompressible fluid or liquid making it difficult to conduct measurements from the surface. According to the method and apparatus of the present invention, a variable volume device is arranged within the test interval along with a suitable flow monitor which may comprise the variable volume device itself, the variable volume device being operable to limit pressure variation within the test interval and thereby minimize compliance effects over a predetermined test period. Preferably, the variable volume device is coupled with a pressure monitor for maintaining substantially constant pressure in the test interval. In different embodiments, an initial pressure differential is established between the test interval and the surrounding formation by operation of the same variable volume device or by means of a second variable volume device. Where the test interval is defined by a guarded straddle packer forming a guard zone at one or both ends of the test interval, the apparatus and method of the invention may be employed for monitoring flow conditions in a guard zone or guard zones with or without corresponding use of the method and apparatus in the test interval.

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