SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION DEFORMATION MONITORING SYSTEMS
    23.
    发明公开
    SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION DEFORMATION MONITORING SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    SYSTEME ZURÜBERWACHUNGDER VERFORMUNG UNTERIRDISCHER FORMATIONEN

    公开(公告)号:EP2545249A4

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-07

    申请号:EP11753805

    申请日:2011-03-01

    Abstract: Method, devices and systems are provided for measuring deformation in subterranean formations. Such methods include introduction of spaced-apart depth magnetic markers along the longitudinal length of a well bore and measuring the position of each depth marker over time so as to determine deformation of the subterranean formation. In certain embodiments, depth markers comprise rare earth magnets. In further embodiments, orientation of each magnetic bullet is determined over time to determine the change in orientation of each magnetic bullet. Advantages of the methods and devices herein include, but are not limited to, improved accuracy and reliability of deformation measurements and reduced environmental impact due to the avoidance of radioactive markers used by the present invention.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量地下地层中的变形的方法,装置和系统。 这些方法包括沿着井筒的纵向长度引入间隔开的深度磁性标记并随时间测量每个深度标记的位置,以便确定地下地层的变形。 在某些实施例中,深度标记包括稀土磁体。 在进一步的实施例中,随时间确定每个磁子弹的取向以确定每个磁子弹的取向的改变。 本文中的方法和装置的优点包括但不限于:由于避免本发明使用的放射性标记而提高了变形测量的准确度和可靠性并减少了对环境的影响。

    Seismic transducers and baseplates having external dampeners
    26.
    发明公开
    Seismic transducers and baseplates having external dampeners 有权
    Bodenplatten seismischer Energiewandler mit externenDämpfern

    公开(公告)号:EP2365358A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-14

    申请号:EP11154319.5

    申请日:2011-02-14

    CPC classification number: G01V1/155

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for inducing seismic vibrations into subterranean formations. Seismic transducers may comprise a frame (222), a reaction mass (226), a driver (224), and a baseplate (230). The driver (224) actuates the reaction mass (226), imparting a vibratory energy to the baseplate (230). This vibratory energy is then imparted directly to the ground surface to propagate seismic waves into the formation. These seismic waves are then reflected by subsurface geological features. The reflected seismic waves may then be detected and interpreted by seismic detectors to reveal seismic information representative of the surveyed region. An external dampener (258) may be secured to the baseplate (230), which provide, among other benefits, a damping effect to the baseplate. Advantages include, reduced undesirable baseplate harmonic distortion or "ringing," reduced baseplate decoupling, and reduced seismic noise due to flexure reduction and more uniform baseplate-to-ground conformance. These advantages ultimately translate to improved seismic surveys, having higher formation resolution and reaching greater depths.

    Abstract translation: 提供了将地震振动引入地下地层的方法和系统。 地震换能器可以包括框架(222),反作用块(226),驱动器(224)和基板(230)。 驱动器(224)致动反作用块(226),向基板(230)施加振动能。 然后将该振动能量直接传递到地面,以将地震波传播到地层中。 这些地震波然后被地下地质特征反射。 然后可以通过地震检测器来检测和解释反射的地震波,以揭示代表受测区域的地震信息。 外部阻尼器(258)可以固定到基板(230),其提供除了其它益处对基板的阻尼作用。 优点包括减少不希望的基板谐波失真或“振铃”,减少基板去耦,减少由于挠曲降低引起的地震噪声和更均匀的基板对地面一致性。 这些优点最终转化为改进的地震勘测,具有更高的地层分辨率和更深的深度。

    Seismic transducers having improved baseplates
    27.
    发明公开
    Seismic transducers having improved baseplates 有权
    Bodenplatten seismischer Energiewandler mit verbesserterOberfläche

    公开(公告)号:EP2365357A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-14

    申请号:EP11154303.9

    申请日:2011-02-14

    CPC classification number: G01V1/155

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for inducing seismic energy waves in a subterranean formation. More specifically, seismic transducers (200) are provided that incorporate enhanced seismic baseplates (230). In certain embodiments, baseplates (230) comprise certain enhancements (233) such as having a perimeter in the shape of a polygon, such as, a hexagon or an octagon. In other embodiments, the perimeter (233) of the baseplate may take the form of a polygon having n sides, where n is any integer greater than 4. Advantages of such baseplate enhancements include, but are not limited to, a reduction of baseplate harmonics or ringing, enhanced baseplate strength so as to reduce baseplate fatigue or failure, a reduction of baseplate flexure, and a consequent reduction of baseplate weight resulting in a more responsive baseplate. These advantages ultimately translate to improved seismic surveys, having higher resolution of the formations surveyed and resulting in surveys reaching greater depths.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于在地下地层中诱发地震能量波的方法和系统。 更具体地,提供地震换能器(200),其包括增强的地震基板(230)。 在某些实施例中,基板(230)包括某些增强(233),例如具有多边形形状的周边,例如六边形或八边形。 在其他实施例中,基板的周边(233)可以采用具有n边的多边形的形式,其中n是大于4的任何整数。这种基板增强的优点包括但不限于底板谐波的减小 或振铃,增强基板强度,以减少基板疲劳或失效,减少基板挠曲,从而降低底板重量,从而产生更灵敏的基板。 这些优势最终转化为改进的地震勘测,具有更高的分辨率的调查结果,并导致调查进一步深入。

    Seismic Transducers Having Reduced Surface Area Baseplates
    28.
    发明公开
    Seismic Transducers Having Reduced Surface Area Baseplates 有权
    Bodenplatten seismischer Energiewandler mit reduzierterOberfläche

    公开(公告)号:EP2363734A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-07

    申请号:EP11154311.2

    申请日:2011-02-14

    CPC classification number: G01V1/155

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for inducing seismic energy waves in a subterranean formation. More particularly, improved seismic transducers (200) are provided that comprise enhanced baseplates (230). Baseplates (230) are provided that comprise an intermediate plate (230) and a plurality of contact plates (238) secured to the underside of the intermediate plate (230). The contact plates (238) provide a surface area for engagement with the ground surface that is more limited than the lower surface area of the intermediate plate (230). Advantages of such baseplate enhancements include, but are not limited to, a reduction of baseplate harmonics or ringing and enhanced baseplate strength so as to reduce baseplate fatigue or failure, a reduction of baseplate flexure. These advantages ultimately translate to improved seismic surveys, having higher resolution of the formations surveyed and resulting in surveys reaching greater depths.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于在地下地层中诱发地震能量波的方法和系统。 更具体地,提供了改进的地震换能器(200),其包括增强的基板(230)。 提供了底板(230),其包括中间板(230)和固定到中间板(230)的下侧的多个接触板(238)。 接触板(238)提供与地面接合的表面积,其比中间板(230)的下表面积更受限制。 这种基板增强的优点包括但不限于减少基板谐波或振铃和增强的基板强度,以便减少基板疲劳或失效,减少基板挠曲。 这些优势最终转化为改进的地震勘测,具有更高的分辨率的调查结果,并导致调查进一步深入。

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