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Area of Science:

  • Geophysics
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Effective well cementation is critical for isolating reservoir layers and ensuring well integrity in oil/gas production, underground gas storage, and CO2 storage.
  • Evaluating cement bonding is essential for minimizing environmental impact and maximizing operational safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze wave modes utilized in various sonic and ultrasonic methods for cement bonding evaluation.
  • To simulate wavefield behavior in cased-hole models using a 2D finite difference method.
  • To investigate the effectiveness of pulse-echo and pitch-catch methods for different bonding conditions and cement types.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of wave modes in sonic and ultrasonic methods for cement bond evaluation.
  • Two-dimensional finite difference method simulation of wavefield in cased-hole models.
  • Study of pulse-echo waveforms and pitch-catch wavefield for various bonding scenarios, including ultra-low density cement.

Main Results:

  • Identified specific Leaky-Lamb modes: S0 for sonic, S1 for pulse-echo, and A0 for pitch-catch methods.
  • Demonstrated that directional transmitters in sonic methods can generate S0 effectively, overcoming conventional limitations.
  • Showcased that combined pulse-echo and pitch-catch methods can assess third interface bonding for ultra-low density cement, but pitch-catch alone cannot determine fluid annulus thickness.

Conclusions:

  • Different sonic/ultrasonic methods utilize distinct wave modes (S0, S1, A0) for cement bond evaluation.
  • Advanced sonic methods with directional transmitters offer improved S0 generation and azimuth resolution.
  • Combined ultrasonic techniques are effective for complex bonding scenarios, but limitations exist in determining specific annulus conditions.