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A general experimental system for the development of acoustic logging tools
1College of Information and Control Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|May 3, 2019
Summary
A new general experimental system was developed for testing acoustic well-logging tools in a lab. This system, comprising hardware, software, and model wells, successfully meets the testing needs of various acoustic logging tools.
Area of Science:
- Geophysics
- Petroleum Engineering
- Acoustic Logging Technology
Background:
- Laboratory testing is essential for developing new acoustic well-logging tools.
- Existing tools utilize diverse theories, methods, and sonde structures, necessitating adaptable testing solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and validate a general experimental system for laboratory testing of acoustic well-logging tools.
- To create a versatile system accommodating various tool designs and testing requirements.
Main Methods:
- Developed a comprehensive experimental system with integrated hardware, software, and model wells.
- Hardware platform includes power supply, control, acoustic emission, and data acquisition.
- Software platform provides a human-computer interface for control, data transmission, storage, and real-time processing.
- Model wells simulate actual engineering environments and stratum conditions.
Main Results:
- The experimental system demonstrated coordinated operation between hardware and software components.
- Laboratory experiments confirmed the system's capability to meet the basic testing requirements of conventional acoustic logging tools.
- The system proved effective in simulating real-world conditions for tool evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The designed general experimental system is a viable solution for laboratory testing of acoustic well-logging tools.
- The system's modular design and integrated approach facilitate the research and development of new acoustic logging technologies.
- Successful validation indicates the system's readiness for practical application in evaluating diverse logging tools.
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