Thomas H. Zimmerman - Houston TX Julian J. Pop - Houston TX Joseph L. Perkins - Sugar Land TX
Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 4908
US Classification:
73155
Abstract:
The apparatus of the present invention relates to a down hole tool capable of extraction of valid samples and making pressure measurements useful in calculating formation permeability. The tool incorporates the features of a staddle packing to allow formation fluid specimens to be taken at large flow rates without depressing the pressure below the formation fluid bubble point. When used in combination with a pressure probe the tool is used to obtain meaningful permeability readings in a larger radius area than previously permitted with known dsigns. Additionally, the apparatus of the present invention allows flow control during the creation of the pressure pulse which enhances extraction of valid samples and the permeability determination. The apparatus may be modularly constructed so that in a single descent of the tool, a pressure profile of the zone of interest can be made, a fluid analysis can be made at each station, multiple uncontaminated fluid samples can be withdrawn at pressures above the bubble point, local vertical and horizontal permeability measurements can be made at each station, a packer module can be set at a location dictated by previous measurements and a large scale pressure build up test can be performed.
Down Hole Method For Determination Of Formation Properties
Thomas H. Zimmerman - Houston TX Julian J. Pop - Houston TX Joseph L. Perkins - Sugar Land TX
Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 4910
US Classification:
73155
Abstract:
The apparatus of the present invention relates to a down hole tool capable of extraction of valid samples and making pressure measurements useful in calculating formation permeability. The tool incorporates the features of a straddle packer to allow formation fluid specimens to be taken at large flow rates without depressing the pressure below the formation fluid bubble point. When used in combination with a pressure probe the tool is used to obtain meaningful permeability readings in a larger radius area than previously permitted with known designs. Additionally, the apparatus of the present invention allows flow control during the creation of the pressure pulse which enhances extraction of valid samples and the permeability determination. The apparatus may be modularly constructed so that in a single descent of the tool, a pressure profile of the zone of interest can be made, a fluid analysis can be made at each station, multiple uncontaminated fluid samples can be withdrawn at pressures above the bubble point, local vertical and horizontal permeability measurements can be made at each station, a packer module can be set at a location dictated by previous measurements and a large scale pressure build up test can be performed.
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New York New York State Bar U.S. District Court, Northern and Western Districts of New York
Law School:
University of Michigan Law School
Education:
Union College, BS University of Michigan Law School, JD
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Joseph H. Perkins Vice President
Hill Thomas Public Water Supply Water Companies - Utility
1005 Gillan Rd, P O Box 250, Moberly, MO 65270 (660)2636603, (660)2631181
Joseph Perkins Principal
The Mobile Solution Business Services at Non-Commercial Site
(Joseph Perkins is the Business Editor for San Diego Magazine. He previously authored a nationally-syndicated column for the San Diego Union-Tribune and served on the White House Staff of former Vice President Dan Quayle. He currently blogs at calwatchdog.com where this piece was first posted.)