MWD Log Quality & Standards
MWD Log Quality & Standards
MWD Log Quality & Standards
Reference Manual
750-500-041
Rev. A
January 1996
This manual is provided without any warranty of any kind, either expressed
or implied. The information in this document is believed to be accurate;
however, Baker Hughes INTEQ will not be liable for any damages, whether
direct or indirect, which results from the use of any information contained
herein.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Data Management
Labeling Floppy Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Data Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
MWD Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
M-SERIES Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
P-SERIES Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
RWD Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
M-SERIES Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
M-SERIES Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Raw Memory Dump Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
GetXfer Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Getdata Disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
P-SERIES Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Additional Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Squeeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Quicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
WTOB.EXE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
IMP2MPLT.EXE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
HTFX.EXE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
MEDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Future Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Chapter 2
Log Preparation
Original Holes and Sidetracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Traces/Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Trace Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Pen-up Intervals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Recommendations for Scales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rate of Penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Gamma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
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Resistivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Neutron Porosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Bulk Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Density Porosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Photoelectric Cross Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Delta Rho Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Time Since Drilled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Data Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
True Vertical Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Log Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
See Remark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Trace Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Back Up Trace Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Casing Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Run Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
TD Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Sliding Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Comment Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
See Remark 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exclamation Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Scale Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Trace Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Traces On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Guide to Comment.fil (Bryan Dugas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Comment.fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
See Remarks X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Comment Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Trace Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Traces On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Scale Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Annotations Across . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Annotation Down From Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Annotation Down To Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Line Annotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Horizontal Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Casing Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
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Headers
Miniheader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Full Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Main Header Page, Top Half . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Service Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Well Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Well Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Sect./Twp./Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
API Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Other Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Drilling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Elevation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Main Header Page, Bottom Half . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Borehole Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Casing Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Drilling Contractor/Rig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Log Type/Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Print Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Company Representative/Teleco Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Job Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Main Header, Bit Run Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Surface Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Eastman Teleco OD/Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Run Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Mud Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Water Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Rm @ Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Company Representative/Eastman Teleco Field Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
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Drilling Dynamics
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Mud Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Borehole Correction Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Gamma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Drilling Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Data Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Editing of Realtime Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Depth Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Data Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
M-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
P-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
HPUTIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Rigsite Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Smoothing and/or Averaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
M-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
P-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
HPUTIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Borehole Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Squeeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Quicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
ADDTSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
ADDTVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
EWD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Postwell Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Before Final Logs - EWD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
After Final Logs - LIS ASCII File and Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Rigsite Calibration Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Log Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Typical Log Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Gamma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Drilling Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Other Requirements for This Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Log Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
North and South America Log Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Plotting Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Traces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
International Log Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Plotting Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Traces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
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Double Combo
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Mud Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Borehole Correction Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Gamma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Dual Propagation Resistivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Modular Neutron Porosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Data Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Editing of Realtime Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Editing of Memory Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Depth Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Data Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
M-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
MDMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
P-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
HPUTIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Mud Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Borehole Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Gamma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Dual Propagation Resistivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Modular Neutron Porosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Modular Density Lithology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Data Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Editing of Realtime Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Editing of Memory Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Depth Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Data Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
M-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
MDMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
P-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
HPUTIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Rigsite Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Smoothing and/or Averaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
M-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
MDMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
P-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
HPUTIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
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Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Despiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Hanning Window Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Chi Square Smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Borehole Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Dielectric Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Squeeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Quicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
ADDTSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
ADDTVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Quicklook WDS Log Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Postwell Data Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Before Final Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Dielectric Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
After Final Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Postwell WDS Log Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
LIS ASCII File and Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Rigsite Calibration Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Quality Control Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Data Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Time Since Drilled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Delta Rho (Dr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Log Quality Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Typical Log Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Gamma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Dual Propagation Resistivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Permeable Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Impermeable Zones (Shales) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Dielectric Formations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Thin Beds Intersecting Borehole at High Incident Angles
(Above 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Eccentricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Modular Neutron Porosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Clean Reservoir Rocks Filled with Either Water or Oil . . . . . . 9-11
Clean Reservoir Rocks Filled with Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Shale Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
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Axis Magnetic Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Attenuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Axial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Azimuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Bending Moment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Bulk Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Conductivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Dip Angle (Magnetic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Density (Photoelectric Cross Section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Delta Rho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Gamma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Gravity (Accelerometer, Raw). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Highside Toolface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Horizontal Magnetic Field (Magnetometer, Raw). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Inclination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Lag Strokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Magnetic Tool Face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Neutron Porosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Phase Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Data Density/Elapsed Time calculated from MDMS/P-SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
DPR 2A Self Calibration Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Resistivity (Attenuation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Resistivity (Mud) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
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Rate of Penetration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistivity (Phase Difference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistivity (Short Normal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance (Short Normal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standpipe Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strokes (Pump) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Magnetic Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque (Rotary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
True Vertical Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight On Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A-11
A-11
A-12
A-12
A-13
A-13
A-13
A-13
A-13
A-14
A-14
A-14
A-14
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This chapter provides the proper procedures for labeling
floppy disks and backing up data to ensure software
compatibility and consistent management of data collected.
Data Back Up
The number of MS-DOS utility packages available to the personal
computer user are rapidly increasing. Many of these packages have
redundant capabilities such as data back up and data compression. As a
personal computer user, you may have your own special utility package
that you prefer to use. However, it is extremely important that you leave
your package at home and use the utility packages provided in the HPUTIL
main menu. This ensures upward and downward software compatibility in
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every release of Teleco's surface software products. This also permits easy
data manipulation for any data collected.
MWD Services
M-SERIES Systems
After all final logs are generated, back up all replay files to high density
floppy disks. If the replay file (binary file) is relatively small (i.e., less than
1.1 megabytes), then copy the files directly to disk. If the file is larger, you
need to back up the data using the Fastback Utilities program available
from the HPUTIL main menu. The Fastback version used has been
upgraded to version 2.10. This version will read earlier versions of
Fastback disks, but the disks created by 2.10 cannot be read by earlier
versions of Fastback. If you are unfamiliar with using this utilities
program, contact your supervisor for guidance. It is important to note that
during the job, you should always retain a copy of the original unedited
raw data.
The files that are required for back up are as follows:
tvddata.fil
comment.fil
P-SERIES Systems
All data is periodically backed up automatically to magnetic tape. Provide
all job information and run numbers on each tape. If MPLOT in HPUTIL is
used for plotting logs, a P-SERIES.Xfer file must be transferred into the
HPUTIL directory so a binary file can be generated. In this case, back up
the appropriate files as you would for an MWD M-SERIES system (see the
preceding section). At the job's completion, you should have a set of disks
with the binary.fil data and a set of P-SERIES magnetic cassette tapes.
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M-SERIES Systems
In an effort to reduce the voluminous number of disks and different types
of data disks returning from RWD jobs (i.e., xfer.fil, Getdata, raw memory,
M-SERIES real-time data, etc.), please follow the recommended procedure
for collection and storage of RWD data. The procedures also help conserve
memory on the hard disk.
There are four types of data disks that need to be saved during the course of
a downhole memory job when using an M-SERIES system. These are the
M-SERIES real-time data disks, raw memory dump data disks, and
Getdata and GetXfer data disks. All disks should be labeled with the job
number, company, OCS-G number and well number, rig, and depth in and
out and volume number, regardless of the type of disk label used. This
becomes increasingly important when several sidetracks are drilled from
the same job.
M-SERIES Disks
Using a standard floppy disk label, make sure every disk is fully labeled,
including time/date and depth in and out. Also, be sure to label the
M-SERIES software revision number in the upper left-hand side of the
label and the disk number in the upper right-hand side.
Raw Memory Dump Disks
Standard (generic) disk labels can be used for these disks. You should back
up memory dump data after each dump (run). Each memory dump needs to
be stored on a separate set of disks. Label these as Mem Dump 1, Mem
Dump 2, etc. Besides the information recommended above (i.e., job
number, company, OCS-G number and well number, rig, and depth in and
out), include any time offsets that were used for processing and the MDMS
revision number in the upper left-hand corner of the disk label.
GetXfer Disks
Use a standard (generic) disk label for these disks. Label these disks as
GetXfer, volume (example: GetXfer, vol. 1 of 1). The directory for
GetXfer is automatically named GetXfer. The volume label is a
reference to the disk number and total number of disks used when the
GetXfer file is backed up to floppy disk using the Fastback Utilities
program. Make sure to provide all other pertinent well information on the
disk label that is required on the other disks.
The GetXfer executable is accessed in the HPUTIL main menu. This
routine allows us to store the Xfer file selectively. When GetXfer is
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to disk to update the database. The idea is, in the event that logs have to be
remade at a later date by either the engineer from the job or staff personnel,
all of the information is readily available and will not have to be updated or
recreated.
P-SERIES Systems
At the operator's option, all data is periodically backed up automatically to
magnetic tape at a user selected time interval (every 30 minutes is
recommended). Provide all job information and run numbers on each tape.
If MPLOT in HPUTIL is used for plotting logs, a P-SERIES Xfer file must
be copied into the HPUTIL directory so a binary file can be generated. In
this case, back up the appropriate files to disk using the Getdata routine in
HPUTIL (see the preceding section). At the job's completion, you should
have a set of Getdata disks and P-SERIES magnetic cassette tapes for the
entire job.
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WTOB.EXE
This is a new program that copies a curve from a WDF file and either
converts it to a binary.fil or writes it to a pre-existing binary file.
IMP2MPLT.EXE
This program imports an ASCII file into MPLOT. It is similar to the
MARC I ASCII file import.
HTFX.EXE
This program creates line commands for the sliding indicator (see
Comment Files on page 2-11).
MEDIT
MEDIT is an editor for the binary.fil that has been compiled for use in the
HPUTIL main menu. MEDIT is used to view/edit the binary.fil in the
HPUTIL directory. Use the Up/Down arrow keys and the PgUp/PgDn keys
to highlight the record type you wish to edit. Press [ENTER] to select a
particular record type. Use the [F2] key for the Depth Search option. All
changes to a file are permanent as soon as you change to another page or
exit. If you do not leave the page, press [F1] to abort the edit and the
original contents of the page will be restored. Always use MEDIT on a
squeezed file. This will greatly reduce the search time when doing a depth
search.
Future Additions
Future additions include the ability to convert binary files to TIF (Tape
Image Files). This can be used to transmit data via fax or for rapid plotting
of multiple log copies (MPLOT/WPLOT ver. 3.1).
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Build a replay file using the Xfer file (this converts the Xfer
file to a binary file) and append to the current binary file.
Execute Squeeze
and Quicken.
Run a verification
log to check data.
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Log Preparation
This chapter provides specific instructions on generating
various logs for original holes and sidetracks.
Recommendations for plotting traces and scales and
generating log annotations and comments are explained in
detail.
Note: Since depth scales for logs vary greatly between districts,
it would be difficult to include all of these each time the
subject of depth scales is referred to within this
document. However, for any area, logs are generally
presented with two depth scales that can be loosely
defined as 1) correlation log scales and 2) quantitative
log scales.
Correlation logs are typically plotted with smaller depth
scales such as 1:600, 1:1200 English or 1:1000 metric.
Quantitative logs are plotted with larger scales for
quantitative analysis; typical scales are 1:240 English or
1:200 metric. All depth scales referred to beyond this
point in this document are referenced as either
correlation or quantitative log scales.
Regardless of customer requests on location, it is required that both 1- or 2and 5-inch Measured Depth and True Vertical Depth Field and Final logs
be generated at the end of a job. True Vertical Depth logs should be
omitted if a vertical hole was logged. Two copies of field prints should be
left on location.
When generating logs from the HPUTIL main menu, it is recommended to
use the Make Log utility program. This utility permits the logging engineer
to configure the header layout, log formats, and the configurations
(annotations, trace labels, casing labels, etc.) from one screen. These
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configurations can be stored for later use. The major advantage to this
feature is headers can be individually matched to logs and comment files.
Once your configuration is set up and plotting is invoked, both header and
log are plotted sequentially.
Traces/Scales
Trace Coding
The objective of using different line types is to distinguish between
different types of measurements plotted together in the same track (i.e.,
phase difference/attenuation resistivities, neutron porosity/formation
density, or conductivity/weight on bit, etc.). Therefore, unless you are
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plotting more than one parameter together in any one track, all primary
trace curves should be represented by solid lines only. The only exception
to this is the back up scale for conductivity (see conductivity scale in RGD/
DPR log formats) Both short normal curves in track 2 on the correlation
log format are plotted as solid lines. However, if you are plotting apparent
resistivities with corrected resistivities, the corrected resistivity should be
coded with a medium dashed line.
Pen-up Intervals
Pen-up intervals should not exceed 10 feet (3 meters). The only exception
to this is when plotting TVD for a horizontal well or tool temperature
(TCDX, TCDM). There is no reason to use a pen-up interval greater than
10 feet (3 meters), regardless of data density. You are strongly discouraged
from doing so. Any data gaps and the reasons for their occurrence should
be documented in the Remarks page of the Log Header (see Main Header,
Remarks on page 3-10). Pen-up intervals are referred to as Interpolation
Limits in 1.3x M-SERIES software.
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Note: Note the different smoothing intervals for the gamma ray
MWD API trace on the 1-, 2-, and 5-inch logs. Always
use a smaller smoothing interval for the higher rates of
penetration.
Resistivity
The scale for both correlation and quantitative logs will vary for different
locations. Consult the client for preferred scales and formats. As a
standard, plot apparent resistivities on all logs for RGD services unless
specifically requested by the customer. For the DPR service, plot corrected
phase difference and amplitude ratio resistivities.
In the event that you need to change your resistivity scale due to anomalous
readings that obscure the trace, use the following standards:
For correlation logs, your amplified measurement is always 1/5 the
unamplified scale. For example:
Default scale:
Or:
unamplified = 0.0 to 50.0
amplified = 0.0 to 10.0
Note: An X10 scale is available (on MPLOT) as a back up
scale. This is typically used for linear resistivity scales
(common in the Western Region) on all correlation logs
for the 0 to 10 scale (see correlation log formats for the
RGD and DPR Services). When the 0 to 10 scale wraps
around (when resistivity exceeds 10 ohm-m) the back-up
scale automatically switches to 0 to 100 scale. The backup trace will begin at the first division beyond the lefthand track edge (this division equals 10 ohm-m).
If the X-10 scale is used, a remark should be provided
that explains that the back-up scale is a X-10 scale.
Although this is a typical format for wireline 1- or 2-inch
logs, it is new to our MWD/RWD logs. A remark will
avoid any confusion for anyone reading the log.
For a quantitative log, the resistivity trace is ordinarily plotted on a two
cycle semi-logarithmic scale. In order to increase the scale, increase from 2
cycles to 4 cycles. This is a standard procedure in the logging industry. For
example:
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Density Porosity
This scale is variable (but always on a linear grid) to match the neutron
porosity scale. In clastics (sands and shales), the scale is 60 to 0 porosity
units. In carbonates (limestones), the scale is 45 to -15 porosity units. On
correlation logs, this trace is plotted in track 3 with neutron porosity. On
quantitative logs, the trace is plotted either across tracks 2 and 3 or only in
track 3 with neutron porosity. This trace is plotted as a solid line. Consult
the client for preferred scales and formats.
Photoelectric Cross Section
The default scale is 0 to 10 barnes/electron, which is plotted on a linear
grid. The scale may be manipulated to move the trace out of the way of the
primary curves (keep track divisions as whole numbers). This trace is
generally reserved for quantitative logs. It is plotted as a heavy dashed line
in track 3 (when Bulk Density or Density Porosity is plotted across
tracks 2 and 3), or in track 3 as a half track presentation (when Bulk
Density or Density Porosity is plotted only in track 3). This currently is
not a commercial measurement!
Delta Rho Correction
The default scale is - 0.25 to 0.25 g/cc, which is plotted on a linear grid.
Although the scale can be manipulated to move it out of the way of the
primary curves, the same sensitivity should be maintained (i.e., - 0.5 to
0.20 g/cc). This curve is generally reserved for quantitative logs. It is
plotted in track 3 as a medium spot line (when Bulk Density or Density
Porosity is plotted across tracks 2 and 3), or in track 3 as a half track
presentation (when Bulk Density or Density Porosity is plotted in only
track 3). Consult the client for preferred scales and formats.
Time Since Drilled
Time Since Drilled is a trace that is automatically calculated in
P-SERIES and MDMS software systems and is referred to as Elapsed
Time. This trace is also calculated from the executable ADDTSD in the
HPUTIL main menu (run ADDTSD after the binary file in HPUTIL has
been constructed). It is important to note that there are differences between
these traces. Most notably P-SERIES/MDMS calculates elapsed time on a
run-by-run basis, which means the trace is interrupted at the end and
beginning of runs. Use this trace only if HPUTIL and MPLOT are not
available for generating logs. The ADDTSD executable calculates Time
Since Drilled continuously from top to bottom so there are no
interruptions in the trace. The ADDTSD executable also gives you much
more flexibility in selecting traces you can calculate TSD from, such as
phase difference resistivity, gamma ray, etc. This is the trace of choice. Be
careful when selecting mnemonics for plotting. Use mnemonics that are
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defined as Time Since Drilled (for example, RPTM - Time Since Drilled
from Phase Difference Resistivity [RWD]).
This trace is plotted on linear grids only and reserved for quantitative logs.
The default track for Time Since Drilled is track 3. However, it may be
moved over to the first track for Triple Combo presentations to avoid
competition with other traces or when a logarithmic grid is used in track 3.
The default scale from 0 to 300 minutes (increasing from left to right
should be used in conjunction with a medium spot line type. It is not
recommended to use a scale smaller than 0 600 minutes. Since a medium
spot line type is similar to a medium dashed line (the back up scale for
conductivity), make sure to identify the back up conductivity trace as
CSAX back up or CPCM back up.
Note: Plot Time Since Drilled with the X-10 Mode (see
Note in Resistivity on page 2-5) to avoid multiple trace
wraps where bit trips and long periods of circulation
occur.
Data Density
Data density is another data type that is automatically calculated by the
P-SERIES/MDMS software systems. This trace is also calculated with
Time Since Drilled from the ADDTSD executable in the HPUTIL main
menu (run ADDTSD after the binary file in HPUTIL has been
constructed). The Data Density calculated from ADDTSD is the trace of
choice for plotting. Data density should be plotted as tick marks on the left
side of the depth track on quantitative logs. Make sure to move any
annotated Run Markers to the right side of the depth track.
True Vertical Depth
True vertical depth is another new trace added for horizontal wells. It is
calculated from the ADDTVD executable in the HPUTIL main menu. It
should be plotted on both correlation and quantitative logs in track 1 as a
heavy spot line type with a variable scale (the scale will depend on the true
vertical depths calculated in the lateral portion of the hole), which should
increase from right to left. If scaled appropriately, the TVD trace can be
used in conjunction with the gamma ray and/or resistivity traces to identify
when the bit enters and exits the objective zone.
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Log Annotations
Note: Annotations for logs are constructed using the control
file comment.fil (see page 2-13).
See Remark
Follow the recommendations in the Remarks section (see page 3-10). All
remarks should be referenced on the log by the See Remark annotation.
If the See Remark refers to a particular depth interval, position the
reference in between the top and bottom of the interval instead of at the top
or bottom of the interval. Do this unless the interval to be remarked is
several hundred feet in depth on the log.
Trace Labels
Trace labels should be placed within the first 100 feet and last 100 feet of
each log. If your log is only a few hundred feet in length, such as a relog or
morning log, it may not be necessary to supply trace labels at both the top
and the bottom of the log (i.e., avoid crowding the log with too much
information). Examine TVD logs carefully for this! In addition, trace labels
should be provided at intermediate points on quantitative logs and lengthy
correlation logs. As a rule, these should be spaced approximately every
five feet, or 1.5 meters, on both quantitative and correlation logs. It is
important to remember that the trace labels may need to be adjusted so they
are evenly spaced on the log. It is better to have fewer trace labels than too
many trace labels. Also, avoid placing trace labels in pay zones or areas of
interest.
Also, always make sure trace labels are provided where one service ends
and another service begins on the log (i.e., where RGD converts to DPR).
If large gaps are present on the log due to tool failures, or intervals that
were drilled without Eastman Teleco, etc., provide trace labels where the
traces end and begin again. Depending on the length of the gap, it may not
be necessary to do this for the correlation log, but it should always be done
for the quantitative log presentation.
When plotting correlation DPR logs with linear grids (such as the Gulf
Coast), trace labels are required for both Rat and Rpd on the 0 to 10 scale as
well as Rpd on the 0 to 2 scale. It is acceptable to position the trace labels
for the 0 to 10 scale to the left of the traces, which will probably put the
trace labels in the depth track (see log examples at the end of each chapter
for service descriptions). Make sure that the trace labels are positioned
such that they do not interfere with depth labels, run markers, casing
markers, etc. Also take care to make sure the Rat trace label accurately
points to the Rat trace (dashed curve) and the Rpd trace label points to the
Rpd trace (solid line). As a rule, when the Rat and Rpd traces overlap one
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another, place Rat on the left side and Rpd on the right side of the
overlapping traces.
Back Up Trace Labels
Make sure back up traces are labeled when plotted. They should be labeled
as CSAX back up ->. These are entered as a freeform remark using the
Annotations Across option (see page 2-15). This is done primarily for the
conductivity trace.
Casing Markers
Always include casing markers in the depth track on all final logs
regardless of whether the casing marker overlaps with a depth label. Also
identify the casing markers with the size of the casing (for example,
13-3/8 casing, see log examples at the end of each chapter for service
descriptions). Attempt to place this inside of the casing unless space is a
factor. This is done using the Annotations Across option (see page 2-15).
Also make sure to reposition your casing markers appropriately for 5-inch
logs. Casing markers can also be generated manually by using the Line
Annotation option for comment.fil (see page 2-16).
If we log out of casing and this is recorded on the log, mark the casing
according to the log, not at the depth recorded by the driller. If there is a
discrepancy in depths, make note of it in the Remarks page. List separately
the driller's casing depth and Teleco's casing depth (see log examples at the
end of each chapter for service descriptions). It is also important to note
those intervals of log that have been logged behind casing.
Run Markers
Identify run markers on the right side of the depth track where runs begin
and end. If there are any runs that overlap one another, these runs need to
be entered by hand using the Annotations Down To and Annotations
Down From Depth options (see page 2-16). When runs do overlap, offset
and alternate the run markers as shown in the log examples at the end of
each chapter for service descriptions. Where resistivities plot below 0.2
ohm-m (i.e., plots into the depth track), offset run markers if necessary to
avoid overlap between the run marker and resistivity trace.
Make note that run markers should now be plotted on the right side of the
depth track. Data density has been moved to the left-hand side of the depth
track so it will not interfere with resistivity traces that plot below 0.2
ohm-m.
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TD Markers
TD markers should also be provided at the end of the log (at TD) in the
depth track unless they overlap with depth labels (see log examples at the
end of each chapter for service descriptions). Commonly, this will happen
on only one log, such as the TVD log. In this case, remove the marker from
the log in question but include it on all other logs where it does not overlap.
TD markers can also be generated manually using the Line Annotation
option for comment.fil (see page 2-16).
Sliding Indicator
This is a new option that permits identification of sliding intervals on the
log. As a default, plot the line between the specified depth interval on the
outside edge of the right side of the log (i.e., track 3).
Comment Files
Note: In order to activate all or any of the annotation options in
comment.fil, go to the HPUTIL main menu and select
MPLOT CONFIGURATION. Select Yes for desired
options. It is important to note that comment files are
generated using the SEE ASCII editor (selected from the
HPUTIL main menu). Comment files are edited using
either the SEE editor or the edit option in the MPLOT log
plotting configuration menu (press [F1] to edit). To
facilitate editing and log preparation, all features such as
trace labels and annotations etc. can be viewed directly
on the screen logs (press [F8] to view log).
Remarks
Type in your remarks as they should appear on the remarks page. If you do
not want a remark printed, you must either delete it or insert an
exclamation mark in front of the remark. The exclamation mark, when
placed in column 1, basically tells the computer not to print that line (see
Exclamation Mark on page 2-12).
Annotations
You should make an attempt to learn all of the annotation options available
under the comment.fil. Become familiar with freeforming the annotations
and, in particular, the Down from Depth and Down to Depth options.
These allow you to freeform run markers in the event that you have
overlapping runs. You will also be required to annotate the casing size in
the depth track of each log where applicable (see example logs at the end of
each chapter for service descriptions). You may also find it necessary to
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freeform the See Remark X option when the preset positions get in the
way of log traces.
Look for areas of conflict after plotting a log. For example, look for
overlapping run markers, casing markers and TD markers that overlap
depth markers, or trace labels and See Remark X that overlap traces, etc.
If there are conflicts, reposition the label accordingly. Overlapping run
markers should be put in the depth track using freeform annotations. Omit
TD markers from logs where the TD marker conflicts with a depth label.
See Remark 1
Make note of the track coding (1 through 4). If none of these positions
works well for your log, use the freeform annotations (see the preceding
section).
Exclamation Mark
Use the ! symbol for any line you do not want to print on the remarks
page. Also use this to fill line spaces between different sections in your
comment.fil. This prevents blank remarks pages from printing below your
last remarks.
Scale Changes
Become familiar with the Scale Change option (see example logs at the
end of each chapter for service descriptions). This has a very important
application for the first track on every log. In the past, we have encountered
conflicts between the gamma ray and the rate of penetration trace. These
conflicts can, in many cases, be eliminated with a scale change. In the
event of high rates of penetration, you should apply a scale change to the
rate of penetration trace through the interval characterized by the high
drilling rates. In many cases, you may find it necessary to apply a scale
change to the gamma ray trace when it drifts off to one side. Use good
judgement for scale changes. Although you should feel comfortable about
making scale changes, do not get in the habit of applying scale changes
every 1,500 feet.
Trace Labels
When setting up trace labels, make sure to set up separate gamma ray trace
labels for the correlation and quantitative logs. Due to the different
smoothing intervals between the two, labels set up for the correlation log
typically will not work for the quantitative log.
Most engineers find it convenient to build a comment.fil for the main
header and each log type (such as 1MD.fil, 1TVD.fil, 5MD.fil, 5TVD.fil,
comment.fil). It is recommended to end each file with the three letter
extension .fil. This ensures that all of these files will be stored when a
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Getdata is performed. Also make sure to use a name that makes it easy to
understand which file is for which log. Remember, we need to have the
capability to plot your log in the event you cannot. If any corrections are
made to your comment files while you are plotting final logs, make sure to
restore these to disk via a Getdata.
Traces On/Off
This is a new function in MPLOT that enables the engineer to turn traces
on or off where desired. This is advantageous, for example, when you log
behind casing. Your log response is rather erratic and may drift beyond the
track it is plotted in. This data can be turned off without having to
manipulate the database. The same can be done in areas with poor data
quality due to a tool failure. Its most common use is when combining realtime and memory data. Typically, the real-time data is disabled in the
overlap region where the real-time data ends and the memory data begins
or vice versa. (see Traces On and Off on page 2-15 for instructions on
how to use this option.)
: Trace Labels
!COMMENT
: Do Not Print
@X,DEPTH,TRACK #
: See Remark X
^LABEL,DEPTH,CYCLES,LEDGE,REDGE
: Scale Change
%ANNOTATION,DEPTH,LOCATION
: ASCII Across
*ANNOTATION,DEPTH,LOCATION
: ASCII Down To
&ANNOTATION,DEPTH,LOCATION
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+LABEL,DEPTH
: Trace On
-LABEL,DEPTH
: Trace Off
: Line Annotation
: Remark On Header
See Remarks X
@X,DEPTH,TRACK #
@1,12000,1
@2,12500,4
(example 1)
(example 2)
Trace Labels
#LABEL,DEPTH,VALUE,LEFT OR RIGHT
#GRCM,12000,160,R (example 1)
#GRCM,12500,160,L (example 2)
Example 1: Place GRCM label at 12000 MD to the right of the trace at a
value of 160.
Example 2: Place GRCM label at 12500 MD to the left of the trace at a
value of 160.
An arrow automatically accompanies each trace label.
For L the trace label looks like GRCM->.
For R the trace label looks like <-GRCM.
See Mnemonics Listing in Appendix A for a listing of trace labels.
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-GRCM,12000 (example 1)
+GRCM,12100 (example 2)
Example 1: The GRCM trace is turned off at 12000 MD (the trace is no
longer plotted on the log).
Example 2: The GRCM trace is turned on at 12100 MD (the trace begins
plotting at the above depth).
Note: A valid range must exist for the <curve> when the log
begins plotting in order for the + and - commands to
work. The screen log does not support this feature.
Scale Change
LABEL,DEPTH,CYCLES,LEDGE,REDGE
^GRCM,12000,0,25,250 (example 1)
^RSAX,12500,2,.2,20
(example 2)
Example 1: Change scale of GRCM at 12000 MD with 0 cycles (Linear
Grid) and a scale from 25 to 250.
Example 2: Change scale of RSAX at 12500 MD with 2 cycles
(Logarithmic Grid) and a scale from 0.2 to 20.
Annotations Across
%ANNOTATION,DEPTH,LOCATION
%10 3/4,12500,540
(example 1)
%CASING,12000,540 (example 2)
Example 1: Place 10 3/4 at 12500 MD at location 540 (Depth Track).
Example 2: Place CASING at 12000 MD at location 540 (Depth Track).
LOCATION CODING
TRACK 1
28
280
Depth
TRACK 2
540 690
660
940
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This line command draws a line between the <Start Depth> and <End
Depth> at the location of a given width. The width is represented in
1/200th of an inch (for example, 2 is 2/200th of an inch). This command
is used to manually generate casing markers, TD markers, and sliding
indicators.
|11000,11050,1701,8
Example: A vertical line is drawn on the outside edge of the track 3 from
11,000 to 11,050 feet with a line thickness of 8/200ths of an inch. 8 is a
typical line thickness for a sliding bar indicator. 2 is typical for
standard width lines.
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|START DEPTH,END DEPTH,LOCATION,WIDTH
Horizontal lines can also be drawn by manipulating the start and end depth
and width. In this case, start and end depth represent the line thickness and
width is line length.
|9000,9000.2,540,153
Example: The TD marker is placed in the depth track at 9,000 feet. The
length of the line begins at the location of 540 and extends for 153/200ths
of an inch. Line thickness is 0.2 (log) feet.
Casing Markers
%?,DEPTH-0.5,537
%,DEPTH-0.5,671
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Headers
This chapter explains how to generate the miniheader and
the full header.
Miniheader
Miniheaders should be reserved for logs generated on the rigsite for
morning and afternoon reports. These headers will not be used for final
field prints at the end of a job. Follow the same format as the main header
for header presentation. Make sure to note any scale changes that might
occur from day to day in the Remarks section.
In addition to remarks, it is required that you provide on the miniheader the
following:
Mud chlorides.
P-SERIES currently does not have the capability to plot a Remarks page
for the miniheader. In this case, after the miniheader is plotted, advance the
plotting paper forward to permit space for handwriting remarks. After
enough paper has been advanced, continue plotting the log.
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Full Header
Main Header Page, Top Half
Note: When using HPUTIL plotting packages (HEAD/
MPLOT), carefully inspect the information on your
headers. There are character string restrictions which
tend to chop off the end of words in customer
information, permanent datum, elevations, and rig name
when data are copied over from the M-SERIES Job Data
disk.
Service Type
Service type is plotted adjacent to the company logo in the box at the top of
the header. Only the services (or log traces) presented on the log should
appear in this box. For example, if a triple combo service was run but only
DPR data was plotted on the log, then the box should read Dual
Propagation Resistivity, Gamma Ray. Any other service that was run but
not presented on the log should appear in the Other Services box, in this
case Neutron Porosity, Density, and Directional Surveys (note that
Directional no longer appears in the Service Type box as a default!).
Additionally, there is adequate space to record the hole size or hole section,
a common request for international clients who prefer final log distribution
for each hole section, as opposed to composite logs for the entire well.
Customer Information
It is very important that the correct customer information be on the final
log header. Although you should have reasonable confidence in the
information given on the master job sheet, mistakes are common. It is
encouraged that you to double and triple check your well information by
cross referencing with other sources on the rig. Areas to check are the
directional driller's well plot, the mud report, and the IADC report. Give
little faith in a sign on the company man's wall with the well information
on it or signs on the derrick of the rig. These are seldom updated from well
to well, especially for operators who tend to go from well to well very
quickly.
Well Numbers
Well numbers may be designated as either No. A-34 or # A-34.
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Field
The bottom-hole location block number should always be provided here.
In other words, if the rig is located in block 60, but the bottom-hole
location is block 59, use block 59 here. Avoid abbreviations unless a
character string overflow exists, which is a common problem here.
County
Once again avoid abbreviations. If the field is offshore, write
OFFSHORE.
Country
Country can be abbreviated due to character string restrictions.
Well Location
Always use the surface location coordinates. Make sure to identify clearly
these coordinates as Surface Location. Double and triple check the block
numbers to avoid confusion between surface and bottom-hole locations
(this is a common problem!). Well location coordinates can always be
found in the well prognosis, which the company man should have. Final
logs without well locations will not be accepted. If well locations are not
available on the rig site, then call the office. The marketing representative
responsible for the account will be contacted.
North America
Lease line coordinates (such as 1250' FEL, 1100' FSL of South Pass Block
65) are typically preferred by the customer. If lease line coordinates are not
available, then Lambert coordinates (more commonly referred to as X,Y
coordinates) can be used. If lease line coordinates or Lambert coordinates
are not available, then latitude and longitude, which is a universal
coordinate system, should be used. Format this as follows:
00deg 00min 00sec North
00deg 00min 00sec East
International
International typically uses longitude and latitude. See the above format for
this. Additionally, there is a specific UTM format as follows:
UTM Zone 00
UTM Zone 00
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Sect./Twp./Range
This is a terrestrial coordinate system used primarily in the United States.
Lease line coordinates that are used for a land or onshore location should
be accompanied by this. If this information is not provided at the rigsite,
call the office.
API Number
American Petroleum Institute number is used as a well reference number
for wells drilled in the United States. Although not required in the past, it is
quickly becoming a standard part of the log header among many
companies. If they do not have this information on location, call the office.
Other Services
This space is designated to list other measurements or services used but not
provided on the log. In the past, we used this to designate things such as
pore pressure detection, etc. If you notice the header pic.fil has been
changed, directional has been omitted from the header. Therefore,
Directional Surveys should be included in the other services box.
When triple combo logs are generated, the modular neutron porosity and
modular density lithology traces are typically excluded from the
correlation log presentation but provided on the quantitative log
presentation. Therefore, when plotting the correlation log for these
services, Modular Neutron Porosity and/or Modular Density Lithology
should be listed in the other services box.
Drilling Information
Log is measured from R.K.B. (Rotary Kelly Bushing) unless a top drive is
used, then log is measured from D.F. (drill floor). This should be followed
by elevation above permanent datum (this value should match the values in
the Elevation box).
Example: Log measured from R.K.B., 92 ft Above Perm. Datum.
Elevation KB 92 ft.
Permanent Datum will have to be abbreviated as M.S.L. for mean sea
level and G.L. for ground level (land locations). All numbers that represent
depths should be followed by abbreviated units (for example: 8080 ft).
All dates should be expressed as DD MMM YY. Make sure your depth
in on the header is the depth at which Formation Evaluation Logging
Services begin, not where Directional Services begin.
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Elevation Information
Elev. KB is the elevation of the kelly bushing above the permanent
datum (i.e., if you are offshore, the permanent datum would be mean sea
level). However, in some areas, this number represents the elevation of the
kelly bushing above the sea bed (i.e., the number is the summation of water
depth and the elevation of the kelly bushing above mean sea level). The
Elev. KB is always listed as one foot higher than Elev. DF (elevation of the
drill floor). Both of these are displayed as positive numbers. If you are
drilling with a top drive unit, you will reference your depth from the drill
floor; therefore list Elev. KB as N/A.
Water depth/GL is the water depth (offshore) or elevation of ground
level above sea level (onshore) at the rigsite. If you are on a land job, it is
very important that you obtain the ground elevation at the rigsite. If it is
not available at the rigsite, call either the geologist or engineer watching
the well. If they are not available, call the office. The Marketing Rep or
Technical Rep will be contacted and requested to obtain the information.
Both of these numbers are usually listed as positive numbers, although
local variations may exist. Consult company geologists for guidance if it is
unclear how to represent the elevation information.
Note: This information must be accurate. It is used by
geologists to compensate for differences in depth between
logs. These differences occur when wells are logged on
rigs with different air gaps and water depths. Knowing
the elevation of the kelly bushing and the correct water
depth allows geologists to reference all logs to a
permanent datum. This is essential for accurate depth
correlation between logs.
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Drilling Contractor/Rig
Avoid abbreviating the name of the drilling contractor or the rig whenever
possible. However, there are character string restrictions in Rig so list
only the rig name or number. For example, instead of Zapata Yorktown,
list it as Yorktown.
Log Type/Scale
The Make Log configuration menu in HPUTIL gives you the capability to
manually modify some options such as log scale (e.g., modify 1:1200 to
read 1 IN = 100 FT). Use the default setting unless otherwise requested by
the client.
Print Type
Options are field or final print. Any log prints left on location at the end of
a job should have field print headers. Any logs that are intended to be
distributed to the customer from the office at the completion of a job will
have final print headers. However, any final logs distributed to the
customer without the proper quality assurance checks will have field print
headers. Final field prints should never be made with miniheaders.
Company Representative/Teleco Representative
It is recommended that both first and last names be listed. Where
appropriate, first initials may be substituted for the first name. Likewise,
first initials or first name may be preceded by Mr. Most importantly,
make sure the spelling of company personnel is correct.
Job Number
Double check to make sure that the correct job number is represented.
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Density
Calibration verification data is captured in the P-SERIES database and
automatically displayed in the Calibration Verification page from the
Displays/Reports/Logs menu. Select Calibration Verification, then press
[F9] for Getdata.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Exposure time. The Time Since Drilled trace does not wrap.
Therefore, provide a remark where the trace goes off scale that
indicates how much exposure time there was in that interval prior
to logging (e.g., the interval from 3030 to 3080 ft was logged 13
hrs after drilled).
7.
Editing.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Salt.
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13.
14.
Lost circulation.
15.
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Introduction
Although the popularity of Directional/Natural Gamma Ray Service has
diminished in recent years, it is still useful as an inexpensive lithology
indicator. In fact, this service has been used repeatedly for logging and
surveying horizontal wells in the Bakken Formation of South Dakota and
Montana. The tool consists of a directional collar coupled with a geigermueller or scintillator gamma detector. This service has only realtime data
acquisition capabilities, thus it is heavily dependent on drilling rates for
adequate data densities. Although this service does have the capability to
store data in the MTC memory, there are no plans to offer a commercial
rigsite memory service with this tool. The DG tool can be used in any mud
type, although consideration must be given to any KCL or KOH present in
the mud.
Mud Types
All mud systems.
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Data Editing
Editing of Realtime Data
Because of occasional decoding problems that can introduce bad data into
the database, it is necessary to edit periodically. Editing should be prudent.
Obvious bad data should be removed from the database. Under no
circumstances should the data be replaced or altered. However, it is
preferred that questionable data remain in the database. This data should be
identified and referenced on the log with a remark.
Depth Shifts
Make sure logging depths are as accurate as possible. Make depth shifts in
the database where necessary. Anytime depths differ at a depth at kelly
down by 1.0 foot (0.45 meters) or greater, a depth shift should be
performed. Depth shifts can be minimized by frequently calibrating the
Kelly Height sensor at kelly down and updating the depth at kelly down at
every connection.
Data Management
M-SERIES
A raw database file should be stored on the hard disk (Winchester) and an
edited database file backed up on disk. If a Winchester is not used on the
rigsite, a raw database file also should be backed up to disk. Provide all
necessary information on every disk label, and use an easy to follow
sequential numbering scheme for labeling disks.
P-SERIES
The database file should be backed up to tape periodically during the job.
Both edited and raw data are maintained in the same database, so there is
no distinction between the two like M-SERIES.
HPUTIL
When M-SERIES (MWD data) or P-SERIES XFER files (MWD data) are
converted to binary files for plotting with MPLOT, then several file types
should be backed up to disk. These are as follows:
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tvddata.fil
comment.fil
Filtering
None.
Other
Borehole Corrections
Automatically applied by the surface software (see Borehole Correction
Inputs on page 6-2).
Squeeze
Squeeze is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary files before plotting final logs with Gulton plotters.
Squeeze compresses data file by removing all backplots and then averages
the data on a 0.25 feet (0.10 meter) interval. (For more information, see
Squeeze on page 1-5.)
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Quality Control
Quality Control Curves
Data Density
Data density (integrated) should be calculated from the gamma ray (GRIX)
and plotted on quantitative logs as tick marks in the depth track on the lefthand side.
Time Since Drilled
Time since drilled (GRTX) should be plotted on the quantitative log in
track II with rate of penetration. The line type should be a medium spot.
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Log Presentation
North and South America Log Presentations
1:600 AND 1:1200 ENGLISH DEFAULT LOG FORMATS (correlation)
Track 1: Linear
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
2
3
3
GRAX
TVD1
ROPS
WBCS
TCDX2
0
VAR
1000
0
VAR
150
IABLE
0
60
IABLE
MLIN
HSPT
5LIN
MLIN
MSPT
WRAP
NB
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
Smooth
Pen Up
3
0
0
0
0
10
100
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
GRAX
TVD1
GRIX3
ROPS
GRTX
WBCS
TCDX2
0
VAR
**
1000
0
0
VAR
150
IABLE
**
0
300
60
IABLE
MLIN
HSPT
**
2LIN
MSPT
MLIN
MSPT
WRAP
NB
**
WRAP
NB
WRAP
WRAP
1.
Smooth
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
100
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should
increase from right to left.
2.
3.
GRIX: The output and presentation of this trace is predetermined. However, numbers
must be input into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation
is in the depth track.
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1
1
1
2
3
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
GRAX
TCDX1
TVD2
ROPS3
WBCS4
0
0
VAR
100
0
150
250
IABLE
0
100
MLIN
MSPT
HSPT
5LIN
MLIN
WRAP
WRAP
NB
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
Notes
Optional
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
GRAX
TCDX1
TVD2
GRIX5
ROPS3
GRTX
WBCS4
0
0
VAR
**
100
600
0
150
250
IABLE
**
0
0
100
MLIN
MSPT
HSPT
**
2LIN
MSPT
MLIN
WRAP
WRAP
NB
**
WRAP
NB
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
1.
TCDX: Default units are Celcius. Other default units and scales are 0-250 F. If
TVD is plotted in track 1, it is recommended to move TCDX to track 3.
2.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should
increase from right to left.
3.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default units for averaging is also
feet. Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500) and 1.0 (for 1:200).
4.
WOBS: Default units are K-lbs. Optional units and scales are 0 - 50 Tonnes, 0 - 500
KN.
5.
GRIX: The output and presentation of this trace is predetermined. However, numbers
must be input into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation
is in the depth track.
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Drilling Dynamics
This chapter provides instructions on gathering and
processing measurements for Drilling Dynamics Service.
Log presentations are included at the back of the chapter.
Introduction
The measurements gathered and plotted for Drilling Dynamics Service are
oriented toward drilling engineering applications. When the downhole
measured parameters, downhole weight on bit, and torque are correlated
and compared to their surface counterparts (surface weight on bit and
rotary torque), drilling efficiency of the bottom-hole assembly can be
monitored. Additional rigsite software packages such as Efficiency While
Drilling (EWD) and the Drilling Assistant are available to the logging
engineer to aid in interpreting trends and anomalies identified on the
realtime log. These measurements are additionally combined with a
scintillator gamma ray detector for lithology identification. This service
currently does not have rigsite memory (RWD) capabilities. However, this
service will soon be retrofitted for Modular Services. Therefore, expect to
see the modular DDG sub more commonly combined with the modular
DPR sub for enhanced RWD logging capabilities.
Mud Types
All mud systems.
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Data Editing
Editing of Realtime Data
Because of occasional decoding problems that can introduce bad data into
the database, it is necessary to edit periodically. Editing should be prudent.
Obvious bad data should be removed from the database. Under no
circumstances should the data be replaced or altered. However, it is
preferred that questionable data remain in the database. This data should be
identified and referenced on the log with a remark. Data spikes recorded in
the downhole torque and weight on bit need to be treated very carefully.
These spikes may be valid measurements. It will take an experienced
engineer to evaluate whether the data is valid or not.
Depth Shifts
Make sure logging depths are as accurate as possible. Make depth shifts in
the database where necessary. Anytime depths differ at a depth at kelly
down by 1.0 foot (0.45 meters) or greater, a depth shift should be
performed. Depth shifts can be minimized by frequently calibrating the
Kelly Height sensor at kelly down and updating the depth at kelly down at
every connection.
Data Management
M-SERIES
A raw database file should be stored on the hard disk (Winchester) and an
edited database file backed up on disk. If a Winchester is not used on the
rigsite, a raw database file also should be backed up to disk. Provide all
necessary information on every disk label and use an easy to follow
sequential numbering scheme for labeling disks.
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P-SERIES
The database file should be backed up to tape periodically during the job.
Both edited and raw data are maintained in the same database, so there is
no distinction between the two like M-SERIES.
HPUTIL
When M-SERIES (MWD data) or P-SERIES XFER files (MWD data) are
converted to binary files for plotting with MPLOT, then several file types
should be backed up to disk. These are as follows:
tvddata.fil
comment.fil
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P-SERIES
None applied to the realtime database. User selective smoothing or
averaging can be applied when plotting (see log formats for recommended
curve smoothing).
HPUTIL
If Squeeze is applied to the binary.fil, data is averaged on a 0.25 feet (0.1
meters) interval. User selective smoothing can be applied when plotting
(see log formats for recommended curve smoothing).
Filtering
None.
Other
Borehole Corrections
Automatically applied to the surface software (see page 5-2).
Squeeze
Squeeze is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary files before plotting final logs with Gulton plotters.
Squeeze compresses data file by removing all backplots and then averages
the data on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meters) average. (For more information, see
Squeeze on page 1-5.)
Quicken
Quicken is not required but highly recommended for non-P-SERIES
databases (HPUTIL binary files). Apply to binary files after Squeeze is
performed. This application sets up indices for every 100 feet (50 meters)
of log, which speeds up the depth search routine for the MEDIT editor.
(For more information, see Quicken on page 1-5).
ADDTSD
ADDTSD is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary file as needed during job. This application calculates the
time since drilled and data density curves for MWD and RWD data.
Calculate from the gamma ray (GRAX) unless otherwise requested. (For
more information, see page 2-7.)
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ADDTVD
ADDTVD is required on every horizontal well. This routine calculates and
arranges directional data (true vertical depth) so it can be plotted as a curve.
This is an HPUTIL utility program. (For more information, see True
Vertical Depth on page 2-8.)
EWD
Performed as required. EWD is a log enhancement software that identifies
inefficient drilling and calculates drilling porosity and pore pressure.
Note: No other rigsite data processing is required unless
incorrect borehole corrections have been entered into the
database. If this occurs, enter the correct correction
factors and recalculate the database.
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The log response of these measurements varies widely depending on
drilling circumstances and are beyond the scope of this manual. Refer to
the DDG Users Manual, Drilling Assistant, and EWD documentation for
interpretation guidelines.
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Log Presentation
North and South America Log Presentations
1:600 AND 1:1200 ENGLISH DEFAULT LOG FORMATS (correlation)
Track 1: Linear
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
GRAX
ROPS
TVD1
TCDX2
INC3
WBCX
WBCS
TQCX
TQCS
RPMS4
0
1000V
AR
VAR
VAR
0
0
0
0
VAR
150
0
IABLE
IABLE
IABLE
60
60
10000
10000
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
HSPT
MSPT
LSPT
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
WRAP
NB
NB
NB
NB
NB
WRAP
3.0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
Optional
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
GRAX
ROPS
TVD1
TCDX2
INC3
WBCX
WBCS
TQCX
TQCS
RPMS4
0
1000V
AR
VAR
VAR
0
0
0
0
VAR
150
0
IABLE
IABLE
IABLE
60
60
10000
10000
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
HSPT
MSPT
LSPT
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
WRAP
NB
NB
NB
NB
NB
WRAP
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
Optional
1.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should
increase from right to left.
2.
3.
4.
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Plotting Recommendations
Foreground logs configured during the job should use a 2 inch depth scale.
Final logs are presented with a 2 inch and 5 inch scale.
Scales
For surface and true torque, choose trace bounds that allow the downhole
and surface traces to track close together. These are subtle changes
between surface and downhole parameters that can be identified. Although
these trace bounds are typically different, the track divisions must be the
same.
For example: Surface Torque = 5000 to 20000 ft-lbs.
True Torque = 0 to 15000 ft-lbs.....each division for both scales is equal to
1500.
For true and surface weight on bit, trace scales should be the same.
Traces
Always use medium dashed lines for downhole data (true torque and
weight on bit).
See Annotations on page 5-10.
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Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
GRAX
ROPS1
TCDX2
TVD3
INC4
TQCX5
TQCS5
WBCX6
WBCS6
RPMS7
0
100
0
VAR
VAR
0
0
0
0
VAR
150
0
250
VAR
IABLE
10000
10000
100
100
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
MSPT
HSPT
LSPT
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
NB
NB
NB
NB
NB
NB
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
Optional
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
GRAX
ROPS1
TVD2
TCDX3
INC4
TQCX5
TQCS5
WBCX6
WBCS6
RPMS7
0
100
VAR
0
VAR
0
0
0
0
VAR
150
0
IABLE
250
IABLE
10000
10000
100
100
IABLE
MLIN
2DSH
HSPT
MSPT
LSPT
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NONE
WRAP
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
Optional
1. ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0 min/ft, 60 - 0
min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet. Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for
1:500) and 1.0 (for 1:200).
2. TCDX: default units are Celsius. Other default units and scales are 0 - 250F.
3. TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should increase from
right to left.
4. INC: Optional trace. Scale should increase from left to right.
5. TQCX/TQCS: Default units are ft-lbs. Optional units and scales are 0 - 20000 KN-m.
6. WBCX/WBCS: Default units are K-lbs. Optional units and scales are 0 - 50 Tonnes, 0 - 500 KN.
7. RPMS: Optional trace. Scale should increase from left to right.
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Plotting Recommendations
Foreground logs configured during the job should use a 2-inch depth scale.
Final logs are presented with a 2-inch and 5-inch scale.
Scales
For surface and true torque, choose trace bounds that allow the downhole
and surface traces to track close together. These are subtle changes
between surface and downhole parameters that can be identified. Although
these trace bounds are typically different, the track divisions must be the
same.
For example: Surface Torque = 5000 to 20000 ft-lbs.
True Torque = 0 to 15000 ftlbs.....each division for both scales is equal to
1500.
For true and surface weight on bit, trace scales should be the same.
Traces
Always use medium dashed lines for downhole data (true torque and
weight on bit).
Annotations
If you are plotting final logs on a replay station with a standard three
track plotter (Gulton plotter), you are restricted to a three-track
presentation. Most "during the run" remarks can be annotated directly
on the log provided the remarks are not lengthy and they do not
overlap log traces. Pre- and post-run remarks should be provided in
the Remarks page of the Main Header. Realtime zeta logs can utilize
track IV for annotations.
All of the information on DDG provided above was taken from the
Drilling Dynamics Field Operations Manual. It is required that a copy
of this manual be obtained before running the DDG Service.
At the beginning of each run, list the following:
Bit make, model, size, TFA, grading in (i.e., re-run), IADC code.
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Drag on connection.
RPM ranges.
Geologic horizons.
Bit grading.
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Introduction
The Short Normal Resistivity Service represents a basic and relatively
inexpensive alternative in Formation Evaluation Logging Services. Prior to
the commercial release of 2 MHz electromagnetic wave propagation tools
(DPR), this was the only MWD formation evaluation logging tool available
on the market. This is a current emitting resistivity device coupled with
either a geiger-mueller or scintillator gamma ray detector. Since the
resistivity sensor is a current device, it is severely limited in the mud types
it can effectively operate in. However, it can be used quite effectively in
water-based muds with a chloride content below 20,000 ppm. It cannot be
used in oil-based muds. Although this service does have the capability to
store data in the MTC memory, a commercial rigsite memory (RWD)
service is not available at this time. The RGD Service's principal
applications are wellsite log correlation, casing point selection,
conventional core point selection, preliminary evaluation of potential pay
zones, and most importantly, realtime abnormal pore pressure detection.
Mud Types
Freshwater mud systems.
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Data Editing
Editing of Realtime Data
Because of occasional decoding problems that can introduce bad data into
the database, it is necessary to edit periodically. Editing should be prudent.
Obvious bad data should be removed from the database. Under no
circumstances should the data be replaced or altered. It is preferred that
questionable data remain in the database. This data should be identified and
referenced on the log with a remark.
Depth Shifts
Make sure logging depths are as accurate as possible. Make depth shifts in
the database where necessary. Anytime depths differ at a depth at kelly
down by 1.0 foot (0.45 meters) or greater, a depth shift should be
performed. Depth shifts can be minimized by frequently calibrating the
Kelly Height sensor at kelly down and updating the depth at kelly down at
every connection.
Data Management
M-SERIES
A raw database file should be stored on the hard disk (Winchester) and an
edited database file backed up on disk. If a Winchester is not used on the
rigsite, a raw database file also should be backed up to disk. Provide all
necessary information on every disk label, and use an easy to follow
sequential numbering scheme for labeling disks.
P-SERIES
The database file should be backed up to tape periodically during the job.
Both edited and raw data are maintained in the same database, so there is
no distinction between the two like M-SERIES.
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HPUTIL
When M-SERIES (MWD data) or P-SERIES XFER files (MWD data) are
converted to binary files for plotting with MPLOT, then several file types
should be backed up to disk. These are as follows:
tvddata.fil
comment.fil
Filtering
None.
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Other
Borehole Corrections
Automatically applied by surface software (see Borehole Correction
Inputs on page 6-2).
Squeeze
Squeeze is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary files before plotting final logs with Gulton plotters.
Squeeze compresses the data file by removing all backplots, then averages
the data on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) average. (For more information, see
Squeeze on page 1-5.)
Quicken
Quicken is not required but highly recommended for non-P-SERIES
databases (HPTUIL binary files). Apply to binary files after Squeeze is
performed. This application sets up indices for every 100 feet (50 meters)
of log, which speeds up the depth search routine for the MEDIT editor.
(For more information, see Quicken on page 1-5).
ADDTSD
ADDTSD is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary file as needed during job. This application calculates the
time since drilled and data density curves for MWD and RWD data.
Calculate from the short normal resistivity (RSAX) unless otherwise
requested. (For more information, see page 2-7.)
ADDTVD
ADDTVD is required on every horizontal well. This routine calculates and
arranges directional data (true vertical depth) so it can be plotted as a curve.
This is an HPUTIL utility program. (For more information, see True
Vertical Depth on page 2-8.)
Note: No other rigsite data processing is required unless
incorrect borehole corrections have been entered into the
database. If this occurs, enter the correct correction
factors and recalculate the database.
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Quality Control
Quality Control Curves
Data Density
Data density (integrated) should be calculated from the short normal
resistivity (RSIX) and plotted on the quantitative log as tick marks in the
depth track on the left-hand side.
Time Since Drilled
Time since drilled (RSTX) should be plotted on the quantitative log with a
linear grid, preferably in track III with conductivity, weight on bit, etc. The
line type should be a medium spot.
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When Rmf < Rw , then Ra is lower than Rt and Rcorr may be higher
than Rt (this depends on Ra / Rm and borehole size relative to tool
size).
2.
When Rmf > Rw , then Ra is higher than Rt and Rcorr may be lower
than Ra but probably still higher than Rt (this depends largely on
the depth of invasion and Rw).
Impermeable Zones
1.
2.
Log Presentation
North and South America Log Presentations
1:600 AND 1:1200 ENGLISH DEFAULT LOG FORMATS (correlation)
Track 1: Linear
Trace
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Track
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
GRAX
ROPS
TVD1
RSAX
RSAX
CSAX
CSAX
TCDX2
0
1000
VAR
0
0
4000
8000
VAR
150
0
IABLE
2
10
0
4000
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
HSPT
MLIN
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
WRAP
X10
NB
NB
WRAP
Smooth
Pen Up
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Back up
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
1
LHDD
2
3
3
3
GRAX
ROPS
TVD1
RSIX3
RSAX
CSAX
CSAX
RSTX
0
1000
VAR
**
0.2
4000
8000
0
150
0
IABLE
**
20
0
4000
300
MLIN
2DSH
HSPT
**
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
**
OVER
NB
NB
X10
1.
Track 3: Linear
Smooth
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Back up
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should
increase from left to right.
2.
3.
RSIX: The output and presentation of this trace are predetermined. However, you
must input a number in these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing.
Presentation is in the depth track.
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Track
1
1
1
2
3
3
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
GRAX
TCDX1
TVD2
RSAX
ROPS3
WBCS4
0
0
VAR
0.2
100
0
150
250
IABLE
20
0
100
MLIN
MSPT
HSPT
MLIN
5LIN
MDSH
WRAP
WRAP
NB
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Track
Param
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
3
GRAX
TCDX1
TVD2
RSIX5
RSAX
RSCX
ROPS3
WBCS4
RSTX
Track 3: Linear
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
0
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
100
0
0
150
250
IABLE
**
20
20
0
100
300
MLIN
MSPT
HSPT
**
MDSH
MLIN
2LIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
X10
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
1.
TCDX: Default units are Celsius. Other default units and scales are 0 - 250F.
2.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should
increase from left to right.
3.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 -0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet.
Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500) and 1.0 (for 1:200).
4.
WBCS: Default units are K-lbs. Optional units and scales are 0 - 50 Tonnes, 0 - 500
KN.
5.
RSIX: The output and presentation of this trace are predetermined. However, you
must input a number in these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing.
Presentation is in the depth track.
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Chapter
Introduction
The Dual Propagation Resistivity Service combines a scintillation gamma
ray detector and a 2MHz electromagnetic wave propagation resistivity
detector with downhole memory capabilities. The high acquisition rates
achieved by both sensors (as fast as every 5 seconds) combined with
downhole memory (RWD) allow for a high resolution wireline
replacement RWD gamma ray/resistivity log. The resistivity detector
operates under the same principal as wireline induction tools. It is thus
more accurately referred to as a conductivity reading device. One major
advantage to this tool is that it measures two resistivities with different
depths of investigation. As Rt varies from 0.2 to 20 ohmm, the depth of
investigation for the phase difference ranges from 23 to 58 inches, and the
depth of investigation for the amplitude ratio ranges from 35 to 105 inches.
This tool also has superior thin bed resolution and detection. The phase
difference resistivity can detect beds as thin as 6 inches. Advanced
modeling capabilities for this service in house permit "pre-well" modeling
at the clients request. The commercialization of this service represented a
major breakthrough for MWD Formation Evaluation. This sub is always
located at the bottom of the down-hole assembly regardless of the
configuration (i.e., double, triple combo, etc.).
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Mud Types
All mud systems, although loss of depth of investigation occurs in highly
salt-saturated muds.
Data Editing
Editing of Realtime Data
Editing of realtime DPR data is not allowed. There are two reasons for this.
Because of the superior thin bed detection capabilities of the DPR, what
may appear as data spikes due to decoding problems may in fact be real
data. Also, realtime formation records are needed to accurately assign
depths to the memory data. In the event severe decoding problems exist
and the quality of the MWD log is lowered, editing is allowed provided the
logging engineer has consent from the customer. In this case, the logging
engineer is required to notify the Teleco office, then notify the client and
request consent to edit the MWD log. If editing takes place, the engineer
shall maintain a separate copy of unedited raw data that he shall use for
processing memory data. Any and all editing should be prudent. If data is
edited, it should be removed from the database. Under no circumstances
should the data be replaced or altered. It is preferred that questionable data
remain in the database. This data should be identified and referenced on the
log as such with a remark.
Editing of Memory Data
This is strictly prohibited. There are several reasons for this. We should
let the client decide whether the data in question is useful to him or not. It is
our job and responsibility as logging engineers, however, to identify data
that is most likely in error (for whatever reason) and documenting this as
such on the log. If the client requests an edited memory log with suspect
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data removed, a separate log should be made and documented as such. The
LIS tape should contain all of the original memory data.
When an interval of questionable data is recorded and identified, the client
should be notified and a relog should be recommended. The concept of relogging a particular interval to determine the repeatability of logging
sensors is a standard practice in the logging industry. In order to establish
repeatability, it is important to relog a zone where the log response is not in
question in addition to relogging the questionable zone. Discuss this with
the client. If the client declines to relog the interval, document this as well
as the questionable interval on the Remarks page of the log.
Depth Shifts
Make sure logging depths are as accurate as possible. This is crucial for
this service. Make depth shifts in the database where necessary. Anytime
depths differ at a depth at kelly down by 1.0 foot (0.45 meters) or greater, a
depth shift should be performed. Depth shifts can be minimized by
frequently calibrating the Kelly Height sensor at kelly down and updating
the depth at kelly down at every connection.
Data Management
M-SERIES
A raw database file should be stored on the hard disk (Winchester) and a
raw file backed up to floppy disk. In the event that editing of the MWD
data occurs, a copy of raw unedited data shall be maintained for processing
memory data (see Data Editing above). If a Winchester is not used on the
rigsite, a raw database file also shall be maintained on floppy disk. Provide
all necessary information on every disk label, and use an easy to follow
sequential numbering scheme for labeling disks.
MDMS
Two file types need to be backed up to disk. These are the raw memory
dump data and the XFER file. Both of these need to be backed up on a run
by run basis.
P-SERIES
The database file should be backed up to tape periodically during the job.
Both edited and raw data are maintained in the same database, so there is
no distinction between the two like M-SERIES.
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HPUTIL
When M-SERIES (MWD data), MDMS XFER files (RWD data), or
P-SERIES XFER files (MWD or RWD data) are processed to binary files
for plotting with MPLOT, then several file types should be backed up to
disk. These are as follows:
tvddata.fil
comment.fil
These files can be compressed using PKZIP and backed up to floppy disk
using FASTBACK with the program Getdata (see Getdata Disks on page
1-4).
Filtering
Hanning window filter is available only in P-SERIES 2.01 and above and
is applied to gamma ray data. This routine filters as the data is placed on a
0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval.
Other
Borehole Corrections
Automatically applied by surface software (see Borehole Correction
Inputs on page 7-2).
Dielectric Corrections
Performed as required. This will be a rigsite option with P-SERIES 2.01
and above. Applied to phase difference and amplitude ratio resistivities
when these data are affected by formation dielectric effects.
Squeeze
Squeeze is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary files before plotting final logs with Gulton plotters.
Squeeze compresses the data file by removing all backplots and then
averages the data on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) average. (For more
information, see Squeeze on page 1-5.)
Quicken
Quicken is not required but is highly recommended for non-P-SERIES
databases (HPUTIL binary files). Apply to binary files after Squeeze is
performed. This application sets up indices for every 100 feet (50 meters)
of log, which speeds up the depth search routine for the MEDIT editor.
(For more information, see Quicken on page 1-5).
ADDTSD
ADDTSD is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary file as needed during job. This application calculates the
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time since drilled and data density curves for MWD and RWD data.
Calculate from the phase difference resistivity (RPCM) unless otherwise
requested. (For more information, see page 2-7.)
ADDTVD
ADDTVD is required on every horizontal well. This routine calculates and
arranges directional data (true vertical depth) so it can be plotted as a curve.
This is an HPUTIL utility program. (For more information, see True
Vertical Depth on page 2-8.)
Note: No other rigsite data processing is required unless
incorrect or base offsets and temperature
characterization data and/or incorrect borehole
corrections have been entered into the database. If this
occurs, enter the correct correction factors and
recalculate the database.
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Quality Control
Quality Control Curves
Data Density
Data density (integrated) should be calculated from phase difference
(RPIM) and plotted on the quantitative log as tick marks in the depth track
on the left-hand side.
Time Since Drilled
Time since drilled should be calculated from phase difference (RPTM) and
plotted on the quantitative log with a linear grid, preferably in track III with
conductivity, weight on bit, etc. The trace should have a medium spot line
type.
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Log Presentation
Note: All log formats listed below assume the data is either
realtime or memory data that has been processed without
a P-SERIES system (or with a P-SERIES system "without
averaging" selected for processing) and plotted using
MPLOT. In cases where a P-SERIES system was used
and the data was processed using the "averaging" option,
then it is recommended not to smooth during plotting.
This will result in over smoothed logging traces. This will
most frequently affect the Gamma Ray MWD API trace.
Track
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
GRAM
ROPS
TVD1
RPCM
RPCM
RACM
CPCM
CPCM
TCDM2
0
1000
VAR
0
0
0
4000
8000
VAR
150
0
IABLE
2
10
10
0
4000
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
HSPT
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
NB
X10
X10
NB
NB
WRAP
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3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Back up
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Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
3
GRAM
ROPS
TVD1
RPIM3
RPCM
RACM
CPCM
CPCM
RPTM
0
1000
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
4000
8000
0
150
0
IABLE
**
20
20
0
4000
300
MLIN
2DSH
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
**
OVER
OVER
NB
NB
X10
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
1.
Notes
Optional
Back up
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
2.
3.
RPIM: The output and presentation of this trace is predetermined. However, a number
must be input into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation is
in the depth track.
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
GRAM
ROPS
RPTM1
TVD2
RPIM3
RPCM
RACM
0
1000
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
150
0
300
IABLE
**
20
20
MLIN
2DSH
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
OVER
OVER
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
10
100
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
1.
RPTM: Since tracks 2 and 3 contain a logarithmic grid and time since drilled is a
linear curve, plot the time since drilled trace in track 1.
2.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
3.
RPIM: The output and presentation of this trace is predetermined. However, a number
must be input into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation is
in the depth track.
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Track
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
GRAM
TCDM1
TVD2
RPCM
RACM
ROPS3
WBCS4
0
0
VAR
0.2
0.2
100
0
150
250
IABLE
20
20
0
100
MLIN
MSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MDSH
5LIN
MDSH
WRAP
WRAP
NB
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Track
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
LHD
D
2
2
2
3
3
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
GRAM
TCDM1
TVD2
RPIM5
RPCM
RACM
ROPS3
WBCS4
RPTM
0
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
100
0
0
150
250
IABLE
**
20
20
0
100
600
MLIN
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
2LIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
X10
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
1.
TCDM: Default units are Celsius. Other default units and scales are 0 - 250 Fahrenheit.
2.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should
increase from left to right.
3.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet.
Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500 metric) and 1.0 (for 1:200 metric).
4.
WBCS: Default units are K-lbs. Optional units and scales are 0 - 50 Tonnes, 0 - 500
KN.
5.
RPIM: The output and presentation of this trace is predetermined. However, you must
input a number in these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation is
in the depth track.
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Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
GRAM
ROPS1
TCDM2
TVD3
RPTM
RPIM4
RPCM
RACM
0
200
0
VAR
0
**
0.2
0.2
150
0
250
IABLE
600
**
2000
2000
MLIN
2DSH
MSPT
HSPT
MSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
NB
X10
**
OVER
OVER
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
1.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet.
Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500 metric) and 1.0 (for 1:200 metric).
2.
TCDM: Default units are Celsius. Other default units and scales are 0 - 250F.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale should
increase from left to right.
4.
RPIM: The output and presentation of this trace are predetermined. However, you
must input a number in these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing.
Presentation is in the depth track.
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Chapter
Double Combo
This chapter provides instructions on gathering and
processing measurements using the Double Combo tool.
Log presentations are included at the back of the chapter.
Introduction
The Modular Neutron Porosity tool is the first MWD nuclear source
measurement commercialized by Teleco. Instead of relying on existing
wireline technology to develop this tool, Teleco chose to advance and push
the existing formation evaluation technology higher. This tool not only
incorporates state-of-the-art detectors but also utilizes Teleco's modular
design for advanced formation evaluation tools. This tool utilizes a 5 Curie
Americium 241 Beryllium neutron source, which emits a cloud of neutrons
into the surrounding formation as the tool advances in the wellbore.
Returning neutrons are sampled by near and far detectors and are used to
infer formation porosity. Although this tool indirectly measures porosity, it
is used more frequently for identification of hydrocarbons (specifically
gas). In the presence of gas, the neutron porosity response
characteristically decreases (reads lower porosity). If this measurement is
combined with a density porosity measurement (which is not affected by
hydrocarbons), a characteristic cross-over pattern between the two log
traces develops (whereby the neutron porosity trace falls below the density
porosity trace). It is this characteristic cross over pattern that log analysts
look for when evaluating potential (gas) reservoirs. This sub is typically
located above the propagation resistivity sub in a double combo
configuration and above both the density and propagation resistivity subs
in a triple combo configuration.
Internally, the tool uses two (near and far) solid state Li6 glass scintillators
coupled with photomultiplier tubes to detect incoming neutrons. A state of
the art 256-multichannel analyzer is used to detect neutrons in the correct
energy window and to strip away unwanted detected gamma rays. A
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Double Combo
Mud Types
All mud systems.
Data Editing
Editing of Realtime Data
Editing of realtime MNP data is not allowed. The realtime formation
records are needed to accurately assign depths to the memory data. In the
event severe decoding problems exist and the quality of the MWD log is
lowered, editing is allowed provided the logging engineer has consent from
the customer. In this case, the logging engineer is required to notify the
Teleco office, then notify the client and request consent to edit the MWD
log. If editing takes place, the engineer shall maintain a separate copy of
unedited raw data that he shall use for processing memory data. Any and
all editing should be prudent. If data is edited, it should be removed from
the database. Under no circumstances should the data be replaced or
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Double Combo
Data Management
M-SERIES
A raw database file should be stored on the hard disk (Winchester) and a
raw file backed up to disk. In the event that editing of the MWD data
occurs, a copy of raw unedited data shall be maintained for processing
memory data (see Data Editing above). If a Winchester is not used on the
rigsite, a raw database file also should be backed up to disk. Provide all
necessary information on every disk label, and use an easy to follow
sequential numbering scheme for labeling disks.
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Double Combo
MDMS
Two file types need to be backed up to disk. These are the raw memory
dump data and the XFER file. Both of these need to be backed up on a run
by run basis.
P-SERIES
The database file should be backed up to tape periodically during the job.
Both edited and raw data are maintained in the same database, so there is
no distinction between the two like M-SERIES.
HPUTIL
When M-SERIES (MWD data), MDMS XFER files (RWD data), or
P-SERIES files (MWD or RWD data) are converted to binary files for
plotting with MPLOT, then several file types should be backed up to disk.
These are as follows:
tvddata.fil
comment.fil
These files can be compressed using PKZIP and backed up to disk using
FASTBACK with the program Getdata (see Getdata Disks on page 1-4).
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MDMS
MDMS processes raw memory dump data with MWD data and creates an
XFER.FIL. Use MPLOT Utilities in HPUTIL to process XFER File into
binary file. Use Squeeze to remove backplots and average data on a 0.25
feet (0.1 meter) interval (see Squeeze on page 8-5).
P-SERIES
None applied to the realtime database. User selective averaging (averaging
on/off, it is recommended to select averaging). Propagation resistivities are
block averaged on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval. See Filtering below
for exclusive filtering routines applied to neutron porosity and gamma ray
data). During processing of data, backplots are removed. Additionally, user
selective smoothing or averaging can be applied when plotting (however, if
the data is processed with averaging selected, it is not recommended to
smooth during plotting).
HPUTIL
If Squeeze is applied to the binary.fil, backplots are removed and data is
averaged on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval. Additionally, user selective
smoothing can be applied when plotting (see log formats for recommended
curve smoothing).
Filtering
Hanning window filter is available only in P-SERIES 2.0 and above.
Applied to neutron porosity and gamma ray data. This routine filters as the
data is placed on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval.
Other
Borehole Corrections
Applied automatically by surface software (see Borehole Correction
Inputs on page 8-2).
Dielectric Corrections
This will be a rigsite option with P-SERIES 2.01 and above. Applied to
phase difference and amplitude ratio resistivities when these data are
affected by formation dielectric effects.
Squeeze
Required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files). Apply to
binary files before plotting final logs with Gulton plotters. Squeeze
compresses the data file by removing all backplots and then averages the
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data on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval. (For more information, see
Squeeze on page 1-5.)
Quicken
Quicken is not required but is highly recommended for non-P-SERIES
databases (HPUTIL binary files). Apply to binary files after Squeeze is
performed. This application sets up indices for every 100 feet (50 meters)
of log, which speeds up the depth search routine for the MEDIT editor.
(For more information, see Quicken on page 1-5.)
ADDTSD
ADDTSD is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary file as needed during job. This application calculates the
time since drilled and data density curves for MWD and RWD data.
Calculate from the phase difference resistivity (RPCM) unless otherwise
requested. (For more information, see page 2-7.)
ADDTVD
ADDTVD is required on every horizontal well. This routine calculates and
arranges directional data (true vertical depth) so it can be plotted as a curve.
This is an HPUTIL utility program. (For more information, see True
Vertical Depth on page 2-8.)
WDS Quicklook Log Analysis
Performed as required.
Note: No other rigsite data processing is required unless
incorrect or base offsets and temperature
characterization data and/or incorrect borehole
corrections have been entered into the database. If this
occurs, enter the correct correction factors and
recalculate the database.
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Inversion
Performed as required. Applied to phase difference and amplitude ratio
resistivities when characterized by thin bed effects. Performed in WDS.
Quality Control
Quality Control Curves
Data Density
Currently, data density is not calculated for neutron porosity or bulk
density. Use the data density calculated from phase difference resistivity
(RPIM). Data density (integrated) should be plotted on the quantitative log
as tick marks in the depth track on the left-hand side.
Time Since Drilled
Since there should be relatively little or no difference in the time since
drilled calculated from each sensor, use the time since drilled calculated
from phase difference resistivity unless DPR is not present or the client
requests otherwise. Plot time since drilled as a medium spot line on linear
grids. This trace should be plotted on quantitative logs only.
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Dielectric Formations
Rpd < Rat
Thin Beds Intersecting Borehole at High Incident Angles
(Above 60)
Rpd > Rat
Eccentricity
Typically no effect unless a large contrast between Rm and Rt exists (either
Rm much greater than Rt , or Rt much greater than Rm ). Under these
circumstances Rpd < Rat .
Modular Neutron Porosity
After borehole corrections are applied, the following relationships should
apply. This also assumes the correct logging matrix (sandstone, limestone)
has been applied.
Clean Reservoir Rocks Filled with Either Water or Oil
NPCM reads correct porosity.
Clean Reservoir Rocks Filled with Gas
NPCM reads lower than true porosity.
Shale Zones
NPCM reads higher than true porosity.
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Log Presentation
Note: All log formats listed below assume the data is either
realtime or memory data that has been processed without
a P-SERIES system (or with a P-SERIES system "without
averaging" selected for processing) and plotted using
MPLOT. In cases where a P-SERIES system was used
and the data was processed using the "averaging" option,
then it is recommended not to smooth during plotting.
This will result in oversmoothed logging traces. This will
most frequently affect the Gamma Ray MWD API trace.
Track
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
GRAM
ROPS
TVD1
RPCM
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
TCDM2
0
1000
VAR
0
0
0
45
VAR
150
0
IABLE
2
10
10
-15
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
HSPT
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
NB
X10
X10
WRAP
WRAP
Smooth
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Optional
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Trace
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Track
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
GRAM
ROPS
TVD1
RPCM
RPCM
RACM
NPSM
TCDM2
0
1000
VAR
0
0
0
60
VAR
150
0
IABLE
2
10
10
0
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
HSPT
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
NB
X10
X10
WRAP
WRAP
Smooth
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Optional
1.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
2.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Scale increases from left to right.
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Track 3: Linear
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
3
GRAM
ROPS
TVD1
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
RPTM2
TCDM3
0
1000
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
45
0
VAR
150
0
IABLE
**
20
20
-15
300
IABLE
MLIN
2DSH
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MSPT
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
X10
WRAP
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Optional
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Trace
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Track 3: Linear
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
3
GRAM
ROPS
TVD1
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
NPSM
RPTM2
TCDM3
0
1000
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
60
0
VAR
150
0
IABLE
**
20
20
0
300
IABLE
MLIN
2DSH
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MSPT
LSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
X10
WRAP
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Optional
1.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
2.
rpim/rptm: as a default, use the time Since Drilled and Data Density from Phase
Difference. The output of the RPIM trace is predetermined. However, a number must
be put into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation for data
density is in the depth track.
3.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Scale should increase from left to right.
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Trace
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smoot
h
Pen Up
GRAM
ROPS1
TCDM2
TVD3
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
0
100
0
VAR
0.2
0.2
45
150
0
250
IABLE
20
20
-15
MLIN
5DSH
LSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
OVER
OVER
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
100
10
10
10
Track
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Notes
Optional
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Trace
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Track
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
GRAM
ROPS1
TCDM
0
100
0
VAR
0.2
0.2
60
150
0
250
IABLE
20
20
0
MLIN
5DSH
LSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
OVER
OVER
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
100
10
10
10
TVD3
RPCM
RACM
NPSM
Notes
Optional
1.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet.
Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500) and 1.0 (for 1:200). Scale may need to be adjusted
to accommodate the gamma ray trace (see Rate of Penetration on page 2-3 and
Gamma Ray on page 2-4 for recommendations).
2.
TCDM: Default units are Celsius. Other default units and scales are 0 - 250F.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
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Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
GRAM
TCDM1
TVD2
RPIM3
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
RPTM3
0
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
45
0
150
250
IABLE
**
20
20
-15
600
MLIN
LSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
X10
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
GRAM
TCDM1
TVD2
RPIM3
RPCM
RACM
NPSM
RPTM3
0
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
60
0
150
250
IABL
E
**
20
20
0
600
MLIN
LSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
X10
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
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1.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Default units are Celsius. Other default
units and scales are 0 - 250F.
2.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
3.
RPIM/RPTM: As a default, use time since drilled and data density from phase
difference. The output of the RPIM trace is predetermined. However, a number must
be put into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation for data
density is in the depth track.
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Care must also be taken when using this technique in a mixed lithology
environment. In fact, avoid using this technique without prior knowledge
of the local stratigraphy. You must be able to distinguish between
carbonates and sands (through correlation with offset logs, etc.). An
overlay normalized in one lithology will yield an unfavorable response in
another lithology. For example, an overlay normalized in a clean, wet sand
may indicate gas in another clean reservoir rock that is actually a water
bearing carbonate. However, without prior knowledge of the stratigraphy,
this water bearing carbonate may be interpreted as gas in a clean sand.
If zones of interest occur in more than one lithology, then an overlay needs
to be constructed for each lithology.
Recommendations: "Methodology"
Identify the zone of interest using the gamma ray, phase difference
and attenuation resistivity.
Look for a nearby clean reservoir rock (or water leg of the zone of
interest) to normalize near and far counts. Make sure the lithology
used for normalizing is the same lithology as the zone of interest. If
you are logging in a mixed lithology environment, can you distinguish
between carbonates and sands? If not, stop here!
Normalize the near and far counts by adjusting the default scales for
near and far counts provided by the log format on the next page. Scale
both traces so they lie in the center of the track. More importantly,
make sure the porosity sensitivities for both near and far counts are
similar. Once this is accomplished, normalize the traces in a nearby
clean reservoir rock.
Correlate separations between near and far count log traces with the
gamma ray and phase difference and attenuation resistivities for
proper identification of gas bearing reservoir rocks (far > near, in a
gas zone). Be wary of false separations due to mixed lithologies.
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Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
3
GRAM
ROPS1
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
NNBM3
NFBM3
RPTM2
0
100
**
0.2
0.2
VAR
VAR
0
150
0
**
20
20
IABLE
IABLE
300
MLIN
5DSH
**
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
**
OVER
OVER
NB
NB
X10
Smooth
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
Notes
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Optional
Optional
Optional
1.
ROPS: Optional trace for this format. Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and
scales are 100 -0 m/hr, 60 - 0 min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min.
Default for averaging is also feet. Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500) and 1.0 (for
1:200). Scale may need to be adjusted to accommodate the gamma ray trace (see
Rate of Penetration on page 2-3 and Gamma Ray on page 2-4 for
recommendations).
2.
RPIM/RPTM: Optional traces for this presentation. Presentation is in the depth track.
3.
NNBM/NFBM: The default scales provided are typical for a high porosity regime.
These scales will need to be adjusted for low porosity rocks (i.e., carbonates).
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Triple Combo
This chapter provides instructions on gathering and
processing measurements using the Triple Combo tool. Log
presentations are included at the back of the chapter.
Introduction
The introduction of the modular density sub (MDL) shortly after the
commercialization of MNP has given Teleco full "Triple Combo"
capabilities. The addition of MDL to the DPR and MNP allows for a
greater diversity in evaluating logs for hydrocarbon potential. Similar to
the MNP measurement, this tool also infers porosity. In this case, porosity
is inferred from bulk density. In most cases, the MDL is the porosity tool of
choice. This is because the measurement is not as greatly influenced by
shale effects (the neutron tool, for example, is greatly influenced by the
presence shale in the matrix of the reservoir rock). Another advantage of
this tool is the Pe measurement (photoelectric absorption cross section).
The Pe measurement is used effectively for lithology identification when
the MDL is used in normal density drilling fluids. This sub is typically
located below the neutron porosity sub and above the propagation
resistivity sub in a triple combo configuration.
Similar to the MNP tool, the MDL tool incorporates state-of-the-art
technology. This tool utilizes a 2.0 Curie Cesium 137 gamma source and two
scintillator detectors (short and long). The detectors are placed under a full
gauge stabilizer pad with low density windows. The full gauge stabilizer
permits constant contact with the formation for increased sensitivity of the
measurement. Gamma rays returning to the detectors are sampled using
dual 256-multichannel analyzers. The MDL electronics are also selfcalibrating. This is accomplished by monitoring Cesium seed sources
located in the short and long detectors. The tool is also modular in design,
which means the detectors and associated electronics are housed in its own
sub. Electrical power and communications from the main MWD collar to
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the modular tool sub occurs over a single wire bus. This single wire bus
maintains communication from the sub to the main MWD collar via
conductive contact rings mounted in the shoulder of each sub and the main
MWD collar. As a result, this sub can be conveniently added or removed
from the bottom-hole assembly at the rigsite as needed.
Mud Types
All mud systems.
Borehole Corrections
Gamma Ray
Tool size, hole size, mud weight, %K (potassium content), sensor type,
gamma API correction factor.
Dual Propagation Resistivity
Tool size, hole size, resistivity of the mud Rm, and constants (base offsets
and temperature characterization constants).
Modular Neutron Porosity
Tool size, hole size, mud density, borehole salinity.
Modular Density Lithology
Tool size, hole size, mud density.
Data Editing
Editing of Realtime Data
Editing of realtime MNP data is not permitted. The realtime formation
records are needed to accurately assign depths to the memory data. In the
event severe decoding problems exist and the quality of the MWD log is
lowered, editing is allowed provided the logging engineer has consent from
the customer. In this case, the logging engineer is required to notify the
Teleco office, then notify the client and request consent to edit the MWD
log. If editing takes place, the engineer shall maintain a separate copy of
unedited raw data that he shall use for processing memory data. Any and
all editing should be prudent. If data is edited, it should be removed from
the database. Under no circumstances should the data be replaced or
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Data Management
M-SERIES
A raw database file should be stored on the hard disk (Winchester) and a
raw file backed up to disk. In the event that editing of the MWD data
occurs, a copy of raw unedited data shall be maintained for processing
memory data (see Data Editing above). If a Winchester is not used on the
rigsite, a raw database file also should be backed up to disk. Provide all
necessary information on every disk label, and use an easy to follow
sequential numbering scheme for labeling disks.
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MDMS
Two file types need to be backed up to disk. These are the raw memory
dump data and the XFER file. Both of these need to be backed up on a run
by run basis.
P-SERIES
The database file should be backed up to tape periodically during the job.
Both edited and raw data are maintained in the same database so there is no
distinction between the two like M-SERIES.
HPUTIL
When M-SERIES (MWD data), MDMS XFER files (RWD data), or
P-SERIES XFER files (MWD or RWD data) are converted to binary files
for plotting with MPLOT, then several file types should be backed up to
disk. These are as follows:
tvddata.fil
comment.fil
These files can be compressed using PZIP and backed up to disk using
FASTBACK with the program Getdata (see Getdata Disks on page 1-4).
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MDMS
MDMS processes raw memory dump data with MWD data and creates an
XFER.FIL. Use MPLOT Utilities in HPUTIL to convert XFER file into a
binary file. Run Squeeze to remove backplots and average data on a 0.25
feet (0.1 meter) interval (see Squeeze on page 9-6).
P-SERIES
None applied to the realtime database. User selective averaging (averaging
on/off, it is recommended to select averaging). Propagation resistivities are
block averaged on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval. See Filtering on page
9-5 for exclusive filtering routines applied to neutron porosity, density, and
gamma ray data. During processing of data, backplots are removed.
Additionally, user selective smoothing or averaging can be applied when
plotting (however, if the data is processed with averaging selected, it is not
recommended to smooth during plotting).
HPUTIL
If Squeeze is applied to the binary.fil, backplots are removed and data is
averaged on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval. Additionally, user selective
smoothing can be applied when plotting with MPLOT (see log formats for
recommended curve smoothing).
Filtering
Despiking
Available only in P-SERIES 2.0 and above. Applied to density data prior to
hanning window filter (see below).
Hanning Window Filter
Available only in P-SERIES 2.0 and above. Applied to density data after
"despiking." Also applied to neutron porosity and gamma ray data. This
routine filters as the data is placed on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) interval.
Chi Square Smoothing
Available only in P-SERIES 2.0 or above. Applied to bulk density value
using delta rho, two raw data values, and the density long space windows 4
and 5.
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Other
Borehole Corrections
Automatically applied by surface software (see Borehole Corrections on
page 9-2).
Dielectric Corrections
Performed as required. This will be a rigsite option in P-SERIES 2.01 and
above. Applied to phase difference and amplitude ratio resistivities when
these data are affected by formation dielectric effects.
Squeeze
Squeeze is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary files before plotting final logs with Gulton plotters.
Squeeze compresses the data file by removing all backplots and then
averages the data on a 0.25 feet (0.1 meter) average. (For more
information, see Squeeze on page 1-5.)
Quicken
Quicken is not required but is highly recommended for non-P-SERIES
databases (HPUTIL binary files). Apply to binary files after Squeeze is
performed. This application sets up indices for every 100 feet (50 meters)
of log, which speeds up the depth search routine for the MEDIT editor.
(For more information, see Quicken on page 1-5.)
ADDTSD
ADDTSD is required for non-P-SERIES databases (HPUTIL binary files).
Apply to binary file as needed during job. This application calculates the
time since drilled and data density curves for MWD and RWD data.
Calculate from the phase difference resistivity (RPCM) unless otherwise
requested. (For more information, see Time Since Drilled on page 2-7.)
ADDTVD
ADDTVD is required on every horizontal well. This routine calculates and
arranges directional data (true vertical depth) so it can be plotted as a curve.
This is an HPUTIL utility program. (For more information, see True
Vertical Depth on page 2-8.)
Quicklook WDS Log Analysis
Performed at the rigsite as required.
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Quality Control
Quality Control Curves
Data Density
Currently, data density is not calculated for neutron porosity or bulk
density. Use the data density calculated from phase difference resistivity
(RPIM). Data density (integrated) should be plotted on the quantitative log
as tick marks in the depth track on the left hand side.
Time Since Drilled
Since there should be relatively little difference in the time between
downhole sensors, use the time since drilled calculated from phase
difference resistivity unless DPR is not present (due to failure, not in
drillstring, etc.) or the client requests otherwise. This will maintain
consistency between logs. Plot time since drilled as a medium spot line in
track III on quantitative logs. A 0 to 300 minutes scale is recommended
with no wrap or back up. Where the time since drilled curve goes off scale,
provide a remark in the remarks page indicating the length of exposure
time. Reference this remark on the log where the curve goes off scale.
Delta Rho ()
This is a very important quality control curve for the density measurement.
This curve plots the amount of correction (in g/cc) which has been applied
to the density measurement as a result of increasing standoff of the density
detectors from the borehole wall. The correction compensates for the
drilling mud in the annulus (between the detector and formation) and is
largely dependent on mud weight and formation lithology.
Note: Delta Rho () corrections are positive for low mud
weights but may be negative for high mud weights and
carbonate lithologies.
The quality of the density data is considered
compromised with any correction greater than +/- 0.10
g/cc.
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Impermeable Zones
Same as above.
Log Presentation
Log formats and trace scales for Triple Combo Services are more complex
and diversified than our other services. Formats and scales can vary greatly
from each client as well as each region. It is important to consult the client
for preferred formats and scales prior to logging. The formats provided
below are default formats. Two types of formats are listed: combined and
segregated. Combined formats present all of the parameters measured by
the DPR, MNP, and MDL on one log. This is the typical "Triple Combo"
format. Segregated formats typically present the resistivity traces on a
separate log from the neutron porosity and density traces. Formats are
additionally broken down by matrix type (limestone or sandstone). Since
neutron porosity and density are typically run together, the log formats
presented here are the same as those presented for modular density
lithology.
Note: All log formats listed below assume the data is either
realtime or memory data that has been processed without
a P-SERIES system (or with a P-SERIES system "without
averaging" selected for processing) and plotted using
MPLOT. In cases where a P-SERIES system was used
and the data was processed using the "averaging" option,
then it is recommended not to smooth during plotting.
This will result in over smoothed logging traces. This will
most frequently affect the Gamma Ray MWD API and
Bulk Density/Density Porosity traces.
9-12
Triple Combo
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
TVD2
RPCM
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
DPLM3
DPEM4
DRHM4
0
1000
VAR
VAR
0
0
0
45
45
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
IABLE
2
10
10
-15
-15
10
0.25
MLIN
5DSH
LSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
NB
NB
X10
X10
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
Smooth
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
TVD2
RPCM
RPCM
RACM
NPSM
DPSM3
DPEM4
DRHM4
0
1000
VAR
VAR
0
0
0
60
60
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
IABLE
2
10
10
0
0
10
0.25
MLIN
5DSH
LSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
NB
NB
X10
X10
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
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Smooth
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
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Triple Combo
1.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Plot this trace in Track 3 if DPEM and/
or DRHM are not presented.
2.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
3.
DPLM/DPSM: Optional traces for these are BDCM (Bulk Density, Compensated).
Scales are 1.65 to 2.65 g/cc (for sandstone matrix), 1.95 to 2.95 g/cc (for limestone
matrix). Consult client for preferred traces and scales.
4.
DPEM/DRHM: Optional traces on correlation logs. These should be set up with half
track presentations (left half, right half). Accuracy of DPEM diminishes significantly
in drilling muds with high concentrations of barite (typically greater than 12.0 ppg).
This is currently not a commercial measurement.
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
DPLM4
DPEM5
DRHM5
0
1000
VAR
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
45
45
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
300
IABLE
**
20
20
-15
-15
10
0.25
MLIN
2DSH
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
9-14
Track 3: Linear
Smooth
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
Triple Combo
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
NPSM
DPSM4
DPEM5
DRHM5
0
1000
VAR
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
60
60
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
300
IABLE
**
20
20
0
0
10
0.25
MLIN
2DSH
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
Track 3: Linear
Smooth
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
1.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Plot this trace in Track 3 if DPEM and/
or DRHM are not presented.
2.
RPTM/RPIM: As a default, use the time since drilled and data density from phase
difference. The output of the RPIM trace is predetermined. However, a number must
be put into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation for data
density is in the depth track.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
4.
DPLM/DPSM: Optional traces for these are BDCM (bulk density, compensated).
Scales are 1.65 to 2.65 g/cc (for sandstone matrix), 1.95 to 2.95 g/cc (for limestone
matrix). Consult client for preferred traces.
5.
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Track
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
GRAM
ROPS
TVD1
RPCM
RPCM
RACM
CPCM
CPCM
TCDM2
0
1000
VAR
0
0
0
4000
8000
VAR
150
0
IABLE
2
10
10
0
4000
IABLE
MLIN
5DSH
HSPT
MLIN
MLIN
MDSH
MLIN
MDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
NB
NB
X10
X10
NB
NB
WRAP
Smooth
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
100
Notes
Optional
Back up
1.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
2.
9-16
Triple Combo
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
0
1000
VAR
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
150
0
IABLE
300
IABLE
**
20
20
MLIN
2DSH
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
OVER
OVER
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
1.
TCDM: Optional trace for this presentation. Scale increases from right to left.
2.
RPTM/RPIM: Due to logarithmic scales in tracks 2 & 3, time since drilled must be
moved over to track 1. Presentation for data density is in depth track.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
2
3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
NPLM
DPLM4
DPEM5
DRHM
0
1000
VAR
0
VAR
**
45
45
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
300
IABLE
**
-15
-15
10
0.25
MLIN
2DSH
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
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Smooth
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
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Triple Combo
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
2
3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
NPSM
DPSM4
DPEM5
DRHM
0
1000
VAR
0
VAR
**
60
60
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
300
IABLE
**
0
0
10
0.25
MLIN
2DSH
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
Smooth
0.5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pen Up
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
1.
TCDM: Optional trace for this presentation. Scale increases from right to left.
2.
RPTM/RPIM: Since track 3 is occupied by DRHM, time since drilled must be moved
over to track 1. as a default, use the time since drilled and data density from phase
difference. The output of the RPIM trace is predetermined. However, a number must
be put into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation for data
density is in the depth track.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
4.
DPLM/DPSM: Optional traces for these are BDCM (bulk density, compensated).
Default scales are 1.65 to 2.65 g/cc (for sandstone matrix), 1.95 to 2.95 g/cc (for
limestone matrix). Consult client for preferred scales.
5.
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Triple Combo
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
Notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
ROPS1
TCDM2
TVD3
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
BDCM4
DPEM5
DRHM5
0
100
VAR
VAR
0.2
0.2
45
1.95
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
IABLE
20
20
-15
2.95
10
0.25
MLIN
5DSH
LSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
NB
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
Optional
Optional
Optional
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
Notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
ROPS1
TCDM2
TVD3
RPCM
RACM
NPSM
BDCM4
DPEM5
DRHM5
0
100
VAR
VAR
0.2
0.2
60
1.65
0
-0.25
150
0
IABLE
IABLE
20
20
0
2.65
10
0.25
MLIN
5DSH
LSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
NB
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
Optional
Optional
Optional
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Triple Combo
1.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet.
Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500) and 1.0 (for 1:200). Scale may need to be adjusted
to accommodate the gamma ray trace (see Rate of Penetration on page 2-3 and
Gamma Ray on page 2-4 for recommendations).
2.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Default units are Celsius. Other default
units and scales are 0 - 250 Fahrenheit.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
4.
BDCM: Optional traces for this are DPLM/DPSM (density porosity, limestone
matrix/ sandstone matrix). Scales are 45 to -15 p.u. (for limestone matrix), 60 to 0
p.u. (for sandstone matrix). Consult client for preferred traces and scales.
5.
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
Notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
BDCM4
DPEM5
DRHM5
0
0
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
45
1.95
0
-0.25
150
250
600
IABLE
**
20
20
-15
2.95
10
0.25
MLIN
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Optional
9-20
Optional
Optional
Triple Combo
SANDSTONE MATRIX
Track 1: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
Notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2
2
3
3
LHT3
RHT3
GRAM
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
NPLM
BDCM4
DPEM5
DRHM5
0
0
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
60
1.65
0
-0.25
150
250
600
IABLE
**
20
20
0
2.65
10
0.25
MLIN
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Optional
Optional
Optional
1.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Default units are Celsius. Other default
units and scales are 0 - 250 Fahrenheit.
2.
RPTM/RPIM: As a default, use the time since drilled and data density from phase
difference. The output of the RPIM trace is predetermined. However, a number must
be put into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from blowing up. Presentation for
data density is in the depth track.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
4.
BDCM: Optional traces for this are DPLM/DPSM (density porosity limestone matrix/
sandstone matrix). Scales are 45 to -15 p.u. (for limestone matrix), 60 to 0 p.u. (for
sandstone matrix). Consult client for preferred traces.
5.
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Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
GRAM
TCDM1
TVD2
RPCM
RACM
ROPS3
WBCS4
0
0
VAR
0.2
0.2
100
0
150
250
IABLE
20
20
0
100
MLIN
MSPT
HSPT
MLIN
MDSH
5LIN
MDSH
WRAP
WRAP
NB
OVER
OVER
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
100
100
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
1.
TCDM: Optional curve for this presentation. Default units are Celsius. Other default
units and scales are 0 - 250 Fahrenheit.
2.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
3.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet.
Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500) and 1.0 (for 1:200). Scale may need to be adjusted
to accommodate the gamma ray trace (see Rate of Penetration on page 2-3 and
Gamma Ray on page 2-4 for recommendations).
4.
WBCS: Default units are K-lbs. Optional units and scales are 0 - 50 Tonnes, 0 - 500
KN.
9-22
Triple Combo
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
GRAM
ROPS
TCDM1
RPTM2
TVD3
RPIM2
RPCM
RACM
0
100
0
0
VAR
**
0.2
0.2
150
0
250
600
IABLE
**
2000
2000
MLIN
2DSH
MSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MLIN
MDSH
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
OVER
OVER
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
1.
TCDM: Default units are Celsius. Other default units and scales are 0 - 250F.
2.
RPTM/RPIM: Due to logarithmic scales in tracks 2 & 3, time since drilled must be
moved over to track 1. As a default, use the time since drilled and data density from
phase difference. The output of the RPIM trace is predetermined. However, a number
must be put into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation for
data density is in the depth track.
3.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
2
3
GRAM
ROPS1
TCDM2
RPTM3
TVD4
RPIM3
NPLM
BDCM5
DPEM6
DRHM
0
100
0
0
VAR
**
45
1.95
0
-0.25
150
0
250
600
IABLE
**
-15
2.95
10
0.25
MLIN
2DSH
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
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Optional
Optional
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Track 2: Linear
Track 3: Linear
Trace
Track
Param
Ledge
Redge
Line
Mode
Smooth
Pen Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
1
LHDD
2&3
2&3
2
3
GRAM
ROPS1
TCDM2
RPTM3
TVD4
RPIM3
NPSM
BDCM5
DPEM6
DRHM
0
100
0
0
VAR
**
60
1.65
0
-0.25
150
0
250
600
IABLE
**
0
2.65
10
0.25
MLIN
2DSH
LSPT
MSPT
HSPT
**
MDSH
MLIN
HDSH
MSPT
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
X10
NB
**
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
WRAP
0.25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
10
100
10
100
10
10
10
10
10
Notes
Optional
Optional
1.
ROPS: Default units are ft/hr. Other default units and scales are 100 - 0 m/hr, 60 - 0
min/ft, 60 - 0 min/m, 10 - 0 ft/min, 10 - 0 m/min. Default for averaging is also feet.
Metric equivalent is 2.0 (for 1:500 metric) and 1.0 (for 1:200 metric).
2.
TCDM: Default units are Celsius. Other default units and scales are 0 - 250F.
3.
RPTM/RPIM: Since track 3 is occupied by DRHM, time since drilled must be moved
over to track 1. As a default, use time since drilled and data density from phase
difference. The output of the RPIM trace is predetermined. However, a number must
be put into these parameters to prevent MPLOT from crashing. Presentation for data
density is in the depth track.
4.
TVD: Optional trace used specifically for horizontal well applications. Scale
increases from right to left.
5.
BDCM: Optional traces for this is DPLM/DPSM (density porosity limestone matrix/
sandstone matrix). Default scales are 45 to -15 (for limestone matrix), 60 to 0 (for
sandstone matrix). Consult client for preferred scales.
6.
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Axis Magnetic Field
AMFX - Axis Magnetic Field [MWD]|gauss
Attenuation
ATB1 - Attenuation Base [R1]|-dB
ATB2 - Attenuation Base [R2]|-dB
ATB3 - Attenuation Base [R3]|-dB
ATB4 - Attenuation Base [R4]|-dB
ATBMT - Attenuation [RWD] [-TVD]&BASE|-dB
ATBM - Attenuation Base [RWD]|-dB
ATBXT - Attenuation [MWD] [-TVD]&BASE|-dB
ATBX - Attenuation Base [MWD]|-dB
ATC% - Change Ratio Base [POST]|%
ATC1 - Attenuation CORRECTED [R1], -dB
ATC2 - Attenuation CORRECTED [R2], -dB
ATC3 - Attenuation CORRECTED [R3], -dB
ATC4 - Attenuation CORRECTED [R4], -dB
ATCM - Attenuation CORRECTED [RWD], -dB
ATCP - Attenuation [POST]&BOREHOLE CORRECTED, -dB
ATCX - Attenuation CORRECTED [MWD], -dB
ATOM - Attenuation Offset [RWD], -dB
ATOX - Attenuation Offset [MWD], -dB
Axial
AXBX - Axial Strain [MWD], mV/V
AXOX - Axial (Tare) Offset [MWD], mV/V
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Azimuth
AZNX - Non-Rotating True Azimuth [MWD], degree
AZRX - Rotating True Azimuth [MWD], degree
AZT - Azimuth - True (Posted), degree
Bending Moment
BABX - Bending Moment Angle [MWD], degree
BMBX - Bending Moment Magnitude [MWD], ft-lbs
Bulk Density
BDC1 - Bulk Density Compensated [Relog 1], g/cc
BDC2 - Bulk Density Compensated [Relog 2], g/cc
BDC3 - Bulk Density Compensated [Relog 3], g/cc
BDC4 - Bulk Density Compensated [Relog 4], g/cc
BDCMT - Bulk Density Compensated [RWD] [-TVD], g/cc
BDCM - Bulk Density Compensated [RWD], g/cc
BDCX - Bulk Density Compensated [MWD], g/cc
Conductivity
CAA1 - Attenuation Conductivity APPARENT [Relog 1], mmho/m
CAA2 - Attenuation Conductivity APPARENT [Relog 2], mmho/m
CAA3 - Attenuation Conductivity APPARENT [Relog 3], mmho/m
CAA4 - Attenuation Conductivity APPARENT [Relog 4], mmho/m
CAAM - Attenuation Conductivity APPARENT [RWD], mmho/m
CAAX - Attenuation Conductivity APPARENT [MWD], mmho/m
CAC1 - Attenuation Conductivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 1],
mmho/m
CAC2 - Attenuation Conductivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 2],
mmho/m
CAC3 - Attenuation Conductivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 3],
mmho/m
CAC4 - Attenuation Conductivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 4],
mmho/m
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Density
DLA1 -Density Long Space (Apparent) [Relog 1], pu
DLA2 - Density Long Space (Apparent) [Relog 2], pu
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Delta Rho
DRH1 - Delta RHO - Density Correction [Relog 1], g/cc
DRH2 - Delta RHO - Density Correction [Relog 2], g/cc
DRH3 - Delta RHO - Density Correction [Relog 3], g/cc
DRH4 - Delta RHO - Density Correction [Relog 4], g/cc
DRHMT - Delta RHO - Density Correction [RWD] [-TVD], g/cc
DRHM - Delta RHO - Density Correction [RWD], g/cc
DRHX - Delta RHO - Density Correction [MWD], g/cc
Drilling
DEF - Drilling Efficiency
DWF - Drilling Work Factor
DXCD - Drilling Exponent - Downhole
Gamma Ray
GRA1 - Gamma Ray APPARENT [Relog 1], MWD-API
GRA2 - Gamma Ray APPARENT [Relog 2], MWD-API
GRA3 - Gamma Ray APPARENT [Relog 3], MWD-API
GRA4 - Gamma Ray APPARENT [Relog 4], MWD-API
GRAMT - Gamma Ray APPARENT [RWD] [-TVD], MWD-API
GRAM - Gamma Ray APPARENT [RWD], MWD-API
GRAXT - Gamma Ray APPARENT [MWD] [-TVD], MWD-API
GRAX - Gamma Ray APPARENT [MWD], MWD-API
GRB1 - Gamma Ray Base [Relog 1], cps
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Highside Toolface
HTFX - Highside Toolface [MWD], degree
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Inclination
INC - Inclination (Posted), degree
INNX - Non-rotating Inclination [MWD], degree
INRX - Rotating Inclination [MWD], degree
Lag Strokes
LAGS - Lag Strokes, pnt/ft
Neutron Porosity
NFB1 - Neutron Far Base [Relog 1], cps
NFB2 - Neutron Far Base [Relog 2], cps
NFB3 - Neutron Far Base [Relog 3], cps
NFB4 - Neutron Far Base [Relog 4], cps
NFBMT - Neutron Far Counts [RWD] [-TVD], cps
NFBM - Neutron Far Base [RWD], cps
NNB1 - Neutron Near Base [Relog 1], cps
NNB2 - Neutron Near Base [Relog 2], cps
NNB3 - Neutron Near Base [Relog 3], cps
NNB4 - Neutron Near Base [Relog 4], cps
NNBMT - Neutron Near Counts [RWD] [-TVD], cps
NNBM - Neutron Near Base [RWD], cps
NPB1 - Neutron Porosity Base [Relog 1], pu
NPB2 - Neutron Porosity Base [Relog 2], pu
NPB3 - Neutron Porosity Base [Relog 3], pu
NPB4 - Neutron Porosity Base [Relog 4]|pu
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Phase Difference
PDB1 - Phase Difference Base [R1], degree
PDB2 - Phase Difference Base [R2], degree
PDB3 - Phase Difference Base [R3], degree
PDB4 - Phase Difference Base [R4], degree
PDBMT - Phase Difference BASE [RWD] [-TVD], degree
PDBM - Phase Difference Base [RWD], degree
PDBXT - Phase Difference BASE [MWD] [-TVD], degree
PDBX - Phase Difference Base [MWD], degree
PDC% - Change Phase Difference [POST], BOREHOLE CORRECTED, %
PDC1 - Phase Difference CORRECTED [R1], degree
PDC2 - Phase Difference CORRECTED [R2], degree
PDC3 - Phase Difference CORRECTED [R3], degree
PDC4 - Phase Difference CORRECTED [R4], degree
PDCM - Phase Difference CORRECTED [RWD], degree
PDCP - Phase Difference [POST], BOREHOLE CORRECTED, degree
PDCX - Phase Difference CORRECTED [MWD], degree
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Resistivity (Attenuation)
RAA% - Change (Attenuation) [POST], APPARENT, %
RAA1 - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [Relog 1], ohm-m
RAA2 - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [RWD], [Relog 2], ohm-m
RAA3 - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [RWD], [Relog 3], ohm-m
RAA4 - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [RWD], [Relog 4], ohm-m
RAAMT - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [RWD] [-TVD], ohm-m
RAAM - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [RWD], ohm-m
RAAP - Attenuation Resistivity [POST], APPARENT ohm-m
RAAXT - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [MWD] [-TVD], ohm-m
RAAX - Attenuation Resistivity APPARENT [MWD], ohm-m
RAC% - Change (Attenuation) [POST], BOREHOLE CORRECTED, %
RAC1 - Attenuation Resistivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 1],
ohm-m
RAC2 - Attenuation Resistivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 2],
ohm-m
RAC3 - Attenuation Resistivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 3],
ohm-m
RAC4 - Attenuation Resistivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [Relog 4],
ohm-m
RACMT - Attenuation Resistivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [RWD]
[-TVD], ohm-m
RACM - Attenuation Resistivity BOREHOLE CORRECTED [RWD],
ohm-m
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Resistivity (Mud)
RMAX - Mud Resistivity [MWD], ohm-m
Rate of Penetration
ROPS - Rate of Penetration, ft/hr
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RPM
RPMS - Surface RPM (rpm)
TRPM - Turbine Tach RPM [RWD] (rpm)
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Ratios
RTQ - Ratio of Torque, N-m
RWB - Ratio of Weight On Bit, kN
Standpipe Pressure
SPBS - Standpipe Pressure, psi
Strokes (Pump)
SR1S - Pump #1 - Stroke Rate, spm
SR2S - Pump #2 - Stroke Rate, spm
SRTS - Total Stroke Rate, spm
ST1S - Strokes - Pump 1, pnt/ft
ST2S - Strokes - Pump 2, pnt/ft
STTS - Strokes - Total, pnt/ft
Temperature
TANX - Annulus Temperature [MWD], deg F
TCD1 - CDS Temperature [Relog 1], deg F
TCD2 - CDS Temperature [Relog 2], deg F
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Total Gas
TGBS - Total Gas Base - Surface, %
Torque (Rotary)
DTQ - Delta Torque On Bit, ft-lbs
NTQ - Normalized Torque, mV/V
TQBX - Torque Strain [MWD], mV/V
TQCS - Surface Torque, ft-lbs
TQCX - True Torque On Bit [MWD], ft-lbs
TQOX - Torque (Tare) Offset [MWD], mV/V
Weight On Bit
WBCS - Surface Weight On Bit, k-lbs
WBCX - True Weight On Bit [MWD], k-lbs
DWB - Delta Weight On Bit, k-lbs
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It is important to note that before calibrating the Gulton plotter, you must
first identify the software version that is loaded into it. To do this, press the
[Advance] button. The plotter prints out the model number, software
revision, date, and whether the multiscan function is on or off (the
multiscan function should always be used for plotting logs on thermal film;
this function permits a second burn on the film for better contrast).
When using a plotter with a software version below 3.00, follow the chart
calibration instructions and calibration charts (Table 1) for the ST-250
wellogger. For any software revisions above 3.00, use the operating
instructions and calibration charts (Table 2) for the multiscan wellogger.
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Calibration Test
The first step in calibrating the ST-250 is to determine the error in a
twenty-inch length of the media type being used (film, paper).
Located in the rear of the roll paper compartment is a bank of seven dip
switches. When set properly, they serve three purposes:
1.
2.
3.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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6.
After the dip switches have been set correctly, press the feed/
self-test switch briefly and release it. The ST-250 will perform a
normal self-test and read the dip switch settings into memory.
The ST-250 is now calibrated. It is necessary to perform an
accuracy test to ensure that all steps of the calibration process
were performed correctly.
Accuracy Test
Press and hold the Feed/Self-test switch. The ST-250 will perform a
normal self-test and momentarily pause before it begins execution of the
accuracy test. Once the test has started, release the switch.
As with the calibration test, the ST-250 will print two calibration lines. The
distance between the lines should measure twenty inches, with an error no
greater than +0.050 inch.
Note: If the accuracy test is not producing results within this
tolerance, recalibration is necessary.
Film
Accuracy on film media can be maintained within +/- 0.25% under most
conditions. Because tolerance may vary from roll to roll, calibration should
be verified periodically and recalibration performed as necessary.
Chart Paper
Accuracy on paper is limited due to the unstable characteristics of paper as
a result of environmental effects. A calibration test must be made before
each log. Accuracy can only be obtained under constant conditions.
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Multiscan Operating Instructions
Standard Feature on all Models - Software Upgrade Version 3.00 "August
89"
Multiscan Description
I/C's = U3 and U4 (see Service Manual to install).
The Multiscan print feature is an enhancement to the High Speed Raster
mode which provides denser printing when activated by extending the print
pulse cycle for each scan line to allow more development time on thermal
film media. The increased density improves reproducible qualities in
blueline copy and readability in overlay usage. When used with standard
thermal charts, a darker image can be obtained for enhanced readability.
Version 3.00 software modifies the dip switch calibration function by using
dip switch No. 7 to toggle Multiscan On/Off. Multiscan may also be
controlled with software commands provided. Calibration tables have been
modified for six position dip switch control.
Multiscan maximum print rate is 0.6 inches per second.
Multiscan will only function in the High Speed Raster mode.
All Gulton Wellogger Versatec V-80 emulation interfaces use the High
Speed Raster mode. (Models TAC-387, TAC 387T, TAC-388 and
TAC-392). If you are not sure what mode your specific software supports,
contact your software supplier.
Multiscan Operation
Manual Method
Multiscan On = Dip switch #7 in down position.
Multiscan Off = Dip switch #7 in up position.
The new setting must be activated with a reset command.
Reset method = Activate self-test or turn power off/on.
(Power Off/On is a hardware reset - reconfigure HSR)
Multiscan On/Off status is printed when self test function is activated.
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Software Method
Multiscan On = 4B80 0000
Multiscan Off = 4B80 0001
The software method disables all dip switches until:
a) Multiscan is turned off with a software instruction.
b) Hard Reset - Power-up or internal reset command.
The self test function can then be used without changing Multiscan On/Off
state.
Software Version 3.00 Chart Calibration
Manual Controls
Only dip switches 1 through 6 control chart step calibration.
Software Command Data
6 5 4 3 2 1 Dip switch position.
4FXX or (1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X X X X X)
Refer to Service Manual PAP-5075 Pages 051 (unchanged).
Correct page 052 item A. from 0.001 in. to 0.010 in. error over 20
inches.
Replace Calibration procedure page 053 with 053-A.
Replace Calibration Tables 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 pages 054-056 with Table
1.1-A page 054-A.
Step Accuracy Calibration Procedure
1.
Before running test set all 6 dip switches to the open (UP)
position.
2.
3.
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Measure the distance between the two test lines with an accurate
inch or millimeter ruler. Use this value in the following formula:
Inch Calibration
(using inch ruler)
Millimeter Calibration
(using millimeter ruler)
CE = (X - 20) 1000
X
CE = (X - 500) 1000
X
6.
7.
2.
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CE
A
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
B
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
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C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
00 *
01
01
02
02
03
03
04
04
05
05
06
06
07
07
08
08
09
09
0A
0A
0B
0B
0C
0C
0D
0D
0E
0E
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DIP SETTINGS
CE
A
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
B
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
15
16
16
17
17
18
18
19
19
1A
1A
1B
1B
1C
1C
1D
1D
1E
1E
1F
1F
20
20
21
21
22
22
23
23
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DIP SETTINGS
CE
A
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
B
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
24
24
25
25
26
26
27
27
28
28
29
29
2A
2A
2B
2B
2C
2C
2D
2D
2E
2E
2F
2F
30
30
31
31
32
32
33
33
34
34
35
35
36
36
37
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TABLE 1 - (continued)
DIP SETTINGS
CE
A
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
B
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
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C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
38
38
39
39
3A
3A
3B
3B
3C
3C
3D
3D
3E
3E
3F
3F
40
40
41
41
42
42
43
43
44
44
45
45
46
46
47
47
48
48
49
49
4A
4A
4B
4B
B-11
Confidential
TABLE 1 - (continued)
DIP SETTINGS
CE
A
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
B
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
B-12
HEX
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
4C
4C
4D
4D
4E
4E
4F
4F
50
50
51
51
52
52
53
53
54
54
55
55
56
56
57
57
58
58
59
59
5A
5A
5B
5B
5C
5C
5D
5D
5E
5E
5F
5F
Log Quality and Data Management Standards Chart Calibration and Accuracy
TABLE 1 - (continued)
DIP SETTINGS
CE
A
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
B
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
60
60
61
61
62
62
63
63
64
64
65
65
66
66
67
67
68
68
69
69
6A
6A
6B
6B
6C
6C
6D
6D
6E
6E
6F
6F
70
70
71
71
72
72
73
73
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Confidential
TABLE 1 - (continued)
DIP SETTINGS
CE
A
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
B
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
B-14
HEX
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
74
74
75
75
76
76
77
77
78
78
79
79
7A
7A
7B
7B
7C
7C
7D
7D
7E
7E
7F
7F
Log Quality and Data Management Standards Chart Calibration and Accuracy
A
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
HEX
B
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
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01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0A
0B
0C
0D
0E
0F
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1A
1B
1C
1D
1E
1F
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Confidential
TABLE 2 - (continued)
DIP SETTINGS
CE
A
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
B
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
B-16
HEX
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F