The conventional acoustic logging interpretation method, which is based on vertical wells that penetrate isotropic formations, is not suitable for horizontal and deviated wells penetrating anisotropic formations. This...The conventional acoustic logging interpretation method, which is based on vertical wells that penetrate isotropic formations, is not suitable for horizontal and deviated wells penetrating anisotropic formations. This unsuitability is because during horizontal and deviated well drilling, cuttings will splash on the well wall or fall into the borehole bottom and form a thin bed of cuttings. In addition, the high velocity layers at different depths and intrinsic anisotropy may affect acoustic logging measurements. In this study, we examine how these factors affect the acoustic wave slowness measured in horizontal and deviated wells that are surrounded by an anisotropic medium using numerical simulation. We use the staggered-grid finite difference method in time domain （FDTD） combined with hybrid-PML. First, we acquire the acoustic slowness using a simulated array logging system, and then, we analyze how various factors affect acoustic slowness measurements and the differences between the effects of these factors. The factors considered are high-velocity layers, thin beds of cuttings, dipping angle, formation thickness, and anisotropy. The simulation results show that these factors affect acoustic wave slowness measurements differently. We observe that when the wavelength is much smaller than the distance between the borehole wall and high velocity layer, the true slowness of the formation could be acquired. When the wavelengths are of the same order （i.e., in the near-field scenarios）, the geometrical acoustics theory is no longer applicable. Furthermore, when a thin bed of cuttings exists at the bottom of the borehole, Fermat＇s principle is still applicable, and true slowness can be acquired. In anisotropic formations, the measured slowness changes with increments in the dipping angle. Finally, for a measurement system with specific spacing, the slowness of a thin target layer can be acquired when the distance covered by the logging tool is sufficiently long. Based on systematical simulations with different dipping angles and anisotropy in homogenous TI media, slowness estimation charts are established to quantitatively determine the slowness at any dipping angle and for any value of the anisotropic ratio. Synthetic examples with different acoustic logging tools and different elastic parameters demonstrate that the acoustic slowness estimation method can be conveniently applied to horizontal and deviated wells in TI formations with high accuracy.展开更多
Rockburst is one of the major disasters in deep underground rock mechanics and engineering.The precursors of rockbursts play important roles in rockburst prediction.Strainburst experiments were performed under double-...Rockburst is one of the major disasters in deep underground rock mechanics and engineering.The precursors of rockbursts play important roles in rockburst prediction.Strainburst experiments were performed under double-face unloading on sandstone with horizontal bedding planes using an independently designed rockburst testing facility.P-wave propagation time during the tests was automatically recorded by the acoustic emission apparatus.The P-wave velocities were calculated in both two directions to analyze their patterns.To find a characteristic precursor for rockburst,the dynamic evolution of rock anisotropy during the rockburst test is quantified by the anisotropic coefficient k,defined as the ratio of the two P-wave velocities in the directions vertical to and parallel to the bedding planes.The results show that rockburst occurs on the two free surfaces asynchronously.The rockburst failure occurs in the following order:crack generation,rock peeling,particle ejection,and rock fracture.In the process of rockburst under double-face unloading,the potential evolution characteristics of anisotropy can be generalized as anisotropy-isotropy-anisotropy.The suddenly unloading induces damage in the rock and presents anisotropic coefficient k steeply increasing departing from one,i.e.,isotropy.The rocks with horizontal bedding planes will reach the isotropic state before rockburst,which could be considered as a characteristic precursor of this kind of rockburst.展开更多
The porosity of a rock is one of the most important reservoir properties. It controls the reservoir storage capacity. In other words, porosity quantifies the amount of fluids that the rock can store. Most of the world...The porosity of a rock is one of the most important reservoir properties. It controls the reservoir storage capacity. In other words, porosity quantifies the amount of fluids that the rock can store. Most of the world＇s giant fields produce hydrocarbons from carbonate reservoirs. Carbonate rocks contain more than 50% of the world＇s hydrocarbon reserves. Porosity and compressional wave velocity of 41 carbonate samples were determined under ambient conditions in laboratory. The samples were collected from seven shallow wells in west Tushka area, south Western Desert, Egypt. This paper evaluates the well known Wyllie and Raymer equations, an empirical linear equation, and a generalized model for porosity estimation from compressional wave velocity of saturated carbonate samples. Based on the comparison of the predicting identified to provide the most reliable porosity estimation. qualities, the Raymer equation and the empirical linear equation were展开更多
Based on the Winkler model, a mechanic model was established with formulas derived concerned with the deformations before and after a roof breakage at places in front of and at the back of the working face. In accorda...Based on the Winkler model, a mechanic model was established with formulas derived concerned with the deformations before and after a roof breakage at places in front of and at the back of the working face. In accordance with the theory for rock beam breakage, the beam breaking position in front of the working face is specified. In addition, the formulas were developed for the velocity of the subsidence at observatory point A in front of the working face when the coal wall serves as the coordinate center and the advance distance at time t as the dynamic coordinate. In the application of the above-mentioned achievements to the practice of Xieqiao Mine and the mines of the Eastern Panji Company of Huainan Mining（Group） Co. Ltd., the results concerned with the velocity with which the roof stratum tends to subside before and after breakage as derived from the mechanic model are well compatible to the results based on in-situ observations and measurements.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41204094)Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(No.2462015YQ0506)
文摘The conventional acoustic logging interpretation method, which is based on vertical wells that penetrate isotropic formations, is not suitable for horizontal and deviated wells penetrating anisotropic formations. This unsuitability is because during horizontal and deviated well drilling, cuttings will splash on the well wall or fall into the borehole bottom and form a thin bed of cuttings. In addition, the high velocity layers at different depths and intrinsic anisotropy may affect acoustic logging measurements. In this study, we examine how these factors affect the acoustic wave slowness measured in horizontal and deviated wells that are surrounded by an anisotropic medium using numerical simulation. We use the staggered-grid finite difference method in time domain （FDTD） combined with hybrid-PML. First, we acquire the acoustic slowness using a simulated array logging system, and then, we analyze how various factors affect acoustic slowness measurements and the differences between the effects of these factors. The factors considered are high-velocity layers, thin beds of cuttings, dipping angle, formation thickness, and anisotropy. The simulation results show that these factors affect acoustic wave slowness measurements differently. We observe that when the wavelength is much smaller than the distance between the borehole wall and high velocity layer, the true slowness of the formation could be acquired. When the wavelengths are of the same order （i.e., in the near-field scenarios）, the geometrical acoustics theory is no longer applicable. Furthermore, when a thin bed of cuttings exists at the bottom of the borehole, Fermat＇s principle is still applicable, and true slowness can be acquired. In anisotropic formations, the measured slowness changes with increments in the dipping angle. Finally, for a measurement system with specific spacing, the slowness of a thin target layer can be acquired when the distance covered by the logging tool is sufficiently long. Based on systematical simulations with different dipping angles and anisotropy in homogenous TI media, slowness estimation charts are established to quantitatively determine the slowness at any dipping angle and for any value of the anisotropic ratio. Synthetic examples with different acoustic logging tools and different elastic parameters demonstrate that the acoustic slowness estimation method can be conveniently applied to horizontal and deviated wells in TI formations with high accuracy.
基金Projects(41941018,51704298)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2021JCCXSB03)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘Rockburst is one of the major disasters in deep underground rock mechanics and engineering.The precursors of rockbursts play important roles in rockburst prediction.Strainburst experiments were performed under double-face unloading on sandstone with horizontal bedding planes using an independently designed rockburst testing facility.P-wave propagation time during the tests was automatically recorded by the acoustic emission apparatus.The P-wave velocities were calculated in both two directions to analyze their patterns.To find a characteristic precursor for rockburst,the dynamic evolution of rock anisotropy during the rockburst test is quantified by the anisotropic coefficient k,defined as the ratio of the two P-wave velocities in the directions vertical to and parallel to the bedding planes.The results show that rockburst occurs on the two free surfaces asynchronously.The rockburst failure occurs in the following order:crack generation,rock peeling,particle ejection,and rock fracture.In the process of rockburst under double-face unloading,the potential evolution characteristics of anisotropy can be generalized as anisotropy-isotropy-anisotropy.The suddenly unloading induces damage in the rock and presents anisotropic coefficient k steeply increasing departing from one,i.e.,isotropy.The rocks with horizontal bedding planes will reach the isotropic state before rockburst,which could be considered as a characteristic precursor of this kind of rockburst.
文摘The porosity of a rock is one of the most important reservoir properties. It controls the reservoir storage capacity. In other words, porosity quantifies the amount of fluids that the rock can store. Most of the world＇s giant fields produce hydrocarbons from carbonate reservoirs. Carbonate rocks contain more than 50% of the world＇s hydrocarbon reserves. Porosity and compressional wave velocity of 41 carbonate samples were determined under ambient conditions in laboratory. The samples were collected from seven shallow wells in west Tushka area, south Western Desert, Egypt. This paper evaluates the well known Wyllie and Raymer equations, an empirical linear equation, and a generalized model for porosity estimation from compressional wave velocity of saturated carbonate samples. Based on the comparison of the predicting identified to provide the most reliable porosity estimation. qualities, the Raymer equation and the empirical linear equation were
文摘Based on the Winkler model, a mechanic model was established with formulas derived concerned with the deformations before and after a roof breakage at places in front of and at the back of the working face. In accordance with the theory for rock beam breakage, the beam breaking position in front of the working face is specified. In addition, the formulas were developed for the velocity of the subsidence at observatory point A in front of the working face when the coal wall serves as the coordinate center and the advance distance at time t as the dynamic coordinate. In the application of the above-mentioned achievements to the practice of Xieqiao Mine and the mines of the Eastern Panji Company of Huainan Mining（Group） Co. Ltd., the results concerned with the velocity with which the roof stratum tends to subside before and after breakage as derived from the mechanic model are well compatible to the results based on in-situ observations and measurements.
