GB2545594A - Distributed seismic source array - Google Patents

Distributed seismic source array

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GB2545594A
GB2545594A GB1704858.8A GB201704858A GB2545594A GB 2545594 A GB2545594 A GB 2545594A GB 201704858 A GB201704858 A GB 201704858A GB 2545594 A GB2545594 A GB 2545594A
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source array
seismic source
seismic sources
distributed seismic
distributed
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Andersen James
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Greenpowerusa Inc
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Greenpowerusa Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V1/00—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
    • G01V1/40—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B06—GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS IN GENERAL
    • B06B—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS OF INFRASONIC, SONIC, OR ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY, e.g. FOR PERFORMING MECHANICAL WORK IN GENERAL
    • B06B1/00—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency
    • B06B1/10—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency making use of mechanical energy
    • B06B1/16—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency making use of mechanical energy operating with systems involving rotary unbalanced masses
    • B06B1/161—Adjustable systems, i.e. where amplitude or direction of frequency of vibration can be varied
    • B06B1/162—Making use of masses with adjustable amount of eccentricity
    • B06B1/164—Making use of masses with adjustable amount of eccentricity the amount of eccentricity being automatically variable as a function of the running condition, e.g. speed, direction
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B06—GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS IN GENERAL
    • B06B—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR GENERATING OR TRANSMITTING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS OF INFRASONIC, SONIC, OR ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY, e.g. FOR PERFORMING MECHANICAL WORK IN GENERAL
    • B06B1/00—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency
    • B06B1/10—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency making use of mechanical energy
    • B06B1/16—Methods or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency making use of mechanical energy operating with systems involving rotary unbalanced masses
    • B06B1/167—Orbital vibrators having masses being driven by planetary gearings, rotating cranks or the like
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V1/00—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
    • G01V1/02—Generating seismic energy
    • G01V1/143—Generating seismic energy using mechanical driving means, e.g. motor driven shaft
    • G01V1/153—Generating seismic energy using mechanical driving means, e.g. motor driven shaft using rotary unbalanced masses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V1/00—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
    • G01V1/40—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging
    • G01V1/44—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging using generators and receivers in the same well
    • G01V1/46—Data acquisition
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V1/00—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting
    • G01V1/40—Seismology; Seismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging
    • G01V1/52—Structural details
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V2210/00—Details of seismic processing or analysis
    • G01V2210/10—Aspects of acoustic signal generation or detection
    • G01V2210/12—Signal generation
    • G01V2210/127—Cooperating multiple sources
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V2210/00—Details of seismic processing or analysis
    • G01V2210/10—Aspects of acoustic signal generation or detection
    • G01V2210/12—Signal generation
    • G01V2210/129—Source location
    • G01V2210/1299—Subsurface, e.g. in borehole or below weathering layer or mud line

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Geophysics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)
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Abstract

A multitude of seismic sources are formed into a linear array which can be permanently cemented within a wellbore. The seismic sources can be orbital vibrators that are electrically connected and protected from the cementing by use of pieces of drill pipe and tubing that are interconnected and provide a container for electrical connection of the seismic sources and provide surface access through a surface vault.
GB1704858.8A 2014-09-19 2015-09-17 Distributed seismic source array Withdrawn GB2545594A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (7)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201462052879P 2014-09-19 2014-09-19
US201462077123P 2014-11-07 2014-11-07
US201562104025P 2015-01-15 2015-01-15
US201562111974P 2015-02-04 2015-02-04
US201562159820P 2015-05-11 2015-05-11
PCT/US2015/050824 WO2016044675A1 (en) 2014-09-19 2015-09-17 Distributed seismic source array
US14/857,778 US10139513B2 (en) 2014-09-19 2015-09-17 Distributed seismic source array

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GB201704858D0 GB201704858D0 (en) 2017-05-10
GB2545594A true GB2545594A (en) 2017-06-21

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Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1193295A (en) * 1967-06-09 1970-05-28 Albert George Bodine Jr Fluid Resonator for Use with Sonically Driven Apparatus
US4383308A (en) * 1980-12-29 1983-05-10 Mobil Oil Corporation Acoustic well logging device for detecting shear and compressional waves
US4874061A (en) * 1988-01-19 1989-10-17 Conoco Inc. Downhole orbital seismic source
US5954169A (en) * 1997-10-24 1999-09-21 Lord Corporation Adaptive tuned vibration absorber, system utilizing same and method of controlling vibration therewith
US20020171560A1 (en) * 1997-06-02 2002-11-21 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Reservoir management system and method
US20060096380A1 (en) * 2004-11-11 2006-05-11 Novascone Stephen R Apparatus and methods for determining at least one characteristic of a proximate environment
US20080068928A1 (en) * 2006-09-15 2008-03-20 Microseismic Inc. Method for passive seismic emission tomography
US20090003131A1 (en) * 2007-06-28 2009-01-01 Robert Jay Meyer Enhanced oil recovery using multiple sonic sources
US20110222368A1 (en) * 2010-03-10 2011-09-15 VCable, LLC Detecting Seismic Data in a Wellbore
US20120327742A1 (en) * 2010-03-02 2012-12-27 David John Kusko Borehole Flow Modulator and Inverted Seismic Source Generating System
US20130317630A1 (en) * 2012-05-22 2013-11-28 GM Global Technology Operations LLC Methods, systems and apparatus for implementing dithering in motor drive system for controlling operation of an electric machine
US20130343156A1 (en) * 2012-06-25 2013-12-26 Steve Allan Horne Devices, Systems and Methods for Measuring Borehole Seismic Wavefield Derivatives

Patent Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1193295A (en) * 1967-06-09 1970-05-28 Albert George Bodine Jr Fluid Resonator for Use with Sonically Driven Apparatus
US4383308A (en) * 1980-12-29 1983-05-10 Mobil Oil Corporation Acoustic well logging device for detecting shear and compressional waves
US4874061A (en) * 1988-01-19 1989-10-17 Conoco Inc. Downhole orbital seismic source
US20020171560A1 (en) * 1997-06-02 2002-11-21 Schlumberger Technology Corporation Reservoir management system and method
US5954169A (en) * 1997-10-24 1999-09-21 Lord Corporation Adaptive tuned vibration absorber, system utilizing same and method of controlling vibration therewith
US20060096380A1 (en) * 2004-11-11 2006-05-11 Novascone Stephen R Apparatus and methods for determining at least one characteristic of a proximate environment
US20080068928A1 (en) * 2006-09-15 2008-03-20 Microseismic Inc. Method for passive seismic emission tomography
US20090003131A1 (en) * 2007-06-28 2009-01-01 Robert Jay Meyer Enhanced oil recovery using multiple sonic sources
US20120327742A1 (en) * 2010-03-02 2012-12-27 David John Kusko Borehole Flow Modulator and Inverted Seismic Source Generating System
US20110222368A1 (en) * 2010-03-10 2011-09-15 VCable, LLC Detecting Seismic Data in a Wellbore
US20130317630A1 (en) * 2012-05-22 2013-11-28 GM Global Technology Operations LLC Methods, systems and apparatus for implementing dithering in motor drive system for controlling operation of an electric machine
US20130343156A1 (en) * 2012-06-25 2013-12-26 Steve Allan Horne Devices, Systems and Methods for Measuring Borehole Seismic Wavefield Derivatives

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