4 Depth-Control
4 Depth-Control
Training Objectives
At the end of this session, you should be able to:
1) Explain the importance of depth control
2) Explain how wireline determines the Measured depth
3) Where can you check depth control in the log
4) How to define Total Depth Logger and First Readings
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Wireline QHSE Standard 5
Depth Control
Depth is the fundamental measurement made by
Schlumberger Wireline
It is critical to our clients’ business
It is critical that depth be measured in a systematic way, with
an auditable record of traceability
Ultimately the goal of this standard is to ensure that the
Schlumberger Wireline depth measurement is recognized as
the best in the industry.
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Depth Control - Importance
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Driller’s Depth
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Measured Depth
• It is the distance between a part of the tool (tool depth) and a surface
reference (zero reference)
Acquisition system
IDW
cable travel sensor
DF
Logging Unit Derrick Floor
Cable
GL
Tool ZERO reference Ground level
(client)
MEASURED DEPTH MSL
Mean Sea Level
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Tool DEPTH
Commonly used elevations and permanent datum for log depth reference
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Schlumberger depth accuracy
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Essentials of Depth Control Procedure
Calibrated IDW is the primary depth measurement
Wheel Slippage is detected and compensated by surface
acquisition system
No need for magnetic marks (non-mandatory)
Other effects
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IDW Calibrator
As per policy, the WC is determined by
Calibrating the IDW for the specific type
of cable.
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IDW Calibration
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Slippage -> Encoder Slip Correction
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Other – Depth Control Procedure
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Zeroing the Tool
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Zero
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RULS: Rig Up Length at Surface
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RULB: Rig Up Length at Bottom
RUL
B
RULS
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Stretch: Log UP vs Log DOWN
Add !!
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Depth Control Procedures
Logging Up Procedures
Log up without making any further corrections
Re-check Tool zero at surface
– (Within +/-2ft over 10,000 ft of total travel)
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• How do we enter all this information in the system?
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WFDD
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WFDD Depth Setup
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WFDD Alarms
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• What happens if its is NOT the 1st log of the well?
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Depth Control Procedures
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Depth Control Procedures
Subsequent Trips
Agree on Reference Log with Customer
Repeat all procedures for first run
Correlate at the previous run’s TD
– If Difference is less than 5 ft/ 10,000 ft - Adjust Depth to match reference log
– If Difference is greater than 5 ft / 10,000 ft - Investigate
Proceed to TD and adjust for stretch
Logging pass should overlap with reference log by ~ 200 ft.
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• Where I can find all this information in the log?
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Traceability
Depth Summary Listing
Predefined format for capture of depth specific data
Depth parameters are written to DLIS file
DSL record is included in the log print (header)
*.wdl file is generated by WFDD, excellent troubleshooting device,
especially in pull-offs.
Depth and Tension Measuring Devices
Use of IDW Calibrator is mandatory
Tension device calibration coefficients recorded
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Depth Summary Listing
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• What happens if I loose both encoders?
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Depth Control Aids
The ‘Z’ Chart
Well Sketch Well :
Dog-legs : Date :
Restrictions: Run Number:
Magnetic
Marks Note the position of first wrap
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Total Depth Logger
Sensor 1 Sensor 2
Tension
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First Readings
Sensor 1 Sensor 2
Tension
Sensor Measure Point To Tool Zero
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How much rat hole do you need?
TD driller = 10000 ft
Tools string = 87 ft
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Training Objectives
At the end of this session, you should be able to:
1) Explain the importance of depth control
2) Explain how wireline determines the Measured depth
3) Where can you check depth control in the log
4) How to define Total Depth Logger and First Readings
37 Initials
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