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Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Lei Bob Hou

George Richard Coates

James Elmer Galford

John C Bouton

Daniel Lee Miller

Prabhakar R Aadireddy

Prabhakar Aadireddy

A novel method and apparatus is disclosed for the separation of fluid phases in borehole measurements. The method is based on selecting an optimum contrast mechanism and a corresponding set of measurement parameters for a particular borehole environment. The contrast mechanism can be based on, among others, diffusion, relaxation time or hydrogen index differences between different types of fluids. Once an initial measurement is made, the measurement parameters are compared to a predetermined set of values to broadly estimate the types of fluids present in the geologic environment. If necessary, the measurement is repeated to obtain optimal fluid typing for the estimated fluid types.

NMR logging apparatus and methods for fluid typing

Borehole NMR logging apparatus and methods. A multifrequency method using triple-wait-time is disclosed for determining gas- and light-oil-filled porosity over a broad range of reservoir conditions. The method improves the signal-to-noise ratio and the determination of T values for the hydrocarbons, especially when the reservoir contains different fluid types. A set of conditions is derived for the selection of optimum acquisition parameters for logging applications. The data acquisition and processing method enables accurate determination of the pore volumes occupied by each hydrocarbon phase as well as the pore volume occupied by water, as well as accurate T . A set of conditions is developed to aid in the selection of wait-time combinations appropriate for logging conditions.

NMR apparatus and methods for measuring volumes of hydrocarbon gas and oil

A novel method and apparatus is disclosed for the separation of fluid phases in NMR borehole measurements. The method is based on selecting an optimum contrast mechanism and a corresponding set of measurement parameters for a particular borehole environment. The contrast mechanism can be based on diffusion, relaxation time or hydrogen index differences between different types of fluids. Once an initial measurement is made, the measurement parameters are compared to a predetermined set of values to broadly estimate the types of fluids present in the geologic environment. If necessary, the measurement is repeated to obtain optimal fluid typing for the estimated fluid types.

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