Baker Hughes Corporation

William A Zoeller

Pushkar N Jogi

A method for evaluating formations and bit conditions is presented. The present invention processes signals indicative of downhole weight on bit (WOB), downhole torque (TOR), rate of penetration (ROP) and bit rotations (RPM), while taking into account bit geometry to provide a plurality of well logs and to optimize the drilling process. Drilling operations are monitored and adjusted in response to these processed signals and logs. The processed signals may include the following signals: drilling response, differential pressure, pore pressure, porosity, porosity compensated for formation effects, drilling alert, bit wear factor, abnormal torque, and bearing wear. The logs may include a drilling response log, a differential pressure log, a porosity log, a porosity log compensated for formation effects, a drilling alert log, a wear factor log, a torque analysis log and a bearing wear log.

Method for evaluating formations and bit conditions

A method for borehole compensation using a single transmitter measurement electromagnetic propagation tool is disclosed. Phase shift and attenuation are measured at each of three positions relative to a measurement depth. The measurements are used to calculate borehole compensation. The method may be used for other single transmitter tools and provides more accurate formation measurement in boreholes having high rugosity and washouts.

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Portland, CT, United States of America

William A Zoeller