CA2222258A1 - Video inspection or logging tool - Google Patents

Video inspection or logging tool

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CA2222258A1
CA2222258A1 CA002222258A CA2222258A CA2222258A1 CA 2222258 A1 CA2222258 A1 CA 2222258A1 CA 002222258 A CA002222258 A CA 002222258A CA 2222258 A CA2222258 A CA 2222258A CA 2222258 A1 CA2222258 A1 CA 2222258A1
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logging tool
video inspection
tool
optical system
end view
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CA2222258C (en
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Francois Auzerais
Robert J. Schroeder
Benoit Couet
Jeffrey A. Tarvin
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Schlumberger Canada Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84—Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/88—Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination
    • G01N21/95—Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
    • G01N21/954—Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B47/00—Survey of boreholes or wells
    • E21B47/002—Survey of boreholes or wells by visual inspection
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84—Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/88—Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination
    • G01N21/95—Investigating the presence of flaws or contamination characterised by the material or shape of the object to be examined
    • G01N21/954—Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores
    • G01N2021/9542—Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores using a probe
    • G01N2021/9544—Inspecting the inner surface of hollow bodies, e.g. bores using a probe with emitter and receiver on the probe

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
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  • Immunology (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Geophysics (AREA)
  • Biochemistry (AREA)
  • Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Studio Devices (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analysing Materials By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Indicating Or Recording The Presence, Absence, Or Direction Of Movement (AREA)
  • Investigating, Analyzing Materials By Fluorescence Or Luminescence (AREA)
  • Investigating Materials By The Use Of Optical Means Adapted For Particular Applications (AREA)
  • Geophysics And Detection Of Objects (AREA)

Abstract

A video logging tool is described which is particularly well adapted for production logging of oil or gas wells. The tool has both an end view optical system and a side view optical system for imaging side and end view on a CCD array in a camera.
CA002222258A 1996-12-06 1997-11-25 Video inspection or logging tool Expired - Fee Related CA2222258C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US08/759,691 1996-12-06
US08/759,691 US5790185A (en) 1996-12-06 1996-12-06 Video inspection or logging tool

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CA2222258A1 true CA2222258A1 (en) 1998-06-06
CA2222258C CA2222258C (en) 2005-02-08

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US (1) US5790185A (en)
EP (1) EP0846840B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2222258C (en)
DE (1) DE69719692D1 (en)
NO (1) NO319064B1 (en)

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EP0846840A3 (en) 1999-09-22
NO975638D0 (en) 1997-12-04
NO975638L (en) 1998-06-08
DE69719692D1 (en) 2003-04-17
NO319064B1 (en) 2005-06-13
EP0846840B1 (en) 2003-03-12
US5790185A (en) 1998-08-04
EP0846840A2 (en) 1998-06-10
CA2222258C (en) 2005-02-08

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