Casing detection tools and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10145234
APP PUB NO 20140191879A1
SERIAL NO

14239364

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Methods and tools for detecting casing position downhole is presented. The method utilizes electromagnetic (EM) tools with tilted antenna systems to detect casing position. Sometimes titled antenna designs also increase EM tools' sensitivity to formation parameters, which can lead to false signals for casing detection. In addition, it is very difficult to distinguish measured signals between a casing source and a formation source. The methods presented help to distinguish between the two sources more clearly. The methods and tools presented also help to minimize those environmental effects, as well as enhance the signals from a surrounding conductive casing. The methods herein provide ideas of EM tool's design to precisely determine casing position within a certain distance to casing position.

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  • HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bittar, Michael S Houston, US 121 4209
Wu, Hsu-Hsiang Sugarland, US 116 530

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