Method and system for fracture detection using acoustic waves
US10126454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/74
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for identifying and locating fractures within a wellbore are described herein. One such method includes generating an acoustic wave. At least a first portion of the acoustic wave travels along a wall of the wellbore. The first portion of the acoustic wave interacts with a feature on the wall of the wellbore, such as a fracture, and generates a second acoustic wave. The second acoustic wave is detected to obtain acoustic data. A chevron pattern is identified within the acoustic data and a location for the feature is determined using the identified chevron pattern.
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