Stress in formations from azimuthal variation in acoustic and other properties
US9063251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/626
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is related to methods and apparatuses for acoustic velocity well logging. The method may include estimating a magnitude of a principal horizontal stress in a borehole in a formation. The method may include obtaining a far field stress orientation and making a measurement of near borehole stress orientation. The present disclosure also includes an apparatus configured to be conveyed into a borehole and perform the method. Formation stresses and directions may be estimated.
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