Real-time borehole

seismic system
seismicVISION
Applications

Place the bit on the seismic

map while drilling

Predict pore pressure

Predict target (hazard) depths

Optimize mud weight

Select coring and casing

points

Land the well optimally in the

reservoir

Identify salt proximity in real

time
Benefits

Reduces depth uncertainty

Saves rig time and cost

Reduces casing runs

Reduces sidetracks and
pilot holes
Improves safety
Features
Real-time check-shot data
Recorded waveforms for
lookahead vertical seismic
profiles (VSPs)
Rugged LWD technology
Tools for hole sizes from 8
1
2
to 26 in.
Multicomponent measure-
ments
High flow rate and pressure
ratings
Combinable with other
Schlumberger LWD tools
Imaging ahead
The Schlumberger seismicVISION*
logging-while-drilling (LWD) system
delivers time depth/velocity information
during the drillingprocess to optimize
drilling decisions, reduce costs, and
improve safety. Unlike a conventional
wireline survey, the measurement does
not normally interfere with drilling
operations or consume rig time. In envi-
ronmentswherebothrisk andwell
costs are high, thesystem offers meas-
urements that can significantly reduce
drilling uncertainty.
Seismic data provided in real time
have avaluable impact on the well con-
struction process. Real-time check-shot
data are usedto place the bit on the Bit-
On-Seismic* software-generated map to
aid navigation, select casing points, and
prepare for hazards ahead of the bit such
as faults, pore pressure changes, or for-
mation variations. The software, pro-
vided for all real-timeapplications, allows
easy visualization, communication, and
cooperation, updating the seismic map in
both time and depth in real time. The
map converts complex information into
aneasy-to-understand wellbore place-
ment path. Real-time seismic velocities
are used to update pore-pressure pre-
dictions and to improve hazard depth
predictions.
Operation of seismicVISION system
The seismicVISION tool, which con-
tains a processor and memory, receives
seismic energy from a conventional
air gunarraylocatedeither on the rig
or on a source vessel. After acquisi-
tion, the seismic signals are stored and
processed, and checkshot data and
quality indicators are transmitted
upholein real time via connection with
a PowerPulse* measurements while
drilling system. The time-depth data are
used to position the well on the seismic
map at the wellsite or off site. Wave-
forms are recorded in the tool memory
for VSP processingafter a bit trip.
A patented technique enables source
activation and data acquisition during
drilling pauses when the downhole
environment is quiet. Suitable times
to acquire data areduring pipe connec-
tions while drilling and tripping.
The seismicVISION system reduces well placement uncertainty.
Target depth: 10,214 ft 12 ft
Typically, source activation is com-
pleted with no interference to opera-
tions.
Design features enablethe
seismicVISION system to work without
the limitations of previous real-time
seismic systems. The tool has been
proved in a wide range of environ-
ments and operatingconditions,
including
all well geometries
vertical depths greater
than 25,000 ft
open hole and cased hole
hard and soft formations
moored and dynamically
positionedrigs
deep and shallow water
zero-offset and vertical
incidenceVSP
in combination with all
Schlumberger LWD tools
flow rates to 2,000 gal/min
pressures to 25,000 psi.
Q-Technology hardware and software
The Q-Borehole* integrated borehole
seismic system represents a total-
concept approach. Personnel with
expertise in borehole seismic
interpretation use Q-Technology*
single-sensor seismic hardware and
software to deliver optimized and inno-
vative solutions. The seismicVISION
technology includes the Q-Borehole
WAVE* field processing system and the
SWINGS* sourcepositioning system.
WAVE software allows quicklook seis-
mic processing at the rig site for basic
quality control and simple imaging
applications.
No Drilling Surprises
Real-time, while-drilling seismicVISION
information can be easily integrated
with a new Schlumberger solution.
The No Drilling Surprises (NDS)
process is fully customizable, from
basic planning through to a continually
updating process that helps eliminate
problems by anticipating them and cre-
atingcontingency plans before they are
needed. The living well plan is continu-
allyupdatedas newinformation
becomes available.
The NDS process, with full collabo-
ration from Schlumberger and the
client, develops fit-for-purpose pre-and
while-drilling plans that focus on real-
time wellbore pressure management,
stability management, and placement.
Integrating seismicVISION data with
the NDS process helps improve casing
point selection, reduce pore pressure
uncertainty, and eliminate pilot holes.
Those data can aid in real-time com-
parisons of actual and planned results,
in hazard anticipation, and in enabling
the real-time decision-making process.
NDS provides a complete framework
for increasing drilling efficiency, mini-
mizing surprises and, ultimately, reduc-
ing drilling cost.
11,000
13,000
15,000
17,000
19,000
2.8 3.2 3.6
Cased
Hole
Open
Hole
2.4 2.0 1.6
Time (s)
True
vertical
depth (ft)
Recorded seismicVISION data. Conceptual drawing of seismicVISION operation.
The seismicVISION tool.
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Tool Specifications
Nominal OD

(in.) 6
3
4 8
1
4 9
Max. OD, with wear bands (in.) 7
1
2 9, 10 10
Pressure drop (psi)
Upset type 1 wear band 1 wear band 1 wear band
Fishing neck OD

(in.) 7.50 9, 10 10
Fishing neck length with new collar

(in.) 71.3 78.9 78.9

Nominal length without subs

(ft) 14 13.84 13.84

Length including two crossover subs (ft) 16.39 15.94 na

Loaded weight (lbm) 1,500 2,000 2,500

Top thread connection 5
1
2 FH box 6
5
8 FH box 7
5
8 H90 box
Bottom thread connection 5
1
2 FH box 6
5
8 FH box 7
5
8 H90 box
Joint makeup torque (ft-lbf) 25,000 41,000 76,000
Joint yield torque (ft-lbf) 42,700 67,000 120,000
Average moment of inertia (in.
4
) 85 191 296
Bending strength ratio

2.17 2.37 2.23

Equivalent bending stiffness

(ft) 13.8 14.4 14.8

Max. dogleg severity

Rotating (deg/100 ft) 8 7 4

Sliding (deg/100 ft) 16 14 12
Operations
Max. weight on bit

74,000,000 lbf/L
2
164,000,000 lbf/L
2
261,400,000 lbf/L
2
Max. operating torque (lbf-ft) 16,000 23,000 35,000
Surface speed (rpm) 200 200 200
Stick/slip amplitude 100% of mean speed 100% of mean speed 100% of mean speed
sustained for more than 30 min sustained for more than 30 min sustained for more than 30 min
Lateral vibrations 30 min at Shock Level 3 30 min at Shock Level 3 30 min at Shock Level 3
(50-g threshold) or 200,000 (50-g threshold) or 200,000 (50-g threshold) or 200,000
shocks above 50 g shocks above 50 g shocks above 50 g
Max. operating pressure (kpsi) 25 23 23
Max. differential pressure

Internal-external difference (kpsi) 5 5 5

External-internal difference (kpsi) 5 5 5
Max. operating temperature (C [F]) 150 [302] 150 [302] 150 [302]
Max. flow rate (gpm) 1,000 2,000 2,000
Max. sand content of mud solids 3% 3% 3%
Max. dissolved solids content No limit No limit No limit
Max. size LCM
,
No limit No limit No limit
Max. LCM concentration (ppb) No limit No limit No limit
Magnetic sub No No No

American Petroleum Institute (API) specification

See tool drawing in appropriate manual for details.

Specification assumes new collar. Fishing neck is measured from the face of the uphole box to the start of the first external upset.

The sub length is that of the minimum self-contained operating configuration, excluding crossovers, saver subs, pony subs, etc.

Not applicable

Bending strength ratios are determined by the API connection and tool OD at the connection box. Check the bending stress ratio for any particular connection in your string.

Equivalent bending stiffness is the length of a standard API collar that would act in an equivalent manner to the bending stiffness of the subject collar.
The equivalent bending stiffness is calculated as follows: L
equivalent
= L
tool
. Here, L means length, and I is the moment of inertia, in.
4

This is the maximum recommended dogleg severity (DLS) to which the tool should be subjected. This is not necessarily the DLS of the borehole.

Maximum allowable weight on bit (WOB) is calculated from the equation given below. The maximum WOB depends on the unsupported length of collar, L, which is the distance between the stabilizers above and
below the sub. I is the moment of inertia, in.
4
WOB = 917,000

These values represent the maximum safe differential pressure in each direction prior to fluid leakage across the joints. The mechanical integrity of the joints should hold at least up to the maximum tool pressure
rating (2325 kpsi). However, if the maximum safe differential pressure is exceeded, pressure and fluid can be lost across the metal-to-metal face seal at the tool joint.

LCM = lost circulation material.

These tools should pass any size of commercially available LCM. However, always check tool diagrams for minimum tool bore diameters and annular clearances.
I
tool
L
2
I
API collar
I
tool
[mud weight (ppg) flow rate (gpm)]
217,000
[mud weight (ppg) flow rate (gpm)]
769,000
[mud weight (ppg ) flow rate (gpm)]
769,000