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The Dielectric Tool is a pad-type device that uses a microwave signal of 1 gigahertz to measure the Bulk Volume of Water in the flushed zone

In combination with other porosity devices, the BVW value helps to evaluate the amount of movable hydrocarbons in a reservoir. Also the high vertical tool resolution aids in the evaluation of thin beds. The design of the sensor, with two symmetric transmitters and 3 receivers, helps to minimize the effects of rugosity, borehole, and changes in readings due to pad contact. Also the pivot point is in the center of the pad to have a uniform pressure on the formation.

Benefits

  • Helps to evaluate the amount of movable hydrocarbons 
  • Aids in the evaluation of thin beds 
  • Effects of rugosity mudcake and pad contact have been minimized 
  • Performs in a wide range of borehole conditions 
  • Real-time temperature and speed corrections

Applications

  •  Measures water saturation in the flushed zone (Sxo) 
  • In oil-based mud it measures irreducible water saturation (SWIRR)
  • Evaluation of thin beds 
  • Gas indicator 
  • Evaluation of cementation exponent “m” 
  • Resistivity (Rxo) and dielectric constant of the flushed zone 
  • Dielectric porosity

Features

  • Compensated for borehole effects (2 transmitters and 3 receivers)
  • Electronics mounted in pad, near the antennas, for increased signal-to-noise ratio and higher operating range 
  • Borehole temperature sensor in pad allows real-time data correction 
  • Real-time speed correction 
  • Real-time indication of irregular tool motion, mud-cake build up, pad lift off 
  • Back up arm can be replaced by an ML sensor
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