AIT Array Induction

Imager Tools
The AIT* Array Induction Imager Tools accu- Applications
rately measure open borehole formation con-
● Reservoir delineation
ductivity as a function of both well depth and
radius into the formation at different borehole ● Determination of true formation
conditions and environments. Various tools resistivity Rt
cater to special operating environments, ● Determination of Sw
including slim wells and hostile, high-pressure, ● Hydrocarbon identification
high-temperature (HPHT) environments. and imaging
Wireline array induction tools use an array
● Determination of movable
induction coil that operates at multiple fre-
hydrocarbons
quencies. Software focusing of the received
signals generates a series of resistivity logs ● Invasion profiling
with different depths of investigation. ● Thin-bed analysis
Multichannel signal processing provides
robust, stable tool responses with enhanced
radial and vertical resolution and correction
for environmental effects. Quantitative two-
dimensional (2D) imaging of formation resis-
tivity is possible because of the large number
of measurements made. The images repre-
sent bedding and invasion features clearly
and quantitatively. Advanced invasion
description parameters are used to describe
the presence of transition zones and annuli.
The quantitative information about invasion
can be converted to a 2D image of water sat-
uration Sw, which can be plotted in color at
the wellsite.

AIT Array Induction Imager Tool

The standard AIT-B and AIT-C tools are used
in moderate-environment wellbore conditions
to measure the true resistivity of geologic for-
mations. AIT measurement of conductivity
SAIT
as a function of both depth and distance
from the borehole has revolutionized induc-
tion logging by increasing the depth of inves-
tigation of the measured signal concurrent
with reducing the vertical resolution from
4 to 2 ft [1.22 to 0.61 m] and to 1 ft [0.30 m]
in smooth wellbores.

QAIT AIT-C AIT-BA

Platform Express Array Induction Slim Array Induction Imager Tool SlimXtreme Array Induction Imager Tool
Imager Tool Slim wellbores require tools that are The SlimXtreme* Array Induction
The AIT-H tool is designed expressly smaller than standard logging tools. In Imager Tool (QAIT) tool is used with
for the Platform Express* logging suite. addition to its reduced diameter for use the SlimXtreme platform to log slim
It is approximately one-half the length with the SlimAccess* platform, the wellbores under severe environmental
of the AIT-B and AIT-C tools, yet pro- Slim Array Induction Imager Tool conditions. The slim tool diameter is
vides the same high-quality measure- (SAIT) is designed to handle severe also useful for logging through severe
ment. The tool is used primarily in doglegs. doglegs.
standard logging conditions of pressure
to 15,000 psi [103 MPa] and temperature Hostile Environment Induction Imager Tool
to 257°F [125°C]. The more recent AIT-M The Hostile Environment Induction
tool provides the same measurements Imager Tool (HIT) is a component of
with a temperature rating of 302°F the Xtreme* platform for logging hostile
[150°C]. environment wells. Even under severe
temperature and pressure conditions,
the induction measurement quality
matches that of the standard AIT tools.

Measurement Specifications
AIT-B and AIT-C AIT-H and AIT-M SAIT HIT QAIT
Output 10-, 20-, 30-, 60-, and 90-in. [25.40-, 50.80-, 76.20-, 152.40-, and 228.60-cm] deep induction resistivities, spontaneous potential (SP), mud resistivity
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0.1 to 2,000 ohm-m
Vertical resolution 1, 2, and 4 ft [0.30, 0.61, and 1.22 m]
Accuracy Resistivities: ±0.75 ms/m (conductivity) or 2% (whichever is greater)
Depth of investigation† AO/AT/AF10: 10 in. [25.40 cm]
AO/AT/AF20: 20 in. [50.80 cm]
AO/AT/AF30: 30 in. [76.20 cm]
AO/AT/AF60: 60 in. [152.40 cm]
AO/AT/AF90: 90 in. [228.60 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Salt-saturated muds are usually outside the operating range of induction tools.
Combinability Combinable with most services Platform Express platform SlimAccess platform Xtreme platform SlimXtreme platform
Special applications Slim wellbores High temperature Slim wellbores
Severe doglegs H2S service High pressure
H2S service and temperature
†AO = 1-ft [0.30-m] vertical resolution, AT = 2-ft [0.61-m] vertical resolution, AF = 4-ft [1.22-m] vertical resolution

Mechanical Specifications
AIT-B and AIT-C AIT-H AIT-M SAIT HIT QAIT
Temperature rating 350°F [177°C] 257°F [125°C] 302°F [150°C] 302°F [150°C] 500°F [260°C] 500°F [260°C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa]
Borehole size—min. 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 43⁄4 in. [12.07 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4 7⁄8 in. [12.38 cm] 3 7⁄8 in. [9.84 cm]
Borehole size—max. 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm]
Outer diameter 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm] with 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
0.25-in. [0.64-cm] standoff
Length 33.5 ft [10.21 m]† 16 ft [4.88 m] 16 ft [4.88 m] 23.6 ft [7.19 m]† 29.2 ft [8.90 m]† 30.8 ft [9.39 m]†
Weight 575 lbm [261 kg] 255 lbm [116 kg] 282 lbm [128 kg] 238 lbm [108 kg] 625 lbm [283 kg] 499 lbm [226 kg]
Tension 16,500 lbf [73,400 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
Compression 2,300 lbf [10,230 N] 6,000 lbf[26,690 N] 6,000 lbf[26,690 N] 3,300 lbf [14,680 N] 6,000 lbf [26,690 N] 2,000 lbf [8,900 N]
†Without SP sub

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