20240026772. DOWNHOLE LOGGING TOOL simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

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DOWNHOLE LOGGING TOOL

Organization Name

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor(s)

Huseyin Rahmi Seren of Houston TX (US)

DOWNHOLE LOGGING TOOL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026772 titled 'DOWNHOLE LOGGING TOOL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an untethered downhole tool that consists of two bodies, a logging sensor, a motor, and a controller. Each body has a housing with an inner volume and a magnetic anchor that can attach the body to a wellbore tubular. The motor is connected to one of the bodies and is coupled to a spooler. The controller is connected to the motor and the magnetic anchors and can adjust the anchors from an active state to an inactive state. It can also activate the motor to operate the spooler and increase the length of a cable between the spooler and the detached body.

  • The patent describes an untethered downhole tool for use in wellbores.
  • The tool consists of two bodies, a logging sensor, a motor, and a controller.
  • Each body has a housing with an inner volume and a magnetic anchor for attachment.
  • The motor is connected to one of the bodies and is coupled to a spooler.
  • The controller can adjust the magnetic anchors and activate the motor to operate the spooler.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Logging and data collection in wellbores.
  • Monitoring and analysis of wellbore conditions.
  • Exploration and extraction of oil and gas resources.
  • Geothermal energy production.
  • Environmental monitoring in underground formations.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Eliminates the need for a physical tether, allowing for greater flexibility and mobility in downhole operations.
  • Reduces the risk of entanglement or damage to the tool and the wellbore.
  • Enables remote operation and control of the downhole tool.
  • Improves data collection and accuracy in wellbore measurements.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Increased efficiency and productivity in downhole operations.
  • Cost savings by eliminating the need for complex and expensive tethering systems.
  • Improved safety for personnel and equipment in wellbore environments.
  • Enhanced data collection capabilities for better decision-making in oil and gas exploration and production.


Original Abstract Submitted

an untethered downhole tool includes a first body, a second body, a logging sensor, a motor, and a controller. each of the first and second bodies includes a housing that defines an inner volume and a magnetic anchor configured, in an active state, to attach the body to a wellbore tubular. the motor is attached to one of the first or second bodies and coupled to a spooler. the controller is communicably coupled to the motor and the first and second magnetic anchors. the controller is configured to adjust one of the first or second magnetic anchors from the active state to an inactive state; and activate the motor to operate the spooler to spool the cable from the spooler to increase a length of a portion of the cable between the spooler and the detached first or second body.