Spec Echometer Complit Word Version
Spec Echometer Complit Word Version
Spec Echometer Complit Word Version
The Well Analyzer is used to optimize production from oil and gas wells. It is used with an acoustic gas
gun and pressure transducer to acquire acoustic data and casing pressure for determination of liquid level
depth and bottomhole pressure. The Well Analyzer is utilized with dynamometer sensors including a load
cell transducer, an accelerometer and a motor current sensor to analyze the mechanical pumping system.
The Well Analyzer is used with the motor power/current transducer to acquire and analyze motor power
and motor current data.
The Total Well Management System (TWM), illustrated below, is the most complete system for
acquisition and interpretation of:
Fluid Level and Bottomhole Pressure in producing and static wells
Dynamometer measurements using two types of load cells
Electric motor power and current measurement, simultaneous with dynamometer or independently
Programmed acquisition of pressure transient data
Programmed monitoring of fluid level in wells
In all systems, the TWM software includes all necessary elements for acquisition and interpretation of the
data and generation of reports and transfer to external databases. Additional information about each element
can be viewed in the Echometer web page www.echometer.com.
The Pressure Transient Tester System, illustrated below, is designed for acquisition and interpretation
of:
For pressure transient analysis, the liquid level depth, casing pressure and well data information are
processed to obtain bottomhole pressure. Data plots include casing pressure, liquid level depth and
bottomhole pressure versus time. Diagnostic plots, including Horner, log-log and MDH, are used to
monitor the progress of the test. A BHP file is available for exporting data to other programs for a more
rigorous analysis.
For liquid level tracking, the depth to the liquid level is continuously recorded and displayed as a function
of time and compared to high and low liquid level alarm limits to warn the operator of abnormal
conditions in the well. Pressure is not recorded.
Acoustic pressure transient data acquisition and analysis and liquid level tracking measurements are
performed automatically. The operator specifies the shot frequency and the data is acquired automatically
while the unit runs unattended for several hours or days. The acoustic data is processed to determine the
distance to the liquid level.
The Single Shot Acoustic Liquid Level System, illustrated below, is designed for acquisition and
interpretation of:
After operator input, the computer activates the Remote Fire Gas Gun to create a pressure pulse that
travels through the gas down the well. Acoustic reflections are detected by the microphone in the gas
gun, digitized and stored in the computer. The TWM software digitally filters the stored signal at the
precise collar frequency and automatically counts the number of collar reflections from the surface to
the liquid level and determines the liquid level depth.
Simultaneously, the casing pressure is automatically acquired at 15 second intervals to determine if gas
is flowing up the casing annulus and at what rate gas is flowing up the casing, and to calculate the
gradient of the gaseous liquid column above the pump, if present. The gas-free liquid level, the pump
intake pressure and the producing bottomhole pressure are determined from the analysis of the
acquired data. The producing bottomhole pressure and reservoir pressure are processed using the
Vogel IPR or the Productivity Index analysis to present the operator with the producing rate efficiency
and the maximum potential rate of the well. Measurements can be quickly repeated to verify
accuracy and stability of the well condition.
The Polished Rod Dynamometer System, illustrated below, is designed for acquisition and interpretation
of:
The polished rod transducer (PRT) is designed for easy and safe installation and permits the operator to
quickly obtain surface dynamometer cards, pump cards and standing and traveling valve tests.
After stopping the unit, the operator simply and safely attaches the polished rod transducer to the polished
rod in a few seconds. This highly sensitive transducer outputs a signal indicating change in polished rod
diameter caused by the change in rod load during the pumping cycle and the signal is converted to polished
rod load data with a typical accuracy of 3-5%.
All dynamometer load cells include a built-in accelerometer from which the software determines velocity
and position of the polished rod. The TWM program uses the Wave Equation model to convert the polished
rod load and position into the corresponding Pump Dynamometer in order to provide an accurate
diagnostic of the operation of the pump, the net pump displacement and the pump intake pressure.
The Polished Rod transducer houses a small accelerometer for determination of position. Acquiring and
processing acceleration data is a more convenient and reliable technique for determining polished rod
position than utilizing the troublesome, string-type potentiometer.
The Horseshoe Dynamometer System, illustrated below, is designed for acquisition and interpretation of:
The Horseshoe Transducer is a high accuracy ( 0.1%) load and position sensor. It is rated to 30 KLb.
Used with the TWM software, it allows troubleshooting the pumping system when abnormal operation is
detected using the PRT. It is also recommended to be used when the majority of the wells to be tested are
very shallow and have small diameter pumps.
The Horseshoe transducer contains an accelerometer for determination of position. Acquiring and
processing acceleration data is a more convenient, accurate and reliable technique for determining
polished rod position than utilizing the troublesome string-type potentiometer.
The Polished Rod/Horseshoe Dynamometer System, illustrated below, is designed for acquisition and
interpretation of:
The Horseshoe Transducer is a high accuracy ( 0.1%) load and position sensor. It is rated to 30 KLb.
Used with the TWM software, it allows troubleshooting the pumping system when abnormal operation is
detected using the PRT. It is also recommended to be used when the majority of the wells to be tested are
very shallow and have small diameter pumps.
The Polished Rod Transducer (PRT) is designed for easy and safe installation and permits the operator
to quickly obtain surface dynamometer cards, pump cards and standing and traveling valve tests. Its use
is generally preferred by most operators and yields accurate measurements in the majority of the cases.
All load cells contain an accelerometer for determination of position. The accelerometer is a more
accurate and reliable technique for determining acceleration, velocity and position. Acquiring and
processing acceleration data is a more convenient, accurate and reliable technique for determining
polished rod position than utilizing the troublesome string-type potentiometer.
The Hydraulic Horseshoe Dynamometer system, illustrated below, uses a 5-inch horseshoe transducer
in conjunction with a spool assembly that is permanently located on the well for acquisition and
interpretation of:
The 50 KLb transducer is used with a spool assembly that has a 2 tube with end spacers that fits over
the polished rod which allows insertion of the 5 horseshoe load cell and an associated hydraulic jack. A
hydraulic pump is used to transfer the load on the polished rod to the 5 horseshoe transducer. This is a
very safe and convenient technique for quickly installing a horseshoe type load cell. The 5 horseshoe
transducer raises the polished rod only 1/8 so the plunger remains operating in the same portion of the
pump barrel.
Illustrated above are the spool assembly permanently located above the carrier bar and the hydraulic
jack system for installation of the 50 KLb load cell.
The Acoustic, Dynamometer and Power Analysis System, illustrated below, is designed for
acquisition and interpretation of:
The Remote Fire Gas Gun and the PRT and Horseshoe load cells permit all of the measurements and
analysis that were discussed earlier.
Motor power is also processed in conjunction with strokes per minute to obtain gear reducer torque. The
torque is calculated and the recommended movement of counterweights to balance the pumping system
is computed.
The Plunger Lift Analysis System, illustrated below, is designed for acquisition and interpretation of:
Using the Well Analyzer to acquire acoustic and pressure signals from a gas gun attached to the tubing,
plus pressure data from an additional pressure transducer attached to the casing can optimize the
performance of a plunger lift installation. At any point in time during the Plunger Lift's operation cycle,
both the position and velocity of the plunger can be accurately determined using this equipment.
Monitoring the tubing and casing pressures allows the calculation of gas and liquid flow rates into and
out of the casing and tubing, and also the varying flow rates as a function of pressure from the reservoir.
Plunger trace measurements help to ensure that the plunger will reach the bottom of the tubing by the
end of the shut-in time period so that all of the liquid in the tubing can be lifted to surface during the
plunger unloading cycle. By accurately measuring the plunger fall velocity, the proper shut-in time for
the plunger lift installation can be determined. Setting the well to have the shortest possible shut-in time
period to allow the plunger to fall to bottom will maximize oil and gas production from plunger lift
installations.
The TWM Plunger Lift software includes all necessary elements for acquisition and interpretation of the
data and generation of reports and transfer to external databases. Additional information about the
Plunger Lift software and data acquisition can be viewed in the Echometer web page
www.echometer.com.
Well Analyzer Computerized Analog to Digital Electronics Package
The Well Analyzer Electronics consist of precision sigma-delta analog to digital converters, transducer signal
conditioning circuits and a notebook computer housed in a rugged waterproof briefcase. The analog to digital
converter conditions and converts signals from sensors to digital data that are processed and analyzed by the
computer to present the operator with an analysis of the well's performance. The Well Analyzer and TWM
software will perform the following tests with the listed sensors.