Abstract: According to at least some embodiments, a method of processing inversion results corresponding to a plurality of parameters of a subterranean formation includes obtaining measurements of the subterranean formation from a multi-component induction (MCI) tool. The method further includes inverting the measurements to determine a first estimated value of a parameter of the plurality of parameters. The method further includes determining at least a second estimated value of the parameter, and assessing a quality of the inverted measurements by comparing the first estimated value with the at least a second estimated value.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detection of downhole tubulars.

Abstract: A system includes a set of one or more electromagnetic (EM) field sensors deployed in a borehole formed in a downhole formation, wherein the set of EM field sensors provides directional sensitivity to EM fields. The system also includes an EM field source that emits an EM field into the downhole formation. The system also includes a data processing system that receives measurements collected by the set of EM field sensors in response to the emitted EM field. The data processing system models the subsurface EM field based on the received measurements and identifies a plurality of flood fronts at different azimuthal positions relative to the borehole.

Abstract: A system for locating water floods, in some embodiments, comprises: multiple transducers for coupling to a borehole casing to inject current into a formation within which the casing is disposed; and multiple electrodes, each of the electrodes coupled to a different one of the multiple transducers when coupled to the casing, wherein each of the multiple transducers is used to determine a potential between the casing and a corresponding one of the multiple electrodes to which the transducer is coupled, wherein the potentials from the multiple transducers are used to determine a water flood location.

Abstract: A subsurface electric field monitoring system includes one or more electric field sensors deployed external to a casing in a borehole formed in a downhole formation. The system also includes a multi-layer cement arrangement external to the casing, where the multi-layer cement arrangement focuses emitted current to a target region of the downhole formation. The system also includes a data processing system that receives measurements collected by the one or more electric field sensors in response to the focused emitted current, wherein the data processing system models the subsurface electric field based on the received measurements.

Abstract: Methods and systems are included that relate to the detection and monitoring of defects in wellbore conduits using a distributed sensor system and a wireline transmitter. A method for inspection of wellbore conduits may comprise: running a wireline transmitter into a wellbore; generating an electromagnetic field using the wireline transmitter, wherein the electromagnetic field penetrates one or more conduits disposed in the wellbore, and wherein the electromagnetic field induces emission of at least one secondary electromagnetic field from the one or more conduits; generating at least one signal in response to the secondary electromagnetic field, wherein the at least one signal is generated using a distributed sensor system, and wherein the distributed sensor system comprises electromagnetic field sensors installed in the wellbore and distributed along the one or more conduits; and identifying a pipe electromagnetic or geometric property of the one or more conduits based on the at least one signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for formation evaluation and reservoir monitoring that use electromotive force measurements. A well monitoring system may comprise: a power supply that generates an electromagnetic field in a subterranean formation; and a distributed electromotive force sensor for measuring electromotive force at one or more points along a length of the distributed electromotive sensor, wherein the distributed electromotive force sensor comprises an optical waveguide and an electro-optical transducing layer coated on one or more lengths of the optical waveguide.

Abstract: A system for locating water floods, in some embodiments, comprises: multiple non-reference electrodes with insulative pads for coupling to a borehole casing; a reference electrode with an insulative pad for coupling to the borehole casing; and multiple transducers coupled to the reference and non-reference electrodes, each of said electrodes coupled to one or more of the multiple transducers, wherein each transducer coupled to a non-reference electrode determines a differential non-reference potential between that non-reference electrode and the reference electrode, and wherein a transducer that couples to the borehole casing determines an absolute reference potential between the borehole casing and the reference electrode; wherein the differential non-reference potentials are mathematically combined with the absolute reference potential to produce absolute non-reference potentials; wherein scaling weights are applied to said absolute non-reference potentials to produce scaled absolute potentials that are use

Abstract: Systems and methods that relate to monitoring a subterranean formation using casing centralizers. A system for well monitoring comprising: a casing centralizer comprising arms configured to contact a wellbore when the casing centralizer is installed in a wellbore; and a receiver coupled to the casing centralizer and configured to measure an electrical magnitude of a current injected into a subterranean formation through the arms of the casing centralizer.

Abstract: A downhole sensor deployment assembly includes a body attachable to a completion string and one or more arms pivotably coupled to the body. A sensor pad is coupled to each arm and movable from a retracted position, where the sensor pad is stowed adjacent the completion string, and an actuated position, where the sensor pad is extended radially away from the completion string. One or more actuators are pivotably coupled to the body at a first end and pivotably coupled to a corresponding one of the one or more arms at a second end, the one or more actuators being operable to move the sensor pad to the actuated position. One or more sensor devices are coupled to the sensor pad for determining a resistivity of a formation, the one or more sensor devices comprising at least one of a sensing electrode, a transceiver, and a transmitter.

Abstract: A through-casing formation monitoring system may include a casing string positioned within a wellbore, a power source electrically coupled to a first transmitter configured to produce a magnetic field, a magnetic induction sensor positioned within the casing string such that the magnetic induction sensor allows a continued operation of the wellbore, a fiber optic cable coupled to an electro-optical transducer within the magnetic induction sensor, and an optical interrogation system configured to receive measurements from the magnetic induction sensor via the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A through-casing formation monitoring system may include a casing string positioned within a wellbore, a power source electrically coupled to the casing string, a voltage sensor electrically coupled to an inner surface of the casing string such that the voltage sensor allows a continued operation of the wellbore, a fiber optic cable coupled to an electro-optical transducer within the voltage sensor, and an optical interrogation system configured to measure an electric potential applied to the electro-optical transducer via the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a wellbore are disclosed herein. A pulse generator comprises a plurality of ports, wherein a first one of the plurality of ports is coupled to a first location of interest and a second one of the plurality of ports is coupled to a second location of interest. An electromagnetic pulse is generated at the first port and the second port. A reflected electromagnetic pulse is received at the first port and the second port. In another embodiment, the pulses are received at a separate pulse receiver with a plurality of receiving ports. A data storage device is coupled to the pulse generator or the pulse receiver, and data relating to the reflected magnetic pulse is stored at the data storage device.

Abstract: A system for locating water floods, in some embodiments, comprises: multiple non-reference electrodes with insulative pads for coupling to a borehole casing; a reference electrode with an insulative pad for coupling to the borehole casing; and multiple transducers coupled to the reference and non-reference electrodes, each of said electrodes coupled to one or more of the multiple transducers, wherein each transducer coupled to a non-reference electrode determines a differential non-reference potential between that non-reference electrode and the reference electrode, and wherein a transducer that couples to the borehole casing determines an absolute reference potential between the borehole casing and the reference electrode; wherein the differential non-reference potentials are mathematically combined with the absolute reference potential to produce absolute non-reference potentials; wherein scaling weights are applied to said absolute non-reference potentials to produce scaled absolute potentials that are use

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a wellbore are disclosed herein. A pulse generator comprises a plurality of ports, wherein a first one of the plurality of ports is coupled to a first location of interest and a second one of the plurality of ports is coupled to a second location of interest. An electromagnetic pulse is generated at the first port and the second port. A reflected electromagnetic pulse is received at the first port and the second port. In another embodiment, the pulses are received at a separate pulse receiver with a plurality of receiving ports. A data storage device is coupled to the pulse generator or the pulse receiver, and data relating to the reflected magnetic pulse is stored at the data storage device.