Abstract: Disclosed is a diagnostic device for a seismic probe, the probe including, in an elongate tubular body, an electronic module, a capacitor bank and a spark gap adapted to generate a shock wave in a wellbore, the device including at least one sensor adapted to measure at least one parameter of the shock wave over time. The sensor is fixed to an inner surface of a wall of the tubular body, at a predetermined, non-zero distance from the spark gap in the direction of the electronic module. Also disclosed is a diagnostic method using the signals of the sensor.

Abstract: A device (20) for stimulation of wells, includes a tool (200) including a capacitive element (205) and a stimulation head (210). The device further includes switching elements capable of placing the tool (200) in at least two states: i) a charging state in which the capacitive element and the stimulation head are electrically in series between the first terminal and the second terminal of the tool, in such a way that the electrical source charges the capacitive element through the stimulation head (210), and ii) a discharging state in which the capacitive element discharges through the stimulation head (210). Also, a diagnostic method for such a device (20) for stimulation of wells.

Abstract: Disclosed is a diagnostic device for a seismic probe, the probe including, in an elongate tubular body, an electronic module, a capacitor bank and a spark gap adapted to generate a shock wave in a wellbore, the device including at least one sensor adapted to measure at least one parameter of the shock wave over time. The sensor is fixed to an inner surface of a wall of the tubular body, at a predetermined, non-zero distance from the spark gap in the direction of the electronic module. Also disclosed is a diagnostic method using the signals of the sensor.

Abstract: A device (20) for stimulation of wells, includes a tool (200) including a capacitive element (205) and a stimulation head (210). The device further includes switching elements capable of placing the tool (200) in at least two states: i) a charging state in which the capacitive element and the stimulation head are electrically in series between the first terminal and the second terminal of the tool, in such a way that the electrical source charges the capacitive element through the stimulation head (210), and ii) a discharging state in which the capacitive element discharges through the stimulation head (210). A diagnostic method for such a device (20) for stimulation of wells is also described.