CA2056821C - Apparatus and technique for nmr diffusion measurement - Google Patents
Apparatus and technique for nmr diffusion measurementInfo
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Abstract
A method for conducting borehole NMR measurements comprising the steps of:
providing a magnetic field and a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
providing a magnetic field and a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
Description
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11537nu.dif I-860 29.11.1~90 FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to borehole measure~ents and more particularly to borehole measurements employing nuclear magnetic resonance.
BACKGROUND OE THE INVENTION
There are known in the patent literature various techniques ~or carrying out borehole measur~ments employing NMR.
Particularly useful techniques and apparatus for carrying out-such techn;ques are described in U.S. Patents 4,710,713 and 4,717,878 of the present assignee. U.S. Patent 4,933,638 describes a technique which is based thereon.
It is known to carry out laboratory tests of the self-diffusion coefficient, i.e. the rate at which molecules of a material randomly travel within the bulk of the same material, on cores. Providing the cores for testing is a very expensive and time consuming process and is not suitable for sampling a large extent of a borehole.
A representative listing of relevant publications in this field is set forth hereinbelow:
J.H. Simpson and H~Y. Carr, Diffusion and Nuclear Spin Relaxation in Water, The Physical Review, 111, No. 5, Sept 1, 1958, p 1201 ff.
D.C. Douglass and D.W. McCall, Diffusion in Paraffin Hydrocarbons, Journal of Physical Chemistry, 62, 1102 (1958);
D.E. Woessner, N.M.R. Spin Echo Self Diffusion Measurements on Fluids Undergoin~ Restricted Diffusion, Journal 2~1~682~
of Physical Chemistry, 87, 1306 (1963~;
R.C. Wayne and R. M. Cotts, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Study of Self-Dif~usion in a Bounded Medium, Physical Review, 151, No. 1, 4 November, 1964;
E. O. Stejskql and J.E. Tanner, Spin Diffusion Measurements: Spin Echoes in the Presence of a Time Dependent Field Gradient, The Journal o~ Chemical Physics, Vol. 42, No. 1, 288-292, 1 January, 1965.
~ .J. Packer and C. Rees, Pulsed NMR Studies of Restricted Diffusion, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 40, No. 2, August, 1972;
C.H. Neuman, Spin echo of spins diffusing in a bounded medium, The Journal of Chemical Physics, Vol. 60, No. 11, 1 June, 1974;
W.D. Williams, E.F.W. Seymour and R. M. Cotts, A
Pulsed Gradient Multiple-Spin Echo NMR Technique for Measuring Diffusion in the Presence of Background Magnetic Field Gradients, Journal of Magnetic Resonance 31, 271 - 282, ~1978);
U.S. Patent 4,719,423 describes NMR imaging of materials ~or transport properties including diffusion coefficients. This patent relates to imaging of core samples and not in situ;
P.T. Callaghan, D. Macgowan, K.J. Packer and F.O.
Zelaya, High Resolution ~-space Imaging in Porous Structure, ~ubmitted for publication in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance, 1990:
U.S. Patent 4,350,955 of J.A. Jackson et al. ancl other publications of J.A. Jackson on the same general subject.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVFNTION
The present invention seeks to provide a tech~i que and apparatus for conducting borehole NMR measurement~ of self-dif~usion coefficient and the intrinsic transverse relaxation time.
There is thus provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a technique for conducting borehole NMR measurements including the steps of providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole, carrying out at least one and preferably two or more NMR
experiments in the presence of the magnetic field gradient, sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the ~irst echo and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the magnetic field gradient is constant over time. Alternatively a switched magnetic field gradient may be provided.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention the step of carrying out at least one NMR experiment includes carrying out two NMR experimentG such that they di~fer in at least one of the following parameters: 1. the time the molecules are allowed to diffuse, 2. the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient and 3. the time over which the pulses are applied if magnetic field ~radienk pulses are used.
More particularly, the two experiments may di~fer only in the echo spacing. In such case, the T2 (transverse relaxation time) and D (diffusion coefficient) can be extracted from the measured amplitudes and decay rates.
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Alternatively, when the gradients are constant and are themselves a function of the magnetic field strength, the two experiments may differ in the applied RF frequency. The difference in frequency is accompanied by a change in the magnetic field gradient strength.
In an extension o~ the above-described technique, more than two such experiments can be conducted. Results of repeated experîments can then be integrated and averaged to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio and the two or more different experiments may be used for calculating the Diffusion Coefficient and the transverse relaxation time T2.
In another extension, several such experiments might all be combined into a single experiment by acquiring all the required data from the signals of a single excitation. This can ~e accomplished by changing the ahovementioned parameters during a single sequence. As an illustrative example: the first few echoes are spaced by one fixed time interval, the next few by another, and so on.
A single experiment with fixed parameters such as echo spacing, magnetic field gradient magnitude and duration may be carried out to give an upper bound to the diffusion coefficient value, a lower bound to T~ or either T2 or D when one of them is known a priori.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the diffusion coefficient D can be employed to determine at least one of the following petrophysical parameters:
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
20S~
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the a~erage increase in electrical resistance dule to the formation tortuosity; and q-space imaging of the formation.
There is also provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention apparatus for conducting borehole NMR
measure~ents comprlslng:
apparatus for providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
' apparatus for carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
apparatus for sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and apparatus for determining therefrom the diffusion coe~ficient.
There is also provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention apparatus for conducting borehole NMR
measurements comprising:
apparatus for applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the mater,ial at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
apparatus for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in 2~8~1 order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, de~ined relative to the plane of the borehole;
apparatus for applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing ths atoms and molecules o~ the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
apparatus for applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
apparatus for again applying a fi.xed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and-molecules of the material in the r~gion of interest to diffuse;
apparatus for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and apparatus ~'or deriving the diffusion coef~icient D or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
There is also provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention apparatus for conducting borehole NMR
measurements comprising:
apparatus for applying a static magnetic fiald to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
apparatus for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, durat.ion and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
apparatus for applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the ~aterial in the reg:ion of interest to diffuse;
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apparatus for applying a refocusing RF pul~e to the region of interest;
apparatus for again applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse~
apparatus for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and apparatus for deriving the diffusion coe~ficient D or the spin echo decay T2 ~rom the echo amplitudes.
The methods described hereinabove are suitable for use in environments other than borehole environments and with materials other than those found in boreholes. The methods have the advantage that the material being tested may be located outside the testing apparatus.
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BRIEF DESCP<IPTION OF T~IE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description~ taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
Fig. lA is a block diAgram illustration of apparatus for carrying out borehole diffusion coefficient determinations in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, whereîn the magnetic field gradient is constant over time;
Fig. lB is a block diagram illustration o~ apparatus for carrying out borehole diffusion coef~icient determinations in accordance with an alternative e~bodiment o~ the present invention, wherein the magnetic field gradient is pulsed.
Figs. 2A and 2B are illustrations of RF pulses and ech~es and Magnetic Field Gradient Sequences respectively which are employed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 3A and 3B are illustrations of RF pulses and echoes and Magnetic Field Gradient Sequences respectively which are employed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBOD:I:MENT
Reference is now made to Fig. lA, which illustrates, in relatively general form, apparatus for carry:ing out NMR borehole di~fusion coefficient determinations in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus includes a first portion 6 J which is arrange~ to be lowered into a borehole 7 having a borehole longitu~; n~ 1 axis 8 in order to e~ ;ne ~he nature of ma~erials in the vicin:ity of the borehole lying in a region 9 of generally cylindrical configuration spaced ~rom and surrounding the borehole.
The first portion 6 preferably comprises a generally cylindrical permanent magnet 10, preferably having a circular cross ~ection and arranged along a permanent magnet longitudinal axis 11 which is preferably coaxial with the longitudinal axis 8 of the borehole. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention a plurality of permanent magnets 10 may be employed.
Through the specification, the one or more permanent magnets 10 will be considered together and referred to as permanent magnet and their common longitudinal axis will be identified as longitudinal axis 11.
The first portion 6 also comprises one or more coil windings 16 which preferably are arranged on the permanent magnet surface such that each coil turn lies in a plane substantially parallel to a plane containing permanent magnet magnetl~ation axis 12 and longitudinal axis 11. Specifically, the axis 13 of the coil windings 16 is substantially perpendicular to both longitudinal axis 11 of the borehole and axis 12 of the permanent magnet magnetization.
2 ~ 2 :1 The permanent magnet 10 and coil windings 16 are preferably housed in a non-conductive, non-ferromagnetic protective housing 18. The housing and its contents hereinafter will ~e referred to as a probe 190 The coil windings 16, together with a ~ransmitter/receiver (T/R) matching circuit ~0 define a transmitter/receiver (T/R) circuit. T/R matching circuit 20 typically includes a resonance capacitor, a T/R switch and both to-transmitter and ~o-receiver matching circuitry and is coupled to a RF power amplifier 24 and to a receiver preamplifier 26.
All of the elements described hereinabove are normally contained in a housing 28 which is passed through the borehole~
Alternatively some of the above elements may not be contained in the housing 28 and may be located above ground.
Indicated by block 30 is control circuitry for the logging apparatus including a computer 32, which provides a control output to a pulse programmer 34 which receives an RF
input from a variable frequency RF source 36. Pulse programmer 34 controls the operation of the variable frequency RF source 36 as well as an RF driver 38, which receives an input from variable frequency RF source 36 and outputs to RF power amplifier 24.
The output of RF receiver preamplifier 26 is supplied to an RF receiver 40 which receives an input from a phase shifter 44.
Phase shifter 4~ recelves an input from variable frequency RF
~ource 36. Receiver ~0 outputs via an A/D converter with a buffer 46 to computer 32 for providing desired well logging output data for further use and analysis.
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Some or all of the elements ~escribed hereinabove as being in block 30 are preferably disposed downhole. Alternatively such elements may be disposed in an above-ground housing~
Reference is now made to Fig. lB, which illustrates, in relatively general form, apparatus for carrying out NMR borehole di~usion coefficient determinations in accordance with an alternative preferred embodiment of the present in~ention. The apparatus includes a ~irst portion 106, which is arranged to be lowered into a borehole 107 in order to P~m;ne the nature of materials in the vicinity of the borehole.
The first portion 106 comprises a magnet or a plurality of magnets 10~ which generate a preferably substantially uniform static magnetic field in a volume of investigation 109. The first portion 106 also comprises an RF antenna coil 116 which produces an RF magnetic field at the volume of investigation 109 which field is substantially perpendicular to the static magnetic field.
A magnetic field gradient coil, or plurality of coils, 110 generates a magnetic field gradient at the volume of investigation 109. This additional contribution to the magnetic field has a field direction preferably collinear with the substantially uniform field and has a substantially uniform magnetic field gradient, which may or may not be switched on and off by switching the dc current flowing through the coil or coils 110. The magnet or magnets 108, antenna 116 and the gradient coil 110 constituting portion 106 are also referred to as a probe.
The antenna together with a transmitter/receiver (T/R) 2 ~
matching circuit 120 typically includs a resonance capacitor, a T/R switch and both to-transmitter and to-receiver matching circuitry and are coupled to an RF power ampli:Eler 124 and a receiver preampli~ier 126.
A power supply 129 provides the dc c~rrent required for the magnetic field gradient generating coils 110.
All the elements described hereinabo~e are normally contained in a housing 128 which is passed through the borehole.
Alternatively, some of the above elements may be located above ground.
Indicated in a block 130 is control circuitry for the logging apparatus which may be generally identical to that described above with reference to block 30 in connection with the embodiment of Fig. lA, with the addition of a pulse programmer 146.
Pulse programmer 146 controls the gradient coil power supply 129 enabling and disabling the flow of current, and hence the generation of field gradients, according to the commands of the computer 32.
Some or all of the elements described hereinabove as being disposed in an above-ground housing, may instead be disposed below ground.
Reference i9 now made to Figs. 2A and 2B which illustrate RF pulses and echoes and Magnetic ~ield Gradient Sequences respectively Which are employed in accordance with one embo~iment o~ the present invention. In this embodiment of the invention, the following operational steps take place:
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l. A static maynetic field is applied to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest. The field and the collinear magneti2ation thus produced deflne a vertical direction.
2. A magnetic field gradient is applied at the region o~ interest. This gradient field might or might not be part of the static magnetic field of the first step.
11537nu.dif I-860 29.11.1~90 FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to borehole measure~ents and more particularly to borehole measurements employing nuclear magnetic resonance.
BACKGROUND OE THE INVENTION
There are known in the patent literature various techniques ~or carrying out borehole measur~ments employing NMR.
Particularly useful techniques and apparatus for carrying out-such techn;ques are described in U.S. Patents 4,710,713 and 4,717,878 of the present assignee. U.S. Patent 4,933,638 describes a technique which is based thereon.
It is known to carry out laboratory tests of the self-diffusion coefficient, i.e. the rate at which molecules of a material randomly travel within the bulk of the same material, on cores. Providing the cores for testing is a very expensive and time consuming process and is not suitable for sampling a large extent of a borehole.
A representative listing of relevant publications in this field is set forth hereinbelow:
J.H. Simpson and H~Y. Carr, Diffusion and Nuclear Spin Relaxation in Water, The Physical Review, 111, No. 5, Sept 1, 1958, p 1201 ff.
D.C. Douglass and D.W. McCall, Diffusion in Paraffin Hydrocarbons, Journal of Physical Chemistry, 62, 1102 (1958);
D.E. Woessner, N.M.R. Spin Echo Self Diffusion Measurements on Fluids Undergoin~ Restricted Diffusion, Journal 2~1~682~
of Physical Chemistry, 87, 1306 (1963~;
R.C. Wayne and R. M. Cotts, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Study of Self-Dif~usion in a Bounded Medium, Physical Review, 151, No. 1, 4 November, 1964;
E. O. Stejskql and J.E. Tanner, Spin Diffusion Measurements: Spin Echoes in the Presence of a Time Dependent Field Gradient, The Journal o~ Chemical Physics, Vol. 42, No. 1, 288-292, 1 January, 1965.
~ .J. Packer and C. Rees, Pulsed NMR Studies of Restricted Diffusion, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 40, No. 2, August, 1972;
C.H. Neuman, Spin echo of spins diffusing in a bounded medium, The Journal of Chemical Physics, Vol. 60, No. 11, 1 June, 1974;
W.D. Williams, E.F.W. Seymour and R. M. Cotts, A
Pulsed Gradient Multiple-Spin Echo NMR Technique for Measuring Diffusion in the Presence of Background Magnetic Field Gradients, Journal of Magnetic Resonance 31, 271 - 282, ~1978);
U.S. Patent 4,719,423 describes NMR imaging of materials ~or transport properties including diffusion coefficients. This patent relates to imaging of core samples and not in situ;
P.T. Callaghan, D. Macgowan, K.J. Packer and F.O.
Zelaya, High Resolution ~-space Imaging in Porous Structure, ~ubmitted for publication in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance, 1990:
U.S. Patent 4,350,955 of J.A. Jackson et al. ancl other publications of J.A. Jackson on the same general subject.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVFNTION
The present invention seeks to provide a tech~i que and apparatus for conducting borehole NMR measurement~ of self-dif~usion coefficient and the intrinsic transverse relaxation time.
There is thus provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a technique for conducting borehole NMR measurements including the steps of providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole, carrying out at least one and preferably two or more NMR
experiments in the presence of the magnetic field gradient, sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the ~irst echo and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the magnetic field gradient is constant over time. Alternatively a switched magnetic field gradient may be provided.
In accordance with one embodiment of the invention the step of carrying out at least one NMR experiment includes carrying out two NMR experimentG such that they di~fer in at least one of the following parameters: 1. the time the molecules are allowed to diffuse, 2. the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient and 3. the time over which the pulses are applied if magnetic field ~radienk pulses are used.
More particularly, the two experiments may di~fer only in the echo spacing. In such case, the T2 (transverse relaxation time) and D (diffusion coefficient) can be extracted from the measured amplitudes and decay rates.
~0~2,~
Alternatively, when the gradients are constant and are themselves a function of the magnetic field strength, the two experiments may differ in the applied RF frequency. The difference in frequency is accompanied by a change in the magnetic field gradient strength.
In an extension o~ the above-described technique, more than two such experiments can be conducted. Results of repeated experîments can then be integrated and averaged to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio and the two or more different experiments may be used for calculating the Diffusion Coefficient and the transverse relaxation time T2.
In another extension, several such experiments might all be combined into a single experiment by acquiring all the required data from the signals of a single excitation. This can ~e accomplished by changing the ahovementioned parameters during a single sequence. As an illustrative example: the first few echoes are spaced by one fixed time interval, the next few by another, and so on.
A single experiment with fixed parameters such as echo spacing, magnetic field gradient magnitude and duration may be carried out to give an upper bound to the diffusion coefficient value, a lower bound to T~ or either T2 or D when one of them is known a priori.
In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the diffusion coefficient D can be employed to determine at least one of the following petrophysical parameters:
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
20S~
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the a~erage increase in electrical resistance dule to the formation tortuosity; and q-space imaging of the formation.
There is also provided in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention apparatus for conducting borehole NMR
measure~ents comprlslng:
apparatus for providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
' apparatus for carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
apparatus for sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and apparatus for determining therefrom the diffusion coe~ficient.
There is also provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention apparatus for conducting borehole NMR
measurements comprising:
apparatus for applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the mater,ial at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
apparatus for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in 2~8~1 order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, de~ined relative to the plane of the borehole;
apparatus for applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing ths atoms and molecules o~ the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
apparatus for applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
apparatus for again applying a fi.xed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and-molecules of the material in the r~gion of interest to diffuse;
apparatus for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and apparatus ~'or deriving the diffusion coef~icient D or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
There is also provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention apparatus for conducting borehole NMR
measurements comprising:
apparatus for applying a static magnetic fiald to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
apparatus for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, durat.ion and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
apparatus for applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the ~aterial in the reg:ion of interest to diffuse;
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apparatus for applying a refocusing RF pul~e to the region of interest;
apparatus for again applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse~
apparatus for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and apparatus for deriving the diffusion coe~ficient D or the spin echo decay T2 ~rom the echo amplitudes.
The methods described hereinabove are suitable for use in environments other than borehole environments and with materials other than those found in boreholes. The methods have the advantage that the material being tested may be located outside the testing apparatus.
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BRIEF DESCP<IPTION OF T~IE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description~ taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
Fig. lA is a block diAgram illustration of apparatus for carrying out borehole diffusion coefficient determinations in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, whereîn the magnetic field gradient is constant over time;
Fig. lB is a block diagram illustration o~ apparatus for carrying out borehole diffusion coef~icient determinations in accordance with an alternative e~bodiment o~ the present invention, wherein the magnetic field gradient is pulsed.
Figs. 2A and 2B are illustrations of RF pulses and ech~es and Magnetic Field Gradient Sequences respectively which are employed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
Figs. 3A and 3B are illustrations of RF pulses and echoes and Magnetic Field Gradient Sequences respectively which are employed in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBOD:I:MENT
Reference is now made to Fig. lA, which illustrates, in relatively general form, apparatus for carry:ing out NMR borehole di~fusion coefficient determinations in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus includes a first portion 6 J which is arrange~ to be lowered into a borehole 7 having a borehole longitu~; n~ 1 axis 8 in order to e~ ;ne ~he nature of ma~erials in the vicin:ity of the borehole lying in a region 9 of generally cylindrical configuration spaced ~rom and surrounding the borehole.
The first portion 6 preferably comprises a generally cylindrical permanent magnet 10, preferably having a circular cross ~ection and arranged along a permanent magnet longitudinal axis 11 which is preferably coaxial with the longitudinal axis 8 of the borehole. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention a plurality of permanent magnets 10 may be employed.
Through the specification, the one or more permanent magnets 10 will be considered together and referred to as permanent magnet and their common longitudinal axis will be identified as longitudinal axis 11.
The first portion 6 also comprises one or more coil windings 16 which preferably are arranged on the permanent magnet surface such that each coil turn lies in a plane substantially parallel to a plane containing permanent magnet magnetl~ation axis 12 and longitudinal axis 11. Specifically, the axis 13 of the coil windings 16 is substantially perpendicular to both longitudinal axis 11 of the borehole and axis 12 of the permanent magnet magnetization.
2 ~ 2 :1 The permanent magnet 10 and coil windings 16 are preferably housed in a non-conductive, non-ferromagnetic protective housing 18. The housing and its contents hereinafter will ~e referred to as a probe 190 The coil windings 16, together with a ~ransmitter/receiver (T/R) matching circuit ~0 define a transmitter/receiver (T/R) circuit. T/R matching circuit 20 typically includes a resonance capacitor, a T/R switch and both to-transmitter and ~o-receiver matching circuitry and is coupled to a RF power amplifier 24 and to a receiver preamplifier 26.
All of the elements described hereinabove are normally contained in a housing 28 which is passed through the borehole~
Alternatively some of the above elements may not be contained in the housing 28 and may be located above ground.
Indicated by block 30 is control circuitry for the logging apparatus including a computer 32, which provides a control output to a pulse programmer 34 which receives an RF
input from a variable frequency RF source 36. Pulse programmer 34 controls the operation of the variable frequency RF source 36 as well as an RF driver 38, which receives an input from variable frequency RF source 36 and outputs to RF power amplifier 24.
The output of RF receiver preamplifier 26 is supplied to an RF receiver 40 which receives an input from a phase shifter 44.
Phase shifter 4~ recelves an input from variable frequency RF
~ource 36. Receiver ~0 outputs via an A/D converter with a buffer 46 to computer 32 for providing desired well logging output data for further use and analysis.
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Some or all of the elements ~escribed hereinabove as being in block 30 are preferably disposed downhole. Alternatively such elements may be disposed in an above-ground housing~
Reference is now made to Fig. lB, which illustrates, in relatively general form, apparatus for carrying out NMR borehole di~usion coefficient determinations in accordance with an alternative preferred embodiment of the present in~ention. The apparatus includes a ~irst portion 106, which is arranged to be lowered into a borehole 107 in order to P~m;ne the nature of materials in the vicinity of the borehole.
The first portion 106 comprises a magnet or a plurality of magnets 10~ which generate a preferably substantially uniform static magnetic field in a volume of investigation 109. The first portion 106 also comprises an RF antenna coil 116 which produces an RF magnetic field at the volume of investigation 109 which field is substantially perpendicular to the static magnetic field.
A magnetic field gradient coil, or plurality of coils, 110 generates a magnetic field gradient at the volume of investigation 109. This additional contribution to the magnetic field has a field direction preferably collinear with the substantially uniform field and has a substantially uniform magnetic field gradient, which may or may not be switched on and off by switching the dc current flowing through the coil or coils 110. The magnet or magnets 108, antenna 116 and the gradient coil 110 constituting portion 106 are also referred to as a probe.
The antenna together with a transmitter/receiver (T/R) 2 ~
matching circuit 120 typically includs a resonance capacitor, a T/R switch and both to-transmitter and to-receiver matching circuitry and are coupled to an RF power ampli:Eler 124 and a receiver preampli~ier 126.
A power supply 129 provides the dc c~rrent required for the magnetic field gradient generating coils 110.
All the elements described hereinabo~e are normally contained in a housing 128 which is passed through the borehole.
Alternatively, some of the above elements may be located above ground.
Indicated in a block 130 is control circuitry for the logging apparatus which may be generally identical to that described above with reference to block 30 in connection with the embodiment of Fig. lA, with the addition of a pulse programmer 146.
Pulse programmer 146 controls the gradient coil power supply 129 enabling and disabling the flow of current, and hence the generation of field gradients, according to the commands of the computer 32.
Some or all of the elements described hereinabove as being disposed in an above-ground housing, may instead be disposed below ground.
Reference i9 now made to Figs. 2A and 2B which illustrate RF pulses and echoes and Magnetic ~ield Gradient Sequences respectively Which are employed in accordance with one embo~iment o~ the present invention. In this embodiment of the invention, the following operational steps take place:
2,~8~
l. A static maynetic field is applied to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest. The field and the collinear magneti2ation thus produced deflne a vertical direction.
2. A magnetic field gradient is applied at the region o~ interest. This gradient field might or might not be part of the static magnetic field of the first step.
3. An RF field is applied to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at ~east part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the vertical axis.
4. A time interval t through which atoms and molecules of the material in the region o~ interest may diffuse within a fixed magnetic gradient field.
5. A refocusing RF pulse is applied to the region of interest.
6. Step 4 is repeated.
7. The NMR spin echo is acquired.
8. The diffusion coefficient D or an upper bound thereof, or the spin echo decay T2 or a lower bound thereof is derived from the echo amplitude.
9. Steps 1 through 7 are repeated at least once, with different t or magnetic field yradi.ent strength.
lO. D and/or T2 are de.rived from echo amplitudes of some, or all o~ the experiments.
It is appreciated that steps 4 throuyh 7 may be repeated multiple times successively in order to obtain a % ~
sufficiently long echo amplitude train, from which the transverse relaxation time may more meaningfully be derived.
It is further appreciated that step 8 is not required if both D and T2 are unknown and neither could be considered as dominating the decay rate. Steps 9 and 10 are not required if either D or T2 is known. In that case, the unknown T2 or D can ~e derived from a single experiment. Likewise, no more than one experiment is required when either D o.r T2 is known to substantially dominate the decay of the echo amplitude.
The advantage of repeating t~e experiment and integrating the measurement readings in order to obtain statistically valid and meaningful results is also apprec:iated.
It is also recognized that step 5 might alternatively be replaced by application of two or more pulses whose combined effect is the refocusing of the nuclear spins yielding a stimulated echo at step 7 and allowing more time for diffusion in between these pulses.
Reference is now made to Figs. 3A and 3B which illustrate RF pulses and echoes and Magnetic Field Gradient Sequences respectively, which are employed in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment of the invention, the following operational steps take place:
1. Step ]. described above.
2. Step 3 described above.
3. A time switched magnetic Eield gradient pulse is applied through which the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest may diffuse. Typical pulse amplitude, duration 1~
~o~2~
and frequency are 0.1-30 G/cm for 0.1-10 ms.
4. Step 5 described above.
5. Repeat step 3.
6. Step 7 described above.
7. Derive the diffusion coefficient D, or an upper bound thereof, or the spin echo decay T2 or a lower bound thereof, from the echo amplitudes.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 6 with a dif~erent value for at least one of the following variables: magnetic field gradient strength of steps 3 and 5; magnetic field gradient duration of steps 3 and 5; timing of steps 3,4,5 and 7.
9. Derive the diffusion co2f~icient and/or T2 from the acquired NMR data.
It is appreciated that steps 3 through 6 may be repeated multiple times successively in order to obtain a sufficiently long echo amplitude train, from which the transverse relaxation time may more meaningfully be derived.
It is further appreciated that step 7 is not required if both D and T2 are unknown and neither could be considered as dominating the decay rate. Steps 8 and 9 are not required if either D or T2 is known. In that case, the unknown T2 or D can be derived from a single experimentO Likewise, no more than one experiment is required when either D or T2 is known to substantially dominate the decay of the echo amplitude.
It is ~'urther appreciated that time dependency of the magnetic field gradient other than the square pulse of Fig. 3B
may be used. Specifically, when the pulsed gradient is switched 2~;8~
off, the gradient strength should not n~cessarily ~ir; n;sh and sinusoidal and other dependencies might be employed~
The advantage of repeating the experiment and integrating the measurement readings in order to obtain statistically valid and ~~n~ngful results is also appreciated.
It is also recogniz~d that step 4 might alternaitively be replaced by application o~ two or more pulses whose combined ef~ect is the refocusing of the nuclear spins yielding a stimulated echo at step 6 and allowing more time for diXfusion in between these pulses.
The derivation of the di~fusion coefficient D may be carried out using the following equations for the constant gradient case:
an ~ ~e nte(1/T2 + D( or for the pulsed gradient:
a = A e-n(te/T2 ~ D (rG~)2(delta - ~/2) where, A is the magnitude of the signal at te ~ O or zero time. A might or might not be known.
n is the echo number.
an i5 it5 measured amplitude.
te i8 the interecho spacing applied by the experimenter.
T2 i5 the intrinsic transverse relaxation time of the liquid at the in situ physical and chemical conditions.
rr2 might or might not be known prior to the measurement.
2 :~
D is the diffusion coefficient of the fluid at the in situ conditions. D might or might not be known prior to the measurement.
r is the gyromagnetic ratio of the isotope studied (2~ x 4.2 KHz/Gauss for hydrogen).
G is the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient imposed at the volume of investigation by the experimental setup. G is known.
~ is the duration of the magnetic field gradient pulse, and delta is the time between the two magnetic field gradient pulses which precede each echo.
Four cases are treated;
1. Two out of the three parameters of the liquid in the volume of investigation - A, T2 and D - are known. The third might then be derived from the above equations. For examplle, if A
and T2 are known and the first echo amplitude, a1 is measured, then for a constant gradient D = [-te/T2 - ln (a1/A)~ * 12/ ~rG) 2 te3 More echoes, as well as repeated measurements, may improve the statistical validity of this resultO
2. The amplitude A is known, neither T2 nor D are known but only an upper bound for D and/or lower bound for T2 is sought 2 ~ 2 ~
for. An upper bound for D is obtained from the abovementioned equations by replacing the te/T2 term by zero. A lower bound for T2 is obtained by setting D = O. Such bounds may be very useful in various cases, e.g~ in discriminating hydrocarbon from water on the basis of either D or T2, or in discriminating liyht from heavy oil.
3. A is either known or unknown but of no interestO Several echoes are recorded and the apparent decay rate is calculated. As an example, for the constant gradient case, the apparent transverse relaxation time is:
T2(aPP) = [l/T2 ~ D(rGte)2/12] 1 It is derived from a best fit procedure of the measure of echo amplitudes, an, to their representation an = Ae nC
where C = te/T2(app) in which T2(app) is a fi.tting parameter.
Alternatively, by dividing all of the amplitudes by one of the echo amplitudes, for example, a1, the obtained ratios are to be represented by the right hand of all/al = exp [-(nte-te)/T2(~PP)~
A is factored out and D, T2 or either of their bounds can be derived from the abovementioned equation relating T2(app) T2 and D. Once again, the upper D bound is obtained by setting 2 ~
1/T2 to zero and solving for D, and the lower T2 bound is obtained by s~tting D to zero.
Alternatively, T2 or D or either of their bounds can be derived from repetition of the same experiment at least twice, varying one or more of the following parameters: te, G, delta or 4. If both D and ~2 are unknown and the aboYementioned bounds are insuf~icient approximations, the apparent relaxation time should be calculated at least twice ~or two e~periments dif~ering in at least one of the following parameters: te, ~, delta or ~.
In cases such as that of a preferred embodiment of this invention, for which the gradient G is also a function of the field strength and hence a function of the resonance frequency, two or more experiments differing in the resonance frequency are sufficient.
It is convenient, though not necPssary, to rewrite the relation between T2(app), T2 and D in terms of R2(app~ = 1/T2(app) and R2 = 1/T2.
The equation for R2 and D is a linear equation, e.g.:
R2(app) = R2 ~ D(rGte~)/12 for the fixed gradient embodiment. The two or more distinct experiments yield a ~et o~ two or more linear equations for T2 and D having different values of R2(app). Out of this set of two or more equations, T2 and D may be derived by either explicit 2~6~
solution of the two linear eguations yielding the values of the two unknowns, or best fit (such as least squares) for a set of three or more distinct experiments.
It is appreciated that several experiments o~ the type described above may be combined into a single experiment by acquiring all the required data from the signals o~ a single excitation. This can be accomplished by changing the abovementioned parameters during a single seguence. As an illustrative example: the first few echoes are spaced by one-fixed time in~erval, the next few by another, and so on.
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited by what has be~n particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims which follow:
lO. D and/or T2 are de.rived from echo amplitudes of some, or all o~ the experiments.
It is appreciated that steps 4 throuyh 7 may be repeated multiple times successively in order to obtain a % ~
sufficiently long echo amplitude train, from which the transverse relaxation time may more meaningfully be derived.
It is further appreciated that step 8 is not required if both D and T2 are unknown and neither could be considered as dominating the decay rate. Steps 9 and 10 are not required if either D or T2 is known. In that case, the unknown T2 or D can ~e derived from a single experiment. Likewise, no more than one experiment is required when either D o.r T2 is known to substantially dominate the decay of the echo amplitude.
The advantage of repeating t~e experiment and integrating the measurement readings in order to obtain statistically valid and meaningful results is also apprec:iated.
It is also recognized that step 5 might alternatively be replaced by application of two or more pulses whose combined effect is the refocusing of the nuclear spins yielding a stimulated echo at step 7 and allowing more time for diffusion in between these pulses.
Reference is now made to Figs. 3A and 3B which illustrate RF pulses and echoes and Magnetic Field Gradient Sequences respectively, which are employed in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment of the invention, the following operational steps take place:
1. Step ]. described above.
2. Step 3 described above.
3. A time switched magnetic Eield gradient pulse is applied through which the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest may diffuse. Typical pulse amplitude, duration 1~
~o~2~
and frequency are 0.1-30 G/cm for 0.1-10 ms.
4. Step 5 described above.
5. Repeat step 3.
6. Step 7 described above.
7. Derive the diffusion coefficient D, or an upper bound thereof, or the spin echo decay T2 or a lower bound thereof, from the echo amplitudes.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 6 with a dif~erent value for at least one of the following variables: magnetic field gradient strength of steps 3 and 5; magnetic field gradient duration of steps 3 and 5; timing of steps 3,4,5 and 7.
9. Derive the diffusion co2f~icient and/or T2 from the acquired NMR data.
It is appreciated that steps 3 through 6 may be repeated multiple times successively in order to obtain a sufficiently long echo amplitude train, from which the transverse relaxation time may more meaningfully be derived.
It is further appreciated that step 7 is not required if both D and T2 are unknown and neither could be considered as dominating the decay rate. Steps 8 and 9 are not required if either D or T2 is known. In that case, the unknown T2 or D can be derived from a single experimentO Likewise, no more than one experiment is required when either D or T2 is known to substantially dominate the decay of the echo amplitude.
It is ~'urther appreciated that time dependency of the magnetic field gradient other than the square pulse of Fig. 3B
may be used. Specifically, when the pulsed gradient is switched 2~;8~
off, the gradient strength should not n~cessarily ~ir; n;sh and sinusoidal and other dependencies might be employed~
The advantage of repeating the experiment and integrating the measurement readings in order to obtain statistically valid and ~~n~ngful results is also appreciated.
It is also recogniz~d that step 4 might alternaitively be replaced by application o~ two or more pulses whose combined ef~ect is the refocusing of the nuclear spins yielding a stimulated echo at step 6 and allowing more time for diXfusion in between these pulses.
The derivation of the di~fusion coefficient D may be carried out using the following equations for the constant gradient case:
an ~ ~e nte(1/T2 + D( or for the pulsed gradient:
a = A e-n(te/T2 ~ D (rG~)2(delta - ~/2) where, A is the magnitude of the signal at te ~ O or zero time. A might or might not be known.
n is the echo number.
an i5 it5 measured amplitude.
te i8 the interecho spacing applied by the experimenter.
T2 i5 the intrinsic transverse relaxation time of the liquid at the in situ physical and chemical conditions.
rr2 might or might not be known prior to the measurement.
2 :~
D is the diffusion coefficient of the fluid at the in situ conditions. D might or might not be known prior to the measurement.
r is the gyromagnetic ratio of the isotope studied (2~ x 4.2 KHz/Gauss for hydrogen).
G is the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient imposed at the volume of investigation by the experimental setup. G is known.
~ is the duration of the magnetic field gradient pulse, and delta is the time between the two magnetic field gradient pulses which precede each echo.
Four cases are treated;
1. Two out of the three parameters of the liquid in the volume of investigation - A, T2 and D - are known. The third might then be derived from the above equations. For examplle, if A
and T2 are known and the first echo amplitude, a1 is measured, then for a constant gradient D = [-te/T2 - ln (a1/A)~ * 12/ ~rG) 2 te3 More echoes, as well as repeated measurements, may improve the statistical validity of this resultO
2. The amplitude A is known, neither T2 nor D are known but only an upper bound for D and/or lower bound for T2 is sought 2 ~ 2 ~
for. An upper bound for D is obtained from the abovementioned equations by replacing the te/T2 term by zero. A lower bound for T2 is obtained by setting D = O. Such bounds may be very useful in various cases, e.g~ in discriminating hydrocarbon from water on the basis of either D or T2, or in discriminating liyht from heavy oil.
3. A is either known or unknown but of no interestO Several echoes are recorded and the apparent decay rate is calculated. As an example, for the constant gradient case, the apparent transverse relaxation time is:
T2(aPP) = [l/T2 ~ D(rGte)2/12] 1 It is derived from a best fit procedure of the measure of echo amplitudes, an, to their representation an = Ae nC
where C = te/T2(app) in which T2(app) is a fi.tting parameter.
Alternatively, by dividing all of the amplitudes by one of the echo amplitudes, for example, a1, the obtained ratios are to be represented by the right hand of all/al = exp [-(nte-te)/T2(~PP)~
A is factored out and D, T2 or either of their bounds can be derived from the abovementioned equation relating T2(app) T2 and D. Once again, the upper D bound is obtained by setting 2 ~
1/T2 to zero and solving for D, and the lower T2 bound is obtained by s~tting D to zero.
Alternatively, T2 or D or either of their bounds can be derived from repetition of the same experiment at least twice, varying one or more of the following parameters: te, G, delta or 4. If both D and ~2 are unknown and the aboYementioned bounds are insuf~icient approximations, the apparent relaxation time should be calculated at least twice ~or two e~periments dif~ering in at least one of the following parameters: te, ~, delta or ~.
In cases such as that of a preferred embodiment of this invention, for which the gradient G is also a function of the field strength and hence a function of the resonance frequency, two or more experiments differing in the resonance frequency are sufficient.
It is convenient, though not necPssary, to rewrite the relation between T2(app), T2 and D in terms of R2(app~ = 1/T2(app) and R2 = 1/T2.
The equation for R2 and D is a linear equation, e.g.:
R2(app) = R2 ~ D(rGte~)/12 for the fixed gradient embodiment. The two or more distinct experiments yield a ~et o~ two or more linear equations for T2 and D having different values of R2(app). Out of this set of two or more equations, T2 and D may be derived by either explicit 2~6~
solution of the two linear eguations yielding the values of the two unknowns, or best fit (such as least squares) for a set of three or more distinct experiments.
It is appreciated that several experiments o~ the type described above may be combined into a single experiment by acquiring all the required data from the signals o~ a single excitation. This can be accomplished by changing the abovementioned parameters during a single seguence. As an illustrative example: the first few echoes are spaced by one-fixed time in~erval, the next few by another, and so on.
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited by what has be~n particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims which follow:
Claims (29)
1. A method for conducting borehole NMR measurements comprising the steps of:
providing a magnetic field and a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
providing a magnetic field and a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
2. A method according to claim 1 and wherein said step of carrying out includes the steps of carrying out at least two NMR
experiments.
experiments.
3. A method according to claim 1 and wherein said magnetic field gradient is constant over time.
4. A method according to claim 2 and wherein said magnetic field gradient is constant over time.
5. A method according to claim 1 and wherein said magnetic field gradient is a switched magnetic field gradient.
6. A method according to claim 2 and wherein said magnetic field gradient is a switched magnetic field gradient.
7. A method according to claim 2 and wherein said two NMR
experiments such that they differ in at least one of the following parameters: 1. the time the molecules are allowed to diffuse, 2. the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient, 3. the duration the magnetic field gradient is applied, 4. echo spacing and 5. the applied RF frequency.
experiments such that they differ in at least one of the following parameters: 1. the time the molecules are allowed to diffuse, 2. the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient, 3. the duration the magnetic field gradient is applied, 4. echo spacing and 5. the applied RF frequency.
8. A method according to claim 1 and wherein at least one of the following parameters is changed during a given NMR
experiment: 1. the time the molecules are allowed to diffuse, 2.
the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient, 3. the duration the magnetic field gradient is applied, 4. echo spacing.
experiment: 1. the time the molecules are allowed to diffuse, 2.
the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient, 3. the duration the magnetic field gradient is applied, 4. echo spacing.
9. A method according to claim 1 and also comprising the step of employing the diffusion coefficient D to determine at least one of the following petrophysical parameters:
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the average increase in electrical resistance due to the formation tortuosity.
q-space imaging of the formation.
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the average increase in electrical resistance due to the formation tortuosity.
q-space imaging of the formation.
10. A method according to claim 2 and also comprising the step of employing the diffusion coefficient D to determine at least one of the following petrophysical parameters:
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the average increase in electrical resistance due to the formation tortuosity.
q-space imaging of the formation.
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the average increase in electrical resistance due to the formation tortuosity.
q-space imaging of the formation.
11. A method for conducting borehole NMR measurements comprising the steps of:
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
3. applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring an NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitude.
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
3. applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring an NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitude.
12. A method according to claim 11 and also comprising repeating the steps 3 - 6 in order to acquire a plurality of echoes and to derive T2 and/or D therefrom.
13. A technique for conducting borehole NMR measurements comprising the steps of:
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
3, applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring an NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitude.
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
3, applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring an NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitude.
14. A method according to claim 13 and also comprising repeating the steps 3 - 6 in order to acquire a plurality of echoes and to derive T2 and/or D therefrom.
15. Apparatus for conducting borehole NMR measurements comprising:
means for providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
means for carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
means for sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and means for determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
means for providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location along a borehole;
means for carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient;
means for sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and means for determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
16. Apparatus according to claim 15 and wherein said means for carrying out includes means for carrying out at least two NMR
experiments.
experiments.
17. Apparatus according to claim 16 and wherein said means for carrying out at least two NMR experiments include means for varying at least one experimental parameter during an experimental sequence.
18. Apparatus according to claim 15 and wherein said magnetic field gradient is constant over time.
19. Apparatus according to claim 15 and wherein said magnetic field gradient is a switched magnetic field gradient.
20. Apparatus according to claim 16 and wherein said two NMR experiments differ in at least one of the following parameters: 1. the time the molecules are allowed to diffuse, 2.
the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient, 3. the duration the magnetic field gradient is applied, 4. the echo spacing and 5.
the applied RF frequency.
the magnitude of the magnetic field gradient, 3. the duration the magnetic field gradient is applied, 4. the echo spacing and 5.
the applied RF frequency.
21. Apparatus according to claim 15 and also comprising means for employing the diffusion coefficient D to determine at least one of the following petrophysical parameters:
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the average increase in electrical resistance due to the formation tortuosity.
q-space imaging of the formation.
Water/hydrocarbon discrimination;
Water and hydrocarbon saturation levels;
Permeability;
Pore size and pore size distribution;
Oil viscosity;
Formation form factor F, which is a measure of the average increase in electrical resistance due to the formation tortuosity.
q-space imaging of the formation.
22. Apparatus for conducting borehole NMR measurements comprising:
means for applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
means for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
means for applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
means for again applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and means for deriving the diffusion coefficient D or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
means for applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
means for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
means for applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
means for again applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and means for deriving the diffusion coefficient D or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
23. Apparatus for conducting borehole NMR measurements comprising:
means for applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
means for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
means for applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
means for again applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and means for deriving the diffusion coefficient D or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
means for applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of the borehole, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
means for applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a horizontal plane, defined relative to the plane of the borehole;
means for applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
means for again applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby causing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse;
means for acquiring the NMR spin echo; and means for deriving the diffusion coefficient D or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
24. A method for conducting NMR measurements of a material comprising the steps of:
providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location in the material from a magnet spaced externally with respect to the material;
carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient, which experiment produces at least a first echo;
sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location in the material from a magnet spaced externally with respect to the material;
carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient, which experiment produces at least a first echo;
sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
25. A method for conducting NMR measurements comprising the steps of:
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in a material at a given region of interest exterior to the source of the static magnetic field, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the static magnetic field;
3. applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring an NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitude.
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in a material at a given region of interest exterior to the source of the static magnetic field, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the static magnetic field;
3. applying a fixed magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring an NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitude.
26. A method according to claim 25 and also comprising repeating the steps 3 - 6 to acquire multiple echoes and deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
27. A method for conducting NMR measurements comprising the steps of:
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of interest exterior to the source of the static magnetic field, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the static magnetic field;
3. applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring the NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
1. applying a static magnetic field to polarize the nuclear spins in the material at a given region of interest exterior to the source of the static magnetic field, thus creating bulk magnetization at the region of interest;
2. applying an RF field to the region of interest at a preselected frequency, duration and magnitude in order to cause at least part of the magnetization to lie in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the static magnetic field;
3. applying a time switched magnetic field gradient to the region of interest, thereby allowing the atoms and molecules of the material in the region of interest to diffuse in a gradient field;
4. applying a refocusing RF pulse to the region of interest;
5. repeating step 3;
6. acquiring the NMR spin echo; and 7. deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
28. A method according to claim 27 and also comprising repeating the steps 3 - 6 to acquire multiple echoes and deriving the diffusion coefficient D and/or the spin echo decay T2 from the echo amplitudes.
29. Apparatus for conducting NMR measurements comprising:
means for providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location in a material located externally of the source of the magnetic field gradient;
means for carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient, producing at least a first echo;
means for sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and means for determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
means for providing a magnetic field gradient at a desired location in a material located externally of the source of the magnetic field gradient;
means for carrying out at least one NMR experiment in the presence of the magnetic field gradient, producing at least a first echo;
means for sensing the diffusion effect on the decay of at least the first echo; and means for determining therefrom the diffusion coefficient.
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