Applications

Reservoir delineation

Determination of true formation

resistivity R
t

Determination of S
w

Hydrocarbon identification
and imaging

Determination of movable
hydrocarbons

Invasion profiling

Thin-bed analysis
AIT Array Induction
Imager Tools
The AIT* Array Induction Imager Tools accu-
rately measure open borehole formation con-
ductivity as a function of both well depth and
radius into the formation at different borehole
conditions and environments. Various tools
cater to special operating environments,
including slim wells and hostile, high-pressure,
high-temperature (HPHT) environments.
Wireline array induction tools use an array
induction coil that operates at multiple fre-
quencies. Software focusing of the received
signals generates a series of resistivity logs
with different depths of investigation.
Multichannel signal processing provides
robust, stable tool responses with enhanced
radial and vertical resolution and correction
for environmental effects. Quantitative two-
dimensional (2D) imaging of formation resis-
tivity is possible because of the large number
of measurements made. The images repre-
sent bedding and invasion features clearly
and quantitatively. Advanced invasion
description parameters are used to describe
the presence of transition zones and annuli.
The quantitative information about invasion
can be converted to a 2D image of water sat-
uration S
w
, which can be plotted in color at
the wellsite.
AIT Array Induction Imager Tool
The standard AIT-B and AIT-C tools are used
in moderate-environment wellbore conditions
to measure the true resistivity of geologic for-
mations. AIT measurement of conductivity
as a function of both depth and distance
from the borehole has revolutionized induc-
tion logging by increasing the depth of inves-
tigation of the measured signal concurrent
with reducing the vertical resolution from
4 to 2 ft [1.22 to 0.61 m] and to 1 ft [0.30 m]
in smooth wellbores.
QAIT
SAIT
AIT-BA AIT-C
Platform Express Array Induction
Imager Tool
The AIT-H tool is designed expressly
for the Platform Express* logging suite.
It is approximately one-half the length
of the AIT-B and AIT-C tools, yet pro-
vides the same high-quality measure-
ment. The tool is used primarily in
standard logging conditions of pressure
to 15,000 psi [103 MPa] and temperature
to 257F [125C]. The more recent AIT-M
tool provides the same measurements
with a temperature rating of 302F
[150C].
Slim Array Induction Imager Tool
Slim wellbores require tools that are
smaller than standard logging tools. In
addition to its reduced diameter for use
with the SlimAccess* platform, the
Slim Array Induction Imager Tool
(SAIT) is designed to handle severe
doglegs.
Hostile Environment Induction Imager Tool
The Hostile Environment Induction
Imager Tool (HIT) is a component of
the Xtreme* platform for logging hostile
environment wells. Even under severe
temperature and pressure conditions,
the induction measurement quality
matches that of the standard AIT tools.
SlimXtreme Array Induction Imager Tool
The SlimXtreme* Array Induction
Imager Tool (QAIT) tool is used with
the SlimXtreme platform to log slim
wellbores under severe environmental
conditions. The slim tool diameter is
also useful for logging through severe
doglegs.
FE_04_004_0 Schlumberger
August 2004 *Mark of Schlumberger
Produced by Marketing Communications, Houston.
www.slb.com/oilfield
Measurement Specications
AIT-B and AIT-C AIT-H and AIT-M SAIT HIT QAIT
Output 10-, 20-, 30-, 60-, and 90-in. [25.40-, 50.80-, 76.20-, 152.40-, and 228.60-cm] deep induction resistivities, spontaneous potential (SP), mud resistivity
Logging speed 3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
Range of measurement 0.1 to 2,000 ohm-m
Vertical resolution 1, 2, and 4 ft [0.30, 0.61, and 1.22 m]
Accuracy Resistivities: 0.75 ms/m (conductivity) or 2% (whichever is greater)
Depth of investigation

AO/AT/AF10: 10 in. [25.40 cm]

AO/AT/AF20: 20 in. [50.80 cm]
AO/AT/AF30: 30 in. [76.20 cm]
AO/AT/AF60: 60 in. [152.40 cm]
AO/AT/AF90: 90 in. [228.60 cm]
Mud type or weight limitations Salt-saturated muds are usually outside the operating range of induction tools.
Combinability Combinable with most services Platform Express platform SlimAccess platform Xtreme platform SlimXtreme platform
Special applications Slim wellbores High temperature Slim wellbores
Severe doglegs H
2
S service High pressure
H
2
S service and temperature

AO = 1-ft [0.30-m] vertical resolution, AT = 2-ft [0.61-m] vertical resolution, AF = 4-ft [1.22-m] vertical resolution
Mechanical Specications
AIT-B and AIT-C AIT-H AIT-M SAIT HIT QAIT
Temperature rating 350F [177C] 257F [125C] 302F [150C] 302F [150C] 500F [260C] 500F [260C]
Pressure rating 20,000 psi [138 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 15,000 psi [103 MPa] 14,000 psi [97 MPa] 25,000 psi [172 MPa] 30,000 psi [207 MPa]
Borehole sizemin. 4
3
4 in. [12.07 cm] 4
3
4 in. [12.07 cm] 4
3
4 in. [12.07 cm] 4 in. [10.16 cm] 4
7
8 in. [12.38 cm] 3
7
8 in. [9.84 cm]
Borehole sizemax. 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 9 in. [22.86 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm] 20 in. [50.80 cm]
Outer diameter 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 2.75 in. [6.99 cm] with 3.875 in. [9.84 cm] 3 in. [7.62 cm]
0.25-in. [0.64-cm] standoff
Length 33.5 ft [10.21 m]

16 ft [4.88 m] 16 ft [4.88 m] 23.6 ft [7.19 m]

29.2 ft [8.90 m]

30.8 ft [9.39 m]

Weight 575 lbm [261 kg] 255 lbm [116 kg] 282 lbm [128 kg] 238 lbm [108 kg] 625 lbm [283 kg] 499 lbm [226 kg]
Tension 16,500 lbf [73,400 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N] 20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
Compression 2,300 lbf [10,230 N] 6,000 lbf[26,690 N] 6,000 lbf[26,690 N] 3,300 lbf [14,680 N] 6,000 lbf [26,690 N] 2,000 lbf [8,900 N]

Without SP sub