AIT Array Induction

Imager Tools
The AIT* Array Induction Imager Tools accurately measure open borehole formation conductivity 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 frequencies. 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 twodimensional (2D) imaging of formation resistivity is possible because of the large number
of measurements made. The images represent 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 saturation Sw, 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 formations. AIT measurement of conductivity
as a function of both depth and distance
from the borehole has revolutionized induction logging by increasing the depth of investigation 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.

SAIT

QAIT

AIT-C

AIT-BA

Applications

Reservoir delineation
Determination of true formation
resistivity Rt
Determination of Sw
Hydrocarbon identification
and imaging
Determination of movable
hydrocarbons
Invasion profiling
Thin-bed analysis

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 provides the same high-quality measurement. 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

SlimXtreme 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.

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.

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.

Measurement Specifications
AIT-B and AIT-C
Output
Logging speed
Range of measurement
Vertical resolution
Accuracy
Depth of investigation

Mud type or weight limitations

Combinability
Special applications

AO

AIT-H and AIT-M

SAIT

HIT

QAIT

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
3,600 ft/hr [1,097 m/h]
0.1 to 2,000 ohm-m
1, 2, and 4 ft [0.30, 0.61, and 1.22 m]
Resistivities: 0.75 ms/m (conductivity) or 2% (whichever is greater)
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]
Salt-saturated muds are usually outside the operating range of induction tools.
Combinable with most services
Platform Express platform
SlimAccess platform
Xtreme platform
SlimXtreme platform
Slim wellbores
High temperature
Slim wellbores
Severe doglegs
H2S service
High pressure
H2S service
and temperature

= 1-ft [0.30-m] vertical resolution, AT = 2-ft [0.61-m] vertical resolution, AF = 4-ft [1.22-m] vertical resolution

Mechanical Specifications
AIT-B and AIT-C

AIT-H

AIT-M

SAIT

HIT

QAIT

Temperature rating
Pressure rating
Borehole sizemin.
Borehole sizemax.
Outer diameter

350F [177C]
20,000 psi [138 MPa]
434 in. [12.07 cm]
20 in. [50.80 cm]
3.875 in. [9.84 cm]

257F [125C]
15,000 psi [103 MPa]
434 in. [12.07 cm]
20 in. [50.80 cm]
3.875 in. [9.84 cm]

302F [150C]
15,000 psi [103 MPa]
434 in. [12.07 cm]
20 in. [50.80 cm]
3.875 in. [9.84 cm]

500F [260C]
25,000 psi [172 MPa]
4 78 in. [12.38 cm]
20 in. [50.80 cm]
3.875 in. [9.84 cm]

500F [260C]
30,000 psi [207 MPa]
3 78 in. [9.84 cm]
20 in. [50.80 cm]
3 in. [7.62 cm]

Length
Weight
Tension
Compression

33.5 ft [10.21 m]
575 lbm [261 kg]
16,500 lbf [73,400 N]
2,300 lbf [10,230 N]

16 ft [4.88 m]
255 lbm [116 kg]
20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
6,000 lbf[26,690 N]

16 ft [4.88 m]
282 lbm [128 kg]
20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
6,000 lbf[26,690 N]

302F [150C]
14,000 psi [97 MPa]
4 in. [10.16 cm]
9 in. [22.86 cm]
2.75 in. [6.99 cm] with
0.25-in. [0.64-cm] standoff
23.6 ft [7.19 m]
238 lbm [108 kg]
20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
3,300 lbf [14,680 N]

29.2 ft [8.90 m]
625 lbm [283 kg]
20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
6,000 lbf [26,690 N]

30.8 ft [9.39 m]
499 lbm [226 kg]
20,000 lbf [88,960 N]
2,000 lbf [8,900 N]

Without

SP sub

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