Properly run and interpreted, cement-bond

logs (CBL) provide highly reliable estimates of

well integrity and zone isolation.
by
Richard Leeth
Casedhole Solutions

Presented to the
GEOLOGY & WELL TECHNOLOGY SECTION FALL 2015 WELL LOGGING WORKSHOP
September 2, 2015
Examples in this presentation are courtesy of Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Atlas, NCPS, FMC
and many other witty forunners of this methodology.
 Theory of Measurement

• Measures Sound Wave Amplitude (m-volts)

• Measures Sound Wave Transit times (usec)
VDL – Variable Density
Cement to Pipe Bond & Formation VDL
Cement Quality 1
Cement Quality 2
Cement Compressive Strength
Quality Control CBL – Cementing & Drilling

• Poor Centralization

• Cement Shrinkage or Micro-annulus

• Drilling fluids

• Cement density

• Deviated Wells

• Cement setting time.

• Inefficient Pre-flush
Micro Annulus – Pressure Logging
Open Hole Data –vs.- Travel Time Log

• Red – TT3
• Blue – Rhob

• Coal Seams

• Coal Seams
• Coal Seams
Parted Casing Example
Log presentation for the
Baker Atlas SBT
tool containing
individual log curves,
cement
map, and VDL display
(courtesy of Baker
Atlas)
EPA - Injection Well Mechanical Integrity
EPA - Injection Well Mechanical Integrity
EPA - Injection Well Mechanical Integrity