CASE STUDY
Signature Gauges Enabled by Muzic Wireless Telemetry
Obtain Real-Time Data from Lower Completion
Bottomhole pressure data was successfully transmitted at fast scanning rates
despite potential interference from perforating guns
CHALLENGE
Acquire high-quality, continuous data
during a drillstem test (DST) despite
shockinterference from the
perforating guns.
SOLUTION
Use Signature* quartz gauges enabled
by Muzic* wireless telemetry to obtain
the best pressure data despite the noisy
operating environment.
RESULTS
Acquired real-time, accurate bottomhole
pressure data at a fast scanning rate.
Maintained constant communication with
the gauges throughout the flow test.
Retrieved valuable downhole data
for pressure transient analysis.
Acquire high-quality pressure data
When performing drillstem tests, the ability to acquire high-quality pressure data for pressure
transient analysis depends on both the location and the metrological performance of the gauges.
With conventional installation of memory gauges above the perforation interval, the recorded gauge
data can be affected by high-pressure drop in the tubing, string movement, liquid dropout, and fluid
segregation effects in the wellbore during pressure buildup. These operational variabilities can mask
the actual reservoir pressure response and, quite often, can lead to misinterpretation of well test data
or misunderstanding of the reservoir structure.
Many of these issues can be solved by installing memory gauges as close as possible to the reservoir;
however this approach is difficult to implement in wells with permanent lower completions utilizing
sand screens or gravel packs. Another challenge is the inability to retrieve the information from the
memory gauges without pulling out of hole.
Use Signature gauges enabled by Muzic telemetry
For real-time pressure measurements from gauges located close to the reservoir, Schlumberger
engineers recommend using Signature quartz gauges enabled by Muzic wireless telemetry.
Signature gauges are designed to deliver the best pressure data in any environment, even under
the most hostile conditions. This capability was important for an operator conducting a DST because
the intensive shock that would be posed by the perforation guns can damage downhole tools.
For constant communication with the gauges throughout the flow test, Muzic wireless telemetry
enabled the operator to obtain real-time pressure measurements while monitoring and controlling
the downhole reservoir test. This allows for real-time pressure data verification and better-informed
decision making.
Measured pressure during the DST, 100-m above the formation. Skin = 8
Measured pressure in the lower completion, 20-m above the formation. Skin = 0
Pressure
and pressure
derivative
Time
Pressure measurement by Signature gauges in the lower completion showing no adverse affects from the the noisy environment.
Well Testing
CASE STUDY: Signature quartz gauges enabled by Muzic wireless telemetry obtain real-time data from lower completion zone

Retrieved valuable downhole data for pressure transient analysis

During the high-rate well test, bottomhole pressure data was successfully
obtained at a fast scanning rate with high resolution and accuracy. Two
Signature gauges were clamped on the pipe at the lower completion 20 m
above the reservoir and perforation guns. After the well was perforated
with 145 ft of 7-in guns, the guns were immediately released to provide
clear passage between the reservoir and the lower completion string.

Using Signature gauges enabled by Muzic acoustic telemetry during the

DST enabled constant communication with the gauges throughout the
flow test, allowing the operator to retrieve valuable downhole data for
pressure transient analysis.

The Signature quartz gauge.

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