Case Study 2008-2016. Development of Distributed Pressure and Temperature Sensing System

Clients

Shell, NL and Petroleum Development Oman

Challenge

To develop a novel new technology to manage fractured carbonate oil rim reservoirs that reports in real-time the location and thickness of the oil rim.

To replace the conventional use of periodic gradio surveys which can be inaccurate and do not offer real-time data.

Resolution

A Distributed Pressure and Temperature Sensing (DPTS) system was developed, trialled and proven to track the oil rim in real time.

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Wellhead SmartScope

Increased wavelength accuracy over a wider temperature range. Suits applications such as desert oil well monitoring.

SmartPort

A low profile, fibre optic P/T gauge for distributed pressure sensing in hydrocarbon wells and other extreme harsh environments.

SmartPB

A DPTS system pressure barrier. Ensures well integrity in the unlikely event of a leak internal to the downhole cable.

SmartLink

A downhole FO cable connection system. Can be used for linking multiple SmartPorts into a sensor string prior to deployment.

Distributed Pressure and Temperature Sensing System

DPTS technology is for multiple hydrocarbon recovery optimisation applications.

Development of Distributed Pressure and Temperature Sensing System