PAULSSON
Advanced Optical Sensing
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ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY (EOR)
With years of experience, Paulsson specializes in the development and production of borehole optical and electrical sensor systems for surveying and monitoring underground energy resources. We offer systems using Fiber Optic Seismic Vector Sensors (FOSVS™) and industry standard geophones, tailor made to fit your project requirements. Our systems have been deployed in multiple countries around the world.
FOSVS AND GEOPHONES FOR EOR
FOSVS™ measure acceleration. FOSVS™ have been developed by Paulsson under Department of Energy (DOE) funding for micro-seismic and high temperature applications.
Geophones are devices that are commonly used in seismic exploration to detect vibrations or seismic waves in the ground. They can also be used for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery in oil and gas reservoirs.
During enhanced hydrocarbon recovery, fluid is injected into the reservoir to increase the pressure and displace the oil or gas towards production wells. FOSVS and geophones can be used to monitor the effectiveness of this process by detecting the seismic waves generated by the fluid injection.
When fluid is injected into the reservoir, it causes the rock to deform and generate small seismic waves. These waves can be detected by geophones placed at various locations on the surface or within the reservoir. The data from these technologies is used to create a 3D image of the reservoir and to monitor the movement of the fluid.
By analyzing the data, engineers can determine how the fluid is flowing through the reservoir and make adjustments to the injection process to optimize production. They can also identify areas of the reservoir where the fluid is not flowing effectively and target those areas for additional injection.
Overall, the use of Paulsson's technologies for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery can improve the efficiency of oil and gas production and reduce costs by providing real-time monitoring of the injection process.
DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION
Geophysics equipment is used to measure and analyze various physical properties of the earth's surface, subsurface, and surrounding atmosphere. The development and production of geophysics equipment typically involves the following steps:
Conceptualization and Design
The first step is to conceptualize the equipment and its design. This involves determining the physical properties to be measured and the necessary hardware and software components needed for measurement and data analysis.
Component Selection
Once the design is finalized, the next step is to select the required components. This includes sensors, data loggers, processors, power supplies, and other ancillary components needed to operate the equipment.
Prototype Development
After selecting the components, a prototype is developed. The prototype is used to test the functionality of the equipment and to determine if any design modifications are required.
Testing and Calibration
The next step is to test and calibrate the equipment. This involves running tests to ensure that the equipment meets the required performance specifications.
Production
Once the equipment has passed the testing and calibration process, it can then be produced on a larger scale. The production process involves assembling the equipment, testing it, and then packaging it for shipping.
Quality Control
Throughout the production process, quality control measures are implemented to ensure that each piece of equipment meets the required standards.
Distribution and Customer Support
Finally, the equipment is distributed to customers, who may require customer support to assist them with the operation of the equipment.
Overall, the development and production of geophysics equipment is a complex process that requires expertise in a wide range of fields, including electronics, physics, and software development.
PAULSSON IN THE FIELD
Abu Dhabi
2007
A Large 125 level array 3D VSP Survey for ADCO in Abu Dhabi, February – April 2007
China
2007
A 160 Level 3C 3D-VSP in Daqing Oil Field, China – Four Surveys
Wyoming
2006
160 level array survey for BP. Largest onshore survey in the US as of 2006: 3 million traces. World Record.(Wamsutter Field, WY)
