WellWatcher Neon

DTS, DAS, and PT gauge system

APPLICATIONS The WellWatcher Neon* DTS, DAS, and PT
■■ Allocation of reservoir production or gauge system comprises an optoelectric
injection using inflow and outflow permanent downhole cable, a splice connector,
temperature profiles and the option to multidrop gauges on a single
■■ Borehole seismic surveys through optical cable. The hybrid cable expands the capability of
vertical seismic profile (VSP) traditional WellWatcher permanent monitoring
■■ Optimization and diagnostics of gas systems by adding fiber-optic distri-buted
lift systems temperature and acoustic sensing to the
■■ Monitoring of tubing and completion same ¼-in control line. The combination helps

Depth
equipment for leak integrity and improve well productivity by identifying trends
flow assurance throughout the producing life of a well or field.
■■ Monitoring of mudline-to-riser temperature The DTS data is typically used for allocation of
profiles for riser integrity injection or production and for optimization and
diagnostics of the upper completion. The DAS Faulty gas lift valve
■■ Dual-redundancy solutions
through simultaneous optical and data is used for VSP as well as leak detection Time
electrical measurements and flow properties analysis.

BENEFITS A special wellhead outlet for splitting Temperature

■■ Reduces costs and complexity through the the electric and fiber-optic lines is also In a gas injection well with a slugging injection valve,
use of a single cable to run electrical and available. The reliability of the downhole distributed temperature measurements can quickly
identify the problem valve, saving time during valve
fiber-optic sensors connectivity equipment is ensured by the replacement and minimizing lost production.
■■ Enables better understanding of the well field-proven Intellitite downhole dual-seal
and enhances production and reservoir dry-mate connector.
characterization through the combination
of pressure, distributed temperature, and
distributed acoustic measurements
■■ Improves production management with
real-time measurements for immediate
indication of changing downhole conditions
■■ Provides long-term reliability with
field-proven WellWatcher* permanent
monitoring systems and Intellitite*
downhole dual-seal dry-mate connectors

FEATURES
■■ Survey and diagnostic services adaptable
to the project needs
■■ Multiple fibers per cable: one for DTS, a
second for DAS, and a third for deployment
of an optical pressure gauge
■■ Fiber-optic line able to operate
independently of electrical
downhole gauges
■■ Hybrid optoelectric equipment with
minimal impact on completion, wellhead
interface, and installation procedures
■■ Permanent downhole cable qualified The WellWatcher Neon system cable enables fiber-optic sensors and electrical downhole permanent gauges to be
run simultaneously.
for corrosive environments through
rigorous testing
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Electric conductor and fiber-optic line extended across the reservoir to establish inflow and outflow contributions
The WellWatcher Quartz* premium high-temperature, high-resolution from the temperature profile and pressure data.
PT gauges and WellWatcher Quartz LT* high-resolution PT gauges, as
The cable provides temperature measurements every 0.5 m [about 1.6 ft]
well as WellWatcher Sapphire* PT gauges, can operate on the electrical
along its entire length, producing a profile of temperature effects along
conductor of the WellWatcher Neon system. The fiber-optic line operates
the production string and—when applicable—across the mudline. The
independently of the electric conductor and does not affect its reliability.
fiber-optic line can be interrogated on a continuous or intermittent basis to
This optoelectric cable is externally identical to the permanent gauge
provide rapid wellsite diagnostics without interfering with production. At
downhole cable and no modification to the gauge monitoring system
the surface, data can be transmitted to multiple remote locations via cable
is required.
or wireless technologies.
Distributed temperature data logging
The information obtained from the fiber-optic distributed temperature
Multiple optical measurements
In addition to DTS and DAS, the WellWatcher Neon system can be used for
sensors combined with that from the electrical pressure and temperature
other optical measurements. For example, a fiber-optic pressure gauge can
gauges provides a more thorough understanding of the reservoir than
be connected to the optoelectric cable in addition to electrical gauges. This
either sensor would provide separately. For example, the data can enable
setup provides redundancy not just in hardware but also in measurement
accurate diagnostics to be carried out on gas lift systems, with the added
principles. Other measurements possible with the WellWatcher Neon
capability of quickly identifying a faulty valve or unstable flow. In addition,
system include optical distributed strain sensing.
the temperature profile along the tubing can be used to identify conditions
such as sealing integrity loss. In many cases, the optoelectric cable can be Improved production and reservoir management
THERMA thermal modeling and analysis DTS software defines flow by
analyzing DTS data in the wellbore and in the near-wellbore area. The
software calculates flowing well temperature on the basis of reservoir,
fluid, well, and completion properties. Variables that control flow in the
reservoir—such as permeability—are adjusted until the measured and
calculated data coincide. At that point, distribution of the variables in the
reservoir zones is uniquely defined, and the resulting model is used to
determine flow rate from individual zones. THERMA software features a
dedicated module for DTS modeling in gas lift applications.

With the help of the software, DTS data can provide critical information on
■■ mudline-to-riser transfer
■■ artificial lift system operation
■■ flow control valve performance
■■ tubing or casing integrity
THERMA* thermal modeling and analysis DTS software calculates flowing well ■■ flow assurance
temperature on the basis of reservoir, fluid, well, and completion properties. ■■ inflow temperature profiles
WellWatcher NEON System Specifications and other applications to support production and reservoir
Operating temperature range, degF [degC] −4 to 365 [−20 to 185] performance management.
Working pressure, psi [kPa] 20,000 [137,895]
Storage temperature, degF [degC] −40 to 140 [−40 to 60]
Optical design life, years >5
Number of fibers Up to three
Type of fibers Multimode and single mode
Number and type of conductors One, 18 AWG (standard)
Electrical rating 700 V DC, 3 A max.
Max. installation length, ft [m] 32,800 [10,000]
Cable armor material INCONEL® 825
Cable encapsulation options Polyolefin, Rilsan®, ETFE†, PFA‡, FEP§
†Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene
‡Perfluoroalkoxy alkanes
§Fluorinated ethylene propylene
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