Ford Lane

Bramshill

Hook
Tool Code: CWH013
Hampshire

RG27 0RH
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England Capacitance Water Holdup Tool

CAPACITANCE WATER HOLDUP TOOL

CWH013: 111 / 16 ″ Ultrawire™, Sondex Ends

Operational & Maintenance Manual

Date: January 2003

Author: Susan Allen, Robert Holding

Revised:

Approved: Robert Holding, February 2003

Tel. +44(0)118 9326755 http://www.sondex.co.uk

Fax. +44(0)118 9326704 email: [email protected]

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Contents

0 About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1

0.1 Manual History 0-1
0.2 Updates To Be Used With This Manual 0-1
0.3 Technical Help 0-1
0.4 Feedback 0-1

1 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 Description 1-1
1.2 Purpose 1-1
1.3 Applications 1-1
1.4 Specification 1-2

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

3 Theory Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Block Diagram 3-1
3.2 Description 3-1
3.2.1 Dielectric Measurement 3-1
3.2.2 Electronics 3-2
3.3 Water Holdup Determination: Typical Tool Response 3-2

4 Operating Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1 Before Logging Checks 4-1
4.1.1 Mechanical 4-1
4.1.2 Electrical 4-1
4.1.3 Operating 4-1
4.2 Calibration 4-1
4.3 Connecting To Toolstring 4-2
4.4 Logging 4-2
4.5 Post Logging Disassembly 4-2
4.6 Transport Handling & Storage 4-3

5 Mechanical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Description 5-1
5.2 Disassembly 5-1
5.2.1 Electronic Section Access 5-1
5.2.2 Separation & Disassembly Of Sensor Section 5-1
Removal Of Inner Electrode Assembly 5-2
Disassembly Of Inner Electrode Assembly 5-2
5.3 Reassembly 5-2
5.3.1 Sensor Section 5-2
5.3.2 Electronics Section 5-3

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5.4 Upper Head Pressure Isolation Assembly 5-3

5.5 Maintenance 5-4

6 Electrical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1 Telemetry Board 6-1
6.2 Sensor Oscillator Circuit Board 6-2
6.3 Frequency Step Down Board 6-2

7 Extended Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1 Preventative Maintenance 7-1
7.1.1 Grease & Lubricants 7-1
7.1.2 Mechanical 7-1
7.1.3 Electrical 7-2
7.1.4 Ageing of Electronics 7-2
7.1.5 Heat Testing Above 150°C 7-2
7.2 Sensor Assembly 7-2
7.3 Calibration 7-2
7.3.1 Full Calibration 7-3
7.3.2 Part Calibration 7-3
7.4 Troubleshooting 7-4

APPENDIX A Equipment & Recommended Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

A.1 Ancillary Equipment A-1
A.2 Maintenance Equipment A-1
A.3 Recommended Spares A-1

APPENDIX B Drawings & Parts Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

B.1 Mechanical Drawings B-1
B.2 Electrical Drawings B-1

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0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

0.1 MANUAL HISTORY

Date Issue Description Auth Chk App

20/02/03 A Initial release. SA DMO RLH

0.2 UPDATES TO BE USED WITH THIS MANUAL

Datea Update Description

None

a.
Note: this chapter shall be updated to include information on manual updates to be used with this manual,
irrespective of current manual issue.

0.3 TECHNICAL HELP

For further technical help contact Sondex as follows:

Address: Ford Lane, Bramshill, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0RH, UK

Telephone: +44(0)118 932 6755
Fax +44(0)118 932 6704
Email: [email protected]

0.4 FEEDBACK

Please help us to improve future issues of this manual by sending comments or corrections to
Sondex as above.

In your feedback please make reference to:

• The manual title, version and section

• Misprints, errors or unclear explanations
• General comments and suggestions.

Thank you.

Photographs and sketches are for illustration purposes only. Depending on the tool
model that you have, certain features or dimensions may differ from those shown.

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1 EQUIPMENT

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The Sondex CWH013 (Capacitance Water Holdup Tool) measures the

water volume fraction in fluid mixtures flowing in the borehole. It
operates as part of a ultrawire toolstring and derives power and control
from a suitable system controller e.g. MPL.

Part of the fluid flow passes through the tool between the electrodes of a
cylindrical capacitor. The capacitance measured depends on the
dielectric constant and the distribution of the fluids between the
electrodes. In well mixed fluids the tool has a linear response from zero
to about 40% water volume fraction.

1.2 PURPOSE

To provide a continuous borehole log of water volume fraction. This aids

identification of fluid and points of inflow.

1.3 APPLICATIONS

• Multi-phase Production Profiling.

• Oil/Gas/Water Holdup Calculations.
• Qualitative Analysis of high GOR, Water Free Wells.

Figure 1.1 CWH Tool

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1.4 SPECIFICATION

Parameters CWH013 Remarks

Temperature (max) 177ºC (350°F)
Pressure (max) 15,000psi
Diameter 111/16″
Length 26.2″ Toolstring length
Depth offset 8.6″ Measure point above lower tool
joint
Weight in air 9.5 lbs
Operating voltage:
Nominal: +18V DC
Specified: +13 to +23V DC
Absolute max.: +24V DC
Current consumption at +18V 16-17mA
Resolution 0.1% External limitation (MPL, 1 sec acquisition)
Accuracy ±1.0% (Yw < 40%)
Range (Yw - Water fraction) 0-100% 0-40% best operating range
Acquisition time 1 sec typical External limitation
End threads top/bottom 13/16″ UNF Sondex female/male
End connectors top/bottom 4mm single conductor male pin/female socket

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2 SAFETY

HOT WORK! Sondex equipment may, under certain circumstances or failure

Warning! modes, become a potential source of ignition. Using it must therefore be
considered "HOT WORK" and appropriate precautionary procedures should be
followed when testing at surface in areas where there is a risk of gas leaks or other
potentially explosive atmospheres.

There are no specific safety requirements for this tool.

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3 THEORY OF OPERATION

3.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM

Line

PSU +12V +5V

0V Electrode
Frequency Step Sensor Cathode
80401 (Memory)
82224 (Ultrawire) Down Oscillator
Shroud
85252 85254

Telemetry
Tool head ground Sensor ground

Tool head ground

ELECTRONICS SECTION SENSOR SECTION

Figure 3.1 CWH Block Diagram

3.2 DESCRIPTION

See also: Section 6 Electrical Description

Section 3.3 Water Holdup Determination: Typical Tool Response

3.2.1 DIELECTRIC MEASUREMENT

This tool accurately measures capacitance and hence an equivalent dielectric

constant for a homogeneous material. Relating this to water fraction can be less
accurate.

The dielectric constant of water is about 80 and those of air and oil are much lower at around 1 and
10. A measure of the dielectric constants can be made by introducing the fluids to be measured
between the plates of an electrical capacitor whose value is then measured. The Capacitance
Water Holdup tool is designed as an annular capacitor, with an insulated rod as the centre
electrode and a cylindrical tube around it as the outer electrode. The frequency of a free running
oscillator which incorporates this capacitance is measured. The frequency of the oscillator varies
inversely with the effective capacitance of the fluid between the plates.

Changes in water salinity have a negligible effect on this measurement.

The frequency of the oscillator with the tool immersed in water is generally made to be 50-54.7kHz
and in air about 62-64kHz. Varying the length of the tool electrode immersed in water varies the
frequency inversely with the amount immersed. However, this condition is not usually of interest
while logging. As long as water is evenly distributed throughout the volume of the measured fluid
and the hydrocarbon phase is continuous then the frequency of the tool varies almost linearly with
the change in water fraction. This is usually true up to about 35 to 40% water but depends slightly

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on the type of oil and other flow conditions met downhole. As soon as water becomes the
continuous phase the capacitor becomes progressively ‘short circuited’ by the water and the tool
response is no longer linear.

A typical tool response chart is given in Section 3.3 Water Holdup Determination: Typical Tool
Response.

3.2.2 ELECTRONICS

A regulator supplies +5 volt power to the Sensor Oscillator circuit housed in the Sensor Section.

The sensor frequency is counted in the FPGA logic and is read out over the Ultrawire toolbus in
response to requests from the Telemetry Controller e.g. MPL, XTU or other crossover. Various
commands are supplied in the protocol.

3.3 WATER HOLDUP DETERMINATION: TYPICAL TOOL

RESPONSE

The following data is the response of a typical tool Oscillator Board. Other such
tools will show the same characteristic although a scale factor and offset may be
observed.

Actual Water Holdup Apparent Water Holdup

(Fraction) YWA - (tending to)
% %
100 100
90 94.6
80 91.8
70 89.1
60 86.5
50 84.0
40 53.3
30 39.5
20 26.1
10 14.1
0 0

Note: The frequency in air is typically 62-64kHz and in water is 50-54.7kHz. Tool set up may vary.

Apparent Water Holdup is defined here as:

( 100% Oil Reading – Mixture Reading )

Ywa = -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equation 3.1
( 100% Oil Reading – 100% Water Reading )

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1.2

0.8
Apparent Water Holdup

0.6

0.4

0.2

0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
Water Hold Up (Fractional)

Figure 3.2 Typical Tool Response

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4 OPERATING PROCEDURE

4.1 BEFORE LOGGING CHECKS

See also: Section 7 Extended Checks.

4.1.1 MECHANICAL

Ref.: Electronics Section 10505

Sensor Section 11540

1 Clean and grease upper and lower O’ring seals. Replace O’rings (item 16, 11540) if
damaged.

4.1.2 ELECTRICAL

2 Ensure that upper and lower electrical connectors are clean, dry and undamaged.

3 Upper to lower pin resistance should be less than 0.5Ω.

4.1.3 OPERATING

The CHW013 must be electrically connected to a toolstring controller e.g. MPL from which they
derive power and control.

Readings in air and water should be:

Air 62-64kHz
Water 50-54.7kHz

Check with the latest Calibration Data or that supplied with the tool that these
values are correct. Tool set up may vary.

4.2 CALIBRATION

General Calibration Data is supplied with the tool. However, for accuracy the tool needs to be
calibrated in the pure fluids of the mixture to be logged at downhole conditions. This is because the
reading of gas or oil depends significantly on its density. This usually means that at some stage
during the survey a downhole measurement of 100% water, and 100% oil (and/or gas) is required.

Sondex software also supports a multipoint linear calibration calculation routine

which may give a better value for water holdup across all of the operating range.

See Sondex Memlog manual MN-MEMLOG, Calibration Guide.

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4.3 CONNECTING TO TOOLSTRING

Upper and lower tool joint O’rings and seal surfaces should be clean, undamaged and lightly
greased.

The CWH013 should be inserted into a suitable Ultrawire toolstring in any location below the
system controller (e.g. MPL).

The tool may require centralising since it should not run in contact with casing which will reduce the
fluid flow through the sample volume. Fluid away from the centre may be less representative of the
flow especially in a multiphase environment.

In vertical wells the centre of the pipe or casing tends to contain a higher proportion of light phase
than the average of the cross-section. In deviated wells the light phase tends to rise along the high
side of the pipe. In some instances if the fluid mixture velocity is low there is insufficient mixing of
the phases and the CWH may not be reading a representative sample of the mixture which is
flowing. The tool may then indicate too high a water holdup.

4.4 LOGGING

Recommended logging speed: 30ft/minute.

Refer to Section 3.3 Water Holdup Determination: Typical Tool Response for conversion of raw
counts into holdup.

In practice it is better to log the capacitance tool as raw counts and post process later to water
holdup. Some logging companies plot the raw data with reversed scales so as to emulate density.

Centralisers: Recommended.

The tool should not run in contact with casing as explained in Section 4.3 Connecting To Toolstring,
unless you specifically want to be sure of reading the heavy phase only.

4.5 POST LOGGING DISASSEMBLY

The tool should be cleaned before the toolstring is disassembled.

Ensure that well fluid does not reach the electrical connectors. Disassemble in a horizontal position
wherever possible.

Refit thread protectors.

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4.6 TRANSPORT HANDLING & STORAGE

Store with end threads lightly greased and with water tight thread protectors fitted.

Do not subject tool to extreme shock such as dropping or hitting with a hard object.

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5 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION

5.1 DESCRIPTION

The CHW013 comprises of two main units which normally remain screwed together unless access
to the interior is required.

The sensor is housed inside a metal tube through which borehole fluid is allowed to flow. This tube
is the outer electrode of a capacitance cell. An inner insulated tube comprises the other electrode
and houses the sensor electronics.

The principal elements of the two sections are as follows:

Electronics Section

• Pressure Housing.
• PSU/Driver and Telemetry circuit board.
• Frequency Step Down circuit board.
• Upper End fitted with monoconductor pin.
• Lower End with hole for through wiring to sensor section.

Sensor Section

• Upper Body.
• Lower Body.
• Shroud Tube.
• Insulated Centre Electrode containing Sensor Oscillator circuit board.
• Lower Head Connector assembly.

5.2 DISASSEMBLY

Ref.: Electronics Section 10505

Sensor Section 11540

5.2.1 ELECTRONIC SECTION ACCESS

1 Unscrew Housing from Sensor Upper Body (item 2, 11540).

Note: The Electronics section internal chassis remains fixed to the Sensor Section by 3 screws (item 4,
10505).

DO NOT remove these screws yet as wires are connecting the 2

Warning! sections.

2 Remove 4 screws (item 5, 10505) and remove the larger of Covers (item 3, 10505).

Note: The Small Cover (item 3, 10505) is an integral part of the chassis and should not be removed
particularly if the Large Cover is already removed.

5.2.2 SEPARATION & DISASSEMBLY OF SENSOR SECTION

Gain access to the Electronics Section as described above.

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3 Unsolder the following 4 wires connecting the Electronic and Sensor sections.

• The Through Line, bronze coloured Kapton-covered multistrand, shielded by white

insulated coax.
• Black screen wire to above.
• The Sensor Power +5V, Kapton wire idented red.
• The Sensor Frequency, Kapton wire idented white.

4 Screw inwards the three M6 grub screws (item 4, 10505) to release the electronics
chassis Lower End (item 2, 10505) from the Sensor Upper Body (item 2, 11540).

5 Remove circlip (item 18, 11540) and extract the Lower Head Connector Assembly (item 9,
11540). It is not necessary to remove the anti-rotation pin (item 10, 11540).

6 Screw in 4 turns the 3 grub screws (item 20, 11540) which lock the Lower Body to the
Shroud and unscrew the Lower Body (item 1, 11540). Remove and discard the 2x O’rings
(item 17, 11540). Do not attempt to screw the 3 grub screws into the central cavity of the
shroud until the body has been removed as they will hit the Electrode Insulator (item 4,
11540) and damage it.

7 Screw in 4 turns the 3 upper grub screws (item 20, 11540) locking the Upper Body and
Shroud and unscrew the Shroud Tube (item 3, 11540). Do not attempt to screw the 3 grub
screws into the central cavity of the shroud until the body has been removed as they will
hit the Electrode Insulator (item 4, 11540) and damage it.

8 Slide off insulator (item 4, 11540) and replace 2x upper O’rings (item 17, 11540). If the
Insulator is tight, ensure that a spare is available before proceeding. It is not necessary to
remove the inner Electrode Assembly (item 5, 11540) in order to change O’rings.

5.2.2.1 Removal Of Inner Electrode Assembly

9 Remove Nut and Star Washer (items 19 and 8, 11540) and slide the Electrode Assembly
(item 5, 11540) down and out of the Upper Body (item 2, 11540).

5.2.2.2 Disassembly Of Inner Electrode Assembly

Note: Should the Inner Electrode Assembly fail it should be replaced by another unit and returned to
Sondex for repair.

5.3 REASSEMBLY

This is the reverse of Section 5.2 Disassembly, with the following notes:

5.3.1 SENSOR SECTION

Ref.: Sensor Section 11540

1 Inspect the following components for damage and replace if necessary:

• Circlip (item 18).

• Lower Head Connector Assembly (item 9).

2 Inspect all wires for damage and replace if necessary.

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3 Make sure that the anti-rotation pins on the Upper Rod of the Electrode Assembly (item 5)
are correctly located in their slots on the Upper Body (item 2).

4 Electrode Assembly upper insulator has an indent at its upper edge which mates with an
anti-rotation tongue on the Upper Body (item 2).

5 Ensure that Lower Head Connector Assembly (item 9) seats correctly against anti-rotation
pin (item 10).

6 If both Upper and Lower Bodies (items 1 and 2) are removed from the Shroud Tube (item
3), ensure that they are refitted in their original positions (A to A and B to B) otherwise the
Grub Screw holes (item 20), will not line up.

7 Clean and grease O’ring seals. Replace the following O’rings:

• 2x item 15
• 2x item 16
• 4x item 17

8 Ensure all inner spaces are free from debris.

9 Remember to tighten the 6 locking grub screws outwards (item 20).

5.3.2 ELECTRONICS SECTION

Ref.: Electronics Section 10505

10 Inspect the Upper Pressure Isolation Head Plug (item 1) for damage and replace if
necessary.

11 Inspect the condition of the 3 wires to the Sensor Section and the wire soldered to the
Upper Head Kemlon connector, see Pressure Isolation Head Assemblies Manual MN-PIH
(item 9, 10537).

12 Clean pressure seal surfaces at both ends of Pressure Housing. Ensure housing is free
from debris. Clean and grease Thread Protector O’ring (item 6).

13 Remember to screw out the 3 Grub Screws (item 4) to engage Sensor Body. Locktite™
Nutlock (or other semi-permanent locking compound) may be used to secure these if
vibration causes them to become loose.

5.4 UPPER HEAD PRESSURE ISOLATION ASSEMBLY

For details of the Pressure Isolation Head, refer to the manual MN-PIH.

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5.5 MAINTENANCE

Ref.: Sensing Section 11540

See also: Section 4.1 Before Logging Checks

If the tool experiences H2S gas or temperatures above 150°C, the following O’rings must be
replaced:

• 2x item 15
• 2x item 16
• 4x item 17

Check insulator tube (item 4) is clean and inner pressure seal surface is smooth and silicone
greased, do not use other types of grease.

No other special maintenance is required.

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6 ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION

See also: Section 3 Theory Of Operation

Section 7 Extended Checks

6.1 TELEMETRY BOARD

Ref.: Circuit Diagram (PCB 82224) CD-82220

The Ultrawire Tool Telemetry Board is based on a common PCB (82205) which is populated and
programmed according to the tool in which it is fitted. The main functional blocks of the circuit are
the power supply, the Ultrawire interface (together with its drivers and receivers) and the sensor
interface.

Control is implemented by a PIC microcontroller in conjunction with an Actel FPGA. The code in the
PIC differs according to the tool.

Communication between the Telemetry Controller and the tool is via the Ultrawire toolbus. This is a
single pin bus, which carries power to the tool in addition to its telemetry function. The return for
both power and signal is via the chassis.

The Ultrawire line carries 18Vd.c. (nom). Power is removed from the line by transistors Q1 - Q4
(with associated components) and generate local power rails at 12V and 5V.

The telemetry is modulated onto the line as 1V AMI (alternate mark inversion) at 500kbaud.

BIT NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
S S D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 S S
SYNC/DATA
DATA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

+1V

18V typ

2us
-1V

CONTROLLER TOOL WORD#1 TOOL WORD#2

COMMAND
50-100us
typical

Figure 6.1 Ultrawire Signal Shape example

The Ultrawire telemetry is a master slave protocol. The controller, which is always the master,
sends a command to the tool. This may be a global command (to all tools) or a tool specific

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command which contains the address of the target tool. Tool specific commands are acknowledged
by the tool, global commands are executed but do not generate a response.

For rate-meter type tools, count pulses are collected from the sensor on inputs 1 - 7 of the PCB.
These are counted in hardware by the Actel, (U4) and accumulated by the PIC (U5).

When the controller is in logging mode, it will periodically send a global “Sample Now“ command to
all the tools and then poll each tool individually with a “Send Data“ command. The “Sample now“
command causes the latest count to be frozen in a shadow register, and this count is then passed
to the controller in response to the “Send Data“ command.

Electrically, the telemetry is a.c. coupled from the line to the drivers and receivers by C14. The
received data is removed from the line by a pair of comparators, U1, and passed to the Actel, which
validates the address. The command is interpreted by the PIC which if necessary generates the
response packet and passes it to the Actel. The Actel drives Q6 and Q7, which modulate the line.

Ultrawire words are 20 bits long. The first and last two bits are for synchronisation. The first bit is
always ‘1’. The intervening 16 bits are tool data.

6.2 SENSOR OSCILLATOR CIRCUIT BOARD

The capacitance probe is part of an oscillator circuit which outputs approximately 1MHz in air and
drops slightly in water.

The above oscillation frequencies are approximate and vary with device
characteristics. The mechanical construction also introduces variation in the
response. Refer to the tool Calibration Data for accurate values.

6.3 FREQUENCY STEP DOWN BOARD

Ref.: Circuit Diagram (PCB85253) CD-85252

The input from the Sensor Oscillator Board (PCB85254) is approximately 975 to 987.5kHz (FQS).
U3 & U4 provide options to divide this frequency, typically by 16. Thus giving a frequency of
approximately 64kHz, which is output on FQ0 to the telemetry board.

U2 provides a facility to subtract a reference clock from the sensor frequency, not normally required
on Ultrawire.

The 12V input is regulated to 5V by U1 to give a constant supply to the IC’s.

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7 EXTENDED CHECKS

7.1 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

7.1.1 GREASE & LUBRICANTS

Sondex recommends the use of “Liquid O’ring type 101". Sondex part no LOR101(L), see
APPENDIX B.

All O’rings and housing threads are assumed to be and must be lightly greased unless specifically
indicated differently.

Correct use of grease and lubricants is essential to the maintenance of all Sondex downhole
equipment.

Note that some threads are internal such that grease can get inside the tool. Do not use excessive
quantities.

Sondex does not recommend Copper loaded greases since some types can cause electrical leaks.

Some types are also not suitable for use on O’rings. Silicone grease may be used on O’rings but
must be kept clear of threads especially stainless to stainless.

Only silicone grease should be used on the insulator (item 4, 11540).

The use of certain greases such as some types of Lubriplate can cause electrical
Warning! failure if they have any volatile content which can burn off producing corrosive
gasses inside the tool.

7.1.2 MECHANICAL

1 Remove dirt and old grease from pressure housing threads and O’rings and replace with
fresh.

2 Inspect O’rings for damage or ageing/hardening and replace where required.

3 Check for:

• Damaged wires.
• Wires that are loose and likely to be crushed on reassembly.
• Damaged components.
• Loose screws/nuts/components/connectors.

Note: If RTV or similar compound is used to secure loose components, it must be fully cured before
housing is replaced.

• Electrical components shorting to chassis.

• Heat or chemical damage (discoloured components).
• Incorrect thread grease or excessive quantity, see Section 7.1.1.

4 Check top O’ring (item 9, 09513) is fitted.

5 Check connectors for cleanliness and loose/bent pins before replacing.

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6 Check all fixings for tightness.

7 Check 3 grub screws (item 8, 09513) are tight.

8 Check insulator (item 4, 11540) is clean, inner surfaces smooth and silicone greased.
Ensure spare insulators are available.

7.1.3 ELECTRICAL

1 Through line resistance <0.5Ω.

2 Tool current 16-17mA @ 18V.

3 Connect to Logging System and check for correct data. Should agree with previous test.
Apply some gentle vibration, rotation and invert tool to expose potential failure.

4 With an oscilloscope, check line telemetry from tool for +1V and -1V, 2µS pulses. Make
sure to check tool pulses not those from the controller which occur first, see Figure 6.1.

Pulses should have no ringing, if ringing, also attach bottom tool (CTF, other bottom flowmeter or
toolstring terminator).

7.1.4 AGEING OF ELECTRONICS

At 150°C, significant electronic ageing failures are expected after 4000hrs typical use, hence PCB
replacement should be considered at this point. Every additional 10°C halves the time. Also
accelerated by vibration and corrosive gas inside the chassis. Visual inspection and logging
previous history is recommended but is unlikely to predict premature failure.

Tools which may be suspected of reliability problems due to age or unusual log response may be
heated to 120°C which would not normally age the electronics and then subjected to moderate
vibration. A moderately hard blow from a wooden hammer is recommended. DO NOT USE METAL
HAMMERS.

7.1.5 HEAT TESTING ABOVE 150°C

This is not generally recommended since it shortens tool life expectancy.

It may be required for contractual reasons, tool out of use for a long period or job with unusually
high well temperature. The test should be carried out only slightly above expected well temperature,
and tool should not be kept at temperature for more than 1 hour.

7.2 SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Other than simple wire damage, this assembly is not user serviceable. Replace complete if faulty.

Check readings agree with previous air and water calibrations. If not, service O’ring and clean tool.

7.3 CALIBRATION

See also: Section 3.3 Water Holdup Determination: Typical Tool Response.

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The performance of the Capacitance Water Holdup tool in the well is affected by the distribution of
the fluid phases in the sampled volume. Water fractions above about 40% and regions of a
continuous water phase cause a non linear frequency response. Users may wish to perform their
own calibrations with mixtures of particular oils and salt solutions at various temperatures. Fluids
are most easily mixed by pouring smoothly from one container to another until the mixture is of an
even consistency. Alternatively the readings may be taken with the tools submerged in a fluid
mixture that is being agitated as to sustain a stable emulsion. Do not allow air bubbles to become
trapped in the mixtures.

It is recommended that Water Holdup is determined according to Section 3.3.

7.3.1 FULL CALIBRATION

The table of results in Section 3.3 represent a full calibration where the tool response is measured
for different fractions of water in oil.

7.3.2 PART CALIBRATION

This consists of checking the tool reading in 100% water and 100% oil (or air) and calculating a
correction factor from the oil or water readings from the last full calibration or from the data in
Section 3.3 Water Holdup Determination: Typical Tool Response.

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7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to Section 5.2 Disassembly and APPENDIX B Drawings & Parts Lists where necessary.

An oscilloscope, multimeter and other basic test equipment will be required.

Initial inspection Check for:

• Damaged wires.
• Damaged components.
• Electrical components shorting to chassis.
• Heat or chemical damage (discoloured components).
• Incorrect thread grease or excessive quantity, see Section 7.1.1.
Also check all fixings are tight.
Excessive Disconnect wires to isolate fault to:
current • Upper head isolation assembly.
• Sensor Section.
• Line wire through sensor, lower pressure feedthrough and
connector.
• PCB82224 (drawing CD-82220).
• PCB85252.

Apply Line Signal or 18V direct to 82224 Line connection. Fault find or
replace 82224 circuit.

Upper Head, sensor line wire and lower connector may be tested to
250V relative to chassis to check for electrical leak. Line connection to
82224 circuit must be disconnected. Resistance should exceed 100MΩ.

Upper head, sensor line wire lower connector may be disassembled to

locate fault.
Little or no On PCB82224 check LINE = 18V, 12V, 5V and 0V. Fault find or replace
current PCB82224.
No telemetry On PCB82224 check LINE = 18V, 12V, 5V and 0V. Fault find or replace
counts PCB82224.

Check sensor frequency from PCB85252.

No telemetry On PCB82224 check LINE = 18V, 12V, 5V and 0V. Fault find or replace
reply PCB82224.

On PCB82224 check TP1 for 4MHz >3V clock. Replace U2 if faulty.

Reduce R26 value if clock <3V amplitude.

Check line for +1V and -1V, 2µS pulses from the controller and similar
pulses from the tool.

Logic pulses should be present on PCB82224 TP3 - 6.

If no tool response words on the Line, fault find or replace PCB82224.

No Sensor Check +5V power and ground to Sensor assembly.
Frequency
Check nut is tight at top of Sensor rod.

Isolate fault to Sensor or PCB85252. Fault find or replace PCB85252.

NOTE: Apart form simple wiring faults, the Sensor is not user
serviceable.

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APPENDIX A EQUIPMENT & RECOMMENDED SPARES

Item Part no. Description Qty Remarks

1 CWH013 Capacitance Water Holdup Tool, 111/16″,
1
Ultrawire

A.1 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

Calibration Fixtures

Optional Shop Calibration

Item Part no. Description Qty Remarks

1 A suitable container such as a plastic pipe 2″ id x 16″ long with closed end for
immersing the sensor in oil/water mixtures.

A.2 MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

Item Part no. Description Qty Remarks

1 91050 Hand Tool Kit for 1 /16″ Tools
11
1

A.3 RECOMMENDED SPARES

Item Part no. Description Qty Remarks

1 KITB-CWH1 11/16 Basic Recommended Spares Kit 1 To support run in hole.
2 KITR-CWH1 11/16 25 Run Spares Kit 1 To support 25 runs.
3 KITRem-PIH, SX Remote Spares kit for Pressure 1 See Pressure Isolation
Isolation Head Head Manual MN-PIH.
4 LOR101 Grease for O’ring and threads 1 5oz pot.
5 LOR101L Grease for O’ring and threads 1 12oz pot.

NOTE: Spares kits suitable for remote logging operation can be supplied upon request.

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PARTS LISTING
Part: Issue: Drawn: Checked: Approved:
NGH PD DJF
91050 - Date: Date: Date:
14/01/2002 14/01/2002 14/01/2002
Description:

Tool Kit for all 1 11/16 Tools SX and GO

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Iss Date Remarks Chkd Appr # Documents Issue Notes

- 14/01/2002 Initial Release PD DJF

PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Issue Description Component Value Qty Units Remarks

001 91005 - Spanner Open Ended 42mmx38mm 2 ea

002 91019 - Spanner C 50mm 35mm 1 ea

003 10038 A Spanner Box 3/8 x 5/16 Modified 2 ea

004 91028 - Spanner 3/8x5/16 1 ea

005 91027 - Spanner Single Open End 18mm 1 ea

006 91029 - Key Hex Metric 1 ea

007 91030 - Punch Pin Parallel set 1 ea

008 00615 A Assy Spanner PKJ 1 ea

009 91293 P T 1 Screwdriver Parallel tip (3 0 x 75) 1 ea

010 91105 - Toolroll With SX Badge Large Black 1 ea

011 91104 - Screwdriver Parallel tip (5 5 x 200) 1 ea

012 91103 - Pliers Circlip 812 Chrome/Van 1 ea

013 91102 - Pliers Mini Flat Nose 5 Inch 1 ea

014 10037 A Bar Tommy 2 ea

015 10051 A Kemlon tool Sondex - 4BA Hex Socket 1 ea

016 91280 - Hammer, 4oz ball pein 1 ea

017 91130 - Pin C Spanner 35-50mm 1 ea

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PARTS LISTING
Part: Issue: Drawn: Checked: Approved:
MB PJ PJ
KITB-CWH1 11/16 A Date: Date: Date:
03/04/2002 05/04/2002 05/04/2002
Description:

Kit, Spares, Basic, CWH 1 11/16

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Iss Date Remarks Chkd Appr # Documents Issue Notes

A 05/04/2002 Initial release PJ PJ

PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Issue Description Component Value Qty Units Remarks

001 99211 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 211 2 ea

002 99124 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 124 2 ea

003 95211 - O Ring Viton 75 Type 211 1 ea

004 99014 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 014 2 ea

005 01047 - Circlip, Internal, 5/8, St/Steel 1 ea

006 93051 - Screw Grub Skt Hd M4x06mm Lg SS (Duplicate-Refer to 93036) 3 ea

(AR = As Required)

PARTS LISTING
Part: Issue: Drawn: Checked: Approved:
MB PJ PJ
KITR-CWH1 11/16 B Date: Date: Date:
03/04/2002 05/04/2002 05/04/2002
Description:

Kit, Spares, Recommended(25Run), CWH(1 11/16)

CHANGE HISTORY RELATED DOCUMENTS

Iss Date Remarks Chkd Appr # Documents Issue Notes

A 05/04/2002 Initial release PJ PJ

B 25/07/2002 ECR1279. Items 12,13 added RH RH

PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Issue Description Component Value Qty Units Remarks

001 99211 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 211 50 ea

002 99124 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 124 50 ea

003 01030 - Screw, Grub Skt Hd, M6 x 06mm Long, St/Steel 3 ea

004 95211 - O Ring Viton 75 Type 211 5 ea

005 93068 - Washer Star 10-32 1 ea

006 93019 - Pin, Spirol, 1mm x 8mm Lg, SS 2 ea

007 99014 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 014 50 ea

008 01047 - Circlip, Internal, 5/8, St/Steel 2 ea

009 01026 - Half-Nut, Hex, 10-32UNF, St/Steel 1 ea

010 93051 - Screw Grub Skt Hd M4x06mm Lg SS (Duplicate-Refer to 93036) 6 ea

011 01029 - Screw, Csk Hd(Slotted), M3 x 06mm Lg, St/Steel 4 ea

012 01028 C Assy, Banana Pin (4mm) 1 ea

013 02405 D Insulator (Assy Sensor) 3 ea

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APPENDIX B DRAWINGS & PARTS LISTS

B.1 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

Description Drawing Parts List

General Assembly 09513-A 09513-A

Sensor Section 11540-A 11540-A
Electronics Section 10505-C 10505-C

B.2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

Description Type Drawing

Electronics Assembly Wiring Diagram WD-85261-B

Telemetry Board (PCB 82224) Circuit Diagram CD-82220-E01 (2 shts)
Frequency Step Down Board (Tools after May 2003) Circuit Diagram CD-85252-C00
Frequency Step Down Board (Tools before May 2003) Circuit Diagram CD-85290-B00

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PARTS LISTING
Part: Issue: Drawn: Checked: Approved:
TLS AJB RLH
09513 A Date: Date: Date:
09/08/2002 12/09/2002 12/09/2002
Description:

Capacitance Water Hold-Up 1-11/16 UW SX (Enhanced)

CHANGE HISTORY RELATED DOCUMENTS

Iss Date Remarks Chkd Appr # Documents Issue Notes

A 12/09/2002 Initial Issue AJB RLH 01 09513 A Assembly drawing

02 WD 85261 B Wiring Diagram

PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Issue Description Component Value Qty Units Remarks

001 01020-1 C Housing, Pressure, 1 11/16, 1 Module 1 ea

002 85261 A Assy Electronic Cartridge UW CWH 1 ea

003 11540 A Assy CWH Enhanced 1 11/16 Sondex 1 ea

004 99211 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 211 2 ea

005 99124 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 124 2 ea

006 10148 A Thread Protector, Male, Standard, (Upper End) with O'Ring 1 ea

007 01019 C Thread Protector, Female, Standard (Lower End) 1 ea

008 01030 - Screw, Grub Skt Hd, M6 x 06mm Long, St/Steel 3 ea

009 95211 - O Ring Viton 75 Type 211 1 ea

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PARTS LISTING
Part: Issue: Drawn: Checked: Approved:
IH AJB RS
11540 A Date: Date: Date:
10/01/2002 10/01/2002 14/01/2002
Description:

Assy CWH Enhanced 1 11/16 Sondex

CHANGE HISTORY RELATED DOCUMENTS

Iss Date Remarks Chkd Appr # Documents Issue Notes

A 14/01/2002 Initial issue. AJB RS 01 AD02434 E Assembly diagram items 1, 2 & 3.

PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Issue Description Component Value Qty Units Remarks

001 02412 D Assy Lower Blades Shroud & Sub (Welding) 1 ea

002 02411 C Assy Upper Blades Shroud & Sub (Welding) 1 ea

003 02403 F Nut Union 1 11/16 (Screw Type, Slotted) 1 ea

004 02405 D Insulator (Assy Sensor) 1 ea

005 02441 B Assy Sensor CWH 1 11/16 Enhanced 1 ea

006

007

008 93068 - Washer Star 10-32 1 ea

009 02422 C Assy Connector Lower 1 ea

010 93019 - Pin, Spirol, 1mm x 8mm Lg, SS 1 ea

011

012

013

014

015 99124 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 124 2 ea

016 99211 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 211 2 ea

017 99014 - O Ring Viton 90 Type 014 4 ea

018 01047 A Circlip, Internal, 5/8, St/Steel 1 ea

019 01026 - Half-Nut, Hex, 10-32UNF, St/Steel 1 ea

020 93051 - Screw Grub Skt Hd M4x06mm Lg SS (Duplicate-Refer to 93036) 6 ea

021

022

023 01019 C Thread Protector, Female, Standard (Lower End) 1 ea

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PARTS LISTING
Part: Issue: Drawn: Checked: Approved:
TLS AJB DJF
10505 C Date: Date: Date:
10/01/1991 03/05/1996 10/05/1996
Description:

Assy, Chassis, 1 Module, Memory, SX (Mechanical)

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C --/--/--

PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Issue Description Component Value Qty Units Remarks

001 10537 F Assy, Upper Electronics Bulkhead, Memory, SX (Isolation) 1 ea

002 01006 G Bulkhead, Electronics, Lower, Standard (Non-Lemo) 1 ea

003 01015 D Halfshells, Chassis & Cover, Electronics, 1 Module 1 pr

004 01030 A Screw, Grub Skt Hd, M6 x 06mm Long, St/Steel 3 ea

005 01029 A Screw, Csk Hd(Slotted), M3 x 06mm Lg, St/Steel 8 ea

006 95211 - O Ring Viton 75 Type 211 1 ea

007

008

009 ACB - Assy Circuit Board (Shown For Reference Only) 1 ea

010 ACB - Assy Circuit Board (Shown For Reference Only) 1 ea

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