For further information, please contact: [email protected] Olivier SOUSSAC - 2012 Probe & Pressure Sensors Measuring instruments Oil & Gaz Advanced Technology

For further information, please contact: [email protected] SOUSSAC - 2012

Probe & Pressure SensorsMeasuring instruments

Oil & Gaz Advanced Technology (Microelectromechanical System)

Petroleum technology HPHT Sensor

© 2012, all rights reserved [email protected]

Measures in severe environment

The typical conditions of operation of the equipment that characterize petroleum applications are the very high pressure - a few hundred bars on the surface and up from 1000 to 2000 bars at the bottom of Well - the extreme temperature ranges from -40 ° C, as may be encountered near the poles, 200 ° C at the bottom of wells. However, the silicon sensor technologies that are capable to operate reliably under such conditions are not currently available on the market.

The development of electronic capable of operating at high temperatures is an important challenge. Indeed, component manufacturers specify a maximum temperature circuits 85 ° C, in some cases up to 125 ° C. The realization of complex electronic boards operating 175 ° C involves a particular technical expertise difficult to develop. Also, fluids in pipelines can be extremely corrosive, with concentrations high sulfuric acid or carbon dioxide. The presence of solid particles in the discharge facilities to submit risk of abrasion or clogging deposits. The conditions of shock and vibration are also extreme.

The development of Equipments of measure which can be compatible with all the above constraints, requires expertise in materials, mechanical design and fluid, which is not easily accessible to companies operating in the classic sector.

Consequently, a new miniature pressure sensor capable of operating in severe environments is developed, the research and development (invention) of measure equipments is the main axe of our activity.

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Pressure is the most important parameter to assess and control the oil reserves and gas.

Because, the technologies used today for measuring pressure in the drilling industry is very limited (mechanical and quartz technologies). And extreme conditions of temperature and corrosion found at the bottom of the wells, the development of miniaturized measurement systems with a higher level of performance and greater reliability is a critical point for better assessment of reserves into production and optimized.

And this new technology requires not only a breakthrough in sensitive elements as well as enhanced integration of electronics to provide digital outputs and the ability to advanced communication (communication of the measures towards the surface).

Smart sensors and miniaturizedWe developed an intelligent Probe and Pressure Sound for operating in severe environments, such as that encountered during drilling, during the start of production and during transport of oil and gas.

These micro systems have been built in a miniature size (chip size of the order of a millimeter). They are builds by last advanced technology in microelectronics and micromechanics (MEMS).

The MEMS ( Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) is an evolution of the technologies of the microelectronics in which the miniaturized mechanical structures are micro-manufactured in chips in order to add to the power of calculation the capacities of measures and action.

These technologies help to make products smaller, more efficient, more integratedfunctionality, less consummation



Activity Our main activity is the Research and Development and the Manufacturing of measure equipments for severe environment based on MEMS technology:

- Probes high pressure and high temperature - Flow meters - Fluid property sensors….etc

These products are optimized for oil and geothermal applications: - Measures during the drilling of oil and gas - Stimulation and test oil wells (fracturing, injection) - Monitoring equipment during production and transportation of oil and gas (separators, pipelines, tankers)



Advanced communication (communication actions towards the surface)

Based on the development of MEMS technology, our sensors are:

High-pressure performance superior to existing products on the market Miniature size Digital output Ultra-fast response Reduced manufacturing cost…..

These criteria are essential to future performance monitoring tools for drilling, pumping and production.



MEMS: The power of a small world and the High performance at low costLow costLow powerSmartWireless

New

deployment solutions



HPHT SensorOT-100125/OT-150125/OT-200150

Technical info

High AccuracyHigh Resolution

Pressure and Temperature Recorder





Micro-packaging innovations

Ultralow dead volume using ceramic volume micro compensator

HPHT electrical feed thru design

Wafer level decoupling structure assembly

Oil filling mechanism

Anti corrosion Protective diaphragm

HPHTfeed thru



FEATURESHigh Pressure High Temperature10/15/20 Kpsi125/150°C

Ultra High resolution5 mPsi at 1 Hz

Ultra High accuracy±1 Psi

High ReliabilityShock testedNACE compliantUser defined measurement period128Hz to 0.01Hz

Ultra Low powerSingle battery operation3.6V high tempUp to 18 months continuous operation

depending on battery sub

Easy DeploymentSide Pocket mandrel valve integration*SlicklinePermanent monitoring

High resolution pressure measurementHigh accuracy time stamps on data for dualsensor synchronisation

INTERFACE1-wire serial to PCSurface wireless option

APPLICATIONSFracturation jobWell monitoringWell testingFlow assurance

OT-100125/OT-150125/OT-200150



Example: reservoir monitoring and control

Surface sensorsand controls

• Multi-phase flow rate

• Valve and choke control

• Pressure measurements

• Sand detection

Permanent downhole sensors• flow rate and

density monitors • Submersible pumps

control• pressure and

temperature gauges

Client office multi-channel

web access

SAFE ZONEEXPLOSIVEZONE

Wireless communication



Electronics innovations

• Ultra High resolution• High data rate acquisition• Power management• Data processing (calibrated engineering values records)• Dynamic acquisition time• Memory management• Sensor networking



OT-100125/OT-150125/OT-200150

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe OT-100125 is a full pressure acquisition system optimized foroil and gas industries typical jobs where reliability and measurement performance are critical.

Coupling a high-resolution high-accuracy proprietary small package MEMS sensor with a tailored ultra low power digital electronics and memory, the OT-100125 is able to adapt its measurement period to provide critical information duringoperations.



Sensors Deployment



1 - Surface - Using adapter OT-000010

– As a recorder– As a live measurement

2- Downhole - As a recorder

– In a side-pocket mandrel– In a user defined carrier

3- As a live measurement

– On a user-defined wireline cable or insulated slicklinecable using communication module 0T-000400

Deployment options - Summary

Slickline, a cabling technology used for oil well completions and maintenanceWireline (cabling), a cabling technology where a current is sent to downhole logging tools in oil well exploration and completions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slickline

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireline_(cabling)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireline_(cabling)



Surface Deployment

• Sensor is connected to pressure line using adapter OT-000010 (ring)• Ring held in place by Autoclave 1/4” OD tubing• Can then be connected to other pressure connection types :

Autoclave, Swagelok, NPT, WECO union, ...

• As a recorder Job is configured using PC, then the sensor is disconnected and

performs the measurement as a stand-alone recorder

• As a live measurement Job is configured using PC, and sensor performs measurement while

still connected to the PC through a coaxial cable

Autoclave end connection.Change to suit your pressure line connection type.

Sensor connected to a multiline adapter

Example of pump truck lineautoclave connection

Well-head with Frac lines



Downhole Recorder Deployment

• As part of a dummy gas lift

1” nose part 1” body part with body adapter

• At the end of a slickline cable without live communication

Mounting a sensor in an unused perforation tool

1” dummy gas lift valve deployment options.Sensor is circled in red.



Gas Lift Valve Deployment Principle

• Side pocket mandrels allow the deployment and easy retrieval of gas lift valves to control the injection of gas from the casing

• Gas lift valves can be replaced by “Dummy gas lift valves” to plug the holes when not in use

• These Dummy gas lift valves can be turned into measurement locations when one or more of their parts are replaced by a recording sensor

Nose part to measure tubing pressure Body part for casing pressure

Kickover tool for GLVdeployment

1” dummy gas lift valve

deployment principle.

Casing

Tubing

Sensor



Downhole Live Measurement Deployment

• At the end of a wireline cable used to communicate electrically from sensor to surface

• Casing is used as electrical ground reference if using an insulated slickline cable

• Configuration must be defined with client to suit the cable specs.

Slickline operation



Expected deployment with acoustic communication

• Sensor communicates acoustically with transceiver a few tens of meters from surface• Sensor deployed in horizontal segment communicates acoustically with transceiver in the vertical tubing



Key features

• Surface Wireless Sensor Network • Downhole pressure, temperature, flow, fluid density• Low power Sensors working on battery• ATEX• Connected to internet through Stations



Last operation Results



A summary of the presentation.

• Using MEMS technology, makes the Smart Sensor that allows more data between one second and one (100 measurements between seconds) collecting more information at certain intervals, which helps to obtain a detailed analysis and proper decision making. (Fracturing, Well Testing, Drilling, etc.).• With this new technology causes the memory to be dynamic and allows the optimization of energy, which results in a significant reduction in the size of the battery, without losing the ability to record information• The sensor design allows it to be installed in a gas valve, which makes the sensor to be Semi-Permanent, also has the option to enter the well through steel line or keep it as a sensor on the surface• The size of the sensor and accessories allows easy and safe transportation• You can add two sensors, with independent measurements in a gas valve to obtain more information.• Testing of Pressure, Temperature and Impact (250G, 2ms) have been satisfactorily performed as part of certification• Software is developed for easy use and fast• The main consumables are seals and battery, calibration should be performed annually• Currently there are two sensors on the market, and 15Kpsi 10KPSi 125 C - 150C.• This Sensor gives 170C 20KSPI

• Measurement of flow and flow properties are in development• The module for wireless communication (wireless) is under development



29/02/2012 19:08:03.888 42014.886719 16.16907 28.8097029/02/2012 19:08:07.871 42018.871094 16.22141 28.9473929/02/2012 19:08:11.854 42022.855469 16.25806 29.0822829/02/2012 19:08:15.837 42026.835938 16.25906 29.2102829/02/2012 19:08:19.820 42030.820312 16.25906 29.3296229/02/2012 19:08:23.803 42034.804688 16.29062 29.4371129/02/2012 19:08:27.786 42038.785156 16.33630 29.5319229/02/2012 19:08:31.768 42042.769531 16.30719 29.6167429/02/2012 19:08:35.751 42046.750000 16.35071 29.6924329/02/2012 19:08:39.734 42050.734375 16.31174 29.7592429/02/2012 19:08:43.717 42054.718750 16.32159 29.8116029/02/2012 19:08:47.700 42058.699219 16.31268 29.8525729/02/2012 19:08:51.683 42062.683594 16.30466 29.8845129/02/2012 19:08:55.666 42066.664062 16.29578 29.9087129/02/2012 19:08:59.648 42070.648438 16.29132 29.9377429/02/2012 19:09:03.631 42074.632812 16.23285 29.96927

# OpenCore memory data. Acquisition started 29/02/2012 07:27:49 with period 4.000 seconds.Date Time SensorTime(s) Pressure(Psi) Temperature(degC)29/02/2012 07:27:55.010 6.010742 15.43808 27.8627229/02/2012 07:27:58.998 9.998535 15.44394 27.8634629/02/2012 07:28:02.986 13.986328 15.41226 27.8565629/02/2012 07:28:06.974 17.974121 15.46725 27.8477929/02/2012 07:28:10.961 21.961426 15.38861 27.8349629/02/2012 07:28:14.949 25.949219 15.42221 27.8243729/02/2012 07:28:18.937 29.937012 15.47672 27.8112629/02/2012 07:28:22.924 33.924805 15.32529 27.8035129/02/2012 07:28:26.912 37.912598 15.32480 27.8163329/02/2012 07:28:30.900 41.900391 15.29779 27.8511429/02/2012 07:28:34.888 45.888184 15.19070 27.9126229/02/2012 07:28:38.875 49.875977 15.22095 28.0105029/02/2012 07:28:42.863 53.863770 15.31125 28.1273229/02/2012 07:28:46.851 57.851074 15.31705 28.2657829/02/2012 07:28:50.838 61.838867 15.32019 28.3976729/02/2012 07:28:54.826 65.826172 15.33765 28.50248



Result of test : Well1 = Hallazgo 64, 02/29Well2= Poza Rica 10, 03/06



Finally,« we compare favorably with others and we are:shorter, simpler, higher sampling frequency, lower

power, longer life gauge”



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