随钻D-T源中子孔隙度测井响应数值模拟研究

Simulating on Neutron Porosity Response Based on D-T Source in Logging While Drilling

  • 摘要: 中子孔隙度测井在油气储量评估、储层有效性评价及开发计划制定等方面不可或缺,稳定、安全及环保的随钻可控源D-T中子孔隙度测井是技术的发展方向。针对海上与陆上应用场景,本研究利用蒙特卡罗方法获取不同钻铤尺寸、仪器装配位置及测量环境下的中子场分布,探讨中子孔隙度在不同钻铤条件下的响应特征。模拟结果显示,相较于仪器居中放置,仪器侧装时灵敏度和精度均具有较大提升;不同井眼、地层测量环境条件下不影响热中子计数比随孔隙度的响应趋势,相对灵敏度随孔隙度增加而降低;不同钻铤尺寸条件下,测量环境对热中子计数比的影响程度不同,井眼尺寸是影响中子孔隙度评价的主要因素。以上结果表明,由含氢量变化造成的计数比响应差异远高于俘获截面,受减速和俘获双重作用影响,不同钻铤尺寸下的环境影响存在显著差异,在随钻D-T源中子孔隙度测井中需要开展针对性的校正方法研究。

     

    Abstract: Neutron porosity logging is indispensable for hydrocarbon reserve estimation, reservoir evaluation, and development planning. The use of controllable D-T neutron sources in logging-while-drilling (LWD) offers a safer, more stable, and environmentally friendly solution, representing the future direction of the technology. This study investigated the neutron field distributions under various drill collar sizes, tool mounting positions, and measurement environments through Monte Carlo simulations, targeting both offshore and onshore applications. The response characteristics of neutron porosity logging under different drill collar conditions are systematically analyzed. Results showed that side-mounted tools offer significantly improved sensitivity and accuracy compared to center-mounted configurations. The trend of thermal neutron count ratios increasing with porosity remains consistent across different borehole and formation environments, though the relative sensitivity decreases with increasing porosity. The effect of measurement conditions on thermal neutron counts varies with drill collar size, with borehole diameter identified as the primary influencing factor. These findings indicate that variations in hydrogen content have a far greater impact on count ratio responses than differences in capture cross-section. Due to the combined effects of neutron moderation and capture, environmental influences differ notably across drill collar configurations. Therefore, targeted correction methods are required to ensure accurate D-T source neutron porosity logging in LWD operations.

     

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