MUD LOGGING SERVICES

Overview

The equipment of Viking International’s Gas Detection and Chromatograph System provides the best rugged and accurate detection system available, and provides secure access via the Internet in real-time to waterfall charts, chromatograph readings, O2, CO2 and H2S data anywhere in the world.

Over the last three decades little has been done in the area of gas detection and mud logging methodology. While it is true that computers and application specific software has been developed and deployed to create the final logs, the basic methods and techniques for detecting the presence of methane has been limited to hot-wire and equivalent catalytic technology.

The Bloodhound System, which Viking International operates, provides real-time gas detection utilizing the latest infrared and electrochemical sensors from e2v Technologies and a new digital signal processing system to bring a new level of robust equipment unknown in the oil and gas exploration industry. The real-time data gathered at the well site can be viewed anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. Further, the system is portable and may be placed in a traditional mud logging trailer or placed in the doghouse.

Total System Design

The Bloodhound’s detection and signal processing systems are incorporated in an engineered resin case that is nearly indestructible. Not much larger than a traditional briefcase and weighing less than 24 pounds, it is easily transported and installs in just minutes. An intelligent power management system using a precision and robust switching power supply handles dirty rig power with ease. The power supply will handle wild voltage fluctuations between 90 and 260 Volts AC with frequency between 45 and 70 HZ. This allows Viking International to be used world-wide.

Data Integrity

Data integrity and rugged backup systems is what Viking International Mud Logging Services is all about . While the Bloodhound’s proprietary power supply shields the electronics from wild fluctuations of rig power, data integrity is provided by four independent data storage locations. With one of them being up to 4 GB of data storage on a removable USB key, the user can take the data back to the office or home making the data safe, secure, and portable.

All Viking International’s equipment and software, including web page viewing, is auto-ranging. No more concerns about dilution, range setting, or missing a large gas show. All our systems can monitor gasses from 0 Gas Units to 10,000 Gas Units (pure Methane) on the fly while maintaining very high resolution monitoring. The Gas Charting software provides for zooming in and out while looking at the data. No more getting out the magnifying glass to look at printed charts.

Radical New Extraction System

Sample extraction is years ahead in design. With our new lightweight cavitation system equipped with aluminum brackets that can break down into multiple pieces, the samples are extracted under cavitation instead of agitation. Lightweight high power 12 VDC permanent magnet DC motors are used to do the work and because of the low voltage and isolated nature of the Cavitator, electrical shock is a thing of the past. And since the DC extractor is run from the Bloodhound system, problems with the extractor can be easily detected.

Safety and Temperature Extremes

All Viking International’s systems are equipped with automatic sample flow control, vacuum control, and a precision monitoring system to insure that all parameters are maintained. The Bloodhound will issue an alarm if preset levels are reached or exceeded. These alarms are visible and audible at the Bloodhound and can be observed anywhere in the world on the Internet. On the go? Viking International personnel can set the server system up to alert your cell phone via text message.

 

INVENTORY

Trailers

 

5 – Full Service 8ft. x 20ft. Analytic Mud Logging Trailers complete with the following components:

 

• Wheel Mounted Trailer

 

• Industrial Strength HVAC System specifically designed to work on remote drilling sites

 

• Office Work Space complete with:

       •  Rack Mounts for Mud Logging System and Computers

       •  Voltage Stabilizer

       •  Backup Batter UPS

       •  Desk work space with drawers

       •  Geologist countertop complete with sink for sample washing area

 

Gas Monitoring System

5 – Bloodhound Gas Detection & Chromatograph Systems complete with:

• Gas Trap including:

    ▪ Cavitator Gas Extractor

    ▪ Cavitator Motor Beater Assembly

    ▪ ¼" Mud Filter

    ▪ Medical Vacuum Supplies

• Regulated Power Supplies

• O2 Detector

• CO2 Detector

• H2 S Detector

Autodril Navigator-Pro System

• Autodril Sensors:

    ▪ Rate of penetration (ROP)

    ▪ Depth / Bit location

    ▪ Hookload

    ▪ Weight on bit

    ▪ Weight on bit set point

    ▪ Pump pressure

    ▪ Pump strokes

    ▪ Rotary Torque

Software 

• Geostrip


Geological Service

• Stereo Binocular Microscope w/ upper and lower illumination

• UV Box

• Sample Drying Oven

• Testing Sieves (mesh 80,10, 5)

• Sample Trays

• Spot dishes

• Miscellaneous laboratory supplies; watch glasses, dropper bottles,

needle nose, probes

• Analysis Chemicals: 10% HCl, Alizerin Red, Toluene, Phenolphthalein, Isoprophanol,

Calcium Carbide

• Gas calibration bottles

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Goksel Tezgan - Mudlogging / Autodrill Manager
goksel.tezgan@viking-intl.com