Presenters
Smith Leggett
Petroleum Engineering, Texas Tech University
We present a survey of uses for distributed fiber optic sensors (DFOS) in oilfield production and operations. Downhole DFOS measurements of temperature, strain, and noise along the entire length of the wellbore serve as diagnostic tools for flow profiling and artificial lift monitoring. Field cases demonstrate DFOS abilities such as identifying gas lift injection points, quantifying stimulation volumes injected into multiple perforations, and providing actionable insights on paraffin challenges. Future applications of DFOS measurements for artificial lift diagnostics are proposed.
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