Logging While Drilling

• Ainsworth, Cliff, 1978, Gentrix venting-pulse system solves erosion power problems, pt. 10 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 31, p. 153-160.



• Allen, D.F., Anderson, B.I., Barber, T.D., Liu, Q.-H., and Luling, M.G., 1993, Supporting interpretation of complex, axisymmetric invasion by modeling wireline induction and 2-MHz LWD resistivity tools: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. U1-U21.



• Allen, D.F., and Luling, M.G., 1989, Integration of wireline resistivity data with dual depth of investigation 2-MHz MWD resistivity data: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 30th, Denver, Colo., 1989, Transactions, p. C1-C25.



• Althoff, Gary, Arian, Abbas, Kavaipatti, A.B., Varsamis, G.L., and Wisniewski, L.T., 1998, MWD Ultrasonic caliper advanced detection techniques, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper III, 14 p.



• Anderson, Barbara, Bonner, Stephen, Luling, M.G., and Rosthal, Richard, 1990, Response of 2-MHz LWD resistivity and wireline induction tools in dipping beds and laminated formations: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 31st, Lafayette, La., 1990, Transactions, p. A1-A25.



• Anderson, B.I., Druskin, V., Lee, P., Luling, M.G., Schoen, E., Tabanou, J., Wu, P., Davydycheva, S., and Knizhnerman, L., 1997, Modeling 3-D effects on 2-MHz LWD resistivity logs, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper N, 14 p.



• Arian, Abbas, Kavaipatti, A.B., Varsamis, G.L., and Wisniewski, L.T., 1998, MWD ultrasonic caliper - advanced detection techniques, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper III, 14 p.



• Aron, J., Chang, S.K., Codazzi, D., Dworak, R., Hsu, K., Lau, T., Minerbo, G., and Yogeswaren, E., 1997, Real-time sonic logging while drilling in hard and soft rocks, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper HH, 14 p.



• Aron, J., Chang, S.K., Dworak, R., Hsu, K., Lau, T., Masson, J-P., Mayes, J., McDaniel, G., Randall, C., Kostek, S., and Plona, T.J., 1994, Sonic compressional measurements while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 35th, Tulsa, Okla., 1994, Transactions, p. SS1-SS17.



• Baker, C., Fristad, P., and Seim, P., 1987, Reservoir evaluation with MWD logs: present potential and future requirements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 28th, London, England, 1987, Transactions, p. B1-B19.



• Best, D., Wraight, P., and Holenka, J., 1990, An innovative approach to correct density measurements while drilling for hole size effect: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 31st, Lafayette, La., 1990, Transactions, p. G1-G21.



• Bittar, Michael, and Rodney, Paul, 1994, The effects of rock anisotropy on MWD electromagnetic wave resistivity sensors: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 35th, Tulsa, Okla., 1994, Transactions, p. PP1-PP18.



• Bonner, S., Bagersh, A., Clark, B., Dajee, G., Dennison, M., Hall, J.S., Jundt, J., Lovell, J., Rosthal, R., and Allen, D., 1994, A new generation of electrode resistivity measurements for formation evaluation while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 35th, Tulsa, Okla., 1994, Transactions, p. OO1-OO25.



• Boonen, Paul, Bean, Clarke, Tepper, Rob, and Deady, Ron, 1998, Important implications from a comparison of LWD and wireline acoustic data from a Gulf of Mexico well, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper S, 14 p.



• Bornemann, Erhard, Bourgeois, Tim, Bramlett, Ken, Hodenfield, Kyel, and Maggs, David, 1998, The application and accuracy of geological information from a logging-while-drilling density tool, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper L, 14 p.



• Bryant, T.M., and Gage, T.D., 1988, API pit calibration of MWD gamma ray tools: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 29th, San Antonio, Tex., 1988, Transactions, p. B1-B25.



• Burnett, T.M., Koopersmith, C.A., and Spross, R.L., 1990, Drill collar effects on MWD epithermal, thermal and capture gamma ray neutron porosity measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 31st, Lafayette, La., 1990, Transactions, p. E1-E22.



• Carpenter, W.W., Best, David, and Evans, Mike, 1997, Applications and interpretation of azimuthally sensitive density measurements acquired while drilling, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper EE, 12 p.



• Chemali, Roland, Heysse, Dale, Merchant, G.A., and Jackson, Charles, 1995, Comparisons of wireline and LWD resistivity highlight resistivity frequency dispersion in sedimentary formations: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 36th, Paris, France, 1995, Transactions, p. F1-F12.



• Chin, W., and others, 1986, Formation evaluation using repeated MWD logging measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 27th, Dallas, Tex., 1986, Transactions, p. U1-U14.



• Coope, D.F., and Hendricks, W.E., 1984, Formation evaluation using measurements recorded while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 25th, New Orleans, La., 1984, Transactions, p. FF1-FF21.



• Cunningham, A.B., Jay, K.L., and Opstad, E., 1990, Applications of MWD technology in nonconventional wells, Prudhoe Bay, North Slope Alaska: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 31st, Lafayette, La., 1990, Transactions, p. D1-D24.



• DeLaune, P.L., 1992, Surface techniques to measure oil concentration while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 33rd, Oklahoma City, Okla., 1992, Transactions, p. KK1-KK19.



• Dewan, J.T., and Chenevert, M.E., 1993, Mudcake buildup and invasion in low-permeability formations--application to permeability determination by measurement while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. NN1-NN24.



• Evans, M., Wraight, P., Marienbach, E., Rhein-Knudsen, E., and Best, David, 1988, Formation porosity measurement while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 29th, San Antonio, Tex., 1988, Transactions, p. C1-C18.



• Garrouch, A.A., 1998, Implications of resistivity dispersion on LWD log interpretations, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper U, 12 p.



• Gearhart Industries, 1978, Gearhart-Owen uses negative pressure pulse, pt. 7 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 75, no. 24, p. 70-72.



• Georgi, D.T., Harville, D.G., and Robertson, H.A., 1993, Advances in cuttings collection and analysis: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. B1-B20.



• Gianzero, S., Chemali, R., and Su, S.M., 1986, Determine the invasion near the bit with the M.W.D., toroid sonde: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 27th, Dallas, Tex., 1986, Transactions, p. W1-W17.



• _____1989, Induction, resistivity and MWD tools in horizontal wells: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 30th, Denver, Colo., 1989, Transactions, p. N1-N17.



• Godbey, J.J., 1978, System uses internal copper tubing, pt. 8 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 27, p.72-76.



• Graciet, Stephane, and Shen, L.C., 1997, Simulation of induction and MWD resistivity tools in anisotropic dipping beds, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper M, 14 p.



• Habashy, Tarek, and Anderson, Barbara, 1991, Reconciling differences in depth of investigation between 2-MHz phase shift and attenuation resistivity measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 32nd, Midland, Tex., 1991, Transactions, p. E1-E20.



• Hansen, Pia, Olie og Gas AS, Maersk, Shray, Frank, 1996, Unraveling the differences between LWD and wireline measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 37th, New Orleans, La., 1996, Transactions, p. T1-T12.



• Haris, Richard, Cheruvier, Etienne, and Cross, Barry, 1993, Time-lapse analysis of logging while drilling and wireline data--invasion radius and Rt from forward and inverse modeling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. MM1-MM22.



• Heysse, Dale, Robbins, Carl, and Minear, John, 1996, Field tests of an acoustic logging-while-drilling tool in various borehole environments: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 37th, New Orleans, La., 1996, Transactions, p. EE1-EE11.



• Holenka, J., Best, D., Evans, M., Kurkoski, P., and Sloan, W., 1995, Azimuthal porosity while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 36th, Paris, France, 1995, Transactions, p. BB1-BB12.



• Hsu, K., Hashem, M., Bean, C.L., Plumb, R., and Minerbo, G.N., 1997, Interpretation and analysis of sonic-while-drilling data in overpressured formations, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper FF, 14 p.



• Hsu, K., Minerbo, G., Aron, J., Codazzi, D., Ernst, V., and Lau, T., 1998, Case studies of time-lapse sonic logging, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper LLL, 14 p.



• Hutchinson, Mark, 1994, Log quality assurance of formation evaluation measurement while drilling data: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 35th, Tulsa, Okla., 1994, Transactions, p. HH1-HH21.



• Institut Francais du Petrole, 1978, Flexodrill monitors borehole continuously, pt. 5 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 20, p. 69-71.



• Jackson, C., and Hagiwara, T., 1998, A new simultaneous anisotropy and dielectric correction algorithm for LWD resistivity measurements, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper W, 12 p.



• Jan, Yih-Min, and Campbell, R.L., Jr., 1984, Borehole correction of MWD gamma ray and resistivity logs: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 25th, New Orleans, La., 1984, Transactions, p. PP1-PP20.



• Jan, Yih-Min, and Harrel, J.W., 1987, Mwd directional-focused gamma ray - a new tool for formation evaluation and drilling control in horizontal wells: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 28th, London, England, 1987, Transactions, p. A1-A17.



• Kolker, M., Greene, A.H., Kasevich, R.S., Robertson, J.C., and Grossi, M.D., 1978, Raytheon downhole information system--Electromagnetic borehole measurements while drilling system, Final report: U.S. Department of Energy, 70 p. [Available from National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161 as NTIS Report COO/2816-2.]



• Locke, S., Dudek, J., Barnett, C., and Hubner, B., 1991, Theory, response, and calibration of an MWD neutron porosity sensor employing sidewall-mounted Li6 glass scintillation neutron detectors and spectral processing: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 32nd, Midland, Tex., 1991, Transactions, p. F1-F23.



• McDonald, W.J., 1978, MWD looks best for directional work and drilling efficiency, pt. 1 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 13, p. 141-147.



• _____1978, Four different systems used for MWD, pt. 2 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 14, p. 115-124.



• Merchant, G., Strickland, R., and Jackson, C., 1996, Enhanced resolution LWD resistivity logs using a new inversion technique: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 37th, New Orleans, La., 1996, Transactions, p. W1-W14.



• Minette, D.C., 1998, Utilizing MWD geometry and innovative neutron detection techniques to minimize the effects of thermal neutron absorbers on log response, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper DD, 10 p.



• Moake, G., Beals, R., and Schultz, W., 1996, Reduction of standoff effects on LWD density and neutron measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 37th, New Orleans, La., 1996, Transactions, p. V1-V14.



• Molz, Eric, Canny, Duane, and Evans, Eddie, 1998, Ultrasonic velocity and attenuation measurements in high density drilling muds, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper F, 8 p.



• Norve, K.H., and Saether, Helge, 1989, Field experience using the full suite MWD-combination for reservoir logging and evaluation: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 30th, Denver, Colo., 1989, Transactions, p. A1-A26.



• Oberkircher, Jim, Steinberger, George, and Robbins, Ben, 1993, Applications for a multiple depth-of-investigation MWD resistivity device: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. OO1-OO18.



• Patton, B.J., and others, 1977, Development and successful testing of a continuous-wave, logging-while-drilling telemetry system: Journal of Petroleum Technology, v. 29, no. 10, p. 1215-1222.



• Prilliman, Jeff, Bean, C.L., Hashem, Mohamed, Bratton, Tom, Fredette, M.A., and Lovell, J.R., 1997, A comparison of wireline and LWD resistivity images in the Gulf of Mexico, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper DDD, 11 p.



• Roberts, W.F., Jr., and Johnson, H.A., 1978, System is available for measuring hole direction, pt. 6 of Measurements while drilling--state of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 22, p. 68-76.



• Rodney, P.F., Mack, S.F., Bittar, M.S., and Bartel, R.P., 1991, An MWD multiple depth of investigation electromagnetic wave resistivity sensor: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 32nd, Midland, Tex., 1991, Transactions, p. D1-D25.



• Rosato, Victor, and Beck, Joseph, 1997, Real time interpretation of MWD anisotropy in high angle wells, offshore Gulf of Mexico, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper T, 6 p.



• Rosthal, Richard, Bonner, Stephen, and Allen, David, 1993, Vertical deconvolution of 2-MHz propagation tools: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. W1-W19.



• Schneider, David, Hutchinson, Mark, and Deady, Ron, 1994, Processing and quality assurance of unevenly sampled nuclear data recorded while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 35th, Tulsa, Okla., 1994, Transactions, p. RR1-RR25.



• Schroeder, T.S., Wu, J.Q., and Hammons, L.R.B., 1992, The dipping thin bed effect on 2 MHz MWD propagation resistivity measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 33rd, Oklahoma City, Okla., 1992, Transactions, p. I1-I16.



• Shen, L.C., 1991, Investigation depth of coil-type MWD resistivity sensor: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 32nd, Midland, Tex., 1991, Transactions, p. C1-C23.



• Spinnler, R.F., and Stone, F.A., 1978, MWD program nearing commerciality, pt. 4 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 18, p. 59-66.



• Spross, R., Burnett, T., Freeman, J., Jones, D., Paske, W., and Zannoni, S., 1993, Formation density measurement while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. PP1-PP22.



• Sutiyono, Sigit, and Mack, Steve, 1998, Applying anisotropy corrections to MWD electromagnetic wave resistivity data in a shaly-sand reservoir, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper G, 13 p.



• Traynor, B.V., Jr., 1978, Electrodrill demonstration program shows promise, pt. 3 of Measurements while drilling--State of the art: Oil and Gas Journal, v. 76, no. 16, p. 109-129.



• Walsgrove, T.R., Daneshzadeh, M., and Dusang, J.P., 1992, A case study of the interpretational and financial implications of wireline versus measurement while drilling in "high risk" scenarios: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 33rd, Oklahoma City, Okla., 1992, Transactions, p. G1-G25.



• Wisler, M.M., Thompson, L.W., Larscheid, Andreas, Signorelli, J.A., Pope, Alanna, and Wright, S.M., 1998, New 3 1/8 diameter propagation resistivity tool for MWD; small size but no accuracy compromise, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Ninth Annual Logging Symposium, May 26-29, 1998: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper T, 13 p.



• Wisler, M.M., Wu, Jian-Qun, Signorelli, J.A., Thompson, L.W., and Bell, Thomas, 1997, New MWD resistivity test formation for 2D and eccentric tool experiment, in Transactions of the SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts) Thirty-Eighth Annual Logging Symposium, June 15-18, 1997: Houston, Tex., Society of Professional Well Log Analysts, Paper BBB, 9 p.



• Wolcott, D.S., Shafer, Dave, and Vittachi, Amal, 1995, Characterization of a heterogeneous formation using azimuthal logging-while-drilling (LWD) measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 36th, Paris, France, 1995, Transactions, p. Y1-Y8.



• Wraight, P., Evans, M., Marienbach, E., Rhein-Knudsen, E., and Best, D., 1989, Combination formation density and neutron porosity measurements while drilling: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 30th, Denver, Colo., 1989, Transactions, p. B1-B23.



• Wright, A.C., Hanson, S.A., and DeLaune, P.L., 1993, A new quantitative technique for surface gas measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Annual Logging Symposium, 34th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1993, Transactions, p. A1-A21.



• Wu, Jian-qun, and Wisler, M.M., 1990, Effects of eccentering MWD tools on electromagnetic resistivity measurements: Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Logging Symposium, 31st, Lafayette, La., 1990, Transactions, p. B1-B15.