RFT

The repeat formation tester (RFT) tool was designed to measure formation pressure
downhole via wireline. It measures pressure at specific points on the borehole wall. The diagram
below shows a typical RFT tool. Formation pressure is measured by the formation sampler when
it is extended from the tool to contact the formation. Fluid samples from the formation can also be
taken with the tool.

The tool is located by correlation with other logs, usually a gamma ray. Once the formation
sample probe is at the right depth, the tool is powered into sample mode with the seating pad
pushed against the wellbore wall and the probe seated on the opposite wall.

The test begins by opening the mini chamber to the formation to test pressure and check
on sufficient permeability to flow a sample. Once a positive result is verified there the operator
makes a choice to obtain a fluid sample or move the tool. If there is a reason to obtain a fluid
sample, the main sample chamber is opened and fluid either flows in or is pumped in from the
formation. To move the tool the power sequence is reversed and the probe and seating pad are
retracted. The tool is then moved to the next depth.

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 From the Schlumberger glossary wireline formation test. The wireline
formation pressure measurement is acquired by inserting a probe into the borehole wall and
performing a minidrawdown and buildup by withdrawing a small amount of formation fluid and
then waiting for the pressure to build up to the formation pore pressure. This measurement can
provide formation pressures along the borehole, thereby giving a measure of pressure with depth
or along a horizontal borehole. The trend in formation pressure with depth provides a measure of
the formation-fluid density, and a change in this trend may indicate a fluid contact. Abrupt changes
in formation pressure measurements with depth indicate differential pressure depletion and
demonstrate barriers to vertical flow. Lateral variation in formation pressure measurements along
a horizontal well or in multiple vertical wells indicate reservoir heterogeneity.

Test taken with a wireline formation tester. The wireline formation pressure measurement
is acquired by inserting a probe into the boreholewall and performing a minidrawdown and buildup
by withdrawing a small amount of formation fluid and then waiting for the pressure to build up to
the formation pore pressure. This measurement can provide formation pressures along the
borehole, thereby giving a measure of pressure with depth or along a horizontal borehole. The
trend in formation pressure with depth provides a measure of the formation-fluid density, and a
change in this trend may indicate a fluid contact. Abrupt changes in formation pressure
measurements with depth indicate differential pressure depletion and demonstrate barriers to
vertical flow. Lateral variation in formation pressure measurements along a horizontal well or in
multiple vertical wells indicate reservoir

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