Using multicomponent induction data to identify drilling induced fractures while drilling

A method for identifying drilling induced fractures while drilling a wellbore into a formation is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining multi-component induction data collected by a drill string including a multi-component induction tool; processing the data to estimate values for principal comp...

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Hauptverfasser: GEORGI DANIEL T, RABINOVICH MICHAEL B
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method for identifying drilling induced fractures while drilling a wellbore into a formation is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining multi-component induction data collected by a drill string including a multi-component induction tool; processing the data to estimate values for principal components; and identifying drilling induced fractures from the principal components. An instrument and a computer program product are disclosed.