INFLOW CONTROL VALVE AND DEVICE PRODUCING DISTINCT ACOUSTIC SIGNAL

摘要

Systems and methods for generating and monitoring an acoustic response to particular fluid flow conditions in a wellbore include incorporating a sound-producing element into each inflow control device installed in a wellbore. Each of the sound-producing elements generates an acoustic signature that is readily identifiable from each other sound-producing element installed in the wellbore.

主权项

1. A monitoring system for use in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation, the system, comprising:
first and second inflow control tools disposed in the wellbore and operable to regulate fluid flow into the wellbore; a first sound-producing element operable to generate a first acoustic signal in response to fluid flow through the first inflow control tool, wherein the first acoustic signal defines a first acoustic signature; a second sound-producing element operable to generate a second acoustic signal in response to fluid flow through the second inflow control tool, wherein the second acoustic signal defines a second acoustic signature that is distinguishable from the first acoustic signature; and a sensing subsystem operable to detect the first and second acoustic signals and operable to distinguish between the first and second acoustic signatures.