Development and Application of Dual-Polarization Antenna for Dielectric Logging Sensor

Abstract

Because the dielectric constant of water is greater than that of oil and gas, dielectric logging sensors can effectively distinguish oil and gas reservoirs from water layers by measuring the dielectric parameters of formations. Under the special working conditions during the logging of boreholes drilled for oil and gas exploration, such as high temperature and pressure and a narrow working space, the endurance and effectiveness of the antenna in the dielectric logging sensor are crucial. This paper presents a design method for a dual-polarization slot antenna for such working conditions. We theoretically analyzed the working principle of this antenna, established the antenna model, and evaluated its radiation characteristics through simulation. Subsequently, we developed and tested the proposed antenna. The antenna could withstand a high temperature and pressure of 175 °C and 140 MPa, respectively. A dielectric logging sensor using the proposed antenna was successfully applied in oilfield logging.

Keywords

• dielectric constant
• slot antenna
• dielectric logging sensor
• oilfield logging