Spinner Sondex

Ford Lane
Bramshill
Hook
Tool Code: SPINNER
Hampshire
RG27 0RH
Document: MN-SPINNER-A
England Spinner Flowmeters Overview
SPINNER FLOWMETERS
CFB CFS CFJ ILS DBT
Overview
Date: 1st February 1994
Author: Robert Holding
Revised: 21st May 2001, Daphne Outwin
Approved: Duncan Fraser
Tel. +44(0)118 9326755 http://www.sondex.co.uk

Fax. +44(0)118 9326704 email: sondex@sondex.co.uk
This document contains proprietary information. Copyright 2001 © Sondex Ltd.

Printed October 3, 2001
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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Contents
Contents
0 About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1

0.1 Manual History 0-1
0.2 Updates To Be Used With This Manual 0-1
0.3 Technical Help 0-1
0.4 Feedback 0-1
1 Spinner Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1 General Description 1-1
1.2 Choice of Spinner 1-1
1.3 Fixed Blade Spinners 1-2
1.4 Diverter Basket Tool (DBT) 1-2
1.5 Full Bore Spinners 1-2
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3 Theory Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Spinner Deployment 3-1
3.2 Spinner Rotation 3-2
3.3 Fluid Velocity Determination 3-2
3.4 Total Flowrate Determination 3-3
3.5 Rotation Measurement 3-4
3.6 Electronics 3-4
3.6.1 Wireline Electronics 3-4
3.6.2 Memory Electronics 3-4
3.6.3 General (Memory & Wireline) 3-4
4 Caged Fullbore Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1 Description 4-1
4.2 Operating Principle 4-1
4.3 Applications 4-1
4.4 Interfacing & Tool Combinations 4-2
4.5 Options 4-2
4.6 CFB Specification 4-2
4.7 CFB 3 arm Tool Codes 4-3
4.8 CFB 6 arm Tool Codes 4-4
5 Jewelled Bearing Continuous Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Description 5-1
5.5 Options 5-1

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5.6 CFJ Specification 5-2

5.7 Further Details 5-2
6 Continuous Flowmeter Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1 Description 6-1
6.5 Options 6-1
6.6 CFS Specification 6-2
7 InLine Spinner Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1 Description 7-1
7.5 Options 7-1
7.6 ILS Specification 7-2
8 Diverter Basket Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1 Description 8-1
8.5 Options 8-2
8.6 DBT Specification 8-2

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 0. About This Manual
0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
0.1 MANUAL HISTORY
Date Issue Description

06/07/01 A New spinner overview. This manual contains an introduction to
spinner theory and the range available. There are links from here to the
detailed mechanical and electrical spinner manuals.
0.2 UPDATES TO BE USED WITH THIS MANUAL
Datea Update Description

none
a. Note: this chapter shall be updated to include information on manual updates to be used with this manual,
irrespective of current manual issue.
0.3 TECHNICAL HELP
For further technical help contact Sondex as follows:
Address: Ford Lane, Bramshill, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0RH, UK

Telephone: +44(0)118 932 6755
Fax +44(0)118 932 6704
Email: Sondex@sondex.co.uk
0.4 FEEDBACK
Please help us to improve future issues of this manual by sending comments or corrections to
Sondex as above.
In your feedback please make reference to:
• The manual title, version and section

• Misprints, errors or unclear explanations
• General comments and suggestions.
Thank you.

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 1. Spinner Range
1 SPINNER RANGE
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Spinner flowmeters are used to measure total flowrate in the well. This can then be split into the
individual rates of each fluid phase present. Typically these are impeller tools where spinner
rotation can be related to fluid velocity.
Once the fluid velocity and the tubing inside diameter are known, flowrate in volume units (eg BPD)
can be calculated.
The full Sondex Flowmeter range includes:
• Caged Full Bore (CFB), for logging in casing

• Continuous Flowmeter Spinner (CFS), for logging in tubing
• Jewelled Bearing Continuous flowmeter spinner (CFJ), for logging gas wells
• InLine Spinner (ILS), for logging in tubing and casing in one run
• Diverter Basket Tool (DBT), for very low flowrates
1.2 CHOICE OF SPINNER
The following table compares details of spinners available, to provide some assistance in the right
choice of spinner for the conditions through the logging interval:
Performance factor CFB CFJ CFS ILS DBT

Use whilst moving Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Recording of flow direction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, if wired to
use ILS channel
Position in toolstring Bottom Bottom Bottom Any Any, but
preferably near
the bottom
Accuracy in large diameter pipe, Very good Good Fair Poor Excellent, but
monophase flow use is limited by
flowrate
Results in non-homogeneous Poor Poor Poor Poor Excellent, but
mixed phase flow, in deviated use is limited by
pipe flowrate
Ability to measure very low flow- Very good Good Fair Poor Excellent
ratesa - has low
threshold
a.
Below a flow rate of 270bbl/day in 7″ casing.
All the mechanical spinner sections can be used either with wireline electronics or memory
electronics.
The flowmeter electronics described in this manual operate as part of a standard Sondex tool
string. The only difference between wireline and memory flowmeter electronics is the Power
Supply/Telemetry Circuit board.

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 1. Spinner Range
The wireline toolstring derives its power from the line and control from a suitable toolstring
controller: either a Casing Collar Locator (CCL) or a digital tool such as the Quartz Pressure gauge
(QPS).
The memory toolstring derives its power from a downhole battery pack and its control from the
downhole Memory Section. The theory, spinner rotation detection and signal processing and
housing are the same for ALL present Sondex spinner flowmeter types.
1.3 FIXED BLADE SPINNERS
The CFS, CFJ, ILS and DBT spinners are small fixed blade spinners within the fixed diameter of the
tool housing. They measure the velocity of whatever fluid is flowing past the tool at all times. The
flow measured may be up flow or down flow.
CFS, CFB and CFJ tools have no electrical connection through the tool and must therefore be
connected at the bottom of the tool string.
ILS tools have a through connection and can be placed at any level in the tool string.
1.4 DIVERTER BASKET TOOL (DBT)
DBT tools can be placed at any level in the tool string but are best placed near the bottom of the
tool string with only a centraliser and CFB spinner below. The DBT provides an accurate
measurement, whilst stationary, of the flowrate of all fluids flowing (multi-phase flow) along the well-
bore at the position of the skirt. Properly centralised, the tool can be used at any angle.
1.5 FULL BORE SPINNERS
The CFB spinners are retracted while the tool passes through tubing and other restrictions and
open to record flow below the tubing shoe. CFB flowmeters therefore measure the fluid velocity
over a large cross section of the flow and for large diameter pipe are more sensitive and accurate
than the smaller In Line Spinner (ILS) or Continuous Flowmeter Spinner (CFS) tools.
The flow measured may be up flow or down flow. The spinner diameter is usually chosen to be as
close as possible to the inside diameter of the pipe in which the flow is to be measured.

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 2. Safety
2 SAFETY
There are no particular safety requirements for any Sondex spinner flowmeters except for the
Diverter Basket flowmeters.
See the Safety Section in the Diverter Basket Flowmeter manual for further details.

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 3. Theory Of Operation
3 THEORY OF OPERATION
Sync 125µs MEMORY / 1ms WIRELINE TYPICAL
LINE
+5V
0v
+5V V*
+5V V*
Sync V*
0V
0V
TELEMETRY V*
PSU
S
BOARD ACTEL
S
0V
CD80404 (memory) V* V*
CD80406 (wireline)
0V 0V
Link 0V
Options
SIG
0V
1 MHz
8 Pin Connector
LOGIC BOARD
0V CD-80255 0V
ELECTRONICS SECTION SPINNER

SEE SPINNER FLOWMETER ELECTRONICS MANUAL SENSOR SECTION SECTION
Figure 3.1 Spinner Operation Block Diagram
3.1 SPINNER DEPLOYMENT
ILS and CFS spinner blades are of fixed diameter and able to rotate due to flow past them at all
times.
CFB flowmeters incorporate a 3 arm spring actuated roller centraliser or 6 arm bow-spring central-
iser. When the tool goes into a pipe large enough the arms open under the spring force and the
spinner folds out to measure the flow. If the tool passes through any constriction, either up or down,
the centraliser will close and the spinner will retract. The spinner centraliser helps to centre the tool
in the well and protects the large diameter spinner blades. The 6 arm centraliser provides better
protection in highly deviated and horizontal wellbores.

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3.2 SPINNER ROTATION
The rotational velocity of the spinner is measured to provide the flow velocity.
The rotation frequency of a real spinner is given by Equation 3.1 below. This assumes that the fric-
tion (i.e. around the bearings) has no viscous component and that the viscous effect is to slow fluid
moving along the blade face. This equation only applies to a rotating spinner; it does not apply to a
stationary spinner in a very slow flow:
f = aV –  --- V – c -------
b Vµ
 ρ
Equation 3.1
ρ
where: f is the frequency of rotation of the spinner cps (Hz)

V is the fluid velocity
a is a constant depending on blade pitch
b is a constant depending on ratio of friction to blade moment of inertia
c is a constant depending on the skin friction of fluids moving over the blade surface.
ρ is fluid density
µ is fluid viscosity
Neglecting friction and inertia terms:
f = aV Equation 3.2
3.3 FLUID VELOCITY DETERMINATION
The operating procedure in the well allows the flowmeter to be calibrated by recording several
passes at different logging speeds, see Section 5 in the relevant flowmeter spinner mechanical
manual for information on tool calibration. Plots of logging speed versus tool reading enable the
apparent fluid velocity (Vapp) to be determined.
A small CFS or ILS spinner in its shroud will rotate slower than the true fluid velocity and spinner
pitch would suggest due to bearing friction and the slowing of the fluid as it passes through the tool.
These effects are taken into account by calibrating the tool using multiple logging speed passes.
The more linear the tool response, the more accurate is the velocity determination. Non-linearity of
Equation 3.1, for example bearing friction and viscosity, can be accounted for in the above plots.
The plots also compensate for the alteration to flow velocity due to the insertion of the toolstring.
Sondex flowmeters are linear over their full operating range under normal well conditions. Sensi-
tivity of CFS and CFB tools is often less in downflow due to the shielding effect of the toolstring.
The Caged Fullbore, CFB spinner tool is designed primarily for logging low fluid velocities in large
diameter pipe. At high fluid velocities past the CFB spinner, the slope of the spinner response tends
to be less. For best accuracy therefore the fluid velocity should not be much larger than the cable
speed with which the Caged FullBore spinner can be logged.
In fluid velocities much higher than possible cable velocity calibration rates, a CFS or ILS (InLine
Spinner) should be used to maintain accuracy of fluid velocity determination.

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3.4 TOTAL FLOWRATE DETERMINATION
The velocity of fluids is largest at the centre of the pipe and varies to zero at the pipe wall. For the
most part, spinner flowmeters read fluid velocity close to that of the centre. The true average fluid
velocity (Vt) is therefore somewhat less than that indicated by the spinner flowmeter (Vapp) and
requires correction. This correction factor is a function of the spinner blade diameter with respect to
the pipe inside diameter and the Reynolds number of the flow. Typical approximate corrections
necessary to determine true average flow velocity (Vt) in turbulent flow from the velocity measured
by the spinner are:
CFS, CFJ & ILS: V t = V app × 0.85 Equation 3.3
CFB: V t = V app × 0.9 Equation 3.4
Total flowrate can be directly calculated by multiplying the flowrate by the casing internal cross sec-
tional area (and a scaling factor). The following converts directly to barrels per day (bpd).*
2
Total Flowrate (bpd) = 1.4 × V t (ft/min) × (casing I.D. in inches) Equation 3.5
Sondex Spinner Rotation Rates
Note: The figures shown in the table below are to be used to derive the approximate spinner rotation rate
for a given fluid velocity, or to derive the approximate fluid velocity for a given spinner response.
Accurate fluid flowrate can only be derived by multipass calibration of the spinner in the flow down-
hole, see Section 4.4 Calibration.
Design pitch Flow loop slope Nominal Slope

Spinner Type
inch/revolution rps/fpm fpm/rps rps/fpm
CFB 7″flow up 0.076 13.2 0.076
CFB 7″flow down 0.072 13.9 0.072
ILS MKI, all diameters 7 35 0.029
ILS MKII, 21/8″ 7 35 0.029
CFJ 21/8″ 7 35 0.029
CFS020(special) 7 35 0.029
ILS MKII, 111/16″ 5.6 28.0 0.036
CFJ 111/16″ 5.6 28.0 0.036
CFS013(special) 5.6 28.0 0.036
CFS other than CFS013 4 20.0 0.050

& CFS020
*. For a more detailed discussion, see “Cased-hole Log Analysis and Reservoir Performance Monitoring”, R.M.
Bateman, 1984. (ISBN 90-277-1922-5).

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3.5 ROTATION MEASUREMENT
The spinner is mounted on the end of a shaft. This shaft passes through a bearing into an oil filled
chamber. Poles of a magnet (usually 2) attached to the shaft rotate inside this chamber.
The field of the rotating magnet is sensed by Hall effect switches placed outside a cylindrical
non-magnetic pressure barrier placed around the magnet. The Hall effect switches are integrated
circuits whose output is switched to ground when the magnet field passes a certain threshold thus
creating a pulse each time a magnet passes it.
The 2 pole magnet and 5 Hall Effect switches produce 10 pulses per revolution. The operating
sequence of the Hall Effect switches is used to determine flow direction.
3.6 ELECTRONICS
3.6.1 WIRELINE E LECTRONICS
Current is taken from the single through line to provide power to the tool. For wireline tools, current
from a positive line voltage of +60V nominal passes through a 18mA current source and 24 Volt
Zener diode. The +24 volts is further regulated to +5 volts for the tool electronics.
The toolstring system controller (either CCL or QPS) sends positive synchronising pulses typically
every 1ms. This is detected by a programmed device (Actel) and causes +5 volts to be applied
momentarily to the 5 Hall Effect switches. They are not powered continuously due to their high
current consumption.
3.6.2 MEMORY ELECTRONICS
Current is taken from the single through line to provide power to the tool. For memory tools the line
is at +12Vdc and is regulated down to +5 volts for the tool electronics.
The toolstring controller (Memory Production Logging (MPL) section) sends positive synchronising
pulses typicaly every 125µs. This is detected by a programmed device (Actel) and causes +5 volts
to be applied momentarily to the 5 Hall Effect switches.
3.6.3 GENERAL (MEMORY & WIRELINE)
The Hall Effect devices are not powered continuously due to their high current consumption. The
Actel uses the status of the switches to determine the pulse frequency and rotation direction. Every
cycle of the pulse frequency is written to the Actel’s 1 bit memory which is read and cleared by the
telemetry.
Link options determine the tool telemetry Delay. At the tool delay time after the line sync, the
memory is read. If a data bit is present, it is transmitted onto the line by a negative current pulse.
The memory is then reset.
Flow direction is encoded by varying the width of the negative line data pulse. Long pulses only for
up flow and alternate long/short pulses for down flow.

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 4. Caged Fullbore Flowmeter
4 CAGED FULLBORE FLOWMETER
4.1 DESCRIPTION
The Sondex Caged Full Bore Flowmeter is used at the bottom of the
Production Logging tool string, providing accurate flow data
information over a large cross section of the casing.
The 3-Arm Caged Full Bore Flowmeter’s spring-loaded external cage

doubles as a three arm roller centraliser, capable of supporting the
weight of the spinner, even in highly deviated wells.
The 6-Arm Caged Full Bore Flowmeter’s cage arms are formed from
six tungsten carbide coated bow springs, with additional coil springs
built into the folding mechanism.They are capable of supporting the
weight of the spinner in a horizontal well. This also gives added protec-
tion to the full bore spinner when used in wells with side pockets and in
horizontal wells.
For both spinner types, the spinner and cage assembly are collapsible
for running in and pulling out of hole.
4.2 OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The flowmeter is closed while running in hole, opening automatically

when it leaves the tubing and enters the larger diameter of the casing.
Should a restriction be encountered during logging, the flowmeter will
close and fold the spinner until the restriction is passed, thus avoiding
damage to the blades.
The spinner runs on precision bearings. Rotation is sensed by Hall

effect detectors which eliminate drag and optimise measurement of
very low flow rates. The normal output is 10 pulses per revolution with
indication of direction.
4.3 APPLICATIONS
• Full Bore Casing Production Flow Measurement

• Injection Flow Measurement
• Low Flow Rates
• Leak Detection
• Logging with Coiled Tubing CFB
• Horizontal (6-Arm CFB only) and Highly Deviated Wells 3–Arm
• Protection from Downhole Gas Lift Mandrels and
Intrusions (6-Arm CFB only)
CFB 3 arm

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4.4 INTERFACING & TOOL COMBINATIONS
• Bottom Tool in String

• Interchangeable Mechanical Section to suit Casing I.D.
• Simultaneous Operation with other PL tools
• 1 3/16″ UN 12tpi Sondex, GO or other heads
4.5 OPTIONS
• Special Heads to Customer Specification

• Casing Diameters 4½″, 5″, 5½ ″, 7″ & 9 5/8″
• Locking Spinner for High-Rate Injection Wells
• Locking Spinner for Downflow Measurement
4.6 CFB SPECIFICATION
Specification
Parameter Memory Wireline Remarks
Supply Voltage +12V DC +60V DC
Power/Current 5mA 15mA
Output 10 pulses/revolution with flow
indication
Max. Pressure 15,000 psi (12,000 for 1½″)
Max. Temperature 350°F (177°C)°
Casing Diameter 4½″ (114mm) to 95/8″

(245mm)
Tool Length Open 35″ (895mm)
(7″)
Measure Point 13¾″ (349mm) from bottom of
tool
Tool Diameter 111/16″ (43mm) or 1½″
(381mm)
Weight (7″, 111/16″) 10lb (4.5kg)
Materials Corrosion Resistant Throughout
Apparent Threshold Approx 1.7 ft per min CFB
6–Arm

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4.7 CFB 3 ARM TOOL CODES
Electronics
Section
CFBE....
Spinner Section
CFBM....
CFB 3 arm Generic Drawing
CFB 3 arm <----------------- Tool Code --------------->

Tool Body Ø Telemetry Casing Ø Complete Electronics Mechanical
111/16″ Memory 41/2″ CFB043 CFBE01 CFBM01
Memory 5″ CFB016 CFBE01 CFBM02
Memory 51/2″ CFB018 CFBE01 CFBM03
SRO 4 /2″
1
CFB009 CFBE02 CFBM01
SRO 5″ CFB013 CFBE02 CFBM02
SRO 51/2″ CFB024 CFBE02 CFBM03
SRO 9 /8″
5

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4.8 CFB 6 ARM TOOL CODES
Electronics
Section
CFBE...
Spinner Section
CFBM....
CFB 6 arm Generic Drawing
CFB 6 arm <--------------- Tool Code --------------->

Tool Body Ø Telemetry Casing Ø Complete Electronics Mechanical
Memory 5 /2″
1 CFB060 CFBE01 CFBM13
1 /2″
1 Memory 41 /2″ CFB078 CFBE03 CFBM16
SRO 4 /2″
1
SRO 5″ not allocated CFBE04 CFBM17
SRO 51/2″ not allocated CFBE04 CFBM18
SRO 7″ not allocated CFBE04 CFBM19

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 5. Jewelled Bearing Continuous
5 JEWELLED BEARING CONTINUOUS FLOWMETER
5.1 DESCRIPTION
The Sondex Jewelled Bearing continuous flowmeter has a lightweight

spinner mounted between low friction jewelled bearings. It is available in a
number of sizes to suit particular applications and is run as the lowest tool
in a string. The tool is very rugged and particular attention has been paid
to the protection of the spinner unit. This flowmeter performs in all well ori-
entations from vertical to horizontal, and gives the lowest possible
threshold.
The spinner is mounted between jewelled bearings. Rotation detection is

through zero drag, Hall effect devices, giving very low threshold and opti-
mising low flow measurement. At high flow rates the Flowmeter is similarly
reliable due to dynamic balancing and careful design of the rotor impeller.
The tool outputs flow direction information.
5.3 APPLICATIONS
• Flow Measurement in Tubing

• Determination of the Flow Contribution from Specific
Perforations
• Indication of Flow Pattern Changes

• Simultaneous Operation with other PL Tools
• 13/16″ UN 12tpi Sondex, GO or other heads
5.5 OPTIONS

• Sondex Memory Based System for Slick Line Operation
• Lower Connection Joint for Bottom Centraliser
• 111/16″ and 21/8″ diameters available

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 5. Jewelled Bearing Continuous
5.6 CFJ SPECIFICATION
Specification
Max. Pressure 15,000 psi (12,000 for 1½″)
Max. Temperature 350°F (177°C)
Tool Length 14″ (356mm)
Measure Point 2″ (51mm)
Tool Diameter 111/16″ (43mm) Standard
21/8″ (54mm)
Weight 10.6lb (4.8kg)
Materials Corrosion Resistant
Throughout
Apparent Threshold 1.5m/minute
5.7 FURTHER DETAILS
CFJ <-----------------Tool Code ---------------->

Tool Body Ø Telemetry Spinner Ø Complete Electronics Mechanical
111/16″ Memory 21/8″ CFJ002 CFJE01 CFJM02
Memory 111/16″″ CFJ005 CFJE01 CFJM01
SRO 2 / 8″
1 CFJ001 CFJE02 CFJM02
SRO 111/16″ CFJ006 CFJE02 CFJM01
11/2″ Memory 11/2″ CFJ004 CFJE03 CFJM03
Memory 21/8″ CFJ008 CFJE03 CFJM05

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 6. Continuous Flowmeter Spinner
6 CONTINUOUS FLOWMETER SPINNER
6.1 DESCRIPTION
The Sondex Continuous Flowmeter has a fixed diameter and

spinner. It is available in a number of sizes to suit a particular
application and is run as the lowest tool in a string. The tool is very
rugged and particular attention has been paid to the protection of
the spinner unit. This flowmeter performs in all well orientations
from vertical to horizontal.
The spinner is mounted in precision bearings and rotation detection

is through zero drag, Hall effect devices, giving low threshold and
optimising results low flow measurement. At high flow rates the
flowmeter is similarly reliable due to the precision bearings
employed in the assembly.
6.3 APPLICATIONS

• Determination of the Flow Contribution from Specific
Perforations
• Injection Monitoring
6.4 INTERFACING & TOOL

COMBINATIONS

• Interchangeable with CFB Mechanical Section
• Simultaneous Operation with other Production
Logging Tools
• 13/16″ UN 12tpi Gearhart Monoconductor Head
6.5 OPTIONS

• Sondex Memory Based System for Slick Line
Operation
• 111/16″, 21/8″, and 80mm diameters available

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 6. Continuous Flowmeter Spinner
6.6 CFS SPECIFICATION
Specification
Output 10 pulses per revolution
Max. Pressure 15,000 psi (12,000 for 1½ ″)
Measure Point 2½ ″ (64mm) from bottom of tool
1½ ″ (38mm), 21/8″ (54mm)
Threshold 5ft/min approx
6.7 FURTHER DETAILS
CFS <----------------Tool Code -------------->

Tool Body Ø Telemetry Shroud Ø Complete Electronics Mechanical
111/16″ Memory 111/16″ CFS017 CFBE01 CFSM01
Memory 21/8″ CFS018 CFBE01 CFSM02
Memory 80mm (3 /8″)1 CFS019 CFBE01 CFSM03
SRO 111/16″ CFS008 CFBE02 CFSM01
SRO 21/8″ CFS009 CFBE02 CFSM02
SRO 80mm (31/8″) CFS006 CFBE02 CFSM03
1 /2″
1
Memory 1 /16″
11
CFS022 CFBE03 CFSM05
Memory 11/2″ CFS013 ILS020 CFSM12
(ILS type)
(CFB type)
SRO 1 /2″
1 CFS010 CFBE04 CFSM04
For details of CTF compatible Continuous Flowmeters, refer to manual update MUD-0206.

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 7. InLine Spinner Flowmeter
7 INLINE SPINNER FLOWMETER
7.1 DESCRIPTION
The Sondex In-Line Spinner Flowmeter is a very short flowmeter with

electrical through connection. It can be run alone or combined with tools,
including other flowmeters, both above and below it.
The tool is very durable and particular attention has been paid to the protec-
tion of the spinner unit. This Flowmeter performs in all well orientations from
vertical to horizontal.
The 111/16″ MkII InLine Spinners have a pitch of 5.6″. 21/8″ Spinners have a
pitch of 7″ (for reference, all old MkI In-Line Spinners had a pitch of 7″). If
the fluid velocity (in feet per minute) to be logged is greater than:
Pitch(inches) x 400
i.e. 2240 ft/min for 111/16″ ILS

& 2800 ft/min for 21/8″, contact Sondex.
The spinner is mounted in precision bearings. Rotation detection is through

zero drag Hall effect devices, giving a low threshold optimising the measure-
ment of very low flows. At high flow rates the Flowmeter is similarly reliable
due to the precision engineering of the assembly.
The symmetrical spinner provides identical measurement of up and down

flow, with surface indication of direction available.
7.3 APPLICATIONS

• Tubing Leak Detection
• Determination of the Flow from Specific Perforations
• Quantitative Flow Measurement (Requires Calibration)
• Any Location in Tool String

• Simultaneous Operation with other Production Logging Tools
• 13/16″ UN 12 tpi Gearhart Monoconductor Heads
7.5 OPTIONS

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 7. InLine Spinner Flowmeter
7.6 ILS SPECIFICATION
<---------Specification --------->
Output 10 pulses per revolution
Max. Pressure 15,000 psi (12,000 psi for 1½″)
Tool Length 17¼″ (438mm) Make-up length
Measure Point 4¼″ (108mm)
21/8″ (54mm)
Apparent Threshold Approx 12ft per minute
7.7 FURTHER DETAILS
Select tool code below for further details.
ILS <-----------------Tool Code --------------->

Tool Body Ø Telemetry Shroud Ø Complete Electronics Mechanical
111/16″ Memory 111/16″ ILS012 80253 05014
Memory 21/8″ ILS013 80253 05015
SRO 111/16″ ILS010 80243 05014
SRO 21 / 8″ ILS011 80243 05015
11/2″ Memory 111/16″ ILS020 80253 11523
Memory 11/2″ ILS018 not available not available
SRO 11/2″ ILS017 not available not available

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Spinner Flowmeters Overview Chapter 8. Diverter Basket Tool
8 DIVERTER BASKET TOOL
8.1 DESCRIPTION
The Sondex Diverter Basket Tool is used to divert all the flow in the
wellbore through a very small diameter spinner section. By reducing the
flow area, the fluid velocity is increased, enabling the flowmeter to detect
very low volumetric flowrates. Also in multi-phase wells the tool minimises
the effects of fluid segregation.
The DBT utilises a patented fabric diverter element to force wellbore flow
through a modified in-line spinner. Four sizes are available:
11/2″, 111/16″, 21/8″, 27/8″ Ø.
It may be used in Surface Readout mode using an XMW or XSH, or in

memory mode using a MPL recorder.
The 12 arm cage is opened and closed by a motor section at the lowest
end of the tool. In memory tools this is powered by a high current Lithium
battery. The tool is opened or closed in response to a temporary
interruption of line power from surface, or from the MPL memory recorder.
It is run in the hole in the closed position, is opened after exiting the tubing
and closed before re-entering the tubing.
Diverter elements are available to cover chosen casing sizes. In the open
position, the self sealing element positively seals against the internal
surface of the casing. The element seals with flow from below or from
above.
8.3 APPLICATIONS
• Low or Medium Flow Wells

• Multiphase Segregated Flow
• Deviated Wells (up to ~70°)??
• Simultaneous Operation with other Production Logging

Tools
• Feedthrough for Tools run below
• Centralisers required above and below

SPINNER
8.5 OPTIONS
Three standard diverter elements are available for:
• 5½ ″ casing (all weights)

• 7 ″ casing (all weights)
• 95/8″ casing (all weights)
Other element sizes available on request.
8.6 DBT SPECIFICATION
<-------- Specification ---------->

Voltage/Current +12±0.5V DC +60V / 20mA
Motor Voltage/Current +18V DC / 600mA -75V / 250mA
max.
Tool Length 53¾″ (1365mm)a 48½ ″ (1232mm)
Measure Point 31½ ″ (800mm)a 30″ (762mm)
Tool Body Diameters 11/2″ (38mm)
111/16″ (43mm)
21/8″ (54mm)
27/8″ (73mm)
Casing Diameter 3½″(90mm) - 95/8″ (245mm) max
Max. Pressure 15,000 psi (12,000psi for 1½″)
Flowrate, min (estimate) 5.5, 7, 10 & 25 bbl/day, respectively
Flowrate, 1psi pressure 1000, 1250, 2000 & 4400 bbl/day,
drop respectively
a.
Without MBH018, length is 19.5″

SPINNER
8.7 FURTHER DETAILS
The DBT is supplied as a complete tool. Select tool code below for further details.
DBT Tool Code

Tool Body Ø Telemetry Complete
111/16″ SRO DBT004
2 /8″
1
SRO DBT005
27/8″ SRO DBT006
11/2″ SRO DBT007
111/16″ Memory DBT008
2 /8″
1
Memory DBT009
11/2″ Ultrawire DBT012
1 /16″
11
Ultrawire DBT013


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Ford Lane

Date: 1st February 1994

Author: Robert Holding

Revised: 21st May 2001, Daphne Outwin

Approved: Duncan Fraser

Tel. +44(0)118 9326755 http://www.sondex.co.uk

This document contains proprietary information. Copyright 2001 © Sondex Ltd.

0 About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1

1 Spinner Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

3 Theory Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

4 Caged Fullbore Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

5 Jewelled Bearing Continuous Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

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5.6 CFJ Specification 5-2

6 Continuous Flowmeter Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

7 InLine Spinner Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

8 Diverter Basket Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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0 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

0.1 MANUAL HISTORY

Date Issue Description

0.2 UPDATES TO BE USED WITH THIS MANUAL

Datea Update Description

0.3 TECHNICAL HELP

For further technical help contact Sondex as follows:

Address: Ford Lane, Bramshill, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0RH, UK

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• The manual title, version and section

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1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The full Sondex Flowmeter range includes:

• Caged Full Bore (CFB), for logging in casing

1.2 CHOICE OF SPINNER

Performance factor CFB CFJ CFS ILS DBT

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1.3 FIXED BLADE SPINNERS

1.4 DIVERTER BASKET TOOL (DBT)

1.5 FULL BORE SPINNERS

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Sync 125µs MEMORY / 1ms WIRELINE TYPICAL

ELECTRONICS SECTION SPINNER

Figure 3.1 Spinner Operation Block Diagram

3.1 SPINNER DEPLOYMENT

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3.2 SPINNER ROTATION

where: f is the frequency of rotation of the spinner cps (Hz)

3.3 FLUID VELOCITY DETERMINATION

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3.4 TOTAL FLOWRATE DETERMINATION

CFS, CFJ & ILS: V t = V app × 0.85 Equation 3.3

CFB: V t = V app × 0.9 Equation 3.4

Sondex Spinner Rotation Rates

Design pitch Flow loop slope Nominal Slope

CFB 7″flow down 0.072 13.9 0.072

ILS MKI, all diameters 7 35 0.029

ILS MKII, 21/8″ 7 35 0.029

CFJ 21/8″ 7 35 0.029

ILS MKII, 111/16″ 5.6 28.0 0.036