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Implementation of distributed feedback fiber laser sensor for acoustic measurements in hydraulic fracturing

  • Rongzhang Chen
  • , Aidong Yan
  • , Mohamed A.S. Zaghloul
  • , Guanyi Lu
  • , Andrew P. Bunger
  • , Gary A. Miller
  • , Geoffrey A. Cranch
  • , Kevin P. Chen

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Abstract

A distributed feedback (DFB) fiber laser strain sensor was implemented to measure acoustic emission induced by the hydraulic fracturing process. A study of practical sensor mounting configurations and their characteristics was carried out to find a practical solution. Combining the suitable mounting configuration and ultrahigh strain sensitivity of the DFB fiber laser, the evolution of the hydraulic fracturing process was well monitored. This study shows that fiber lasers can be useful alternatives to piezoelectric sensors in the field of hydraulic fracturing for gas and oil extraction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number090506
JournalOptical Engineering
Volume55
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

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© 2016 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE).

Keywords

  • acoustic measurement
  • distributed feedback
  • fiber laser
  • hydraulic fracturing
  • strain sensor

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