The conventional acoustic logging interpretation method, which is based on vertical wells that penetrate isotropic formations, is not suitable for horizontal and deviated wells penetrating anisotropic formations. This...The conventional acoustic logging interpretation method, which is based on vertical wells that penetrate isotropic formations, is not suitable for horizontal and deviated wells penetrating anisotropic formations. This unsuitability is because during horizontal and deviated well drilling, cuttings will splash on the well wall or fall into the borehole bottom and form a thin bed of cuttings. In addition, the high velocity layers at different depths and intrinsic anisotropy may affect acoustic logging measurements. In this study, we examine how these factors affect the acoustic wave slowness measured in horizontal and deviated wells that are surrounded by an anisotropic medium using numerical simulation. We use the staggered-grid finite difference method in time domain (FDTD) combined with hybrid-PML. First, we acquire the acoustic slowness using a simulated array logging system, and then, we analyze how various factors affect acoustic slowness measurements and the differences between the effects of these factors. The factors considered are high-velocity layers, thin beds of cuttings, dipping angle, formation thickness, and anisotropy. The simulation results show that these factors affect acoustic wave slowness measurements differently. We observe that when the wavelength is much smaller than the distance between the borehole wall and high velocity layer, the true slowness of the formation could be acquired. When the wavelengths are of the same order (i.e., in the near-field scenarios), the geometrical acoustics theory is no longer applicable. Furthermore, when a thin bed of cuttings exists at the bottom of the borehole, Fermat's principle is still applicable, and true slowness can be acquired. In anisotropic formations, the measured slowness changes with increments in the dipping angle. Finally, for a measurement system with specific spacing, the slowness of a thin target layer can be acquired when the distance covered by the logging tool is sufficiently long. Based on systematical simulations with different dipping angles and anisotropy in homogenous TI media, slowness estimation charts are established to quantitatively determine the slowness at any dipping angle and for any value of the anisotropic ratio. Synthetic examples with different acoustic logging tools and different elastic parameters demonstrate that the acoustic slowness estimation method can be conveniently applied to horizontal and deviated wells in TI formations with high accuracy.展开更多
An optimal design methodology for the configuration of two rail slider was proposed to get better dynamic performance. The taper length, taper height and the rail width of the reading/writing head are considered as ...An optimal design methodology for the configuration of two rail slider was proposed to get better dynamic performance. The taper length, taper height and the rail width of the reading/writing head are considered as design variables. The complex geometry method is utilized as the search scheme in the optimization process. Optimization results show that the new slider has better dynamic characteristics and is more stable than the original designed slider. The optimization process also demonstrates that the optimum model and optimum method is effective.展开更多
UWB signal digitization depends, to a large extent, on the accuracy of sampling time. A highaccuracy programmable timer is therefore the key to implementing UWB signal data acquisition. A high-accuracy programmable ti...UWB signal digitization depends, to a large extent, on the accuracy of sampling time. A highaccuracy programmable timer is therefore the key to implementing UWB signal data acquisition. A high-accuracy programmable timer based on the principle of ramp generators is described in this paper. The counting range of the timer is up to 16 bits, the timing precision is 8 ps, and the equivalent sampling rate is up to 50G Hz. No other identical product has been reported so far. This timer was successfully used in the data acquisition system for geological radar signals developed by us.展开更多
The present study highlights the rich species diversity of higher plants in the Bhabha Valley of western Himalaya in India. The analysis of species diversity revealed that a total of 313 species of higher plants inhab...The present study highlights the rich species diversity of higher plants in the Bhabha Valley of western Himalaya in India. The analysis of species diversity revealed that a total of 313 species of higher plants inhabit the valley with a characteristic of moist alpine shrub vegetation. The herbaceous life forms dominate and increase with increasing altitude. The major representations are from the families Asteraceae, Rosaceae, Lamiaceae and Poaceae, suggesting thereby the alpine meadow nature of the study area. The effect of altitude on species diversity displays a hump-shaped curve which may be attributed to increase in habitat diversity at the median ranges and relatively less habitat diversity at higher altitudes. The anthropogenic pressure at lower altitudes results in low plant diversity towards the bottom of the valley with most of the species being exotic in nature. Though the plant diversity is less at higher altitudinal ranges, the uniqueness is relatively high with high species replacement rates. More than 90 % of variability in the species diversity could be explained using appropriate quantitative and statistical analysis along the altitudinal gradient. The valley harbours 18 threatened and 41 endemic species, most of which occur at higher altitudinal gradients due to habitat specificity.展开更多
Internal tides generated upon two-dimensional Gaussian topographies of different sizes and steepness are investigated theoretically in a numerical methodology.Compared with previous theoretical works,this model is not...Internal tides generated upon two-dimensional Gaussian topographies of different sizes and steepness are investigated theoretically in a numerical methodology.Compared with previous theoretical works,this model is not restricted by weak topography,but provides an opportunity to examine the influence of topography.Ten typical cases are studied using different values of height and/or width of topography.By analyzing the baroclinic velocity fields,as well as their first eight baroclinic modes,it is found that the magnitude of baroclinic velocity increases and the vertical structure becomes increasingly complex as height increases or width decreases.However,when both height and width vary,while parameter s(the ratio of the topographic slope to the characteristic slope of the internal wave ray) remains invariant,the final pattern is influenced primarily by width.The conversion rate is studied and the results indicate that width determines where the conversion rate reaches a peak,and where it is positive or negative,whereas height affects only the magnitude.High and narrow topography is considerably more beneficial to converting energy from barotropic to baroclinic fields than low and wide topography.Furthermore,parameter s,which is an important non-dimensional parameter for internal tide generation,is not the sole parameter by which the baroclinic velocity fields and conversion rate are determined.展开更多
Tsunamis have a severe impact on marine coastal structures.Tsunami is generally simplified as solitary wave as they propagate,and the presence of the aftermath of Tsunami is similar to a second solitary wave.Waveform ...Tsunamis have a severe impact on marine coastal structures.Tsunami is generally simplified as solitary wave as they propagate,and the presence of the aftermath of Tsunami is similar to a second solitary wave.Waveform evolution occurs as solitary wave propagate down a gentle slope.This paper reveals the propagation of double solitary waves and slope climbing by numerical simulation where the prototype of the embankment is around Shantou city in the Guangdong Province,China.It not only enriches the theory of solitary wave,but also has important implications for the analysis of tsunami disaster mechanism and the hydrodynamic load characteristics of structures.Based on the average Navier-Stokes equation and the VOF approach,numerical simulation results are given,including changes in the velocity field of the climbing and falling process species.The results show that the double solitary waves produce a strong reflux effect,which results in the second solitary wave climbing significantly less than the height of the first solitary wave without the influence of the current.At the same time,double solitary waves can have a much stronger effect on the embankment.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41204094)Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(No.2462015YQ0506)
文摘The conventional acoustic logging interpretation method, which is based on vertical wells that penetrate isotropic formations, is not suitable for horizontal and deviated wells penetrating anisotropic formations. This unsuitability is because during horizontal and deviated well drilling, cuttings will splash on the well wall or fall into the borehole bottom and form a thin bed of cuttings. In addition, the high velocity layers at different depths and intrinsic anisotropy may affect acoustic logging measurements. In this study, we examine how these factors affect the acoustic wave slowness measured in horizontal and deviated wells that are surrounded by an anisotropic medium using numerical simulation. We use the staggered-grid finite difference method in time domain (FDTD) combined with hybrid-PML. First, we acquire the acoustic slowness using a simulated array logging system, and then, we analyze how various factors affect acoustic slowness measurements and the differences between the effects of these factors. The factors considered are high-velocity layers, thin beds of cuttings, dipping angle, formation thickness, and anisotropy. The simulation results show that these factors affect acoustic wave slowness measurements differently. We observe that when the wavelength is much smaller than the distance between the borehole wall and high velocity layer, the true slowness of the formation could be acquired. When the wavelengths are of the same order (i.e., in the near-field scenarios), the geometrical acoustics theory is no longer applicable. Furthermore, when a thin bed of cuttings exists at the bottom of the borehole, Fermat's principle is still applicable, and true slowness can be acquired. In anisotropic formations, the measured slowness changes with increments in the dipping angle. Finally, for a measurement system with specific spacing, the slowness of a thin target layer can be acquired when the distance covered by the logging tool is sufficiently long. Based on systematical simulations with different dipping angles and anisotropy in homogenous TI media, slowness estimation charts are established to quantitatively determine the slowness at any dipping angle and for any value of the anisotropic ratio. Synthetic examples with different acoustic logging tools and different elastic parameters demonstrate that the acoustic slowness estimation method can be conveniently applied to horizontal and deviated wells in TI formations with high accuracy.
文摘An optimal design methodology for the configuration of two rail slider was proposed to get better dynamic performance. The taper length, taper height and the rail width of the reading/writing head are considered as design variables. The complex geometry method is utilized as the search scheme in the optimization process. Optimization results show that the new slider has better dynamic characteristics and is more stable than the original designed slider. The optimization process also demonstrates that the optimum model and optimum method is effective.
基金This research is sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China,Special Fund of Scientific Instruments:The studyand development of flameproof ground penetrating radar (50127402).
文摘UWB signal digitization depends, to a large extent, on the accuracy of sampling time. A highaccuracy programmable timer is therefore the key to implementing UWB signal data acquisition. A high-accuracy programmable timer based on the principle of ramp generators is described in this paper. The counting range of the timer is up to 16 bits, the timing precision is 8 ps, and the equivalent sampling rate is up to 50G Hz. No other identical product has been reported so far. This timer was successfully used in the data acquisition system for geological radar signals developed by us.
文摘The present study highlights the rich species diversity of higher plants in the Bhabha Valley of western Himalaya in India. The analysis of species diversity revealed that a total of 313 species of higher plants inhabit the valley with a characteristic of moist alpine shrub vegetation. The herbaceous life forms dominate and increase with increasing altitude. The major representations are from the families Asteraceae, Rosaceae, Lamiaceae and Poaceae, suggesting thereby the alpine meadow nature of the study area. The effect of altitude on species diversity displays a hump-shaped curve which may be attributed to increase in habitat diversity at the median ranges and relatively less habitat diversity at higher altitudes. The anthropogenic pressure at lower altitudes results in low plant diversity towards the bottom of the valley with most of the species being exotic in nature. Though the plant diversity is less at higher altitudinal ranges, the uniqueness is relatively high with high species replacement rates. More than 90 % of variability in the species diversity could be explained using appropriate quantitative and statistical analysis along the altitudinal gradient. The valley harbours 18 threatened and 41 endemic species, most of which occur at higher altitudinal gradients due to habitat specificity.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41371496)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)(No.2013AA122803)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.201262007,201362033)
文摘Internal tides generated upon two-dimensional Gaussian topographies of different sizes and steepness are investigated theoretically in a numerical methodology.Compared with previous theoretical works,this model is not restricted by weak topography,but provides an opportunity to examine the influence of topography.Ten typical cases are studied using different values of height and/or width of topography.By analyzing the baroclinic velocity fields,as well as their first eight baroclinic modes,it is found that the magnitude of baroclinic velocity increases and the vertical structure becomes increasingly complex as height increases or width decreases.However,when both height and width vary,while parameter s(the ratio of the topographic slope to the characteristic slope of the internal wave ray) remains invariant,the final pattern is influenced primarily by width.The conversion rate is studied and the results indicate that width determines where the conversion rate reaches a peak,and where it is positive or negative,whereas height affects only the magnitude.High and narrow topography is considerably more beneficial to converting energy from barotropic to baroclinic fields than low and wide topography.Furthermore,parameter s,which is an important non-dimensional parameter for internal tide generation,is not the sole parameter by which the baroclinic velocity fields and conversion rate are determined.
基金supported by Comprehensive Geological Survey of Chaoshan Coastal Zone (No. DD20208013)
文摘Tsunamis have a severe impact on marine coastal structures.Tsunami is generally simplified as solitary wave as they propagate,and the presence of the aftermath of Tsunami is similar to a second solitary wave.Waveform evolution occurs as solitary wave propagate down a gentle slope.This paper reveals the propagation of double solitary waves and slope climbing by numerical simulation where the prototype of the embankment is around Shantou city in the Guangdong Province,China.It not only enriches the theory of solitary wave,but also has important implications for the analysis of tsunami disaster mechanism and the hydrodynamic load characteristics of structures.Based on the average Navier-Stokes equation and the VOF approach,numerical simulation results are given,including changes in the velocity field of the climbing and falling process species.The results show that the double solitary waves produce a strong reflux effect,which results in the second solitary wave climbing significantly less than the height of the first solitary wave without the influence of the current.At the same time,double solitary waves can have a much stronger effect on the embankment.