GEOPHYSICS AND GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

ORGANIZATION CHART OF GEOPHYSICS AND GEOLOGY

DEPARTMENT

GEOPHYSICS AND GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS OIL-FIELD GEOPHYSICS

DIVISION DIVISION

INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
EXPLORATION DIVISION
 MAJOR GOALS OF GEOPHYSICS AND GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

 Exploring deep geological setting for hydrocarbon accumulations onshore and offshore of
Azerbaijan Republic

 Preparation of structures for drilling

 Well logging

 Perforation-shooting services

 Mud logging services

 Geophysical control of field development

 Integrated engineering-geological survey (drilling, seismoacoustic profiling, acoustic survey,

bathymetry, topogeodesy and etc.)
 EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
DIVISION
Services provided by Exploration Geophysics Division:

 Geophysical exploration onshore (2D/3D seismic survey, gravity and magnetic

survey)
 2D/3D seismic survey offshore
 VSP onshore and offshore
 Processing and interpretation of geophysical data
 Seismic survey onshore is done by seismic stations of İ/O SYSTEM FOUR-AC type (3000 channels) “Scorpion” (1000-
channel), “Progress-T2” (600 channel) and a vibrator type "AHV-IV-362" of 30 tons.

Telemetric seismic station of the "Scorpion" type and its equipment Seismic vibrator of «AHV–IV 362» type

To study the upper part of the section, the Division is equipped with a high-resolution telemetry seismic station of Progress-T3 type, a
pulsed source of seismic waves such as AF450 Hammer.
Telemetric seismic station of "Progress-T3" type A pulsating source of seismic waves of the "AF450
and its equipment Hammer" type
 Topogeodesic support of seismic operations onshore

Trimble 5800 Trimble 5700 Receiver TSC-2

GPS base station

Establishing a GPS network

 Offshore seismic exploration

Offshore seismic exploration is carried out by seismic station "ARAM-ARİES" with 3000 channel, accessory equipment,
integral navigation system "GATOR", pneumatic sources in the total volume of 20 liters, research vessels "Geophysicist-1",
"Geophysicist-3" and boats of the "Arya" type. Navigation is done by GPS systems of high accuracy (± 10 cm), from satellite
communication.

Devices naval system "ARAM-ARİES"

(body, battery and RAM)
 RESEARCH VESSELS
"Geophysic-1" GILAVAR
Classification: KM * Arc4 {1}
R1 AUT2 (Research vessel)
Length: 49,92 m
Width: 10,65 m
Board height: 3,65 m
Mean load draught: 2,4 m
Speed: 11 knots
Output: 4 x414 kwt
Deadweight: 163 t
Flag: Azerbaijan [AZ]
AIS Vessel Type: Reserved
Gross Tonnage: 952
Year Built: 1989
Status: Active
"Geophysic-3" Flag State & Port of Registry Azerbaijan, Baku
Panama Official No. (if applicable) 34106-PEXT_F
Classification: KM * Ice3 {1} Date of Build Delivered to Geco A.S. 15th February 1981
R1 (Research vessel) Yard No. and Type of Vessel 132 / Seismic Research Vessel. / "Trosvik-Class"
Length: 55,76 m Yard Built Trosvik, Norway
Width: 9,3 m Safe Manning Certificate (Minimum) 12 Maritime crewmembers.
Board height: 3,65 m Lightship Displacement 2773
Mean load draught: 5,16 m Dead Weight 1359
Speed: 11 knots Length Over All (LOA) 84.90 m
Length Between Perpendiculars 75.80 m
Output: 1 x 735 kwt Breadth (Moulded) 16.8 m
Deadweight: 307 t Breadth (Extreme) 19.1 m Helideck (NB: Hinged flap on stbd. side)
Flag: Azerbaijan [AZ]
Depth (Moulded) 8.60 m
AIS Vessel Type: Other Draft (Max) 5.3 m
Gross Tonnage: 952 Draft (Mean) 5.9 m
Year Built: 1984 Air Draft (to highest antenna) 28.1 m at design draft: 5.30 m
Status: Active Helicopter Deck Rating Bell 214 / Super Puma
Helicopter Deck Diameter (D-Value) 18.95 m
 Onshore and offshore VSP

Vertical seismic profiling (VSP) in wells is performed by a highly sensitive, three-component seismic station of
AMC-VSP-3-48M type and accessory equipment

AMC-VSP-3-48M Results of VSP

 2D / 3D seismic

Design and planning of 2D / 3D seismic operations onshore and offshore is carried out by the MESA
EXPERT and MESA PROFESSIONAL software packages.

Diagram of displacement azimuths

3D seismic survey
in bins
 GRAVITY and MAGNETIC SURVEY

Gravity and magnetic surveys are carried out with a gravimeter of "Scintrex Autoqrav CG-5" type
manufactured in Canada and a magnetometer of PKM-1M type manufactured in Russia.

Gravimeter “ScintrexAutoqrav CG-5”

Magnetometer PKM-1М Gravity and magnetic survey process

 GEOPHYSICAL DATA PROCESSING AND INTERPRETATION
Computer Center of the Division is provided by
latest computers and software for geophysical data
processing and interpretation. Corporate database
of all acquired seismic data has been created and
updated in the Computer Center.

Computer Center scheme

3D image of seismic horizon and tectonic faults

 Interpretation is performed using
Software packages the following software package:
for seismic data
processing: -Seis Works 2D/3D -Strat Works
-ZMAPLUS -NDS Log, NDS Map
-ProMAX 6.0 2D -Syn Tool -Velocity Toolbox 6.0
-ProMAX 98R+ 2D/3D -Geodata Work -SDI montage
-ProMAX 2003 3.2 2D/3D
-ZPS -KingDom 8.7
-ProMAX 2003 19.1 2D
-ProMAX 5000.0.3.1. 2D/3D -Neuro -DV SeisGeo 2010.10.06
-Petrel 2011.2.3

Section, processed in 1997 Section, processed in 2006 Structural map

 Petrophysical models

To create a three-dimensional petrophysical model, the Division has a fully provided basis for processing
and interpretation of data

Cube of acoustic impedance Sandstone map of reservoir layers Thickness map

3D structural model of reservoirs - non-reservoirs

 Seismic stratigraphy and seismogeological modeling
(SeisWorks and ProMAX software packages )

AVO (Amplitude Variation with Offset) analysis

 Processing and interpretation of VSP data

ProMAX processing package allows high quality processing of VSP data

Exploration Geophysics Division fulfills services for enterprises and organizations of SOCAR (PU
«Azneft», “The Integrated Drilling Trust” and etc.) and foreign companies (BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Kura
Valley Operating Company, Neftechala Operating Company, Gobustan Operating Company, Bahar Energy
Operating Company, Statoil, ConocoPhillips and etc.). The cooperation continues today.
The goal is to fulfill orders on timely and high quality manner, create mutually beneficial economic ties,
considering health and environmental safety issues and improvement of financial well-being of
employees.
 OIL-FIELD GEOPHYSICS
DIVISION
Oil-field Geophysics Division provides the following services:

 Wireline services
 LWD / MWD
 Well control and mudlogging
 Perforation-shooting services
 Well data processing and interpretation
Digital Logging Station «KEDR» and «VEBER»

КEDR VEBER
Downhole equipment compatible with “KEDR” and “VEBER” stations
Tools Diameter, Length, Weight, Tempera Pressure
mm m kg ture, °C MPa
Dipmeter 76 2.15 51.0 120 100
tool E-35+GR
Electric log unit 75 25.2 120.0 150 100
Induction log unit
tool AİK-5 90 3.50 60.0 150 150
tool MK-US
Micro log unit 90 4.931 135.0 120 120
Caliper SKPD-3 80 3.426 76.0 180 120
tool AKV-1
Acoustic log unit 89 6.56 90.0 150 100
Density log unit
tool SQP 2 AQAT 125 3.56 128.0 200 120
Acoustic loglog
Cement bond unit AKS-48
tool AKS 48 48 4.00 23.0 120 120
tool RK-43
Radioactive log unit 43 2.45 14.5 150 120
tool RK-90
Radioactive log unit 89 3.51 95.0 150 150
Radioactive log unit
tool SRK-73 73 2.94 53.5 150 165
İNK-7 42 5.00 26.0 150 120
KSAT-12 43 1.57 10.0 150 90
KSAT-QAZ 43 1.47 10.0 120 80
KSAT-7-45 45 2.00 11.0 150 90
KEDR-28 K 28 2.64 8.0 120 150
AKP-4-76 76 1.50 27.0 120 80
AKP-4-43 43 1.30 8.0 125 120
DIST-75 75 1.30 30.0 125 70
Measurement data diagrams
 “GOWELL” Well logging equipment
Diameter, Weight, Tempera Pressure,
Tool Length,m
Surface station “Galop – C07” mm kg ture,°C MPa
Open Hole
Gamma Ray Log (TGR) 87 1.878 44 175 138
Dual Lateral Log (DLS) 92 3.71 109 175 138
Micro-Conductivity Imager (MCİ) 128 11 220 155 100

Dual Induction (DİS) 92 6.231 92 175 138

Litho -Density Log (LDS) 110 1.3 50 175 138

Micro-Spherical Log (MFS) 110 1.3 6 175 138

Compensated Neutron Log (CNS) 92 2.229 50 175 138
Sonic Log (HDSL) 90 4.55 79 175 138

Caliper (CAL) 94 3.285 110 175 138

Dipmeter (PTM) 92 1.5 26.5 175 138

Case Collar Locator (CCL) 92 5.89 15 175 138

Natural Gamma Ray Spectrometry Log (NGS) 100 1.9 70 150 100

Cased Wells

Cement Bond Log (CBL) 69.9 2.78 46 175 80

Radial AKS (RBT) 69.9 2.78 46 175 80
Case Collar Locator (CCL) 69.9 0.6 15 232 140

Neutron Log Tool (NT) 69.9 1.41 21 204 140

Gamma Ray Log (GR) 69.9 1.12 21.3 204 140
Measurement data diagrams
 GYRO INCLINOMETER

•Compact module and dynamic sensor Measurement data chart

•Real time transmission of parameters to the surface through wireline
•Accurate measure of azimuth and gravitational deviation
•Software for analysis of various diagrams
•Dip angle 0° ÷ 50° ± 0.15°
50° ÷ 70° ± 0.25°
•Gravity angle 0° ÷ 360° ± 2.5°
•Azimuth angle 0° ÷ 360° ± 2.0°
•Record time 24 seconds
•Electrical power source 110/220V 60/50 Hz
•Maximum length of wireline 7600 m

Diameter, Pressure, Temperature,

Tool Sensor type
mm MPa °C

GYRO 071 45 120 150 Gyro sensor

GYRO 021 76 120 150 Gyro sensor

 Fishing gear
Group of threaded fishing Group of 3-pivot fishing devices
devices

Compressor of a t-type rope Rope distributor C-type disc Controller of the fishing
mechanism

Bucket type fishing gear

A group of devices that are fast-witted

 “TUCKER” Well logging equipment

INTEGRA
surface station Tempera Pressure,
Diamete Weight,
Tools Length, m ture, °C Mpa
r, mm kg

Gamma Ray Tool (GRT) 92 2,12 40 163 138

Induction Log (IL) 92 6,74 113 163 138

Dual Later Log Tool (DLT) 92 4,563 160,1 163 138

Micro-Spherical Log (MST) 133 2,94 90,72 163 138

Litho Density Log Tool (LDT) 88,9 0,71 30 163 138

Acoustic Log (CST) 92 4,24 95,25 163 138

Dipmeter (SDT) 108,5 2,39 96,2 163 138

Compensated Neutron Log

110,7 0,73 13,85 163 138
(CNP)

Dipmeter (WOT) 85,9 1,73 39,92 163 138

Caliper Log (XYT) 108,5 2,26 54,40 163 138

 LOGGING WHILE DRILLING (LWD/MWD)

Logging while drilling

Along with such parameters as the angle of well inclination
and azimuth the system allows to study lithology, saturation and
other reservoir parameters.

Components of the system:

• SDAS– Ground system for data reception

• DSTL–Directional investigation and telemetric logging tool
• WPR– Wave propagation resistivity

Panasonic Tough Book Laptop PC

Rig Floor Display (RFD)

Temperature: 155 ℃ (311 ℉)

Pressure: 140MPa (20305Psi)
Diameter: 6 1/4II, 8II
SIU
 EQUIPMENT FOR MWD/LWD
Name Manufacturer Temperature, С Pressure МРа

Ground system APS 155 140

MWD -6,75”/8” – Dipmeter / Azimuth APS 155 140

LWD-WPR-6,75”- Dielectric tool APS 155 140

LWD-GL-6,75”/8” – Gamma logging APS 155 140

MWD-6,75 – Dipmeter / Azimuth CPL 155 140

MWD -8” – Dipmeter / Azimuth CPL 155 140

LWD-IL-GL-6,75”- Gamma / Induction tool CPL 155 100

LWD-IL-GL-8” Gamma / Induction tool CPL 155 100

LWD-2IL-6,75” –Gamma - Two-Pole Induction Logging CPL 155 100

Tool
 Data record logs
GGİ_MWD_LWD_Logging GGİ_MWD_LWD_Logging
475QRD_WPR_Gamma 488QRD_GDIR_Temp
 “EMPIRICA”- Station for control over drilling process
Station consists of the following devices:
Thermal gas detector
Catalytic combustion –gas analyzer
Hydrocarbon analyzer
Hydrogen generator
System for processing of core samples
Gas analyzer of drill cuttings
Natural gas separator
Carbon-oxide detector
Hydrogen –sulfide detector
Digital microscope
Fluoroscope
Sample Drying Oven
Hookload sensor
SlipStick operating device
Flowmeter
Mud density transmitter
Rotor torque sensor
Temperature probe
Pressure Transducer
 “LEUZA-2”- Station for control over drilling process
Monitored parameters:
Drilling process controlling devices Hook load sensor;
Pressure of drilling mud at the manifold;
Count of rotor rotations;
Count of winch shaft rotations;
Temperature of drilling mud at input;
Temperature of drilling mud at output;
Pressuremeter Device for control of load Temperature gage at Electrical conductivity of drilling mud at input;
on hook wellhead Electrical conductivity of drilling mud at output;
 Level of drilling mud in receiver tank;
Drilling mud flow at input;
 Drilling mud flow at output;
 Pump strokes count;
 Gas background
Winch shaft rotations Rotor rotations Level sensor
gauge gauge Total volume of drilling mud in tanks;
Load on drill bit;
SlipStick rate;
Drilling mud expenditure;
Number of stands;
Drilling rate by hours;
Flowmeter Flowmeter at input Drilling rate by minutes;
at output Rotor torque gauge Tongs torque;
Rotor torque;
Gas composition - 6 components (Chromatograph data) ;
Pumped drilling mud amount;
Well depth and instrument depth;
Drill bit weight.
Gas analyzer Passive degasser Tongs torque
device
 MUD-LOGGING STATION “RUBIN-S”
The station allows to identify 6 components of gas (methane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane). Vacuum pump
exhausts the gas from gas analyzer into the Chromatograph. Chromatograph software demonstrates gas components with
0.000001% precision.
Monitored gas components enable to evaluate oil and gas saturation of the formation. Chromatograph continuously
operates during the day and provides borehole control.
 “SHENKAI”- Station for control over drilling process
NEW - Mud density gauge at the Monitored parameters:
input and output (radioactive) Hook load sensor;
Pressure of drilling mud at the manifold;
Count of rotor rotations;
Count of winch shaft rotations;
Temperature of drilling mud at input;
Temperature of drilling mud at output;
Electrical conductivity of drilling mud at input;
Electrical conductivity of drilling mud at output;
 Level of drilling mud in receiver tank;
Drilling mud flow at input;
 Drilling mud flow at output;
 Pump strokes count;
NEW - Cementing Parameter  Gas background
Monitoring System Total volume of drilling mud in tanks;
Load on drill bit;
SlipStick rate;
Drilling mud expenditure;
Number of stands;
Drilling rate by hours;
Drilling rate by minutes;
Tongs torque;
Rotor torque;
Gas composition - 6 components (Chromatograph data) ;
Pumped drilling mud amount;
Well depth and instrument depth;
Drill bit weight.
 DRILLING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
Monitoring of drilling operations in wells is done by “RT-Leuza” remote control software package. The software package
makes it possible to send online the recorded technical parameters to the clients.
Drilling operations in oil and gas wells are monitored in a real time format through 24 hours a day.
 Wellhead control equipment
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS– ELMAR 130X68 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS– ULQ 65X35

Maximum pressure, МPа 68

Pass diameter, mm 130 Maximum
35
pressure, МPа
Wireline diameter, mm 3.2-7.9mm

Environment gas, condensate, oil, water

Fluid temperature at the wellhead, °С, Pass diameter,
100 65
mm
max
Height of mud lubricator, m 24
Maximum depth of device,m 19 Wireline
3,5-7,8
diameter, mm

gas,
Environment condensate,
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS–BAOJI 10-21, 10-35, 10-105 oil, water
№ Name Quan Technical characteristics
tity
1 BAOJİ 10-21 1 Pressure– 21 Mpa, Diameter– 150 mm, Temperature of
Weight – 7.5 ton fluid at the 100
wellhead °С, max
2 BAOJİ 10-35 2 Pressure – 35 Mpa, Diameter – 103 mm,
Weight – 5.5 ton
3 BAOJİ 10-105 1 Pressure – 105 Mpa, Diameter – 103 mm,
Weight – 9.5 ton Height of
10
lubricator, m
 Test well
Well structure

Air-water bag

Cement

simulator with 3-5%

hydrogen content
simulator with 15-17%
hydrogen content
natural gamma imitator
electrically conductive
asbestos cement pipes

non-conductive resistivity
 Technical specifications of perforating gun systems

№ Type of Diameter Diameter Expl., Density of Diameter of Length of Phases Temp. Pressure
perforating gun мм of casing gr holes/m penetration penetration degree 0C Mpa
mm mm

1 SDP 48 RDX 39 114 6-9" 39 20 8.9 1539 60 135 105

2 SDP 39 RDX 25 86 5-7" 25 20 10.9 1065 60 135 140
3 SDP 39 RDX 25 86 5-7" 25 20 10.9 1065 60 135 140
4 SDP 33 RDX 18 73 4-6" 18 20 10.4 860 60 135 105
5 SDP 33 HMX 18 73 4-6" 18 20 10.4 860 60 170 150
6 SDP 24 RDX 7 51 3-4" 7 20 6.1 663 60 135 100
7 3,6qr DP St RDX 40 2.5-3" 3,6 20 5 320 60 150 150
8 105DP28RDX-14 54 3-4" 14 20 8.7 625 60 135 100
9 105DP28RDX-9 43 2.5-3" 9 20 8.1 448 60 135 100
10 ZPKS-100 100 5-9" 32 6 14.5 549 180 150 80
11 ZPKS-80 80 4-6" 18.7 10 10,5 280 180 150 80
Self-propelled (“Man”, “Mercedes”, “Kamaz”) and stationary (АSEP) geophysical hoist
“Man” “Mercedes”

“Kamaz” “ASEP”
 INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
EXPLORATION DIVISION
Integrated Engineering Exploration Division provides
the following services:
 Engineering-geological drilling and core samples acquisition onshore and offshore
 Offshore continuous seismoacoustic profiling, sonar, bathymetry, multibeam,
remotely operated video system (ROV), topographic and geodetic survey
 2D/3D High resolution seismic survey
 Analysis of physical, mechanical, paleontological and geochemical characteristics
of core samples.
 TOPOGRAPHIC - GEODESIC WORKS
Tachymeter - a Global positioning
geodetic device for system (GPS) is a
measuring distances, complex electronic and
horizontal and vertical technical system
angles, is used to designed to determine the
calculate the coordinates location of geodetic
and heights of points of reference points
the terrain in (geographical coordinates
topographical survey, and altitude), as well as
with the layout works, the traffic parameters (speed
removal of design and direction of
solutions. In the Trimble movement, etc.) for
S6 Total Station, the ground objects.
distances are measured
from the time of the
infrared ray travel to the
reflector and back.
 Integrated exploration survey (bathymetric, sonar survey and seismo-acoustic profiling) in the Caspian Sea is
carried out by research vessels «M.Suleymanov» and «Geophysic-2» in more than 5 meters water depths and by
"Orion-7“ vessel in water depths below 5 meters.
“M.Suleymanov”
Name: Mammad Suleymanov
Type: Research vessel
Date of building: 1986
Belongs to: Azerbaijan Republic
Length, m: 45.6
Width, m: 9.3
Draught, m: bow 3.88 , stem 4.13
Water capacity: 74.2 t
Main engine power, kW: 800 h.p. (one)
Auxiliary engine power, kW: 160 kW
Number of crew and expedition members: 26
Quantity of independent days: 18

“Orion - 7”
Name Orion
Type Research vessel
Date of building, year 1987
Belongs to Azerbaijan Republic
Length, m 19.46 m
Width, m 3.92 m
Draught, m 1.4 m
Water capacity 1900 litre
Main engine DGR16 (1500448,5) 11 (5D4)
Power of auxiliary engine 3D12al
Fuel capacity 1550 kg
 2D HIGH RESOLUTION SEISMIC SURVEY
• study of geological section down to 1500 m depth SOURCES OF THE ELASTIC WAVES

• detection of potential hazards for deep drilling

• presence of gas “pockets”
• buried incisions
• tectonic faults etc.
2D HIGH RESOLUTION SEISMIC SURVEY METHODICAL
PARAMETERS
STREAMER CONFIGURATION
№ PARAMETERS VALUE OF PARAMETERS
1 excited waves’ frequency band 20-500Hz
2 number of recording channels
9
6
3 shooting interval 12.5m
4 interval between streamer transducers 6.25m
5 group base 6.25m
6 multiplicity of CDP 2
4
7 active length of streamer 1200m
8 total length of streamer 1200m
9 depth of streamer immersion 1.5m
10 length of record 2000ms
11 resolution 0.5ms
 Bathymetry

Bathymetric planning is carried out by sonars like "ODOM" - ECHOTRAC

DF3200 MKII and MP-35, which allows to conduct bathymetric survey at
water depths down to 1500 meters. Processing of field data and construction
of a bathymetric map is carried out by the software "Naurask Max".
 Seismo-acoustic profiling
The continuous seismo-acoustic profiling technique allow to study relief of the bottom and upper part of sedimentary cover
across the study area, as well as for detection and evaluation of altitude position of pipelines in water areas down to 50 m
depths and in silty-shaly and sandy soils with depths down to 50 m depths.

Results
 Sonar
The sonar equipment consisting of two parts working in digital
Sonar means of sound detection of underwater objects mode SM-2, is provided for carrying out surveys in deep-water and
and communications. The sonar is made up of a receiver- shallow-water areas.
transmitter, which sends sound pulses in the required Sonar survey is recorded using the MAX View registration
direction and also receives reflected pulses. software (designed by C-MAX company). Interpretation is carried
out by use of special software package Sonar WIZ Map, Sonar
Web, followed by drawing of a mosaic map. Mosaic map makes it
possible to identify unknown underwater objects.
 Acoustic system USBL

Acoustic system USBL - gives the opportunity to ensure the location of underwater
equipment. USBL - creates telemetry between underwater equipment and the vessel.
 ENGINEERING - GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS
Integrated engineering exploration department performs any engineering and geological work for construction in the sea and on
land, in accordance with the requirements of GOST, BS, ASTM standards. In marine conditions, geotechnical work is carried
out by engineering and survey vessels. It should be noted that drilling of engineering and geological wells at sea depths of 6-70
m is carried out by a drilling vessel "Z.Veliev", and drilling of engineering and geological wells at sea depths exceeding 50 m is
carried out by the vessel "A.Amirov". In water depths over 50 m a vessel is positioned at the drilling point using dynamic
positioning system. To accurately position the drilling vessel at the drilling site, the navigation system DGPS is installed on the
vessel. When conducting survey works in the field, mobile drilling rigs LBU-50 and URB-2.5A equipped with the latest equipment
are used. The following techniques and equipment meeting international standards are applied for evaluation of physical and
mechanical characteristics of soils.
Field tests
• Cone penetration test (CPT )
• Standard penetration test (SPT )
• Conducting pressiometric tests in well
• “Vane penetrometer" (Vane Test)
• Static plate load tests
• Рoint Load Test
• Piezometers (swing control groundwater level)
• Determination of shear resistance by means of an impeller
Engineering geological surveys are conducted:
• For all types of hydraulic structures.
• Underwater communications.
• When reconstructing hydro-technical facilities
 “Zohrab Veliyev” “Ali Amirov”

Name of vessel Zohrab Valiyev Name of vessel Ali Amirov

Type Drilling vessel Type Drilling vessel
Project No. 405 Date of building 1977
Date of building, year 1985 Vessel owner Azerbaijan Republic
Vessel owner Azerbaijan Republic Length, m 72,8
Water displacement, t 1217 Width, m 14,6
Length, m 53,7 Draught, m 3,2
Width, m 10,5 Speed, knots P
Draught, m Bow – 4,38 Anchor, piece/kg D mode
Stem – 4,70 Main engine power, horse power 4x1075
Speed, knots 11 Number of auxiliary engines 2
Generator, power kW 2/100, 1/25 Generator, power kW 4000
Drilling rig ZIF-1200 Drilling rig Rotary equipment
3
Pump, m /hour NB-32 Pump, m3/hour Hydromotor VUPT – 22a/g/s
Drilling tower, m 15 Drilling tower, m 22
Electromotors: drilling rig, kW 55 Rescue equipment 50-seat motor boat
pump, kW 52 Working conditions in the depth of the 50-600
winch, kW 55 sea
Working conditions in the depth of the 6-70 Wind speed, m/s Up to 15
sea Sailing distance, km 180
Maximum depth of drilling wells, m 100-150 Crew (people) 50
Crew (people) 30 Drilling rig installation 4-anchor DP mode
 CONE PENETRATION TEST (СРТ)
In order to study the physical and mechanical properties To process the results of static and dynamic sounding,
of soils in natural conditions in wells, ground tests are carried specialists use modern software.
out using the static sounding method, which, in combination
with laboratory tests provides the following:
Study of geological section, identification of engineering-
geological elements and outline of distribution boundaries for
soils of various types.
Evaluation of soil resistance under the lower end of the pile
and on its lateral surface.
Cone penetration test is used to study the following
parameters:
• Specific resistance of soil under the cone (qc)
• Specific resistance of soil to the friction clutch (fs)
• Pore pressure (u) The results are presented in PDF or other formats
• The ratio of lateral friction to drag. both graphically and digitally at the request of the
The cross-sectional area of the cone of penetration probe customer.
is 10 cm.
The nominal diameter of penetration probe is 35.7 mm;
The friction area of penetration probe is 150 cm2
The angle at the top of the cone is 60 degrees.
 STANDART PENETRATION TEST (SPT)
In order to study the physical and mechanical properties of soils
under natural conditions in wells, a soil test is performed using
dynamic sensing (SРТ). Technical data of SPT equipment consist of
the following:
• Sampler, versed in length, m 0,73
• Hammer weight, kg 63,5
• Hammer free fall height, m 0,75

For SPT tests, the assembly is planned: a hammer, special

penetration rods, a cone. The bars show 150 mm intervals.
Hammer weighing 63.5 kg is raised to a height of 0.75 m with a
winch and percussions are done. The number of beats per 150 mm
is counted and recorded in the log. If for 50 impacts the cone does
not penetrate the rock by 150 mm, the equipment is pulled out and
this interval is drilled. Then the testing continues.
This process continues to the design depth. At the end of testing,
the equipment is lifted from the well and well is being filled up. Test
data is interpreted by a special software.
Standards: BS 1377: Part 9: 1990. ASTM D 1586-84
 GEOTECHNICAL WORKS CONDUCTED BY THE SELF-DRIVING
DRILLING UNIT URB-2,5А and LBU-50 - KAMAZ
Drilling is done by rotary method and sampling is carried out as the following:
 Rotation method: drilling is performed by drill pipes with a diameter of 50.0 and 63.5 mm.
 Using the rotor for rotation of pipes and extraction of core samples.
 Method of soil sampling by crushing hydraulic cylinder equipment.
 Drilling by rotation and extraction of soil with a core pipe.
 Screw drilling by rotational method and selection of soils by sidewall sample taker.
 Punching method of soil sampling.

URB-2.5А - КАМАZ LBU -50 - КАМАZ

DISTRIBUTION AND PACKAGING OF SOIL SAMPLES DEPENDING ON
ACQUISITION DEPTH AND PREPARE THEM FOR TRANSPORTATION.
 PRESSUREMETER TEST

By use of TRİ-MOD-S model of the Rock Test company, the modulus

of deformation of dispersed and hard rocks to a depth of 50 m is
determined. In the process of engineering and geological research, it is of
great importance to determine the modulus of rock deformation under
natural setting. Relatively accurate method of studying the modulus of
deformation is static plate load test. To conduct static plate load test
heavy and large-scaled constructions and equipment are required. In
particular, if the works are carried out at large depths, it becomes
necessary to drill holes and excavations, which is time and cost
consuming. For this reason, determination of soil deformation modulus by
use of pressuremeter is considered to be a more efficient method.
With the help of the pressuremeter method, deformation of the soils along
boreholes walls is studied. To study the lateral pressure by
pressuremeter, a cylindrical chamber with an elastic wall is used. Through
positioning the device in the study interval and creating a fluid pressure
(hydraulic pressuremeter) or a gas pressure (pneumatic pressuremeter),
rocks adjacent to the walls of the well are compressed.
 “Vane penetrometer"

“Vane penetrometer" is a motorized device for high-speed test of strength of the

communicating soils. The experiment done by vane penetrometer is carried out by
measuring the minimum torque required for rotation and insertion into the ground
of a standard impeller. Size of impeller 250 kPa can be selected according to the
expected moment created up to the equivalent of the resistance to sliding of wet
ground.
The resistance to sliding of wet soil is related to the moment measured on the
basis of impeller size and spring strength of vane penetrometer.
 Plate Load Test

Static plate load tests meeting the international standards of

Russia (GOST), Great Britain (BS), the USA (ASTM), are
conducted to determine the following properties of core
deformation:

- The deformation module of roughly coarse, shaly and

organic mineral soils
- Sedimentation properties of shaly soils by soaking
method
 Point load test
Before the experiment After experiment
Point-load method gives a point vertical load to the ground
to evaluate the critical limit of deformation.
 Piezometers (groundwater level control)
The device measures hydrogeological parameters in aquifers. A Observations of the Control of pressure in an
distinctive feature is the possibility of monitoring the change in groundwater level in a isolated water horizon
pressure in isolated aquifers. The use of piezometers allows to pressure less piezometer
measure the piezometric level at the filter mounting point.
Device is used:
• to monitor variations of hydrostatic pressure and gradient
during the construction and operation of complex engineering
facilities;
• to monitor variations of hydrogeological parameters during
experimental filtration works.
Measurements make it possible to assess the effectiveness
of anti-filtration measures and assist in design of hydro-
geodynamic models.
 Laboratory tests of soil and water samples
Latest equipment is used for evaluation of physical and technical properties of soils and for studies of chemical composition of water and
the extract of ground water. Geotechnical laboratory of GB company "ELE International" develops equipment of a high accuracy and
includes the following:
- Equipment for studies of physical properties of soil samples
- Compression device of electronic system for evaluation of compressibility of soils
-A triaxle device for determining of soils deformation (adhesion, angle of internal friction, modulus of deformation, coefficient of
consolidation).
- Electronic equipment for determining of shear resistance.
- Motorized impeller
The laboratory specialists with assistance of latest equipment determine the physical and mechanical properties of disturbed and
undisturbed soils: classification tests, compression, triaxle tests, consolidation tests, and chemical analysis of soils and water. The
laboratory uses equipment for evaluation of "California coefficient" (CBR), consolidation of soils, soil permeability, soil resistance to shear,
triaxle compression, etc.
- Laboratory tests allow to evaluate moisture, density, bulk density, porosity, porosity coefficient, moisture content, sand density in
loose and dense state, plasticity, structural strength, consistency, sensitivity, granulometric composition, filtration coefficient.
-Indicators of the mechanical characteristics of soils (deformation and strength properties), compressibility, subsidence, shear
resistance, triaxle compression, uniaxial compression, swelling (swelling pressure), shrinkage.
On a triaxle device manufactured by GB company "ELE International" an undrained-unconsolidated, drained-unconsolidated,
drained-consolidated tests according to GOST, BS, ASTM standards are conducted.
The parameters (Av, Mv, Cc, Cv) for BS and ASTM are also evaluated. The cut-off device manufactured by "ELE International" provides
experiments to determine the shear resistance according to BS and ASTM. Tests are conducted (on a consolidated-drained, as well as
unconsolidated - undrained method) on shaly-sandy soils to determine strength parameters. ( С).
 LABORATORY TESTS OF PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL

Soil moisture test Specific Soil plasticity test by the

ground weight test Casagrande method

Triaxle compression of
Single-plane ground section soil with a Stabilometer
instrument
Express analysis of soils
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