Borehole Optical Seismic System (BOSS^TM)

BOSS^TMis a completely new innovation for Avalon Sciences. The system is entirely passive downhole with sophisticated electronics remaining at the surface in a controlled environment.

The high continuous operational temperature rating (260°C) and solid mechanical coupling system will deliver a long-term deployment solution, ideal for deep-well subsalt 4D VSP and high-resolution fracture monitoring surveys. The bespoke system coupling design and absence of downhole electronics allow for discrete or permanent/semi-permanent operation.

ASL Fibre Systems Brochure

The system has already successfully completed its first commercial surveys in 2021 and 2022.

Real-time seismic trace display of BOSS Tap Test

BOSS Slim

Slim BOSS 3C Hodogrpah 45degrees to XY

SULIS DAS PANEL

Excalibur panel

BOSS Optical receiver with patented delayed clamp arm

3 Component Optical Geophones

Optical Tool with Delayed Clamp Arm

150 Kg Coupling Force on passive arm

BOSS in well clamped to drill pipe

BOSS clamped to drill tubing

No Downhole Electronics
Passive Fibreoptic Borehole System
260 °C Continuous Operation
20,000 PSI Pressure Rated
High Sensitivity
Low Noise

The array utilises 3 component optical omni-directional geophones specially developed by Avalon to cope with hostile deep well conditions. These broadband sensors are low noise, extremely sensitive and will work in any orientation from vertical through to horizontal. Sensitivity, noise floor and bandwidth have been optimised to cover both VSP and fracture monitoring.

The system is fully expandable from a small microseismic system up to 100+stations for large 3D VSPs. The fibreoptic system can also survive more permanent deployment due to metal to metal seals throughout, meaning it can be considered for life-of field installations.

The stations are deployed as standard with optical wireline or on jointed or coiled tubing as an option. The array can be spaced at just a few meters or at several hundred meters for total well coverage. Tool coupling can be bespoke, with an option of patent pending non-electrical delayed clamp arm design, giving up to 150kg locking force.

BOSS^TM Specifications	Up to 100 Receivers
Dynamic Range:	>100db
Noise Floor:	<50 ng/√Hz
Distortion:	<0.01%
Bandwidth:	1-1200 Hz
Sensors:	Omnidirectional Fibre Optic Accelerometer
Max Temp:	260^oC continuous
Max Pressure:	20,000psi (1400 bar)
Wireline	Optical
Control Panels	BOSS Interrogator