Deep salt cavern sonar measuring instrument simulation probe

By designing a simulated probe for a deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument and using a weak connection line to protect the cable, the problem of equipment jamming and damage caused by well deformation was solved, enabling smooth measurement and equipment protection within the well.

CN116357293BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16CHONGQING UNIV +1
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Application Number
CN202310389635.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-04-12
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2043-04-12

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Technical Problem

Existing sonar cavity measuring instruments are prone to getting stuck or damaged in salt cavern wells due to well deformation, leading to cable breakage and equipment falling, causing losses.

Method used

A simulated probe for a deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument was designed. By setting a weak connecting line, it is made to break in the wellbore to protect the cable and avoid damage. The connecting line is protected by a cover and a limiting structure to ensure that the simulated probe can pass through smoothly.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects cables from damage, reduces equipment falling, enables smooth measurement inside the well, and minimizes losses.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the application discloses a deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe, which comprises a first connecting piece, a connecting line, a second connecting piece and a rod body. The first connecting piece is used for being connected with a cable. The strength of the connecting line is less than that of the cable. The second connecting piece is connected with the first connecting piece through the connecting line. The rod body is connected with the second connecting piece and located on the side, away from the first connecting piece. When the sonar needs to pass through a relatively thin wellbore to enter the deep underground to measure the volume, depth and other parameters of the cavity, the simulation probe can be placed in the wellbore first, and the simulation probe can pass through the deep part of the wellbore, thereby simulating the scene that the real sonar passes through the wellbore. By setting the strength of the connecting line to be less than that of the cable, when the simulation probe is stuck in the wellbore and cannot move up and down, the connecting line breaks earlier than the cable, thereby protecting the cable and avoiding damage to the cable.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The embodiment of the present application relates to the technical field of detection, in particular to a deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of domestic salt cavern gas storage, compressed air energy storage, oil storage, helium storage and salt cavern carbon dioxide solidification technologies, the use of salt caverns is diversified, and the demand for salt caverns is rapidly increasing, especially for old storage. Whether it is a new storage or an old storage, the sonar needs to be used multiple times to pass through the thin shaft to measure the volume, depth and other parameters of the underground deep cavity during the entire construction or reconstruction process.

[0003] Generally, the depth of the salt cavern is nearly one kilometer, and the depth is nearly three kilometers. The depth is deep, and the shaft is thin. In addition, the creep of salt rock is relatively strong, and whether it is a new storage or an old salt cavity, the shaft is prone to deformation due to stratum movement, such as shaft damage, distortion, and even broken. Sonar monitoring is a relatively professional and accurate way to measure the related parameters of the underground cavity, but the sonar is expensive and the measurement requirements are strict. During the process of the sonar cavity measuring instrument entering the deep part of the shaft, it is easy to be stuck when encountering shaft breakage, distortion and other problems, which will cause great loss of cable breakage, sonar stuck in the shaft or falling into the cavity. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application aims to at least solve one of the problems in the prior art or related art.

[0005] To this end, the first aspect of the present application provides a deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe, comprising:

[0006] A first connecting piece is used to connect with a cable;

[0007] A connecting line has a strength less than that of the cable;

[0008] A second connecting piece is connected with the first connecting piece through the connecting line;

[0009] A rod is connected with the second connecting piece and located on the side of the second connecting piece away from the first connecting piece.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the strength of the connecting line is three-fourths of the strength of the cable.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe further comprises a cover body, one end of which is connected with the first connecting piece, and the other end of which is connected with the second connecting piece, and the connecting piece is located in the cover body.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the cover body is a hollow circular truncated cone structure.

[0013] In an embodiment, the connecting line runs through the hollow structure along the axial direction of the cover.

[0014] In an embodiment, the first connecting member is provided with a convex ridge in the circumferential direction, the second connecting member is provided with a clamping groove in the circumferential direction, one end of the cover abuts against the convex ridge, and the other end of the cover is arranged in the clamping groove to limit the axial and radial directions of the cover.

[0015] In an embodiment, the deep salt cavern sonar measuring instrument simulation probe further comprises a connecting nut connected with the cable, and the connecting nut is threadedly connected with the first connecting member; and the second connecting member is threadedly connected with the rod body.

[0016] In an embodiment, a plurality of first stop protrusions are uniformly arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the first connecting member in the circumferential direction; and a plurality of second stop protrusions are uniformly arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the second connecting member in the circumferential direction.

[0017] In an embodiment, the rod body is a hollow structure, and a balance hole is arranged through the rod body along the radial direction.

[0018] In an embodiment, the first connecting member, the connecting line, the second connecting member, the rod body and the cover are coaxially arranged.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe provided by the embodiment of the application can be connected with the cable through the first connecting piece, the connecting line is connected with the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece, the second connecting piece is connected with the rod body, the first connecting piece, the second connecting piece and the rod body are integrated to form the simulation sonar probe, and when the sonar needs to pass through a relatively thin wellbore to enter the deep underground to measure the volume, depth and other parameters of the cavity, the simulation probe can be placed in the wellbore first, and the simulation probe can pass through the deep part of the wellbore, and the real scene of the sonar passing through the wellbore can be simulated. When the simulation probe is stuck in the wellbore and cannot move up and down, the connecting line breaks earlier than the cable, thereby protecting the cable and avoiding damage to the cable. When the simulation probe can smoothly pass through the wellbore, the simulation probe can be taken out, and then the sonar can be placed in the wellbore, and the measurement of the salt cavern can be realized. However, when the simulation probe is stuck in the wellbore, the connecting line can be pulled off by force, and the cable can be taken out, thereby avoiding the problem of the sonar falling due to unknown wellbore conditions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments. The detailed description is made with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 A structure schematic view of the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe provided by an embodiment of the application;

[0024] Figure 2 A structure schematic view of the first connecting piece, the connecting line and the second connecting piece of the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe provided by an embodiment of the application;

[0025] Figure 3 A structure schematic view of the rod body of the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe provided by an embodiment of the application;

[0026] Figure 4 A structure schematic view of the cover body of the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe provided by an embodiment of the application;

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic view of the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe provided by an embodiment of the application when the simulation probe is stuck.

[0028] The correspondence between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0029] 1. First connector; 11. Protruding rib; 12. First stop protrusion; 2. Connecting line; 3. Second connector; 31. Second stop protrusion; 4. Rod body; 41. Balance hole; 5. Cover body; 6. Cable. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To better understand the above technical solutions, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments of this application and the specific features in the embodiments are detailed descriptions of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, rather than limitations on the technical solutions of this application. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of this application and the technical features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe includes: a first connector 1, a connecting line 2, a second connector 3, and a rod 4. The first connector 1 is used to connect with the cable 6. The strength of the connecting line 2 is less than the strength of the cable 6. The second connector 3 is connected to the first connector 1 through the connecting line 2. The rod 4 is connected to the second connector 3 and is located on the side of the second connector 3 away from the first connector 1.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, by setting the first connector 1, the simulated probe of the deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument can be connected to the cable 6. By setting the connecting line 2, and connecting the first connector 1 and the second connector 3 respectively, and connecting the second connector 3 to the rod body 4, the first connector 1, the second connector 3, and the rod body 4 can be connected into one unit to form a simulated sonar probe. When it is necessary to use sonar to penetrate a narrow well shaft to enter the deep underground to measure parameters such as the volume and depth of the cavity, the simulated probe can be placed into the well shaft first and allowed to travel deep into the well shaft, thus simulating the scenario of real sonar traveling in the well shaft. By setting the strength of the connecting line 2 to be less than that of the cable 6, when the simulated probe gets stuck or trapped in the well shaft and cannot move up or down, the connecting line 2 will break before the cable 6, thus protecting the cable 6 and preventing damage to it. When the simulated probe can travel smoothly in the well shaft, the simulated probe can be removed, and then the sonar can be placed into the well shaft to achieve the measurement of the salt cavern. However, if the simulated probe gets stuck inside the well, force can be applied to break the connecting wire 2 and remove the cable, thus avoiding the problem of the sonar falling due to the unknown condition of the well.

[0033] like Figure 1As shown, the first connecting piece 1 and the second connecting piece 3 are both substantially cylindrical, and the first connecting piece 1 is connected to the second connecting piece 3 through the connecting line 2. In use, the first connecting piece 1 is located above the second connecting piece 3, the cable 6 lifts the first connecting piece 1, the first connecting piece 1 lifts the second connecting piece 3 through the connecting line 2, and then the rod body 4 is lifted.

[0034] In this technical solution, the connecting line 2 is wovenly connected to the first connecting piece 1. The connecting line 2 is wovenly connected to the second connecting piece 3.

[0035] In a feasible implementation, the strength of the connecting line 2 is three-fourths of the strength of the cable 6. The connecting line 2 can be ensured to have a certain strength, thereby preventing the second connecting piece 3 and the rod body 4 from easily falling off, and also avoiding that the connecting line 2 is too strong to cause the cable 6 to break when the cable 6 is pulled out.

[0036] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 In a feasible implementation, the deep salt cavern sonar measuring instrument simulation probe further comprises a cover body 5, one end of the cover body 5 is connected to the first connecting piece 1, the other end of the cover body 5 is connected to the second connecting piece 3, and the connecting piece is located in the cover body 5.

[0037] In this technical solution, by arranging the cover body 5, the connecting line 2 can be protected, preventing the connecting piece from being scraped and cut off by the inner wall of the shaft, thereby avoiding the second connecting piece 3 and the rod body 4 from accidentally falling off.

[0038] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 In this technical solution, the specific structure of the cover body 5 is further provided, and the cover body 5 is a hollow circular truncated cone structure.

[0039] In this technical solution, by arranging the cover body 5, the connecting line 2 can be protected, preventing the connecting piece from being scraped and cut off by the inner wall of the shaft, thereby avoiding the second connecting piece 3 and the rod body 4 from accidentally falling off.

[0040] In a feasible implementation, the connecting line 2 penetrates the hollow structure along the axial direction of the cover body 5.

[0041] In this technical solution, by arranging the cover body 5, the connecting line 2 can be protected, preventing the connecting piece from being scraped and cut off by the inner wall of the shaft, thereby avoiding the second connecting piece 3 and the rod body 4 from accidentally falling off.

[0042] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 In a feasible implementation, the first connecting piece 1 is provided with a convex ridge 11 in the circumferential direction, the second connecting piece 3 is provided with a clamping groove in the circumferential direction, one end of the cover body 5 abuts against the convex ridge 11, and the other end of the cover body 5 is arranged in the clamping groove, so as to form a limit in the axial and radial directions of the cover body 5.

[0043] In the technical scheme, the convex ridge 11 is arranged on the first connecting piece 1 in the circumferential direction, and the clamping groove is arranged on the second connecting piece 3 in the circumferential direction, so that the cover body 5 is fixed in the middle of the convex ridge 11 and the clamping groove, the cover body 5 is fixedly connected with the first connecting piece 1 and the second connecting piece 3, the cover body 5 is prevented from being pulled out, and stable protection can be provided for the connecting wire 2.

[0044] In the technical scheme, the convex ridge 11 is annular, the convex ridge 11 extends along the circumferential direction of the first connecting piece 1 and protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the first connecting piece 1 in the radial direction of the first connecting piece 1. The upper end surface of the cover body 5 abuts against the lower end of the convex ridge 11,

[0045] In the technical scheme, the clamping groove is annular,

[0046] In an available implementation, the deep salt cavern sonar measuring instrument simulation probe further comprises a connecting nut, the connecting nut is connected with the cable 6, and the connecting nut is threadedly connected with the first connecting piece 1.

[0047] In the technical scheme, the connecting nut is arranged, the cable 6 is connected with the first connecting piece 1, the connecting nut is arranged to be threadedly connected with the first connecting piece 1, the connection strength is ensured, and the connecting nut is convenient to disassemble and assemble.

[0048] As shown in the figure, Figure 1 In the technical scheme, the outer peripheral wall of the section of the first connecting piece 1 away from the second connecting piece 3 is provided with external threads, and the external threads are threadedly connected with the internal threads of the connecting nut.

[0049] In the technical scheme, the cable 6 is fixedly connected with the connecting nut.

[0050] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 The outer peripheral wall of the section of the rod body 4 close to the second connecting piece 3 is provided with external threads in the circumferential direction, the inner peripheral wall of the second connecting piece 3 close to the rod body 4 is provided with internal threads in the circumferential direction, and the external threads of the rod body 4 are threadedly connected with the internal threads of the second connecting piece 3.

[0051] In the technical scheme, the connection strength between the rod body 4 and the second connecting piece 3 is ensured, and the rod body 4 is convenient to disassemble and assemble.

[0052] In the technical scheme, the outer diameter of the section of the rod body 4 close to the second connecting piece 3 is smaller than the inner diameter of the second connecting piece 3, so that the section of the rod body 4 close to the second connecting piece 3 can be arranged in the second connecting piece 3, and the rod body 4 is threadedly connected with the second connecting piece 3.

[0053] As shown in the figure, Figure 1As shown in the figure, in an available embodiment, a plurality of first stop lugs 12 are evenly arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the first connecting piece 1 in the circumferential direction; a plurality of second stop lugs 31 are evenly arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the second connecting piece 3 in the circumferential direction.

[0054] In the technical scheme, by arranging a plurality of first stop lugs 12, the wrench can be clamped when the wrench is used to rotate the first connecting piece 1 and the second connecting piece 3, thereby facilitating the staff to disassemble and assemble the first connecting piece 1 and the second connecting piece 3.

[0055] As shown in the figure, Figure 1 In the technical scheme, the number of the first stop lugs 12 can be six, and the six first stop lugs 12 are evenly arranged along the circumferential direction of the first connecting piece 1, so that the whole formed by the six first stop lugs 12 and the first connecting piece 1 is substantially a hexagonal solid. The number of the second stop lugs 31 can be six, and the six second stop lugs 31 are evenly arranged along the circumferential direction of the second connecting piece 3, so that the whole formed by the six second stop lugs 31 and the second connecting piece 3 is substantially a hexagonal solid.

[0056] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 In an available embodiment, the rod body 4 is a hollow structure, and a balance hole 41 is arranged through the rod body 4 in the radial direction.

[0057] In the technical scheme, the balance hole 41 can balance the pressure in the hollow structure of the rod body 4.

[0058] In the technical scheme, the rod body 4 includes a top segment and a bottom segment, wherein the diameter of the top segment is smaller than the diameter of the bottom segment, the top segment is processed with fine threads by a lathe, and is screwed with the second connecting piece 3 through the threads. Solid round steels are welded at the top end and the bottom end of the rod body 4.

[0059] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 In the technical scheme, the balance hole 41 can be a plurality of balance holes, and the plurality of balance holes are oppositely arranged in the radial direction of the rod body 4 to ensure that the center of gravity of the rod body 4 is in the center. The balance hole 41 penetrates from the outer wall of the rod body 4 to the hollow part of the rod body 4 in the radial direction.

[0060] As shown in the figure, Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the first connecting piece 1, the connecting wire 2, the second connecting piece 3, the rod body 4 and the cover body 5 are coaxially arranged.

[0061] In the technical scheme, by arranging the first connecting piece 1, the connecting wire 2, the second connecting piece 3, the rod body 4 and the cover body 5 coaxially, the center of gravity of the whole can be ensured to be in the center and on the axis, so that when the simulation probe is vertically lifted, the simulation probe is in a vertical state, at this time, the projection area of the simulation probe in the horizontal plane is small, which is beneficial to the simulation probe to pass through the vertically arranged wellbore, and reduces the probability of collision with the inner wall of the wellbore.

[0062] Example 1

[0063] The embodiment 1 provides a deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe, comprising:

[0064] A first connecting piece 1 is used for being connected with the cable 6;

[0065] A connecting line 2 has a strength smaller than that of the cable 6.

[0066] A second connecting piece 3 is connected with the first connecting piece 1 through the connecting line 2.

[0067] A rod body 4 is connected with the second connecting piece 3 and located on a side of the second connecting piece 3 away from the first connecting piece 1.

[0068] The strength of the connecting line 2 is three fourths of the strength of the cable 6.

[0069] The deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe further comprises a cover body 5, one end of the cover body 5 is connected with the first connecting piece 1, and the other end of the cover body 5 is connected with the second connecting piece 3, and the connecting pieces are located in the cover body 5.

[0070] The cover body 5 is a hollow circular truncated cone structure.

[0071] The connecting line 2 penetrates the hollow structure along the axial direction of the cover body 5.

[0072] The first connecting piece 1 is provided with a convex rib 11 in the circumferential direction, the second connecting piece 3 is provided with a clamping groove in the circumferential direction, one end of the cover body 5 is abutted on the convex rib 11, and the other end of the cover body 5 is arranged in the clamping groove, so that the cover body 5 is limited in the axial and radial directions.

[0073] The deep salt cavern sonar cavity measuring instrument simulation probe further comprises a connecting nut, the connecting nut is connected with the cable 6, the connecting nut is threadedly connected with the first connecting piece 1, and the second connecting piece 3 is threadedly connected with the rod body 4.

[0074] The outer peripheral wall of the first connecting piece 1 is uniformly provided with a plurality of first stop blocks 12 in the circumferential direction, and the outer peripheral wall of the second connecting piece 3 is uniformly provided with a plurality of second stop blocks 31 in the circumferential direction.

[0075] The rod body 4 is a hollow structure and is provided with a balance hole 41 penetrating in the radial direction of the rod body 4.

[0076] The first connecting piece 1, the connecting line 2, the second connecting piece 3, the rod body 4 and the cover body 5 are coaxially arranged.

[0077] In the present application, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purpose, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise explicitly limited. The terms "mount", "connect", "connection", "fix", and the like should be interpreted broadly, for example, "connection" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; "connection" can be direct connection, or indirect connection through intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only used to facilitate the description of the present application and simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a particular direction, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore, should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0079] In the description of the present application, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "a specific embodiment", and the like, mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0080] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A simulated probe for a deep salt cavern sonic caliper, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a deep salt cavern sonar measuring cavity instrument simulation probe, including: First connecting piece for connecting with cable line; Connecting line, the intensity of which is less than that of the cable line; Second connecting piece connected with the first connecting piece through the connecting line; Rod body connected with the second connecting piece and located on the side of the second connecting piece away from the first connecting piece; Cover body, one end of which is connected with the first connecting piece and the other end of which is connected with the second connecting piece, the connecting pieces being located in the cover body; the first connecting piece is provided with a convex ridge in the circumferential direction, the second connecting piece is provided with a clamping groove in the circumferential direction, one end of the cover body abuts on the convex ridge, and the other end of the cover body is arranged in the clamping groove to form a limit in the axial and radial directions of the cover body; when the sonar is used to pass through a thin wellbore to measure the volume and depth parameters of a deep underground cavity, the simulation probe is placed in the wellbore and passes through the deep part of the wellbore, thereby simulating the scene in which the real sonar passes through the wellbore.

2. The deep salt cavern sonar measuring cavity instrument simulation probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intensity of the connecting line is three-fourths of the intensity of the cable line.

3. The analog probe for deep salt cavern sonar calibrators according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover body is a hollow circular truncated cone structure.

4. The analog probe for a deep salt cavern sonic caliper according to claim 3, wherein, The connecting line penetrates the hollow circular truncated cone structure in the axial direction of the cover body.

5. The analog probe for deep salt cavern sonar calibrators according to claim 1, wherein, Further including: Connecting nut connected with the cable line, the connecting nut being threadedly connected with the first connecting piece; The second connecting piece is threadedly connected with the rod body.

6. The analog probe for a deep salt cavern sonic caliper according to claim 1, wherein, A plurality of first stop blocks are uniformly arranged in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral wall of the first connecting piece. A plurality of second stop blocks are uniformly arranged in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral wall of the second connecting piece.

7. The analog probe for a deep salt cavern sonic caliper according to claim 1, wherein, The rod body is a hollow structure and is provided with a balance hole penetrating in the radial direction of the rod body.

8. The analog probe for a deep salt cavern sonic caliper according to claim 1, wherein, The first connecting piece, the connecting line, the second connecting piece, the rod body and the cover body are coaxially arranged.

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