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Frequently asked questions
Can the Sage Pressure Pulse Gas Gun and Acoustic Fluid Loggers be used to perform the H-15 test required by the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) for older inactive wells?
Yes. The Sage Pressure Pulse Gas Gun and Sage Acoustic Fluid Loggers are designed to perform the Fluid Level (FL) Test, also known as a Sonic Survey. This is one of the testing methods officialy accepted under the Texas Railroad Commission's (RRC) H-15 Program.
The Texas Railroad Commission requires an H-15 test for oil and gas wells that have been inactive for more than one year and are over 25 years old. The purpose of the program is to verify that an inactive well does not pose a risk to underground sources of drinking water. Depending on the well's condition, operators may demonstrate compliance by conducting either a Fluid Level (FL) Test or a Mechanical Integrity Test (MIT).
For official H-15 program requirements, refer to the following Texas Railroad Commission resources:
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H-15 Program FAQs: H-15 Program FAQs
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H-15 User Guide: RRC H-15 User Guide (PDF)
The Sage Acoustic Fluid Logger system is purpose-built for acoustic fluid level testing. By focusing exclusively on fluid level measurements, the system provides a streamlined workflow that enables operators to perform H-15 fluid level surveys quickly and efficiently with minimal setup.
Because the Acoustic Fluid Logger software is dedicated to fluid level testing, users can typically become proficient in a relatively short time.The fluid level software from Sage is designed with ease of use in mind. The menu structure is kept simple, with minimum menu depth. All major functions can be accessed directly from the main screen without opening hidden pop-up windows or searching through complex menu layers. As a result, those systems often depend on multi-day training courses for operators who want to fully understand their features.
For operators whose primary objective is H-15 compliance through acoustic fluid level testing, the Sage system delivers a cost-effective and highly targeted solution.
Which fluid level gas gun is easiest to use?
A single-shot gas gun is one of the easiest fluid level tools to operate. A direct trigger allows the operator to fire the gas gun manually without starting a program or using remote fire controls.
When combined with a strip chart recorder such as the acoustic fluid logger III, no computer software is required. This provides a simple, reliable solution for fast fluid level surveys in the oilfield.
For operators who want to store, manage, and analyze fluid level traces digitally, computerizes fluid level equipment is the preferred choice. The wired acoustic fluid logger IV and the wireless acoustic fluid logger V provide excellent solutions.
This intuitive design reduces the need for extensive operator training. Unlike well analyzers that require lengthy training programs before users can operate the equipment efficiently, Sage software allows operators to become productive quickly.
This is especially valuable for international oil & gas operators who may not be able to attend week-long training courses that are mainly conducted in Texas.