MSCT obtains top-quality cores consistently and efficiently from difficult formations.
The standard configuration of the rotary Mechanical Sidewall Coring Tool (MSCT) recovers 50 core samples. Optional configurations for recovering 75 core or 20 corecatcher (dictated by core-catcher capacity) samples are available. Each sample is isolated for positive identification, and a summary output at surface lists all samples with the exact depth and time that each was taken.
The real-time display at the logging unit confirms proper tool operation and sample acquisition. The MSCT is run in combination with a gamma ray tool to correlate with openhole logs for accurate, real-time depth control of the coring points.