Methods and cables for use in fracturing zones in a well
A cable having a cable core for use in fracturing zones in a well, wherein the cable core includes an optical fiber conductor. The optical fiber conductor has a pair of half-shell conductors. An insulated optical fiber located between the pair of half-shell conductors. The insulated optical fiber is coupled with the pair of half-shell conductors. An optical fiber conductor jacket is disposed about the pair of half-shell conductors.
1. A cable for monitoring downhole fracturing operation, comprising:
a. an optical fiber conductor comprising two shaped wires and at least one optical fiber located therein, wherein the optical fiber is coupled with the two shaped wires;
b. a double jacket, comprising two polymers of differing strength;
c. inner wires helically wound about the double jacket;
d. an insulation layer disposed about the inner wires;
e. a first jacket disposed about the insulating layer;
f. a first layer of strength members disposed about the first jacket;
g. a second jacket disposed about the first layer of strength members;
h. a second layer of strength members disposed about the second jacket; and
i. an outer jacket disposed about the second layer of strength members.
2. The cable of claim 1 , wherein the first jacket is a fiber reinforced polymer.
3. The cable of claim 1 , wherein the outer jacket is a fiber reinforced polymer.
4. The cable of claim 1 , wherein the second layer of strength members is at least partially embedded into the second jacket.
5. The cable of claim 1 , wherein the first layer of strength members is at least partially embedded into the first jacket.
6. The cable of claim 1 , wherein the two shaped wires are used to provide data, power, heat or combinations thereof.