Figure 1. Schematic
compares Straddle and Single Packers in a borehole. The Straddle Packer uses two
packers to isolate a test interval between them, and the packers can be moved
and reset. A second interval can be tested as well from the bottom packer to
total depth. The Straddle Packer is used for hydrological testing as well as
pulse and constant rate injection tests. The Single Packer uses one packer and
tests the entire borehole below the packer. A flowmeter is shown on the logging
wireline in the Single Packer schematic.