Title :
Elemental concentrations from neutron induced gamma ray spectroscopy
Author_Institution :
Schlumberger Well Services, Houston, TX, USA
fDate :
2/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Advances in neutron-induced gamma-ray spectroscopy techniques provide a means for the evaluation of most of the minerals and fluids found in subsurface petroleum reservoir formations. Specific problems associated with the currently used neutron-reaction mechanisms and procedures are reviewed. These fall into four major categories: physics; instrumentation systems; signal processing; and calibrations. Examples of the most significant applications of induced-spectroscopy measurements are discussed.
Keywords :
geophysical prospecting; geophysical techniques; minerals; calibrations; elemental concentrations; fluids; instrumentation systems; minerals; neutron induced gamma ray spectroscopy; physics; prospecting; signal processing; subsurface petroleum reservoir formations; Drilling; Geophysical measurements; Hydrocarbons; Iron; Minerals; Neutrons; Petroleum; Production; Spectroscopy; Thermal variables measurement;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
