Well logging with natural gamma radiation
CA 1194243 A · Owner: Schlumberger Canada Limited · Inventors: Ellis, Darwin V.
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Disclosed are a method and a system for natural gamma radiation well logging in which the radiation detected in five energy windows is converted into a log of thorium, uranium and potassium (Th,U,K) which is corrected for the presence of gamma radiation emitting materials (e.g. potassium) and strong gamma radiation attenuators (e.g. barite and/or hematin) in the borehole fluid.
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- Granted September 24, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 24, 2002.
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