Theoretical Nuclear Log Responses of the Components of The Geysers Geothermal Reservoir, California
- Key words
- Exploration; Drilling; USA; California; Well Logs; Nuclear Logs; Thermodynamics; Gamma Ray Logs; Density Logs; Neutron Logs; Thermal Velocities; Matrix Parameters
- Location
- The Geysers, California
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1982
- Session
- Well logging
- Language
- English
Abstract
This paper presents theoretically calculated matrix response parameters for nuclear logs for the common minerals encountered at the Geysers geothermal field, California. From fundamental equations, matrix responses were derived for 15 minerals for neutron, density, and thermal neutron capture cross section logs. Most of these matrix parameters are not available in the literature and cannot be readily obtained by other means. These parameters are invaluable in analysis of geothermal well logs from the Geysers.
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