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Three-dimensional model for spectral gamma-ray well logging tools

Conference · · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5643716
Determination of response characteristics is an important phase in the development of a logging tool. Accurate computer simulations of the response can save a considerable amount of time and money: constructing model formations and tool prototypes is a very costly process. Contained in this paper is a description of a technique that can be used to perform accurate response simulations for a particular class of well logging tool. This group of instruments may be categorized as spectral gamma-ray tools and includes those tools that are used to analyze photons incident from the formation. Examples illustrate the application of this method to a particular type of spectral gamma-ray tool, that which is used to record photons induced by inelastic scattering and neutron absorption reactions in the formation.
OSTI ID:
5643716
Report Number(s):
CONF-870601-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 54
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English