Method of assaying uranium with prompt fission and thermal neutron borehole logging adjusted by borehole physical characteristics

Patent · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:864346

Barnard, Ralston W ^[1]; Jensen, Dal H ^[1]

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1. Albuquerque, NM

Uranium formations are assayed by prompt fission neutron logging techniques. The uranium in the formation is proportional to the ratio of epithermal counts to thermal or eqithermal dieaway. Various calibration factors enhance the accuracy of the measurement.

• Research Organization: AT & T CORP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4350887
• OSTI ID: 864346
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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