MODERN ALGORITHMS AND SOFTWARE FOR INTERPRETATION OF RESISTIVITY LOGGING DATA

The electrodynamics of geological media investigates the interrelations of resistivity logging signals and properties of fluid-containing rocks and creates innovative well logging technologies. Its development is inextricably linked with modern techniques for mathematical modeling and quantitative interpretation of high-precision data. In order to increase the information content of galvanic and electromagnetic logging, we have developed algorithms and software for numerical simulation and inversion of field data. In our study of the Cretaceous and Jurassic deposits of West Siberia, a quantitative interpretation of high-frequency electromagnetic and lateral logging signals was carried out. To create geoelectric models, we interpreted the field resistivity logging data by an unconventional quantitative technique based on their joint numerical inversion and estimations of the vertical resistivity of permeable deposits. Another line of our research was aimed at a scientific substantiation of a new technology for mapping and spatial tracking of lateral heterogeneities and oil-promising zones in the Bazhenov Formation. The aim was achieved by using the TEM sounding data on a spatially distributed system of directional and horizontal wells

Evaluation strategies for isotope ratio measurements of single particles by LA-MC-ICPMS

Data evaluation is a crucial step when it comes to the determination of accurate and precise isotope ratios computed from transient signals measured by multi-collector–inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICPMS) coupled to, for example, laser ablation (LA). In the present study, the applicability of different data evaluation strategies (i.e. ‘point-by-point’, ‘integration’ and ‘linear regression slope’ method) for the computation of (235)U/(238)U isotope ratios measured in single particles by LA-MC-ICPMS was investigated. The analyzed uranium oxide particles (i.e. 9073-01-B, CRM U010 and NUSIMEP-7 test samples), having sizes down to the sub-micrometre range, are certified with respect to their (235)U/(238)U isotopic signature, which enabled evaluation of the applied strategies with respect to precision and accuracy. The different strategies were also compared with respect to their expanded uncertainties. Even though the ‘point-by-point’ method proved to be superior, the other methods are advantageous, as they take weighted signal intensities into account. For the first time, the use of a ‘finite mixture model’ is presented for the determination of an unknown number of different U isotopic compositions of single particles present on the same planchet. The model uses an algorithm that determines the number of isotopic signatures by attributing individual data points to computed clusters. The (235)U/(238)U isotope ratios are then determined by means of the slopes of linear regressions estimated for each cluster. The model was successfully applied for the accurate determination of different (235)U/(238)U isotope ratios of particles deposited on the NUSIMEP-7 test samples. ELECTRONIC SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s00216-012-6674-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users

Electromagnetic monitoring in seismically active regions of Siberia

Field data of the electromagnetic monitoring of controlled source have been obtained in two seismically active regions of Siberia. The article demonstrates an approach to the interpretation of regime observations data and it attempts to explain the variation of the electromagnetic parameters due to geodynamic processes, taking into account the peculiarities of the nontectonic structure. For the territory of the Baikal polygon, which is located on the southwestern shore of the Baikal Lake, geoelectric characteristics of the main seismogenic structures and fault disturbances have been provided. The analysis of monitoring measurements interpretation at constant current in the regime point VES has been presented and the relationship with the geoelectric structure has been proved; the sensitivity of the VES setting was determined. In the Altai geodynamic polygon the measurements were conducted by a complex of electromagnetic methods (VES, TEM in several modifications). The investigations were aimed at the study of a structure and variations of electrical conductivity associated with the devastating Chui earthquake and development of aftershock process. Interpretation of the regime TEM data with an inductive source has been considered. On the basis of the complex geologo-geophysical analysis the processes of geological array consolidation disturbed by the strong seismic influence have been described

Fast solution of two-dimensional inverse problem of high-frequency electromagnetic logging in oil-gas boreholes

The paper is dedicated to development of physical-mathematical tools of interpretation of the data of electromagnetic logging in oil-gas boreholes. Program-algorithmic means of numerical inversion of relative gain-phase characteristics in axis-symmetric models have been worked out. Algorithm of solving fast inverse problem is based on linear inversion and includes analysis of a matrix of sensitivities of the measured signals to model parameters. Inversion is accompanied by determination of areas of ambiguity of parameters recovery. High productivity of two-dimensional direct problem made possible realization of alternative approach to inversion based on plotting and analysis of all the ensemble of quasi-solutions of two-dimensional inverse problem. Elaborated algorithms give possibility to determine geo-electric parameters of penetration zone and the layer and estimate their inaccuracies. Experiments on recovery of electro-conductivity in typical models of collectors on synthetic and experimental data have been performed