Elemental Analysis via Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation for Diamond Drilling

Petrovic, Snezana

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Embargo Lift Date

2025-02-17

Authors

Petrovic, Snezana

Date

2021

Supervisor

Michael Carson

Hoang Nguyen

Type

Thesis

Award

PhD

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Faculty

Science and Engineering

School

WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/90561

Collection

Curtin Theses

Abstract

This research details simulation studies and laboratory tests that were conducted to conceptually design aspects of a prompt gamma neutron activation (PGNA) logging while drilling (LWD) tool that would be able to identify elemental compositions of rocks. The proposed tool would pave the way for automated geological logging in diamond drilling holes.