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SELF-POTENTIAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Geological Prospecting
DEF

One of the natural electrical characteristics exhibited by a formation as measured by a logging tool lowered into the wellbore.

OBS

It is ... one of the basic curves obtained by an electrical well log.

PHR

Negative self potential.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection géologique
DEF

Potentiel électrique engendré dans les terrains sédimentaires par des forces électromotrices spontanées.

OBS

Ce potentiel, communément appelé «P.S.», peut être mesuré tout au long d'un puits au moyen d'un instrument spécial suspendu à un câble. Sa mesure permet fréquemment d'identifier les couches poreuses.

PHR

Potentiel spontané de signe négatif.

Spanish

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