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FIELD EQUIPMENT INDUCED POLARIZATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
  • Geological Research and Exploration
OBS

... the equipment and field procedure for induced polarization surveys are similar to that used in resistivity exploration.

OBS

The prime mover is a gasoline engine driving a generator, ... single or three phase, with outputs varying from lkVA minimum to 10kVA ... The d.c. power supply consists of a rectifier and filter with output from about 300V to 5kV, maximum current about 10A on the larger units

OBS

Current electrodes are usually metal stakes as in resistivity work.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
CONT

L'appareillage de polarisation provoquée (induite) n'est pas standardisé. Il y a des appareils effectuant les mesures dans le domaine des temps et d'autres dans le domaine des fréquences.

Spanish

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