GP326 : Geoelectric 2

Department

Department of Geophysics

Academic Program

Bachelor in Geophysics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

GP313

Overview

This course is designed to study the methods of induction (electromagnetic) geoelectric exploration by variable and instantaneous electric current and their applications in different fields. It provides a general introduction to geoelectrical inductance and conductivity, the electrical properties of metals and rocks, inductive voltage and types and the method of calculation.

Intended learning outcomes

    By studying the course, the student will be able to:

    1. Apply inductive electrical methods and their applications in various fields
    2. Recognizes the practical and practical aspects of the application of the various electro-electromagnetic and induction methods.
    3. He is able to make optimal use of these methods in the geophysical and geological fields
    4. Use laboratory and field equipment optimally
    5. He can take readings accurately and correct errors in the moment
    6. Links between theoretical electromagnetic relations and field results

    Teaching and learning methods

    1. Lectures

    2. Solving various problems and exercises

    3. A field trip to train equipment

    4. Training in computer programs

    Methods of assessments

    1. The first half-exam is 25% written

    2. Second half-examination is 25% written

    3. 50% final written exam

    4. Success rate of 50% and above

    5. The total decision estimate is 100%

    Course Contents:

      1. General introduction to geoelectrical inductance, conductivity, general division of electrical and electromagnetic methods, electromagnetic waves and their types. Different sources generate electric and magnetic fields.
      2. The electrical properties of minerals and rocks, the different influencing physical coefficients and the different factors affecting the measurements.
      3. Self-voltage and its different types, surface electric potential and its use.
      4. Well voltage and potential difference calculation, types of well voltage and its use
      5. Well and surface field instruments and field measurements, interpretation of field data.
      6. Inductive voltage and its types, theory of its origin and uses - frequency inductive voltage and temporal inductive voltage.
      7. Devices, measurement methods and calculations for the results of time and frequency methods and interpretation of the data
      8. Maxwell's equations for electro-inductive methods, classification of electromagnetic methods by measured field coefficient
      9. General equation of electromagnetic wave, electromagnetic induction, ellipse, conduction of electromagnetic fields and penetration depth.
      10. The real and imaginary components of the electromagnetic fields, the phase relationship between the primary field and the secondary field, the response value and the conductor coefficient of polarization
      11. The boundaries between the layers and the measured quantities for the frequency and temporal methods
      12. Methods for measuring the inclined angle, the slow frequency domain method, sine, and the audio frequency
      13. Methods for measuring phase and capacitance.
      14. Ground radar method and instantaneous current method.

      General Physics I (PH111)
      General Chemistry 1 (CH101)
      Mathematics 1 (MA100)
      Arabic language 1 (AR051)
      English Language 1 (EL101)
      Physical Geology (GE111)
      Arabic language 2 (AR052)
      General Physics II (PH112)
      Calculus and Analysis principle 2 (MA102)
      Historical Geology (GE112)
      English language 2 (EL102)
      General Geophysics (GP101)
      General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (CH103)
      General chemistry 2 (CH102)
      Structural Geology (GE203)
      Mathematics Ш (MA205)
      Principles of geophysical exploration 2 (GP 211)
      Principles of geophysical exploration 1 (GP 210)
      General Physics III (PH210)
      Programming Principles (CS110)
      Ordinary Differential Equation 1 (MA209)
      Introduction to Statistics (ST212)
      Earth Geophysics. (GP225)
      Seismic Exploration Method 1 (GP223)
      Geodesy (GP 212)
      Petrophysics (GP 220)
      Seismic Exploration Methods 2 (GP312)
      Geoelectric 1 (GP313)
      Gravity Exploration Method (GP314)
      Sedimentation & Stratigraphy (I) (GE305)
      Complex Analysis 1 (MA301)
      Petroleum Geology (GE310)
      Nuclear geophysics (GP413)
      Well logging (GP321)
      Geoelectric 2 (GP326)
      Magnetic Exploration Methods (GP327)
      Geophysics I (GP361)
      Geophysics I (GP362)
      Mathematical Methods in Geophysics (GP415)
      Geology of Libya - Elective I (GE405)
      Geophysical Seminar I (GP411)
      Computer Application in Geophysics (GP426)
      Environmental Geophysics (GP418)
      BSc Project (GP430)
      Remote Sensing & GIS - Elective III (GP XXX)
      Field Geophysics (GP425)
      Petroleum Systems of Libya - Elective II (GE408)
      Geophysical Signal Analysis (GP424)
      Formation Evalution (GP423)
      Geophysical Seminar II. (GP422)
      Seismology (GP421)