Publication Name: AEGC 2021
Authors: Keelan O’Neill, Sravani Mukkisa, Michael Johns, Timothy Hopper
Date Published: September 2021
Number of Pages: 4
Abstract:
drillGEO is a magnetic resonance (MR) logging-whilstdrilling (LWD) tool targeted at the minerals exploration industry. drillGEO allows real-time geological assessment during reverse-circulation (RC) drilling. Magnetic resonance logging captures the porosity, pore size and permeability in the formation of interest enabling advanced formation evaluation. This information can then be used to assist real-time decisions for drilling operations (e.g. geo-steering) and resource evaluation. In this work we outline the challenges involved in designing the prototype drillGEO tool.