The Journal of Engineering Geology (지질공학)

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An Analysis on Response Characteristics of a Dual Neutron Logging using Monte Carlo Simulation

Monte Carlo 모델링을 이용한 이중 중성자검층 반응 특성 분석

  • Won, Byeongho (Global Cooperation Division, Korea institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources) ;
  • Hwang, Seho (Geologic Environment Division, Korea institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources) ;
  • Shin, Jehyun (Geologic Environment Division, Korea institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources)
  • 원병호 (한국지질자원연구원 글로벌협력부) ;
  • 황세호 (한국지질자원연구원 지질환경연구본부) ;
  • 신제현 (한국지질자원연구원 지질환경연구본부)
  • Received : 2017.11.17
  • Accepted : 2017.12.01
  • Published : 2017.12.30
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Abstract

Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) modeling algorithm based on the Monte Carlo method was used to perform the simulation of neutron logging in order to increase the reliability and utilization of neutron logs applied in geological and resource engineering fields. To perform the simulation using MCNP, we used a realistic three-dimensional configuration of neutron sonde and formation. Validation of the modeling was confirmed by comparing the calibration curves of sonde manufacture with those calculated by MCNP modeling. After the validation, lithology effects, pore fluid effects, borehole diameter change, casing effect, and effects of borehole water level were investigated through modeling experiments. Numerical tests indicate that changes in neutron count ratio according to the lithology were quantitatively understood. In case of a borehole with a diameter of 3 inches, ratio of counting rates was higher than expected to be interpreted as borehole fluid has small effects on neutron logging. Effect of casing was also small in general, particular when porosity increases. Since modeling results above the groundwater level showed a tendency opposite to those below the groundwater level, neutron logs can be used to detect groundwater level. The modeling results simulated in this study for various borehole environments are expected to be used for data processing and interpretation of neutron log.

지질학, 자원공학의 다양한 분야에서 적용되는 중성자검층의 활용성과 측정값의 신뢰성을 높이기 위하여 Monte Carlo 알고리듬에 기초한 MCNP 모델링을 수행하였다. 본 연구에서는 중성자 존데와 지층의 수치모형화를 기본으로 존데 고유의 교정곡선과 MCNP 모델링으로 계산한 교정곡선과의 비교를 통해 모델링의 적정성을 확인하고 암상변화, 공극 유체 특성, 시추공 지름 변화, 케이싱 영향, 공내수 영향을 모델링 결과를 이용하여 고찰하였다. 모델링 결과, 암상 변화에 따른 중성자 계수율 비율의 변화를 정량적으로 파악하였다. 시추공 지름이 존데와 비슷한 3인치의 경우, 지름이 큰 경우보다 계수율의 비가 예상보다 높게 나타났다. 이와 같은 결과는 공내수 영향이 작은 영향으로 해석되었다. 케이싱 내에서의 반응과 나공에서의 반응을 비교할 때 전반적으로 차이가 작았으며 특히 지층의 공극률이 증가하면 케이싱 영향이 감소하여 구분이 어려웠다. 지하수위 상부에 대한 모델링 결과는 지하수위 하부와는 반대의 경향을 나타냈으며 지하수위 파악에도 정성적으로 이용이 가능할 것으로 예상된다. 다양한 시추공 환경에 대한 모델링 결과는 중성자검층 현장자료의 자료처리와 해석이 유용하게 이용될 것으로 예상된다.

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