Method for determining petroleum saturation in a subsurface

Details Method for determining petroleum saturation in a subsurface Method for determining petroleum saturation in a subsurface

1990-05-07

1991-11-12

Hannaher, Constantine

Radiant energy

Methods of determining oil presence, contamination or...

37118A, 250253, 2504611, G01V 904, G01N 2164, G01N 2185

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ABSTRACT:
A device and method for determining the depth of contaminant of petroleum based products in a subsurface, such as after an oil spill. The device is implemented either as a manual probe or as attachment to excavating equipment. The device has an ultraviolet radiation source for irradiating waves into the subsurface, and a visible-light detector for receiving fluorescence, which is induced by the contaminant when the contaminant is exposed to the ultraviolet radiation.

REFERENCES:
R. H. Hill, Jr., "Laser-Induced Luminescence", Technology Today, (Jun., 1989) reprint.

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