A Comprehensive Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Accuracy of U, Th, and K Elemental Content in Natural Gamma Spectroscopy Logs
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Abstract
This article discusses how various factors can affect the accuracy of U, Th, and K elemental content measurements in natural gamma spectroscopy logs. These factors include errors in the measured energy spectrum, degradation of energy resolution, and spectrum drift. Currently, there is limited research on quantifying the individual impact of each factor on measurement accuracy. To address this gap, the study proposes a methodology that combines energy spectrum data sampling and single-factor quantitative analysis. This approach allows for a more precise understanding of how each factor influences the accuracy of the measurements. The results of the study have important implications for improving the accuracy of U, Th, and K content measurements in applications such as the oil and gas industry.
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OpenAlex topics: Nuclear Physics and Applications · Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping · Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
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School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
Funding
the National Natural Science Foundation of China · Special Projects of the Central Government in Guidance of Local Science and Technology Development · the Science and Technology Planning Project of Gansu · Lanzhou University Talent Cooperation Research Funds sponsored by both Lanzhou City · Gansu provincial science and technology plan projects
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