Project Info


Bore-Hole Induction Logging Simulations

Mohammed Hadi | mhadi@mines.edu

Induction logging is critical for drilling applications as it helps map the geophysical formations surrounding the drill shaft for dozens of meters away. It helps guide drilling to potential natural resources or away from hazardous pockets..

More Information

1. How to Find Oil & Gas – Well Logs http://www.sjvgeology.org/oil/logs.html
2. Y.-K. Hue, ANALYSIS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WELL-LOGGING TOOLS, PhD Dissertation, Ohio State University 2006 https://etd.ohiolink.edu/!etd.send_file?accession=osu1143053776&disposition=inline
3. A. Elsherbeni and V. Demir, The Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method for Electromagnetics with MATLAB Simulations, SciTech 2009

Grand Engineering Challenge: Engineering the tools of scientific discovery

Student Preparation


Qualifications

1. Good programming skills in MATLAB
2. Physics II level understanding of Ampere’s and Faraday’s laws (PHGN200)

Time Commitment

40 hours/month

Skills/Techniques Gained

1. Learn to simulate electromagnetic wave phenomena using computational electromagnetics
2. Compile and run advanced codes on supercomputers
3. Early preparation to integrate in a research team for graduate school work in computational electromagnetics

Mentoring Plan

Student will be guided through regular meetings to learn the method and codes to be used. They will also be provided access to computing platforms. They will also be actively integrated in the research team’s weekly meetings which include other undergraduate and graduate students. Student will also be encouraged and helped to produce and present publishable results.