Density logging

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Introduction
The formation density log measures the bulk density of the
formation.
Its main use is to derive a value for the total porosity of the
formation.
It s also useful in the detection of gas-bearing formations and
in the recognition of evaporites.
The density log belongs to the group of active nuclear tools.
The Gamma Ray tool, which is a passive nuclear tool, contains
no source and can only measure the natural radiation in the
formation.

Basic principles operation

The source and both detectors are heavily shielded to
ensure that the radiation only goes into the mud cake
and formation, and that detected gamma rays only
come from the mud cake or formation.
The leading edge of the shield is fashioned into a
plough which removes part of the mud cake as the tool
is pulled up the well.
The tool is pressed against one side of the borehole
using a servo-operated arm with a force of 800 pounds
force.
Under this pressure and the pulling power of the wire
line winch the plough can make a deep impression in
the mud cake.