PE2202 GEOPHYSICS I SYLLABUS | ANNA UNIVERSITY B.TECH PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY 3RD SEMESTER SYLLABUS REGULATION 2008 2011-2012 BELOW IS THE ANNA UNIVERSITY THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH. PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT SYLLABUS IT IS APPLICABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED IN THE YEAR 2011-2012 (ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI,TRICHY,MADURAI,TIRUNELVELI,COIMBATORE), 2008 REGULATION OF ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI AND STUDENTS ADMITTED IN ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI DURING 2009
PE2202 GEOPHYSICS I L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM
To impart knowledge on the Earth as a planet and its internal structure, geomagnetism, paleomagnetism,
geothermal and electrical properties.
OBJECTIVES
Students develop a sound knowledge on Seismology, Seismic survey techniques for oil and
gas exploration.
UNIT I 9
The earth as a planet and internal structure. Principles of measurements and measurement
of earth. Position location techniques on earth’s surface. Geodynamics. Plate tectonics, its
mechanics and continental margins.
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UNIT II 9
Gravitational force and gravity measurement methods. Accuracy and correction of gravity
date. Gravity anomalies and their interpretation. Magnetic field and paleomagnetism.
Magnetic surveys, anomalies and interpretation.
UNIT III 9
Heat generation, flow, Distribution and measurement. Geothermal exploration and
temperature logging. Electrical properties of rocks. Electrical survey methods.
Elecgtromagnetic methods.
UNIT IV 9
Earthquakes, history, observation, nomenclature. Study of body and surface waves and
prediction of earthquakes. Seismic waves reflection and refraction and their use in data
acquisition. Geometry of Seismic waves, wave theory, diffractions and velocities. Tsunamis.
UNIT V 9
Land operations. Marine methods. 3D exploration. Non-conventional methods – VSP, Shear
waves, channel waves. Seismic data processing. Attribute analsis and Migration techniques.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Principles of applied geophysics by D.S.Parasnis
2. Geophysical methods by Robert E.Sherief
REFERENCE
1. The Blue Planet : An introduction to Earth System Science 2nd Edition by Brain J.Skinner
PE2202 GEOPHYSICS I L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM
To impart knowledge on the Earth as a planet and its internal structure, geomagnetism, paleomagnetism,
geothermal and electrical properties.
OBJECTIVES
Students develop a sound knowledge on Seismology, Seismic survey techniques for oil and
gas exploration.
UNIT I 9
The earth as a planet and internal structure. Principles of measurements and measurement
of earth. Position location techniques on earth’s surface. Geodynamics. Plate tectonics, its
mechanics and continental margins.
23
UNIT II 9
Gravitational force and gravity measurement methods. Accuracy and correction of gravity
date. Gravity anomalies and their interpretation. Magnetic field and paleomagnetism.
Magnetic surveys, anomalies and interpretation.
UNIT III 9
Heat generation, flow, Distribution and measurement. Geothermal exploration and
temperature logging. Electrical properties of rocks. Electrical survey methods.
Elecgtromagnetic methods.
UNIT IV 9
Earthquakes, history, observation, nomenclature. Study of body and surface waves and
prediction of earthquakes. Seismic waves reflection and refraction and their use in data
acquisition. Geometry of Seismic waves, wave theory, diffractions and velocities. Tsunamis.
UNIT V 9
Land operations. Marine methods. 3D exploration. Non-conventional methods – VSP, Shear
waves, channel waves. Seismic data processing. Attribute analsis and Migration techniques.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. Principles of applied geophysics by D.S.Parasnis
2. Geophysical methods by Robert E.Sherief
REFERENCE
1. The Blue Planet : An introduction to Earth System Science 2nd Edition by Brain J.Skinner
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