Marian Hertrich: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2022 |
| Name | Dr. Marian Hertrich |
| Address | BULGG - Bedretto Underground Lab ETH Zürich, NO F 27 Sonneggstrasse 5 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 36 48 |
| marian.hertrich@eaps.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.bedrettolab.ethz.ch |
| Department | Earth and Planetary Sciences |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651-4018-00L | Borehole Geophysics | 3 credits | 3G | M. Hertrich, X. Ma | |
| Abstract | This introductory course on borehole geophysical methods covers the application of borehole logging and borehole-borehole and borehole-surface seismic, and radar imaging to rock mass and reservoir characterization. The principles of operation of various logging sondes will be covered as well as their application. The emphasis is on geotechnical rather than oil and gas well reservoir engineering. | ||||
| Learning objective | The course will introduce students to modern borehole logging techniques with the emphasis on geotechnical rather than oil and gas well reservoir engineering. Although the principles of operation of the various sondes will be covered, the primary focus will be on application. For a given problem in a given environment, the students should be able to design a logging program that will furnish the requisite information. They will also be able to extract information on rock mass/reservoir properties by combining curves from a suite of logs. The students will also learn about surface-to-borehole and borehole-to-borehole seismic methods for rock mass characterisation. This will include VSP and tomography. | ||||
| Content | - General introduction to geophysical logging - Discussion of various logging types including - Caliper logs - Televiewer logs - Flowmeter and temperature logs - Resistivity logs - Nuclear logs - Sonic logs - Suface-to-borehole and borehole-to-borehole methods - Instrumentation - Vertical seismic profiling - Crosshole tomography - Applications | ||||
| Lecture notes | A pdf copy of the lecture will be posted on the course website no later than the day before each class. | ||||
| Literature | Well logging for physical properties (A handbook for Geophysicists, Geologists and Engineers), 2nd Edition, Hearst, J.R., Nelson, P.H. and F.L. Paillet, John Wiley and Son, 2001. - Out of print. Well logging for Earth Scientists, Ellis, D.V. and J.M. Singer, 2nd Edition, Springer, 2007. In print - cost Euro 33. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_ERDW_Exkursionen_en.pdf | ||||
| 651-4087-00L | Case Studies in Exploration and Environmental Geophysics | 3 credits | 3G | H. Maurer, M. Hertrich, J. Robertsson, M. O. Saar, T. Spillmann | |
| Abstract | This course focuses on benefits and limitations of geophysical methods applied to problems of high societal relevance. It is demonstrated, how seismics, ground-penetrating-radar and other electromagnetic methods can be employed in geothermics, the cryosphere, hydrocarbon exploration, natural hazard assessments and radioactive waste disposal problems. | ||||
| Learning objective | This course is set up for both, geophysicists and non-geophysicists. The former will become familiar with applications of geophysical methods, for which they have learned the underlying theory in other courses. Non-geophysicists (i.e., potential users of geophysical technics, such as geologists and geotechnical engineers) will learn, which geophysical method or which combination of geophysical methods can be used to solve a particular in their realm. The main learning goal for both groups is to understand the benefits and limitations of geophysical techniques for important applications, such as exploration problems, waste disposal, or natural hazards. | ||||
| Content | During the first part of the course, various themes will be introduced, in which geophysical methods play a key role. Module 1 (24.2./3.3): Geothermal Energy (M. Saar) Module 2 (10.3./17.3.): Radioactive Waste Disposal (T. Spillmann) Module 3 (24.3.): Natural Hazards (H.R. Maurer) Module 4 (31.3.): Cryosphere Applications (H.R. Maurer) Module 5 (7.4.): Marine Seismics (J. Robertsson) Module 6 (14.4.): Hydrocarbon Exploration (Fons ten Kroode) During the second part of the course, we will focus on Deep Underground Laboratories. They offer exciting opportunities for research associated with many themes covered in Modules 1 to 6. This block starts with an introductory lecture (28.4.), followed by visits of the three main Deep Underground Laboratories in Switzerland: 5.5 .: Mont Terri Laboratory 12.5: Bedretto Laboratory 19.5.: Grimsel Test Site The laboratory visits will occupy the full afternoons of the respective days. Of course, the visits will only be possible, when the COVID-19 situation will be appropriate. Otherwise, virtual laboratory tours are planned. For earning the credit points, at least two out of the three laboratory visits are mandatory, but the students are encouraged, to join all visits. Active participation of the students will be required. Prior to the laboratory visits, the students must familiarize themselves with one experiment (in total, not per laboratory), and they will introduce this experiment during the visit to their fellow students. Finally, a short report on the experiment assigned will have to be written. Presentation and report will contribute 50% to the final grade. The remaining 50% of the final grade will be earned during a project work on June 2. The students will receive a small project out of the themes of Modules 1 to 6. During a few hours, they will work independently on the project, and they have to summarize their results in a short report. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Course material will be provided in the teaching repository associated with this course. | ||||
| Literature | Provided during the course | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge of geophysical methods is required. Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW https://www.ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/erdw/department/dokumente/studium/exkursionen/AGB_ERDW_Exkursionen_en.pdf | ||||