The newest generation of multi-sensor drill core scanning technology

 

DMT´s latest development in core scanning technology is a modular multi-sensor device that combines analytical sensors to measure chemical and mineralogical drill core composition in real-time. Additionally, smart machine learning techniques are used to classify the core samples into geological domains like lithologies or alteration zones. The perfect tool to support geologists and speed up decision-making.

 

ANCORELOG - Integrate your geological expertise with the newest generation of innovative drill core logging technology.

ANCORELOG can be modularly equipped with an array of different analytical sensors enabeling continuous XRF profile scanning, hyperspectral imaging (VNIR – SWIR), high resolution RGB and UV scans, time-gated Raman, and LIBS. The modular approach helps to adapt the equipment to your project-specific requirements. The analytical sensors measure mineralogical and geochemical drill core compositions. Additionally textural, structural, and geotechnical features are derived from high resolution images.

What do we offer?

 

ANCORELOG is designed for the use by geoscientists. Both, the data acquisition, and the data processing workflows are optimized for an efficient and friendly use experience. The easy use and high scan rates combined with real time processing can cover the daily production rate of a common drilling campaign.

 

Our team will help you to define the best sensor combination to meet the specifics needs of your project. A knowledge transfer is given to your professionals in the use of ANCORELOG, including the implementation of predictive models. Depending on the needs of your project, it is possible to buy or rent ANCORELOG. DMT´s global presence through our international offices provides on-site service, technical and commercial support.

 

See how ANCORELOG works

 

 

Sensors

Laser Line Scanner

Laser Line Scanner

  • Core Boxes are scanned with a laser line sensor resulting in a 3D point cloud of the core box.
  • The XYZ coordinates for the optimal scan path are derived from the point cloud with a sub millimetric precision (0.055 mm). The detailed 3D point cloud allows sequential, continuous measurement of drill core with the different sensors.

RGB Line Scan Camera

RGB LinescanCamera

  • Assures constant light conditions and distortion-free geometric images.
  • 16k pixel resolution per line. 40 pixel/mm in standard mode, up to 160 pixel/mm in high resolution mode.
  • Framerate: 2500 fps

Hyperspectral imaging (VNIR – SWIR)

Hyperspectral imaging (VNIR – SWIR)

  • Identification of minerals based on their absorption and reflection features in the VNIR – SWIR spectra.
  • The hyperspectral imaging (HIS) camera is used continuously on all drill core samples.
  • HSI camera provides high resolution images to support spatial distribution of classes and textures.
  • Scan speed of 2 cm/s and a resolution of 4 pixel/mm in SWIR

X-ray fluorescence (XRF)

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) 

  • ANCORELOG uses J&C Bachmann’s Texas XRF sensor.
  • Elements with atomic number bigger than 15 are identifiable.
  • The XRF sensor does a continuous measurement along the scan path at a variable speed and a variable measurement integration time.

Timegated® Raman technology

Timegated® Raman technology

  • Mineral identification in selected regions of interest
  • Timegated® Raman compared to conventional Raman technology avoids interference from fluorescence signals that hides the Raman signal
  • Able to identify a wider range of minerals and is not limited to minerals with O-H bonds

Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Sensor

Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Sensor 

  • Elemental identification in selected regions of interest
  • LIBS is characterized by its good detection of light elements (atomic number smaller than 15).
  • Is useful to identify lithium, magnesium, and aluminum among others.

Sensor Specifications

3D Laser Line Profile Sensor

 

Gocator 2370

 

Resolution X/Y (mm)

0.275

Resolution Z (mm)

0.055

Field of View (mm)

700

 

 

RGB line scan Camera

 

Resolution (standard full core box)

25 pixel/mm (635 dpi)

Resolution (optional, single core row)

150 pixel/mm (3810 dpi)

 

 

Hyperspectral Imaging Cameras

 

HySpex VNIR-1800

 

Spectral range 

400 – 1000 nm 

Spatial pixels 

1800 

Spatial resolution

22,5 pixel/mm (572 dpi)

Spectral channels 

186 

Spectral sampling 

3.26 nm 

FOV* 

17° 

Pixel FOV across/along* 

0.16/0.32 mrad 

Bit resolution 

16 bit 

Noise floor 

2.4 e- 

Dynamic range 

20000 

Peak SNR (at full resolution) 

> 255 

Max speed (at full resolution) 

260 fps

 

 

HySpex SWIR-384

 

Spectral range 

930 – 2500 nm 

Spatial pixels 

384 

Spatial resolution

5 pixel/mm (127 dpi)

Spectral channels 

288 

Spectral sampling 

5.45 nm 

FOV* 

16° 

Pixel FOV across/along* 

0.73/0.73 mrad 

Bit resolution 

16 bit 

Noise floor 

150 e- 

Dynamic range 

7500 

Peak SNR (at full resolution) 

> 1100 

Max speed (at full resolution) 

400 fps

 

 

XRF Sensor

 

TEXAS (J&C Bachmann)

(Total Elemental X-ray Analysis System)

 

 

X-ray tube

Ceramic, maximum voltage 65 kV

Detector

Silicon drift detector with internal cooling

Sensor enclosure

 

 

 

RAMAN Sensor

 

T-REX – Timegated Raman for Exploration

 

Pico RAMAN (Timegate Instruments)

 

 

 

Spectrometer

 

Spectral Resolution

5 cm-1

Spectral Range

0 – 2500 cm-1

 

 

Detector

 

Detector Type

CMOS SPAD array, single photon counting

Pixel Amount

8 x 768 pixel

Time Resolution

100 ps

 

 

532 nm Picosecond Pulsed Laser

 

Spectral Line Width

< 0.1 nm

Pulse Width

< 150 ps

Pulse Energy

SW control to 1 µJ

Repetition Rate

100-250 kHz

Laser Power

SW controlled up to 200 mW at laser port

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