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Different parameters obtained through geophysical borehole logging using self potential, resistivity, gamma–gamma, neutron, natural gamma, and acoustic tools, help in the identification of strata and estimation of the physical, electrical, and acoustical properties of the subsurface lithology. In the coal mining industry, currently, the main application for the logs is to determine coal seam depth, thickness together with coal seam quality, qualitatively. Gamma and resistivity logging in seven boreholes at the Phulbari Coal Basin show high resistivity value and low gamma count rate data in coal seams than the interbeds. An attempt has been made to identify and characterize Gondwana coal seams to a limited extent of seam depth, thickness, and quality in seven boreholes together with draw relationship between resistivity, gamma count rate, and ash content of coal at the Phulbari Coal Basin of Bangladesh.
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The authors are grateful to the authorities of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and Asia Energy Corporation (BD) Pty. Ltd. for taking necessary steps in borehole geophysical logging services for coal exploration at the Phulbari Coal Basin. This work is funded by the Asia Energy Corporation (BD) Pty. Ltd. in collaboration with the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission.
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Khalil, M.I., Islam, F. & Akon, E. Gamma and resistivity logs for characterization of Gondwana coal seams at the Northwestern part of Bangladesh. Arab J Geosci 8, 6497–6506 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-014-1687-1
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