Institute of Geophysics

Introduction to Geo-Electric Research

The geoelectric research department was founded in 1356 under the name of exploration at the Geophysical Institute and gradually expanded. This section has been created to provide a framework for applied research in geoelectric exploration and industry communication. The training of undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as the organization of short-term apprenticeships for applicants inside and outside the university is part of its activities. In addition, this section includes exploration of groundwater resources, mines, studying the site of engineering projects such as dams and power plants and geological structures (landslides, etc.) in the form of applied research projects.

3.1 Objectives and capabilities of the sector

A main objectives of

3.1.1  Study and study of the possibility of increasing the accuracy and efficiency of conventional methods in geoelectric exploration

3-1-2  Study of New Applied Fields in Geo-Electric Research

These activities are presented in the form of research projects approved by the Research Council of the University and approved by the Council of Scientific Research of the country.

The main objectives of

3.1.3  Providing background to theoretical knowledge of graduate and postgraduate students

4.1.3.  Collaborating on field operations related to student research in postgraduate studies.

3.1.5  Participation in Kutamedt courses to promote the scientific and empirical level of trainees and interns both internally and externally.

The main objectives of

3.1.6  Consultation in designing geo-electric studies of the scientific and industrial centers of the country 

3.1.4  Cooperation in the implementation of applied research projects in areas of electrical resistance, induction polarization, well and PMR.

3.1.6.  Advice on determining the location of dam sites to meet the needs of the Ministry of Energy and related organizations

3.1.6.  Advice on locating land slides for road safety with the Ministry of Roads and Transportation

3.1.1.  Advice on locating power plants and important structures in terms of site and supplying water with the Ministry of Energy

3-1-11  Consultation on Mining Resources Exploration for the Ministry of Mines, Metals and Private Sector

3-1-12  Advice on quantitative and qualitative studies of groundwater (oil and chemical pollution) for environmental purposes to relevant organizations

3-1-13  Consultation on the determination of quotas, tanks and old ones

3-1-14  Advice on determining the ancient burial for rivers and cities for the country's cultural heritage organization

3.2 The  following are the main fields of these activities:

3.2.1  Exploration of mines and groundwater resources in quantitative and qualitative terms

2.2.2  Geoelectrical study of the structures of important structures related to vital arteries of the country such as power plants, dams, bridges, tunnels and highways 

3.2.3  Studies of well log

2.2.3  Study of Hydrogeological Parameters

3.2  Study of Electrical Properties and Induced Polarization of Rocks in the Laboratory

3.2.2  Participation in archaeological exams

3-2-7  Study of landslides for the safety of buildings and roads

3-2-8  Wells research to track the mineral veins and underground water quality

3-3  equipment for geo-electric research

3.3.1  Device Terrameter Geoelectric and Bodenziewerk and Syscal-R2 for Geoelectrical Studies

3-3-2  Scintrex and Syscal-R2 Inductance Polarization Device for the Exploration of Metal Minerals

3.3.3  Device Geologger-3400 well log and well log studies with catheter device RG micrologger neutrons, gamma, etc.

3-3-4  system Rips 3 for determining the resistivity electrical resistivity and induced polarization rock samples in the laboratory

3.3.3  Surface PMR equipment for direct study of groundwater and determination of hydrogeological coefficients

3-3-6  measured total field magnetic MAGNETOMETER PROTON

3-3-7  Electromagnetic VLF measurement device

3-3-8  Two devices with boosters and accessories (SAS300) ABEM

3-3-9  Advanced computer and software features for geoelectric calculations and modeling including: 

3-3-10  WINSEVE 6 software for the interpretation of a one-dimensional electrical resistance

3-3-11  RES2DINV IP software to interpret two-dimensional electrical resistance

3-3-12 RES3DINV  software for 3D electrical resistive interpretation

3-3-13  VIEW LOG software to interpret well data

3-3-14 PRODIVINER  Software for Interpreting Proton Magnetic Resonance Data for Groundwater

3-4.  Examples of perceptions

3-4-1  Harvesting Booster and Accessories (SAS300) ABEM

3-4-2  Measurement device IPR11 (RS, IP)

3-4-3  PMR Underground Direct Metering (NUMIS-PLUS)

3-4-4  Harvesting the VLF Electromagnetic Measurement

3-5.  Some projects completed or underway in the geoelectric section

3-5-1  Cavitation of the 1000 MW power plant of Faminin Hamedan

3-5-2  Geoelectrical Studies of Shahid Rajaee Dam (Sari)

3-5-3 Geo-electric  studies of Nemrud dam (Jajrood)

3-5-4  Geoelectric studies of Kowsar dam (Behbahan)

3-5-5 Geotechnical  studies of Baton and Bidestan Dam (Fars)

3-5-6  Geoelectrical Studies of Gilan East and West Dam Dam: Polrood, Nervood, Shafarood, Shalamandrood (Gilan)

3-5-7  Geoelectrical studies of Alavian dam (Maragheh)

3-5-8  Geoelectrical Studies Qachay Dam (temper)

3-5-9  Exploration of the Rashmon lead mine (Damghan) by special resistance method and induction polarization

3-5-10  Exploration of Chasan Copper Mine (Shazand Arak) by Special Resistance and Induced Polarization

3-5-11  Exploration of Gozo Lead and Zinc Mine (Tabas) by Special Resistance and Induced Polarization

3-5-12  Shahreza Project (Isfahan) for studying groundwater

3-5-13  Tehran Cement Project (Rey City) for underground study

3-5-14  Study of the creeping ground of Saeen Ardabil in order to ensure the safety of the Ardebil-Sarab road