SELFPOTENTIAL SURVEYING METHOD IN （SELFPOTENTIAL测量方法）.pdf

July. 2015. Vol. 3. No. 02 ISSN 2311-2484 International Journal of Research In Earth Environmental Sciences © 2013- 2015 IJREES K.A.J. All rights reserved /ijrees.html SELF-POTENTIAL SURVEYING METHOD IN SEARCH OF BURIED UNDERGROUND PIPE 1 2 OKAN, EVANS ONOJASUN , OSAZUWA, ISAAC BABATUNDE Department of Exploration Geophysics, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria 1 Department of Physics, Adekunle Ajasiin University, Akungba Akoko Nigeria2 okan4life@yahoo.co.uk Ib.osazuwa@ ABSTRACT Investigation into the possible location of underground pipe using the self -potential survey method has been carried out with the aim of maximise the chances of finding the underground structure. Self-potential surveying technique was used with two approach; roving dipole approach, where one electrode is left in a base position , while the other electrode scouts each survey position, and the leapfrogging approach were potential differences are measured between consecutive sample stations along the line. Results from the investigation shows that numerous small circular potential anomalies exist around the underground pipe but the only trends that could be correlated across all surveys were the linear E- W trend around 80-85mN and the elongate anomaly in the north of the grid. The linear anomaly may represent the location of