Preliminary study as an exploration activity for estimating insitu coal density using the correlation of seismic downhole and geology drilling

Abstract

The need for coal is increasing every year so that coal exploration activities need to be done to maintain the availability of these materials. Exploration activities generally use the correlation of geological method (analysis) and direct measurement using the geophysical method. One of the geophysical methods used is the downhole seismic method, to determine the quality of coal hardness through several seismic parameters, namely variations in the value of the initial wave velocity (Vp & Vs) and the wave travel time (Tp & Ts). This study aims to avoid mining land clearing and environmental destruction that are misplaced. This exploration activity is carried out at six measurement points. The results showed that the density of coal in the range 1.42 - 2.05 g/cm3, while coal that is feasible to be mined has a density of 1.81 - 2.05 g/cm3 with very soft rock to very hard rock classification.