Geoprobe Systems® Just Released: MK3184 - A New HPT Technical Document

Geoprobe Systems® announces the availability of a new technical document describing use of the company’s “HPT” logging tool.  The HPT (hydraulic profiling tool) is a direct push logging tool that measures formation relative permeability as the tool is driven or pushed to depth.  This new document titled “Application of the Geoprobe® HPT Logging System for Geo-Environmental Investigations" (Geoprobe® Technical Bulletin Number MK3184), is available for immediate download.

This document covers in detail the following aspects of the Hydraulic Profiling Tool System (HPT):

• Uses of HPT
• Background
• Basic operation and logging
• Review, interpretation, and application of the resulting data
• Determining static water level
• Estimation of Hydraulic Conductivity (K)
• Limitations of HPT System

This technical document contains numerous examples of HPT logs from various geologic settings.  It is intended for use by consultants, environmental regulators, environmental site investigators, as well as service contractors who might provide direct push logging services.There is no charge for this document, however users are encouraged to setup an account to download this document.

If you have questions or require additional information please call Doug Koehler at Geoprobe Systems®, 800-436-7762 ext.1101.