Geology: Mapping, Analysis, Modeling

LAOP offers an extensive range of geological consulting and research services backed by more than 25 years of experience. As a company based in the Lusatia region, our core expertise includes the analysis of regional Tertiary sediments and sedimentary rocks, the investigation of hard rocks, as well as deposit-related services such as those concerning the Lusatian lignite seams.

Consulting

Analysis and evaluation of unconsolidated sediments: Investigation of unconsolidated deposits with regard to facies, geochemical composition and spatial distribution

Geochemical consulting: Support in geochemical questions related to mineral deposits or during production processes

Qualitative raw material analysis: Assessment of coal and other potential raw materials with respect to quality and geogenic influencing factors

Modeling and characterization of mineral deposits: Development of models for the characterization and evaluation of deposits in accordance with international standards

Sedimentary basin analysis: Investigation of geological basin structures and their organic accumulations

Source rock evaluation: Analysis and assessment of potential source rocks for petroleum generation

Facies determination: Identification of primary peat-forming environments as a tool for the stratification of lignite seams

Methods

Geochemical rapid analyses: Performance of rapid analyses (e.g. sulfur, iron, titanium, zircon) using XRF and SEM on individual samples up to the modeling of element distribution across entire deposits.

Geological mapping and sampling: Field-based geological surveying and creation of geological maps of individual structures, including the representation of the spatial arrangement of entire seams and the distribution of their raw-material quality properties.

Core logging: Precise documentation and analysis of drill cores to obtain comprehensive geological information about the subsurface.

Sieve analysis: Sieving of soils and sediments and preparation of sieve fractions, also as preparation for further microscopic investigations (heavy mineral analysis, sediment petrography).

GIS-supported services: Mobile acquisition of geodata, digitization of historical base data, data validation and homogenization, integration into modern database systems, efficient management and analysis of 2D and 3D GIS data.

Geological 3D modeling: Development of complex geological 3D models and profile sections to visualize spatial relationships of stratigraphic sequences, structures, mineralogical distributions, and volume calculations as a basis for decision-making depending on the application.

Research

Genesis and stratigraphy of deposits: Investigation of the formation and layering of deposits, particularly within coal-bearing sedimentary units.

Pseudosection thermobarometry: Reconstruction of the pressure and temperature conditions of a rock’s stable mineral paragenesis through forward modeling of equilibrium phase relationships to gain insight into its geological history.

Student research projects: Supervision and support of academic theses on clearly defined research topics.

Selection of research projects:

- Peatland development in Lusatia in relation to geographic position and prevailing geochemistry based on detailed profiles.

- Effects of tectonic movements on primary peat-forming facies in the Nochten open-cast mine.

- Sedimentological investigation and heavy mineral analysis of selected sands of the Rauno Formation.

- Studies on the formation and occurrence of Tertiary quartzites within the coals of the 2nd lignite seam.

- Geochemical rapid analysis using XRF to characterize sedimentary units.

Projects

Geology: Coal quality treatments at the Lausitz lignite surface mine Nochten

For providing consistent, high-class feedstock for the customers of the Nochten mine, detailed knowledge of quality data is necessary already by developing of the mining strategy. Mined from the 1^st and 2^nd Lausitz seam is lignite for either power station or refinement with different primary resource qualities.

Geology: Mapping of sulfur content at the surface mine Nochten to designate lignite for refinement

Beside the parameter ash the content of sulfur is of significant importance for producing pulverized lignite, lignite briquette and fluidized bed lignite. These products run through processes where no smoke desulfurization is envisaged.

Geology: Study of selected section areas of the exploratory drilling in the forefield of the surface mine Jänschwalde

To clarify geological issues, geochemical point of views can provide helpful arguments. At this project we have been instructed to run an element screening at a drill core using the XRF handheld device and perform an evaluation of the element content.

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