Pressure Build Up and Flow Tests in Wells

A time-tested classic, this volume presents a comprehensive study of the creation and analysis of transient pressure responses in wells. Basic principles are reviewed, and the applicability and limitations of the various techniques are critically discussed and illustrated with examples. With its detailed review of literature and extensive bibliography, this book serves as a useful guide and reference to engineers directly engaged in well pressure work. Chapter topics include pressure buildup analysis, determination of average reservoir pressure, multiple-rate flow test analysis, pressure analysis in injection wells, and effect of reservoir heterogeneities on pressure behavior.

written by: C. Matthews, D. Russell
No. of pages: 163

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Developments in Offshore Engineering

Drawing from experts and top researchers from around the world, this book presents current developments in a variety of areas that impact offshore and ocean engineering.

Provides valuable insights into key aspects of wave-structure interaction, wave theory and prediction, mooring and cable dynamics, modeling laws, underwater acoustics, diving and life support systems.

Written by: John B. Herbich
No. of pages: 585

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PVT and Phase Behavior of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids

This book on PVT and Phase Behaviour Of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids is volume 47 in the Developments in Petroleum Science series. The chapters in the book are: Phase Behaviour Fundamentals, PVT Tests and Correlations, Phase Equilibria, Equations of State, Phase Behaviour Calculations, Fluid Characterisation, Gas Injection, Interfacial Tension, and Application in Reservoir Simulation.


Product Description by Dake, Reservoir Engineer, August 1998:

...Sometimes a book demands to be written. One of the best examples of this is the first SPE monograph of Pressure Buildup and Glow Tests and Wells. (1966), Matthews and Russell, which collected and collated, for the first time, the theories on well testing postulated in myriad papers on the subject since the 1940s. I believe the Dr. Danesh has satisfied a similar demand with his authoritative book on PVT / Phase behaviour. Such a modern compilation of all the developments in these complex subjects is long overdue and the book is thorough and thoughtfully written by an expert in these subjects.

Written by: Ali Danesh

No. of pages: 400

...The chapters include a review of basic thermodynamics and classification of hydrocarbon systems, fluid sampling and laboratory experiments, correlations of PVT properties (which we all rely upon), phase equilibria and equations of state for complex hydrocarbon systems, gas injection and, of particular importance, how to input PVT data to compositional numerical simulation models.
Dr. Danesh's book is one that will travel with me everywhere in my suitcase.

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Schlumberger: Gas lift design and technology

Most wells completed in oil producing sands will flow naturally for some period of time after they begin producing. Reservoir pressure and formation gas provide enough energy to bring fluid to the surface in a flowing well. As the well produces this energy is consumed, and at some point there is no longer enough energy available to bring the fluid to the surface and the well will cease to flow. When the reservoir energy is too low for the well to flow, or the production rate desired is greater than the reservoir energy can deliver, it becomes necessary to put the well on some form of artificial lift to provide the energy to bring the fluid to the surface. The types of artificial lift available are illustrated in Figure 1-1. When gas lift is used, high-pressure gas provides the energy to enable the well to produce.

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Rock Fractures and Fluid Flow Contemporary Understanding and Applications

At its meeting in June 1990, the U.S. National Committee for Rock Mechanics (USNCRM), a standing committee of the National Research Council (NRC), identified rock fractures as a subject of great concern to the rock mechanics community. The USNCRM proposed that the NRC undertake a study to review characterization and fluid flow in rock fractures. The Committee on Fracture Characterization and Fluid Flow was appointed by the NRC in April 1991 and met for the first time in May 1991. The committee membership represents many of the disciplines concerned with rock fractures and fluid flow, including rock mechanics, hydrogeology, hydrofractures, geophysics, geology, geostatistics, civil engineering, and seismology. The committee met six times over the course of this study to debate, define, and develop this report.

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Schlumberger: Introduction to directional drilling

Directional drilling has become a very important tool in the development of oil and gas deposits. Current expenditures for hydrocarbon production have dictated the necessity of controlled directional drilling to a much larger extent than previously.

Probably the most important aspect of controlled directional drilling is that it enables producers all over the world to develop subsurface deposits that could never be reached economically in any other manner. In this module a number of topics will be covered that must be understood by the directional driller. The various types of wells and applications of directional wells will be touched upon along with well profiles and well planning.

Written by: Raymont

No. of pages: 52 Pages

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Composition and properties of drilling and completion fluids

Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids, Fifth Editioncovers the fundamental principles of geology, chemistry, and physics that provide the scientific basis for drilling fluids technology.
New material in this edition for drilling, logging, and production supervisors and engineers exlains how the choice of a drilling fluid and proper maintenance can profoundly reduce total well costs.
Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids, Fifth Edition also defines technical terms necessary to the understanding of instructions and information provided by the mud engineer. Updated chapters discuss evaluation of drilling fluid performance, clay mineralogy and colloid chemistry, rheology, filtration properties, hole stability, drilling problems, and completion fluids.

Written by: H.C.H. Darley. & George R. Gray

No. of pages: 654 Pages

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Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures, Second Edition

The leading authority in the field offers a unique and comprehensive treatment of the construction aspects of offshore structures rather than the more commonly addressed design considerations. Extensively updated, this second edition provides a new chapter on extending offshore technologies to inland waterways and emphasizes recent advances, including floating structures, deep-water structures, ice-resistant structures, and bridge foundations. Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures serves as an important reference for engineers in the oil and service industries and for marine construction planners, designers, and contractors.

Written by: Ben C. Gerwick

No. of pages: 653

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Production Operations: Well Completions, Workover, and Stimulation Vol.(1&2)

This two-volume set of books encompasses well production operations from the time the first potential oil or gas horizon is penetrated until the well is abandoned. Primary focus is on well completions, workovers, and stimulation, which are key and critical to producing operations.
These books emphasize the importance of total reservoir description including geology and fluid flow characteristics, the role of effective communication between the reservoir and the wellbore, the pitfalls of flow restriction around the wellbore, the importance of knowing where fluids are and where they are moving, and the problems of excluding undesired fluids.

Written by: Thomas O. Allen & Alan P. Roberts

All these factors become more important in the areas of waterflooding and enhanced methods to maximize recovery of increasingly valuable hydrocarbon fluids. Practical approaches to defining and solving these problems constitutes the substance of these volumes.

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Offshore Blowouts: causes and control

Exploration and development of offshore oil and gas fields involve a number of risks related to loss of human lives, pollution, and loss of material assets. All those involved in the offshore industry are aware of the hazards. The potential for major accidents will always be present, but it is important to keep the risks within acceptable levels, and as low as reasonably practicable.
A main contributor to the total risk is uncontrolled release of pressurized hydrocarbons, i.e., gas leakages and blowouts. It should, however, not be forgotten that other aspects such as vessel stability, helicopter transport, and occupational accidents are also significant contributors to the total risk.

Written by: Per Holand

No. of pages: 177

History shows that uncontrolled releases of hydrocarbons have caused several major accidents. The Bravo blowout on the Ekofisk field in 1977, the West Vanguard blowout in 1985, the Piper Alpha gas leak in 1988, and the Ocean Odyssey blowout in 1988 are all well-known accidents that occurred in the North Sea. In addition, several less severe accidents involving uncontrolled releases have occurred in the North Sea.

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Petroleum Formation and Occurrence: A New Approach to Oil and Gas Exploration review

Current and authoritative with many advanced concepts for petroleum geologists, geochemists, geophysicists, or engineers engaged in the search for or production of crude oil and natural gas, or interested in their habitats and the factors that control them, this book is an excellent
reference. It is recommended without reservation. AAPG Bulletin.

Written by: B.P. Tissot; D.H. Welte

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Valves, Piping and Pipelines Handbook, Third Edition

Over recent years, a number of significant developments in the application of valves have taken place: the increasing use of actuator devices, the introduction of more valve designs capable of reliable operation in difficult fluid read.freeduan.com handling situations; low noise technology and most importantly, the increasing attention being paid to product safety and reliability. Digital technology is making an impact on this market with manufacturers developing intelligent (smart) control valves incorporating control functions and interfaces.
New metallic materials and coatings available make it possible to improve application ranges and reliability. New and improved polymers, plastic composite materials and ceramics are all playing their part. Fibre-reinforced plastic pipe systems, glass-reinforced epoxy pipe systems and the traditional low-cost polyester pipe systems have all undergone sophisticated design and manufacturing technology changes. The potential for growth and expansion of the industry is huge.

Written by: Anatoliy Zolotukhin, Jann Rune Ursin

The 3rd Edition of the Valves, Piping and Pipelines Handbook salutes these developments and provides the engineer with a timely first source of reference for the selection and application of Valves and Pipes.

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Design of Offshore Concrete Structures

Since their inception thirty years ago, offshore concrete structures have proved to be a competitive alternative to steel structures in the North Sea and in other places where large offshore structures for the production of oil and gas are required." "The continuing development of high-strength, high-performance concrete, together with advances in design methods and construction techniques, have resulted in highly durable offshore concrete structures, which have good resistance against corrosion." "This book is a state-of-the-art account of the construction of offshore concrete structures, based on the authors' extensive experience in the field. The complete design process is described, including concept definition, project management, analysis procedures, detailed design criteria, and quality assurance issues. Emphasis is given to presenting an overview of important problem areas in design, and the authors give specific recommendations to ensure the fulfilment of a satisfactory product. The design process described is also equally applicable to other complex concrete structures.

written by: O.T. Gudmestad

No. of pages: 204

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Casing Design Theory and practice

At a certain stage during the drilling of oil and gas wells. it becomes necessary to line the walls of a borehole with steel pipe which is called casing. Casing serves numerous purposes during the drilling and production history of oil and gas wells, these include:
***Keeping the hole open by preventing the weak format ions from collapsing. i.e., caving of the hole.
Serving as a high strength flow conduit to surface for both drilling and production fluids.
Protecting the freshwater-bearing formations from contamination by drilling and production fluids.

Written by: S.S. Raham

--Providing a suitable support for wellhead equipment and blowout preventers for controlling subsurface pressure. and for the iristallation of tubing and sulxurface equipment.
--Providing safe passage for running wireline equipment
--Allowing isolated comunication whit selectivrely perforated foriiiation(s) of interest.

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ARTIFICIAL LIFT MANUAL PART 2A - Gas Lift Design Guide

This document is primarily intended as an introduction to gas lift for Production Technology, Production Operations and Process Engineering staff involved in the design and operation of gas lifted production systems. The primary focus of the document is gas lift well behaviour and string design, although some attention has also been paid to gas lift system design and operation. It is also the intention that the guide will serve as the hasis for Croup training material.

Written by: Shell

Features and add-on options By choosing from various add-on options, such as coalbed methane, gas field operations, reservoir coupling, EOR, multisegmented wells, and surface networks, ECLIPSE simulators can be tailored to your needs and greatly enhance the scope of your simulation studies.

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