Well Drilling Engineering: Drilling · Well Completion

Author: M.J. Ekono Mendes
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the general construction practices and recent new technologies and methods in oil well drilling and completion engineering from both drilling and completion perspectives. The content covers various types of directional and horizontal wells, drilling trajectories, drilling tools, wellbore structures, wireline testing, wireline logging, casing design, cementing, cement top-up, perforation, downhole workover tools, artificial lift, enhanced oil recovery methods, sand control in oil wells, fracturing operations, and water control in oil wells, among others. It also elaborates on the comprehensive considerations required to address the interrelated aspects of these processes during oil well construction to achieve the best possible oil well. This book is suitable for personnel engaged in oilfield drilling, production, downhole operations, and oilfield development design, as well as for teaching and reference in petroleum research institutes, research centers, and petroleum universities and colleges.