Authors:Norman J. Hyne, Norman J. Ph.d Hyne,
Publisher: Pennwell Book
Keywords: drilling, production, exploration, geology, guide, petroleum, nontechnical
Number of Pages: 575
Published: 2001-12-15
List price: $79.00
ISBN-10: 087814823X
ISBN-13: 9780878148233

Used by corporate training departments and colleges worldwide, this is the most complete upstream guide available. Contents: The nature of gas and oil The Earth’s crust - where we find time Deformation of sedimentary rocks Sandstone reservoir rocks Carbonate reservoir rocks Sedimentary rock distribution Mapping Ocean environment and plate tectonics Source rocks, generation, migration, and accumilation of petroleum Petroleum traps Petroleum exploration - geological and geochemical Petroleum exploration - geophysical Drilling preliminaries Drilling a well - the mechanics Drilling problems

Author: John T. Dewa
Publisher: Pennwell Book
Keywords: log, interpretation, hole, open, modern, essentials
Number of Pages: 374
Published: 1983-11-01
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 0878142339
ISBN-13: 9780878142330

This book presents modern log interpretation simply and concisely for the geologist, petrophysicist, reservoir engineer, and production engineer familiar with rock properties but inexperienced with logs. It helps you specify good logging programs with up-to-date tools and interpret zones of interest with the latest techniques. You will also become familiar with computer processes logs generated by the service companies at the wellsite and office. Contents: The logging environment Evaluation of hydrocarbons Permeable zone logs Resistivity logs Porosity logs Clean formation interpretation Shaly

Author: Steve Devereux
Publisher: Pennwell Book
Keywords: manual, drilling, planning, practical
Number of Pages: 522
Published: 1997-06-01
List price: $109.00
ISBN-10: 0878146962
ISBN-13: 9780878146963

A must-read for anyone planning new wells or simply wanting to manage existing sites more effectively, this text provides the essentials of drilling and associated engineering functions for today’s team drilling approach. Contents: Well design Preliminary work for the well design Precompletion, completion, casing and directional design Well programming Preliminary work for the drilling program Well control Directional planning Drillbit selection, parameters, and hydraulics Drilling fluids program Casing running program Cementing program Formation evaluation Drilling problems - avoidence

Author: Anthony J. Pansini
Publisher: Pennwell Book
Keywords: motors, induction, synchronous, polyphase, including, electric, basics
Number of Pages: 374
Published: 1996-08-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0878146733
ISBN-13: 9780878146734

This informative text clearly explains the technical aspects of electric motors in nontechnical language that everyone can understand easily. It is divided into two parts. The first describes the electric motors, their types and characteristics, their operation, maintenance, and application. The second explains the properties of electricity and magnetism associated with motor action. This informative guide fully covers: Equipment construction Operation and maintenance Solutions to the problems caused by improper operation Testing and troubleshooting techniques Safety hazards and their remedies

Author: John Elting Treat
Publisher: Pennwell Book
Keywords: opportunities, trading, futures, energy
Number of Pages: 379
Published: 2001-01-01
List price: $89.00
ISBN-10: 0878147527
ISBN-13: 9780878147526

A guide to trading in energy futures, most specifically those in the petroleum industry. Features new chapters, a sample electricity futures contract, and details on how to manage energy supply and trading groups. Also offers new chapters dedicated to the oil futures market, natural gas markets, and electricity markets. DLC: Petroleum industry and trade.

Authors:Rebecca L. Busby, Institute of Gas Technology,
Publisher: Pennwell Book
Keywords: language, nontech, gas, natural
Number of Pages: 170
Published: 1999-02-01
List price: $79.00
ISBN-10: 0878147381
ISBN-13: 9780878147380

Provides a balanced non-technical overview of the natural gas process from wellhead to burntip and exploration to end usage, while briefly addressing future trends, resources, and supply and demand. Text is based on educational material from the Institute of Gas Technology. DLC: Natural gas.

Authors:John S. Magee, Geoffrey E. Dolbear,
Publisher: Pennwell Book
Keywords: nontechnical, series, pennwell, language, petroleum, catalysis
Number of Pages: 218
Published: 1998-03-01
List price: $69.00
ISBN-10: 087814661X
ISBN-13: 9780878146611

Examines fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), reforming, hydrotreating, hydrocracking, isomerization, & polymerization, as well as catalysts of the future such as enzymes, in easyto-grasp language & format.