A classic for over 65 years, this book is the most comprehensive source for the newest developments, advances, and procedures in the oil and gas industry.

Table of Contents

• Contributors
• Preface
• 1 Mathematics
• Abstract and Keywords
• 1.1 General
• 1.2 Geometry
• 1.3 Algebra
• 1.4 Trigonometry
• 1.5 Differential and Integral Calculus
• 1.6 Analytic Geometry
• 1.7 Numerical Methods
• 1.8 Applied Statistics
• 1.9 Computer Applications
• 2 General Engineering and Science
• Abstract and Keywords
• 2.1 Basic Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics)
• 2.2 Fluid Mechanics
• 2.3 Strength of materials
• 2.4 Thermodynamics
• 2.5 Geological engineering
• 2.6 Electricity
• 2.7 Chemistry
• 2.8 Engineering design
• 3 Auxiliary Equipment
• Abstract and Keywords
• 3.1 Prime movers
• 3.2 Power transmission
• 3.3 Pumps
• 3.4 Compressors
• 4 Drilling and Well Completions
• Abstract and Keywords
• 4.1 Drilling and Well Servicing Structures
• 4.2 Hoisting System
• 4.3 Rotary Equipment
• 4.4 Mud Pumps
• 4.5 Drilling and Completion Fluids
• 4.6 Drill String: Composition and Design
• 4.7 Bits and Downhole Tools
• 4.8 Drilling and completion fluids hydraulics
• 4.9 Well completion
• 4.10 Directional drilling
• 4.11 MWD, LWD, and PWD
• 4.12 Downhole Motors and Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS)
• 4.13 Selection of Drilling Practices
• 4.14 Well Pressure Control
• 4.15 Fishing and Abandonment
• 4.16 Casing and Casing String Design
• 4.17 WELL CEMENTING
• 4.18 Tubing Design
• 4.19 Corrosion in Drilling and Well Completions
• 4.20 Environmental Considerations for Drilling Operations
• 4.21 Offshore Drilling Operations
• 5 Reservoir Engineering
• Abstract and Keywords
• 5.1 Basic principles, definitions, and data
• 5.2 Formation evaluation
• 5.3 Pressure Transient Testing of Oil and Gas Wells
• 5.4 Mechanisms & Recovery of Hydrocarbons by Natural Means
• 5.5 Material Balance and Volumetric Analysis
• 5.6 Decline curve analysis
• 5.7 Reserve estimates
• 5.8 Secondary recovery
• 5.9 Fluid movement in waterflooded reservoirs
• 5.10 Estimation of waterflood residual oil saturation
• 5.11 Enhanced oil recovery methods
• 5.12 Naturally fractured reservoirs
• 5.13 Shale reservoirs
• 6 Production Engineering
• Abstract and Keywords
• 6.1 Properties of hydrocarbon mixtures
• 6.2 Flow of fluids
• 6.3 Natural flow performance
• 6.4 Artificial lift
• 6.5 Stimulation and Remedial Operations
• 6.6 Oil and Gas Production Processing Systems
• 6.7 Gas Production Engineering
• 6.8 Corrosion in Production Operations
• 6.9 Environmental considerations in oil and gas operations
• 6.10 Offshore Production Operations
• 6.11 Industry Standards for Production Facilities
• 7 Petroleum Economic Evaluation
• Abstract and Keywords
• 7.1 Estimating producible volumes and future of production
• 7.2 Price Forecasting for Drilling Capital Investment Analysis
• 7.3 Risk Analysis
• 7.4 Petroleum Economic Evaluation Example
• Units, Dimensions and Conversion Factors
• Subject Index