January, 2023

• 5 January

  Elements of Petroleum Geology

  

  This Third Edition of Elements of Petroleum Geology is completely updated and revised to reflect the vast changes in the field since pub ...

  Read More »
• 5 January

  Petroleum Reservoir Modeling and Simulation: Geology, Geostatistics, and Performance Prediction

  

  Petroleum Reservoir Modeling and Simulation : This practical resource lays out the tools and techniques necessary to successfully construct petroleum reservoir models of all types and sizes.

  Read More »

December, 2022

• 28 December

  Meandering Channel Alluvial Systems

  

  Introduction A meandering Channel or stream has a single channel that winds snakelike through its valley, so that the distance ‘as the stream flows’ is greater than ‘as the crow flies. ‘ As water flows around these curves, the outer edge of water is moving faster than the inner. With greater …

  Read More »
• 19 December

  Braided Stream Environments

  

  Braided stream: Many present-day alluvial fans grade laterally into the alluvial plain of a braided river; that is ...

  Read More »

November, 2022

• 5 November

  Alluvial Fan Environments

  

  Alluvial fans represent an environment of sudden transition, where narrow, steep mountain or upland valleys disgorge sediment onto ...

  Read More »
• 2 November

  Classification of Nonmarine Sandstones

  

  Usually, there are no quick and easy methods that distinguish nonmarine from marine rocks. A few general rules of ...

  Read More »

October, 2022

• 27 October

  Bottomhole Assembly Tools

  

  Bottomhole Assembly (BHA) Components consist of varying tool types from: Stabilizers https://youtu.be/lw7uV7CFpws Stabilizers, by centralizing the drill string at selected points in the borehole, perform these important functions: They ensure that the weight of the drill collars is concentrated on the bit. They reduce torque and bending stresses in the …

  Read More »
• 22 October

  What is a Drill Collar?

  

  A drill collar is a device used at the lowest part of a drill string, an important part of the bottom hole assembly (BHA). It is always a ...

  Read More »
• 20 October

  Drill Pipe

  

  Dimensions and Strengths https://youtu.be/-IoTMZDJQIg Like other oilfield tubulars, drill pipe comes in a variety of lengths, diameters, weights and grades of steel. Drill pipe is also specified according to its upset (the type of end section provided for weld-on connections or tool joints). Factors that influence drill pipe selection include: Hole size Well …

  Read More »
• 16 October

  Kelly The Key to Efficient Operations

  

  The kelly is a primary link between the drilling rig's surface equipment and the bit, and is therefore a critical component of the ...

  Read More »