Olieteknologi

Molecular simulation is an emerging technology for determiningthe properties of many systems that are of interest to the oil andgas industry, and more generally to the chemical industry. Based ona universally accepted theoretical background, molecular simulationaccounts for the precise structure of molecules in evaluating theirinteractions.Taking advantage of the availability of powerful computers at moderatecost, molecular simulation is now providing reliable predictionsin many cases where classical methods (such as equations of stateor group contribution methods) have limited prediction capabilities.This is particularly useful for designing processes involving toxiccomponents, extreme pressure conditions, or adsorption selectivityin microporous adsorbents. Molecular simulation moreover providesa detailed understanding of system behaviour.As illustrated by their award from the American Institute of ChemicalEngineers for the best overall performance at the Fluid SimulationChallenge 2004, the authors are recognized experts in Monte Carlosimulation techniques, which they use to address equilibrium properties.This book presents these techniques in sufficient detail for readersto understand how simulation works, and describes many applicationsfor industrially relevant problems. The book is primarily dedicated tochemical engineers who are not yet conversant with molecular simulationtechniques. In addition, specialists in molecular simulation will beinterested in the large scope of applications presented (including fluidproperties, fluid phase equilibria, adsorption in zeolites, etc.).

Well Production Practical Handbook

This book is an introductory reference guide to artificial lifting technology in the oil and gas field. The book examines the common techniques of artificial lifting in the oil field. The author introduces the reader to the tools, equipment, and application methods of artificial lift. It also talks about the safety precautions one must take during the process. This work may appeal to readers who are interested in oil and gas field techniques.

Fluid-Solid Interactions in Upstream Oil and Gas Applications, Volume 78 delivers comprehensive understanding of fluid-rock interactions in oil and gas reservoirs and their impact on drilling, production, and reservoir hydrocarbon management. The book is arranged based on intervals of the oil and gas production process and introduces the basics of reservoir fluids and their properties, along with the rheological behavior of solid-fluid systems across all stages of the reservoir, including drilling processes, acidizing, and fracking. The reference then addresses different application-specific issues, such as solid-fluid interactions in tight reservoirs, the applications of nanoparticles, interactions during the EOR processes, and environmental concerns.

Tight Oil Reservoirs: Characterization, Modeling, and Field Development, the latest release in the Unconventional Reservoir Engineering Series, delivers a full spectrum of reservoir engineering guidelines so that the engineer can focus on every stage of development specific to tight oil. Covering characterization, micro- and nano-scale modeling, drilling horizontally, completing hydraulic fracturing, and field development, each section includes case studies, practice exercises, and future references for even deeper understanding. Rounding out with coverage on field economics and remaining challenges, this book puts control in the engineer's hands.In this ongoing series, each release will discuss the latest resources, explain their importance in the market, show the benefits of the resource through the latest research, provide details and protocols on how to evaluate and develop the resource, and give case studies and practice questions to gain practicality.

Fine Reservoir Description: Techniques, Current Status, Challenges and Solutions presents studies on fine oil and gas reservoirs, covering aspects of current status and progress, content and methods/techniques, as well as challenges and solutions through literature review and case studies of reservoirs, including volcanic rocks in the Songliao Basin, glutenite at the northwestern margin of the Junggar Basin, and sandstone in the Liaohe Basin, China. This book contains a large amount of data and illustrations.

Thermal Methods, Volume Two, the latest release in the Enhanced Oil Recovery series, helps engineers focus on the latest developments in this fast-growing area. In the book, different techniques are described in addition to the latest technologies in data mining and hybrid processes. Supported field case studies are included to illustrate a bridge between research and practical applications, making it useful for both academics and practicing engineers. Structured to start with thermal concepts and steam flooding, the book's editors then advance to more complex content, guiding engineers into areas such as hybrid thermal methods and edgier technologies that bridge solar and nuclear energy. Supported by a full spectrum of contributors, this book gives petroleum engineers and researchers the latest research developments and field applications to drive innovation for the future of energy.

This book combines a literature study and the results of a longitudinal case study from the oil and gas sector – the Ivar Aasen project – to explore the notion of learning in project-based organizations. First, readers are provided with a thorough examination of previous research on project learning, which is presented in structured and comprehensible format. The author explores the circular relationship between learningand performance in projects and identifies the means and attitudes required to support this circular relationship both within projects and between projects. The second part of the book has a narrower focus, namely on improving the institutionalized level of learning in project-based organizations. The empirical findings are drawn from the longitudinal case study and provide some useful insights into learning in a complex and demanding environment characterized by continuous changes, extreme time pressure, a multiplicity of stakeholders, tremendous financial impact, and market uncertainty. The study is peer-reviewed and presented as an academic text. Bassam Hussein is Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, in the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. He is the author or co-author of more than 75 publications in project management. Hussein’s publications focus on bridging and integrating conceptual and practical knowledge in the field of project management. He has extensive experience as lecturer and instructor, and during his career he has participated in the development and implementation of a wide range of education programmes in project management. In 2009, Bassam Hussein was awarded the students’ pedagogical prize, and in 2013 he was awarded the best lecturer prize from the Continuing Education Program in Project Management at NTNU. In 2016, he was listed as among the top ten exceptional lecturers in Norway by the newspaper Morgenbladet. Bla i boka her!

This book covers the fundamentals of the Earth sciences and examines their role in controlling the global occurrence and distribution of hydrocarbon resources. It explains the principles, practices and the terminology associated with the upstream sector of the oil industry. Key topics include a look at the elements and processes involved in the generation and accumulation of hydrocarbons and demonstration of how geological and geophysical techniques can be applied to explore for oil and gas. There is detailed investigation into the nature and chemical composition of petroleum, and of surface and subsurface maps, including their construction and uses in upstream operations. Other topics include well-logging techniques and their use in determining rock and fluid properties, definitions and classification of resources and reserves, conventional oil and gas reserves and their global distribution as well as unconventional hydrocarbons, their worldwide occurrence and the resources potentially associated with them. Finally, practical analysis is concentrated on the play concept, play maps, and the construction of petroleum events charts and quantification of risk in exploration ventures.As the first volume in the Imperial College Lectures in Petroleum Engineering, and based on a lecture series on the same topic, An Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience provides the introductory information needed for students of the earth sciences, petroleum engineering, engineering and geoscience.This volume also includes an introduction to the series by Martin Blunt and Alain Gringarten, of Imperial College, London.