Fundamentals of Gas Lift Engineering

Fundamentals of Gas Lift Engineering
Author: Ali Hernandez
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 982
Release: 2016-02-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128041463

Fundamentals of Gas Lift Engineering: Well Design and Troubleshooting discusses the important topic of oil and gas reservoirs as they continue to naturally deplete, decline, and mature, and how more oil and gas companies are trying to divert their investments in artificial lift methods to help prolong their assets. While not much physically has changed since the invention of the King Valve in the 1940s, new developments in analytical procedures, computational tools and software, and many related technologies have completely changed the way production engineers and well operators face the daily design and troubleshooting tasks and challenges of gas lift, which can now be carried out faster, and in a more accurate and productive way, assuming the person is properly trained. This book fulfills this training need with updates on the latest gas lift designs, troubleshooting techniques, and real-world field case studies that can be applied to all levels of situations, including offshore. Making operational and troubleshooting techniques central to the discussion, the book empowers the engineer, new and experienced, to analyze the challenge involved and make educated adjustments and conclusions in the most economical and practical way. Packed with information on computer utilization, inflow and outflow performance analysis, and worked calculation examples made for training, the book brings fresh air and innovation to a long-standing essential component in a well's lifecycle. - Covers essential gas lift design, troubleshooting, and the latest developments in R&D - Provides real-world field experience and techniques to solve both onshore and offshore challenges - Offers past and present analytical and operational techniques available in an easy-to-read manner - Features information on computer utilization, inflow and outflow performance analysis, and worked calculation training examples

Artificial Lift Methods

Artificial Lift Methods
Author: Tan Nguyen
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2020-03-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030407209

This book details the major artificial lift methods that can be applied to hydrocarbon reservoirs with declining pressure. These include: the sucker rod pump, gas lift, electrical submersible pump, progressive cavity pump, and plunger lift. The design and applications, as well as troubleshooting, are discussed for each method, and examples, exercises and design projects are provided in order to support the concepts discussed in each chapter. The problems associated with oil recovery in horizontal wells are also explored, and the author proposes solutions to address the various extraction challenges that these wells present. The book represents a timely response to the difficulties associated with unconventional oil sources and declining wells, offering a valuable resource for students of petroleum engineering, as well as hydrocarbon recovery researchers and practicing engineers in the petroleum industry.

Gas Well Deliquification

Gas Well Deliquification
Author: James F. Lea Jr.
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 605
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080484190

Liquid loading can reduce production and shorten the lifecycle of a well costing a company millions in revenue. A handy guide on the latest techniques, equipment, and chemicals used in de-watering gas wells, Gas Well Deliquification, 2nd Edition continues to be the engineer's choice for recognizing and minimizing the effects of liquid loading. The 2nd Edition serves as a guide discussing the most frequently used methods and tools used to diagnose liquid loading problems and reduce the detrimental effects of liquid loading on gas production. With new extensive chapters on Coal Bed Methane and Production this is the essential reference for operating engineers, reservoir engineers, consulting engineers and service companies who supply gas well equipment. It provides managers with a comprehensive look into the methods of successful Production Automation as well as tools for the profitable use, production and supervision of coal bed gases. - Turnkey solutions for the problems of liquid loading interference - Based on decades of practical, easy to use methods of de-watering gas wells - Expands on the 1st edition's useful reference with new methods for utilizing Production Automation and managing Coal Bed Methane

Gas Allocation Optimization Methods in Artificial Gas Lift

Gas Allocation Optimization Methods in Artificial Gas Lift
Author: Ehsan Khamehchi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2016-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319514512

This Brief offers a comprehensive study covering the different aspects of gas allocation optimization in petroleum engineering. It contains different methods of defining the fitness function, dealing with constraints and selecting the optimizer; in each chapter a detailed literature review is included which covers older and important studies as well as recent publications. This book will be of use for production engineers and students interested in gas lift optimization.

Principles of Artificial Lift

Principles of Artificial Lift
Author: Niladri Kumar Mitra
Publisher: Allied Publishers
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2012-07-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8184247648

The book ‘Principles of Artificial Lift’ explains the basics and fundamentals as well as the recent technology advancements in the field of artificial lift of producing oil and gas wells. This book is written primarily for Production Engineers and Petroleum Engineering college students of senior level as well as graduate level. Although the purpose of this book is to help as well as teaching artificial lift, it is supposed to be useful as a reference book to the engineers, performing artificial application in Petroleum Industries. We recognize that the topic of ‘Principle of Artificial lift’ is not complete without a basic understanding of the concept regarding well-inflow performance and multiphase flow in pipes. This inflow performance is being elaborated in easiest manner at very beginning of the book. Regarding presentation, this book focuses on presenting and illustrating engineering principles used for designing and analyzing well bore lifting systems, rather than in depth Reservoir Engineering Theories. Since the material of this book is virtually boundless in depth, knowing what to omit was greatest difficulty with its editing. Many of the industry known basic formula are used instead of deriving the same.

Gas Lift Theory and Practice, Including a Review of Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals

Gas Lift Theory and Practice, Including a Review of Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals
Author: Kermit E. Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 930
Release: 1973
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The book begins with " a comprehensive review of petroleum engineering fundamentals, including conversion and dimensional analysis, liquid properties, reservoir mechanics as related to artificial lift and curve fitting. It also covers the entire spectrum of multiphase flow and flowing well. There is also a complete discussion of all types of gas lift valves and varieties of gas lift installations. The design of gas lift installations for pressure operated valves, liquid operated valves is covered in detail. A special section is devoted to compressor selection and the concluding section of the book presents methods of analyzing working lift installations."

Oil and Gas Artificial Fluid Lifting Techniques

Oil and Gas Artificial Fluid Lifting Techniques
Author: Khosrow M. Hadipour
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2022-06-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1669803155

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.

Subsea Pipelines and Risers

Subsea Pipelines and Risers
Author: Yong Bai
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2005-12-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780080445663

Marine pipelines for the transportation of oil and gas have become a safe and reliable part of the expanding infrastructure put in place for the development of the valuable resources below the worlds seas and oceans. The design of these pipelines is a relatively new technology and continues to evolve as the design of more cost effective pipelines becomes a priority and applications move into deeper waters and more hostile environments. This updated edition of a best selling title provides the reader with a scope and depth of detail related to the design of offshore pipelines and risers not seen before in a textbook format. With over 25years experience, Professor Yong Bai has been able to assimilate the essence of the applied mechanics aspects of offshore pipeline system design in a form of value to students and designers alike. It represents an excellent source of up to date practices and knowledge to help equip those who wish to be part of the exciting future of this industry.

Gas Well Deliquification

Gas Well Deliquification
Author: James F. Lea Jr.
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 605
Release: 2011-08-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080569404

Liquid loading can reduce production and shorten the lifecycle of a well costing a company millions in revenue. A handy guide on the latest techniques, equipment, and chemicals used in de-watering gas wells, Gas Well Deliquification, 2nd Edition continues to be the engineer's choice for recognizing and minimizing the effects of liquid loading. The 2nd Edition serves as a guide discussing the most frequently used methods and tools used to diagnose liquid loading problems and reduce the detrimental effects of liquid loading on gas production. With new extensive chapters on Coal Bed Methane and Production this is the essential reference for operating engineers, reservoir engineers, consulting engineers and service companies who supply gas well equipment. It provides managers with a comprehensive look into the methods of successful Production Automation as well as tools for the profitable use, production and supervision of coal bed gases. - Turnkey solutions for the problems of liquid loading interference - Based on decades of practical, easy to use methods of de-watering gas wells - Expands on the 1st edition's useful reference with new methods for utilizing Production Automation and managing Coal Bed Methane

Petroleum Engineering: Principles, Calculations, and Workflows

Petroleum Engineering: Principles, Calculations, and Workflows
Author: Moshood Sanni
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2018-09-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119387965

Ein ausführlicher Praxisleitfaden zu Methoden für die Lösung komplexer Probleme in der Erdöltechnik. In der Erdöltechnik dominieren übergreifende wissenschaftliche und mathematische Prinzipien. Allerdings gibt es immer wieder Lücken zwischen Theorie und praktischer Anwendung. Petroleum Engineering: Principles, Calculations, and Workflows stellt Methoden für die Lösung einer Vielzahl praktischer Probleme in der Erdöltechnik vor. Jedes Kapitel beschäftigt sich mit einer spezifischen Problemstellung, beschreibt Formeln zur Erläuterung der primären Prinzipien dieses Problems und zeigt im Anschluss einfach nachvollziehbare Handreichungen für die praktische Anwendung. Hauptmerkmale dieses Bandes: - Fundierter und integrierter Ansatz für die Lösung inverser Probleme. - Ausführliche Untersuchung der Abläufe, einschließlich Modell- und Parametervalidierung. - Einfache Ansätze für die Lösung komplexer mathematischer Probleme. - Komplexe Berechnungen, die sich mit einfachen Methoden leicht implementieren lassen. - Überblick über wichtige Herangehensweisen, die für die Software- und Anwendungsentwicklung notwendig sind. - Formel- und Modellhandreichungen für die Diagnose, erstmalige Parametermodellierung, Simulation und Regression. Petroleum Engineering: Principles, Calculations, and Workflows ist ein wertvolles Referenzwerk für die Praxis und richtet sich an eine breite Zielgruppe: Geowissenschaftler, Explorationsgeologen und Ingenieure. Dieser zugängliche Leitfaden, ein fundiertes Nachschlagewerk für die Lösung alltäglicher Probleme in der Eröltechnik, eignet sich ebenfalls gut für Studenten im Hauptstudium, Postgraduierte, Berater, Softwareentwickler und Berufspraktiker.