Introduction to Directional and Horizontal Drilling

Introduction to Directional and Horizontal Drilling
Author: J. A. Short
Publisher: Pennwell Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1993
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

In this book, Short introduces the reader to directional and horizontal drilling. They are timely drilling techniques gaining increasing usage. This text is the fourth and latest book Short has written about the oil and gas industry. He shares with his readers the knowledge that he has acquired through years of experience.

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Author: David Willoughby
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2005-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071502130

This is a complete sourcebook of information on Horizontal Directional Drilling, the installation of pipelines and utilities beneath obstacles such as water and roadways. HDD is a fast-growing technology in the trenchless industry. Provides technical information on the design, permitting, construction, bid documents, specifications, and construction of HDD applications Numerous HDD calculations with examples

Horizontal Well Technology

Horizontal Well Technology
Author: S. D. Joshi
Publisher: PennWell Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1991
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780878143504

Reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, geologists, and production engineers will find this well-researched book most helpful. The author draws from his extensive experience in horizontal operations around the world and provides you with a thorough understanding of horizontal well technology basics. The author presents history of the technology, recent developments, and basic drilling concepts. In addition, he discusses factors influencing horizontal well performance, such as naturally fractured reservoirs, inaccessible locations, drilling attic oil, drilling through faults and relief wells. The author includes field histories and analyses of productivity and performance.

Directional Drilling

Directional Drilling
Author: Tom Inglis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401712700

Some 35 years ago I was somewhat precariously balanced in a drilling derrick aligning a whipstock into a directional hole in North Holland by the Stokenbury method, and no doubt thinking to myself that I was at the very forefront of technology. During the intervening period it has become obvious to many of us that some of the most significant technical advances in the oil business have been made in drilling, and particularly in the fields of offshore and directional drilling. It has also become apparent that the quality of the technical literature describing these advances has not kept pace with that of the advances themselves in many instances. A particular glaring example of this has been in the field of directional drilling where a large literature gap has existed for many years. I am delighted to see this gap now filled with the present volume by my friend Tom Inglis. Indeed it is only after reading his comprehensive book that I realise the extent of my own ignorance of the latest techniques of directional drilling and how desirable it was to have an authoritative text on the subject. I feel sure that this volume will be welcomed by the industry and warmly recommend it to all who are in any way involved and interested in the fascinating world of drilling.

Pipeline Design for Installation by Horizontal Directional Drilling

Pipeline Design for Installation by Horizontal Directional Drilling
Author: American Society of Civil Engineers. HDD Design Guideline Task Committee
Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2005
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784408049

This volume addresses the design of major pipeline or duct segments to be installed by horizontal directional drilling (HDD). This Manual of Practice, which covers topics specifically related to HDD installation, was prepared by a committee of senior engineers who are leaders in the development of HDD techniques and practices. HDD is a trenchless excavation method that is accomplished in three phases and uses a specialized horizontal drilling rig with ancillary tools and equipment. This Manual is meant to be a guide for design engineers with previous experience and knowledge of the HDD installation process and pipeline design methods. Topics covered include: predesign surveys; drilled path design; pipe design; construction impact; and as-built documentation.

Underbalanced Drilling: Limits and Extremes

Underbalanced Drilling: Limits and Extremes
Author: Bill Rehm
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2013-11-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0127999809

The present crude oil and natural gas reservoirs around the world have depleted conventional production levels. To continue enhancing productivity for the remaining mature reservoirs, drilling decision-makers could no longer rely on traditional balanced or overbalanced methods of drilling. Derived from conventional air drilling, underbalanced drilling is increasingly necessary to meet today’s energy and drilling needs. While more costly and extreme, underbalanced drilling can minimize pressure within the formation, increase drilling rate of penetration, reduce formation damage and lost circulation, making mature reservoirs once again viable and more productive. To further explain this essential drilling procedure, Bill Rehm, an experienced legend in drilling along with his co-editors, has compiled a handbook perfect for the drilling supervisor. Underbalanced Drilling: Limits and Extremes, written under the auspices of the IADC Technical Publications Committee, contain many great features and contributions including: Real case studies shared by major service companies to give the reader guidelines on what might happen in actual operations Questions and answers at the end of the chapters for upcoming engineers to test their knowledge Common procedures, typical and special equipment involved, and most importantly, the limits and challenges that still surround this technology

Horizontal Well Geosteering Guidelines

Horizontal Well Geosteering Guidelines
Author: Piotr Przybylo
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-02-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780368287855

To "steer up or to steer down" is the most crucial question for all geosteering specialists. In this first ever comprehensive technical guide, this question can be answered as the author takes the reader through the geosteering decision-making process. Focusing on three main sections: planning horizontal wells, geosteering methods; and steering instructions, the guide presents the complexities of geosteering in clear and simple terms, allowing the next generation of operations and wellsite geologist to learn the unique skill of geosteering horizontal wells in half the time.

Microtunneling and Horizontal Drilling

Microtunneling and Horizontal Drilling
Author: French Society for Trenchless Technology (FSTT)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2010-01-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470394382

This book includes recommendations prepared by members of the French Society for Trenchless Technology (FSTT), based on their recent national multi-year project. Comprehensive guidelines, techniques and theories in the areas of both microtunneling and horizontal drilling are given, encompassing the fields of application for each method, what investigations should be undertaken, which machines and equipment should be used, how the work should be managed and potential problems that may arise. The recommendations, the analytical methods used and their verification with laboratory and field data should not only improve the rate of success of trenchless projects, but will also be of great value to engineers in other countries, who can compare the results with their own findings and assess the international state of the art.

Alternative Energy and Shale Gas Encyclopedia

Alternative Energy and Shale Gas Encyclopedia
Author: Jay H. Lehr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 910
Release: 2016-04-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119066336

A comprehensive depository of all information relating to the scientific and technological aspects of Shale Gas and Alternative Energy Conveniently arranged by energy type including Shale Gas, Wind, Geothermal, Solar, and Hydropower Perfect first-stop reference for any scientist, engineer, or student looking for practical and applied energy information Emphasizes practical applications of existing technologies, from design and maintenance, to operating and troubleshooting of energy systems and equipment Features concise yet complete entries, making it easy for users to find the required information quickly, without the need to search through long articles