Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production, and Workover
All the Formulas You Need to Solve Drilling and Production Problems

Answer every drilling and production challenge quickly with a trusted formulas and calculations reference

Thomas Carter (Author), William C. Lyons (Author), Norton J. Lapeyrouse (Author)

9780323905497, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 21 April 2023

360 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.41 kg

Updated for today’s engineer, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production, and Workover, Fifth Edition delivers the quick answers for daily petroleum challenges. Starting with a review of basic equations, calculations, and many worked examples, this reference offers a quick look up of topics such as drilling fluids, pressure control, and air and gas calculations. The formulas and calculations are provided in either English field units or in metric units. Additional topics include cementing, subsea considerations, well hydraulics, hydraulic fracturing methods, and drill string design limitations. New formulas include geothermal drilling, horizontal wells, and temperature workover. Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production, and Workover, Fifth Edition continues to save time and money for the oilfield worker and manager on the job with an easy layout and organization, helping you confidently conduct operations and evaluate the performance of your wells.

1. Basic Calculations
2. Rig Calculations
3. Pressure Control
4. Fluid Calculations
5. Cementing Calculations
6. Well Hydraulics
7. Drilling Calculations
8. Air and Gas Calculations

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Fossil fuel technologies [THF], Maths for engineers [TBJ], Technology: general issues [TB], Geology & the lithosphere [RBG]