Hydraulic Rig Technology and Operations

Gives readers a deeper understanding of the principles, operations and future applications of hydraulic rig operations

Les Skinner (Author)

9780128173527, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 6 December 2018

555 pages, 128 illustrations (50 in full color)
23.4 x 19 x 3.2 cm, 1.25 kg

Hydraulic Rig Technology and Operations delivers the full spectrum of topics critical to running a hydraulic rig. Also referred to as a snubbing unit, this single product covers all the specific specialties and knowledge needed to keep production going, from their history, to components and equipment. Also included are the practical calculations, uses, drilling examples, and technology used today. Supported by definitions, seal materials and shapes, and Q&A sections within chapters, this book gives drilling engineers the answers they need to effectively run and manage hydraulic rigs from anywhere in the world.

1. History of Snubbing2. Snubbing Unit Components3. Snubbing Unit Equipment Features4. Snubbing Theory and Calculations5. Oilfield Uses of Hydraulic Rigs6. Hydraulic Rig Drilling

Subject Areas: Petroleum technology [THFP], Gas technology [THFG], Fossil fuel technologies [THF]