- Type: Paperback Book
- Item Weight: 0.000788
- Pages: 360
Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production, and
Workover
By: Norton J. Lapeyrouse (Author)
Edition: Various Editions Available (Check for the latest)
Key Themes
Essential formulas and calculations used in oil and gas well operations
Covers drilling, production, and well workover activities
Emphasis on practical application and problem-solving
Features
Easy-to-use reference guide with clear explanations
Wide range of formulas for wellbore pressure, fluid properties, rig
performance, and more
Includes worked examples and illustrations for better understanding
Compact and portable size for field use
Target Audience
Drilling engineers and field personnel
Production engineers and operators
Well intervention and workover specialists
Students in petroleum engineering programs
Strengths
Comprehensive resource for well calculations on the job site
Saves time and improves decision-making through quick reference
Minimizes the need for carrying bulky engineering manuals
Contributes to safe and efficient well operations
Chapter Headlines (Examples)
Basic Formulas and Unit Conversions
Wellbore Pressures and Hydraulics
Drill String Design and Limitations
Drilling Fluid Properties and Rheology
Cementing Operations and Calculations
Production Well Performance and Flow Calculations
Artificial Lift Systems and Optimization
Well Workover Design and Execution Calculations
Closing Paragraph
"Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production, and Workover"
serves as a valuable companion for oil and gas professionals. This practical
handbook provides the essential equations and problem-solving techniques
necessary for successful well operations across the entire well lifecycle.