Drilling Technology in Nontechnical Language by Steve Devereux

Drilling Technology in Nontechnical Language by Steve Devereux

Author Steve Devereux has completely rewritten and updated this overview of onshore and offshore drilling operations and technology. He takes readers through the entire drilling process from basic drilling geology through managing drilling operations. The updated edition covers key management issues such as safety, the environment, costs, and regulations. A new chapter offers advice to those considering working in the industry. Drilling Technology in Nontechnical Language, second edition, is ideal for everyone interested in the drilling industry, including industry veterans, non-engineer industry professionals, and undergraduate petroleum engineering students. New to this edition: New chapter on getting work in the drilling industry (including types of employers, service companies, and drilling-related job definitions). New graphics to make concepts and equipment easier to understand. Explanations of newer drilling technologies. "Well Control" chapter carefully rewritten to cover issues surrounding the BP Macondo blowout.

Steve Devereux is the Consultant Drilling Manager for British Gas Exploration & Production in Egypt, as well as author of the official drilling manual for in-house use by Shell Bapetco. Previously an aeronautical engineer with British Aerospace, he has over 20 years' experience in the drilling business beginning as a Trainee Driller with Shell and later holding all drilling positions up to Drilling Manager. He is a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom through the Institution of Mining Engineers.

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ISBN 13	9781593702649
ISBN 10	1593702647
Title	Drilling Technology in Nontechnical Language
Author	Steve Devereux
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	PennWell Books
Year published	2012-03-30
Number of pages	382
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