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The Non-aqueous Drilling Fluids Handbook
Understanding and Managing Oil-Based Muds
1st Edition - July 1, 2023
Author: Fred Growcock
Hardback ISBN:9780128201985
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eBook ISBN:9780128201992
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The Non-aqueous Drilling Fluids Handbook: Understanding and Managing Oil-Based Muds is the first to deliver critical information on NADFs, covering their design, management and optimization. Discussing the history of NADFs, their properties, and benefits to various types of complex operations aids petroleum engineers in knowing when and how to use this valuable product. Advantages and disadvantages are examined, along with environmental considerations, including safety and human health hazards. Written by a well-respected author and supporting cast of contributors, this book equips today’s petroleum engineer with a systematic and practical collection of protocols and solutions to more complicated drilling operations.
Provides the first reference to focus solely on non-aqueous drilling fluids
Packed with properties and operational functions, such as wellbore hydraulics, downhole losses and formation stability
Includes a glossary, engineering data and detailed testing methods specific to NADFs
1. Introduction2. A History of NADFs3. Properties of NADFs4. NADF Systems5. NADF Components6. Wellbore Hydraulics and Hole Cleaning7. Downhole Losses8. Wellbore and Formation Stability9. Drilling Operations10. Mud Processing System11. Environmental Issues12. Nonaqueous vs Aqueous Drilling Fluids
No. of pages: 480
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: July 1, 2023
Imprint: Elsevier
Hardback ISBN: 9780128201985
eBook ISBN: 9780128201992
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Fred Growcock
Fred Growcock is a retired global fluids specialist, having worked for several major operators and service suppliers. He has published numerous articles on drilling fluids and been awarded over 15 patents. He is an active member of SPE, AADE, and ACS; participates on various API committees; is a Fellow of AIC; and is an SPE Distinguished Lecturer. Fred was inducted into the AADE Fluids Hall of Fame in 2018. He earned BA and BS degrees in Chemistry from the University of Texas, and MS and PhD degrees in Physical Chemistry from New Mexico State University.