Surface Operations in Petroleum Production, I

G.V. Chilingarian, J.O. Robertson and S. Kumar (Eds.)0444424733, 9780444424730

This is the first part of a two-volume work which comes at a time when oil producers are taking a close look at the economy of oilfield operation and redesign of production technology to improve ultimate recovery. The very high cost, and risk, of the search for new oilfields demands the re-evaluation of production technology and reservoir engineering to improve the production characteristics of existing oilfields. It is the aim of this work that it will be instrumental in the improvement of the global enhancement of oil production and ultimate recovery. It is the outcome of extensive collaboration between experts in petroleum who have devoted their time to the lucid expression of the knowledge that they have acquired through experience in the evaluation and solution of field problems, and development of economic field processes. Oil production companies have been generous in their cooperation through assistance and encouragement to the authors and permission to publish data, designs and photographs. Together, the two books provide a detailed and comprehensive coverage of the subject.

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Table of contents :
Content:
Edited by
Page iii

Copyright page
Page iv

Dedication
Page v

Contributors
Pages vi-vii

Preface
Page ix
Erle C. Donaldson

Chapter 1 Introduction to Surface Production Equipment Original Research Article
Pages 1-41
K.M. Sasseen, George V. Chilingarian, John O. Robertson Jr.

Chapter 2 Physical Properties of Petroleum Gases and Liquids Original Research Article
Pages 43-58
Frank J. Lockhart, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 3 Separation of oil and Gas Original Research Article
Pages 59-108
F.J. Lockhart, George V. Chilingarian, Sanjay Kumar

Chapter 4 Oil Field Emulsions and Their Electrical Resolution Original Research Article
Pages 109-124
L.C. Waterman, R.L. Pettefer, G.V. Chilingarian

Chapter 5 Chemical Resolution of Petroleum Emulsions Original Research Article
Pages 125-147
Donald U. Bessler, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 6 Vapor Recovery Original Research Article
Pages 149-175
Varec, G.V. Chilingarian, S. Kumar

Chapter 7 Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids Original Research Article
Pages 177-210
Bruce A. Eckerson, Arnold L. Johnson, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 8 Oil and Gas Transport Original Research Article
Pages 211-277
Sanjay Kumar, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 9 Design of Flowing Well Systems Original Research Article
Pages 279-326
Sanjay Kumar, Kern H. Guppy, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 10 Well Testing Original Research Article
Pages 327-372
Sanjay Kumar, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 11 Production Logging Original Research Article
Pages 373-414
Sanjay Kumar, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 12 Gas Lift Original Research Article
Pages 415-465
John O. Robertson Jr., George V. Chilingarian, William G. Carter, Sanjay Kumar

Chapter 13 Plunger Lift Original Research Article
Pages 467-530
Carrol M. Beeson, Donald G. Knox, Moayed Al-Bassam, George V. Chilingarian

Chapter 14 Sucker-Rod Pumping Original Research Article
Pages 531-634
Dawood Momeni, George V. Chilingarian, W.B. Hatcher, Axelson

Chapter 15 Hydraulic Subsurface Pumps Original Research Article
Pages 635-736
Phil Wilson, George V. Chilingarian (Editor)

Chapter 16 Electric Submergible Pumps Original Research Article
Pages 737-799
W.J. Powers, Clarence Dunbar, George V. Chilingarian

References Index
Pages 801-804

Subject Index
Pages 805-821