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Petroleum Engineer's Guide to Oil Field Chemicals and Fluids
About this book
Petroleum Engineer's Guide to Oil Field Chemicals and Fluids, Third Edition delivers all the necessary lists of chemicals by use, their basic components, benefits and environmental implications. Instead of searching through various sources, this updated reference presents a one-stop, non-commercialized approach by organizing products by function, matching the chemical to the process for practical problem-solving, and extending coverage with additional resources and supportive materials. Updates include shale specific fluids and organic additives, including swellable polymers and multi-walled carbon nanotubes.
Covering the full spectrum, including fluid loss additives and oil spill treating agents, this book is ideal for every oil and gas operation with its options for lower costs, sustainable use and enhanced production.
- Helps readers effectively locate and utilize the right chemical application specific to their oil and gas operation
- Includes updated sections on shale specific fluids, defoamers and organic additives, including biodegradable waste and swellable polymers
- Covers environmental factors and risks for oil field chemicals, along with the pluses and minuses of each application
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Table of contents
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface to Third Edition
- Preface to Second Edition
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Drilling muds
- Chapter 2 Fluid loss additives
- Chapter 3 Clay stabilization
- Chapter 4 Lubricants
- Chapter 5 Bacteria control
- Chapter 6 Corrosion inhibitors
- Chapter 7 Scale inhibitors
- Chapter 8 Gelling agents
- Chapter 9 Filter cake removal
- Chapter 10 Cement additives
- Chapter 11 Transport
- Chapter 12 Drag reducers
- Chapter 13 Gas hydrate control
- Chapter 14 Antifreeze agents
- Chapter 15 Odorization
- Chapter 16 Enhanced oil recovery
- Chapter 17 Fracturing fluids
- Chapter 18 Water shutoff
- Chapter 19 Oil spill treating agents
- Chapter 20 Waste disposal
- Chapter 21 Dispersions, emulsions, and foams
- Chapter 22 Defoamers
- Chapter 23 Demulsifiers
- Abbreviation index
- Chemical index
- Subject index