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Hydraulic Rig Technology and Operations

  • 1st Edition - November 30, 2018
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Les Skinner
  • Language: English

Hydraulic Rig Technology and Operations delivers the full spectrum of topics critical to running a hydraulic rig. Also referred to as a snubbing unit, this single product covers al… Read more

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Hydraulic Rig Technology and Operations delivers the full spectrum of topics critical to running a hydraulic rig. Also referred to as a snubbing unit, this single product covers all the specific specialties and knowledge needed to keep production going, from their history, to components and equipment. Also included are the practical calculations, uses, drilling examples, and technology used today. Supported by definitions, seal materials and shapes, and Q&A sections within chapters, this book gives drilling engineers the answers they need to effectively run and manage hydraulic rigs from anywhere in the world.

Key features

  • Presents the full range of hydraulic machinery in drilling engineering, including basic theory, calculations, definitions and name conventions
  • Helps readers gain practical knowledge on day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and decision-making through real-life examples
  • Includes Q&A quizzes that help users test their knowledge

Readership

Drilling Engineers, Snubbing Operational Managers, Well intervention engineers

Table of contents

1. History of Snubbing2. Snubbing Unit Components3. Snubbing Unit Equipment Features4. Snubbing Theory and Calculations5. Oilfield Uses of Hydraulic Rigs6. Hydraulic Rig Drilling

AppendixA: Acronyms and AbbreviationsB: GlossaryC: Seal Materials and ElastomersD: Seal Shapes and TypesE: Answer Keys for all Quizzes

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 30, 2018
  • Language: English

About the author

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Les Skinner

Les Skinner graduated in 1972 with a BS in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University. He is a PE who has worked in the petroleum industry for 50 years. Les has written numerous articles for industry publications and authored three full-length books through the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)’s Technical Publications Committee. These include Coiled Tubing Operations (IADC, 2016), Hydraulic Rig Technology and Operations (Elsevier, 2019), Well Integrity for Workovers and Recompletions (Elsevier, 2021) and Well Integrity for Abandoned Well Re-entries (2024). Les is a member of several professional societies and associations including SPE, ICoTA, AIChE, AADE, IADC and others. He is also a member of multiple industry committees including the API Recommended Practice 1170/1171, RP 90-1 revision committee (which he chaired for five years), and the ISO 16530 revision team. He is currently on the Steering Committee for AADE’s Innovative and Emerging Technology group and ICoTA’s Technical Committee
Affiliations and expertise
Independent Consultant, Houston, Texas, USA

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