Petroleum Engineers Guide to Oil Field Chemicals and Fluids

The oil and gas engineer on the job requires knowing all the available oil field chemicals and fluid applications that are applicable to the operation. Updated with the newest technology and available products, Petroleum Engineer’s Guide to Oil Field Chemicals and Fluids, Second Edition, delivers all the necessary lists of chemicals by use, their basic components, benefits, and environmental implications. In order to maintain reservoir protection and peak well production performance, operators demand to know all the options that are available. Instead of searching through various sources, Petroleum Engineer’s Guide to Oil Field Chemicals and Fluids, Second Edition, presents a one-stop non-commercialized approach by organizing the products by function, matching the chemical to the process for practical problem-solving and extending the coverage with additional resources and supportive materials. Covering the full spectrum, including fluid loss additives, drilling muds, cement additives, and oil spill treating agents, this must-have reference answers to every oil and gas operation with more options for lower costs, safer use, and enhanced production.

Effectively locate and utilize the right chemical application specific to your oil and gas operation with author’s systematic approach by useGain coverage on all oil field chemicals and fluids needed throughout the entire oil and gas life cycle, including drilling, production, and cementingUnderstand environmental factors and risks for oil field chemicals, along with pluses and minuses of each application, to make the best and safest choice for your operation

1. Drilling Muds 2. Fluid Loss Additives 3. Clay Stabilization 4. Lubricants 5. Bacteria Control 6. Corrosion Inhibitors 7. Scale Inhibitors 8. Gelling Agents 9. Filter Cake Removal 10. Cement Additives 11. Transport 12. Drag Reducers 13. Gas Hydrate Control 14. Antifreeze Agents 15. Odorization 16. Enhanced Oil Recovery 17. Fracturing Fluids 18. Water Shutoff 19. Oil Spill Treating Agents 20. Waste Disposal 21. Dispersions, Emulsions, and Foams 22. Defoamers 23. Demulsifiers