Drilling engineering

Coauthored by a preeminent drilling engineering professor/researcher and a well-experienced drilling research advisor, Drilling Engineering explains the fundamentals and field practices in drilling operations. This textbook is an excellent resource for drilling engineers, drilling supervisors and managers, and petroleum engineering students.

Rotary Drilling for Oil and Gas. Drilling Fluids. Fluid Flow and Associated Pressures in the Rotary Rig Circulating System. Drill Bit Hydraulics. Drilled Cuttings Transport. Prevention and Control Mechanics of Well Blowouts. Directional Well Drilling. Drill Bit Mechanics. Drillstring Fundamentals. Drilling Problems.