Petroleum Production Engineering, A Computer-Assisted Approach

Boyun Guo, William C. Lyons and Ali Ghalambor

Description

This book provides practical guidelines for designing, analyzing, and optimizing petroleum production systems using a computer-assisted and stepwise calculation approach. It covers the complete scope of production engineering, combining theoretical fundamentals with spreadsheet-based applications. Students benefit from structured calculations, empirical models for decline analysis, artificial lift system design, equipment selection, and production enhancement techniques. The book emphasizes real-world application, system optimization, and modern production engineering practices.

Contents:

Chapter 1 - Petroleum Production System
Chapter 2 - Properties of Oil and Natural Gas
Chapter 3 - Reservoir Deliverability
Chapter 4 - Wellbore Performance
Chapter 5 - Choke Performance
Chapter 6 - Well Deliverability
Chapter 7 - Forecast of Well Production
Chapter 8 - Production Decline Analysis
Chapter 9 - Well Tubing
Chapter 10 - Separation Systems
Chapter 11 - Transportation Systems
Chapter 12 - Sucker Rod Pumping
Chapter 13 - Gas Lift
Chapter 14 - Other Artificial Lift Methods
Chapter 15 - Well Problem Identification
Chapter 16 - Matrix Acidizing
Chapter 17 - Hydraulic Fracturing
Chapter 18 - Production Optimization

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