Drilling Mechanics: Advanced Applications and Technology (Paperback)

Paperback. Master the principles and practices of modern drilling mechanicsThis in-depth guide offers complete coverage of drilling mechanics with a focus on the horizontal drilling of shale plays and offshore wells. The book lays out drilling engineering fundamentals and clearly explains the latest technological developments. Written by a team of seasoned educators, Drilling Engineering: Advanced Applications and Technology covers every key topic, including geo-mechanics for drilling applications, well construction techniques, wellbore hydraulics, and optimization. You will enhance your understanding of drilling operations, improve your designs, and plan for more productive and cost-effective wells.Coverage includes:Well construction and hydraulicsDrillstring mechanics and casing designDrilling hydraulicsCuttings transportGeomechanicsFundamentals of rock mechanicsWellbore stress, stability, and strengtheningCoupled fluid flowstress formulationDrilling optimization methodsVector and tensor analysisPrinciples of deformable materialsElasticity concepts "A guide for petroleum engineers covering the fundamentals through the latest advances in technology to drill both on and off shore wells as safely and economically as possible"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…