Pressure Buildup and Flow Tests in Wells

Matthews, C. S. and D. G. Russell

ISBN 10: 089520200X / ISBN 13: 9780895202000

Published by Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME, New York, 1967

About this Item

Monograph Volume I of the Henry L. Doherty Series. From the Foreword, "In Pressure Buildup and Flow Tests in Wells, the authors have presented the Society with a comprehensive study of the creation and analysis of transient pressure responses in wells." Ships same or next business day. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Spine is slightly skewed and loose. Minor edge wear. Small bumps on spine ends and top corners. Faint soiling and tanning to edges of pages. Tiny damp stain on top corners of pages. Text is clean. No dust jacket. ; Charts & Graphs; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 167 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pressure Buildup and Flow Tests in Wells
• Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME, New York
• Publication Date: 1967
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 089520200X
• ISBN 13: 9780895202000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good+

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Synopsis

A time-tested classic, Pressure Buildup and Flow Tests in Wells presents a comprehensive study of the creation and analysis of transient pressure responses in wells. Basic principles are reviewed, and the applicability and limitations of the various techniques are critically discussed and illustrated with examples. With its detailed review of literature and extensive bibliography, this book serves as a useful guide and reference to engineers directly engaged in well pressure work.

About the Author

C.S. Matthews was also honored by the Society of Petroleum Engineers as: the recipient of the 1982 Lester C. Uren award for distinguished achievement in the technology of petroleum engineering, a SPE Distinguished Member, a Distinguished Lecturer, a Distinguished Lecturer Emeritus, and a Distinguished Author. He served on many committees and consulting bodies, including: The Department of Energy (DOE)-Fossil Energy Board; Consultant to the DOE; National Petroleum Council (NPC)-Special Assistant on major studies of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Unconventional Gas; American Petroleum Institute (API)-Chairman, Reserves Advisory Committee; Interstate Oil Compact Commission (IOCC)-Advisory Committee Tar Sands and Heavy Oil Deposits; Rice University-Engineering Advisory Council; and Chairman, Texas Engineers for Conservation. In 1985, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering 'For distinguished contributions to Petroleum Engineering Technology and to development of public. Matthews was Senior Petroleum Engineering Consultant for Shell Oil Company, and an internationally recognized Reservoir Engineer. His co-author was D.G. Russell.