Books in the Emerging Trends and Technologies in Petroleum Engineering series

This book provides a detailed description of the thermodynamic and transport theories for wax deposition modeling as well as a comprehensive review of laboratory testing for the establishment of appropriate field control strategies. Offering valuable insight from academic research and the flow assurance industry, this text aids engineers in identifying the severity and in providing guidance to control the problem of wax deposition. The book also shows students and researchers how thermodynamics, heat, and mass transfer principles can be applied to solve a problem common to the petroleum industry.

This book explains how to properly engineer and optimize a hydraulically fractured well by selecting the right materials, evaluating the economic benefits, and ensuring the safety and success of the people, project, environment, and equipment. From data estimation to design, operation, and performance, the text presents a logical, step-by-step process for hydraulic fracturing that aids in proper engineering decision making when stimulating a particular reservoir. Numerous problem sets reinforce the learning and aid in risk assessment. Additional material is available from the CRC Press website.