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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Sands , Thermal conductivity , Fracture (Process) , Flow (Dynamics) , Oil fields , Quartz , Density , Gas industry , Hydraulic fracturing

Characterization of Rock and Fluid Properties for Low-Salinity Water Flooding of Highly Paraffinic Oil in a Deep Low-Permeability High-Pressure High-Temperature Offshore Carbonate Reservoir

N. Singh, P. H. Gopani, H. K. Sarma, P. S. Mattey, D. S. Negi

OMAE 2020; V011T11A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18222

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Topics: Floods , Fluids , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Ocean engineering , Permeability , Reservoirs , Rocks , Water

From Peak Force Quantitative Nanomechanical Mapping Measurements to Triaxial Testing: A Comparative Study of Geomechanical Properties of Clay-Rich Carbonates

Kim S. Mews, Mustafa M. Alhubail, Luka Hansen, Hem B. Motra, Frank Wuttke, Qiang Ye, Anil Misra, Reza Barati Ghahfarokhi

OMAE 2020; V011T11A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18318

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Testing , Young's modulus

Second-Order Correlation of Klinkenberg-Corrected Permeability and its Experimental Verification on Heterogeneously-Stressed Gas Shale

Yufei Chen, Changbao Jiang, Juliana Y. Leung, Andrew K. Wojtanowicz, Dongming Zhang, Chuanyao Zhong

OMAE 2020; V011T11A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18323

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Topics: Permeability , Shales , Stress

EOR Techniques Tailored to Venezuelan Conventional and Unconventional Oils: Critical Review

Fernancelys Rodriguez M.

OMAE 2020; V011T11A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18435

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Topics: Oils , Petroleum , Tertiary petroleum recovery , Reservoirs , Fluids , Hydrocarbon reservoirs , Bearings , Condensed matter , Floods , Mechanical admittance

Modeling Fluid Flow in Tight Unconventional Reservoirs: Micro/Nano Scale Approach

Rabab Qaddoura, Mohammed Aldhuhoori, Hamda Alkuwaiti, Hadi Belhaj

OMAE 2020; V011T11A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18470

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Fluid dynamics , Modeling , Reservoirs

Characterization and Modeling of Asphaltenes for Complex Reservoirs in Venezuela: State of the Art

Fernancelys Rodriguez M.

OMAE 2020; V011T11A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18502

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Topics: Modeling , Reservoirs , Precipitation , Resins , Hydrocarbon reservoirs , Computer simulation , Flocs , Fluids , Oils , Petroleum

Effect of Multiple Fracture Initiation on the Accuracy of Hydraulic Fracturing Simulation

Ziad Bennour, Walid Mohamed Mahmud, Mansur Ermila

OMAE 2020; V011T11A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18590

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hydraulic fracturing , Pressure , Simulation

Feasibility Study on Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Fuzzy-Ball Fluid in Offshore Heterogeneous Sandstone Reservoir

Chao Wang, Lihui Zheng, Panfeng Wei, Mingzheng Yang, Wang Zhang, Tong Wu

OMAE 2020; V011T11A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19164

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Topics: Fluids , Ocean engineering , Oil fields , Polymers , Reservoirs , Tertiary petroleum recovery

Quantitative Characterization, Design Considerations and Sustainable Resource Management for Middle Eastern Tight Gas Reservoirs

Abhijith Suboyin, Md Motiur Rahman, Mohamed Haroun

OMAE 2020; V011T11A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19307

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Topics: Design , Fracture (Process) , Reservoirs , Sustainability , Fracture (Materials) , Water , Fluids , Hydraulic fracturing , Optimization , Petroleum industry

Study on Formation and Dissociation of Methane Hydrate in Sandstone Using Low-Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Technology

Yunkai Ji, Jian Hou, Yongge Liu, Qingjun Du

OMAE 2020; V011T11A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19316

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Topics: Methane hydrate , Nuclear magnetic resonance

Statistical Assessment of Alternative Methods for Well Recovery Estimation in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs With Fracture Corridors

Samir Prasun, Andrew K. Wojtanowicz

OMAE 2020; V011T11A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19355

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Reservoirs , Water

Drilling Geomechanics

Uncertainty Evaluation of Wellbore Stability Using Comparative Rock Strength Criterions

Rasool Khosravanian, Bernt Sigve Aadnøy

OMAE 2020; V011T11A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18052

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Topics: Coulombs , Engineering simulation , Rocks , Simulation , Stability , Uncertainty , Weight (Mass)

A Convenient Technology to Calculate Geomechanical Properties From Drilling Data

Mazeda Tahmeen, Geir Hareland, John P. Hayes

OMAE 2020; V011T11A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18923

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Topics: Drilling , Reservoirs , Rocks , Brittleness , Design , Poisson ratio , Young's modulus , Bits (Tools) , Compressive strength , Drill strings

Drilling Mechanics

Drilling in Karstified Carbonates: Early Risk Detection Technique

Danil Maksimov, Alexey Pavlov, Sigbjørn Sangesland

OMAE 2020; V011T11A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18263

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Topics: Caves , Drilling , Risk , Rocks

Real-Time Evaluation of Structural Integrity of Tubulars in Directional Wellbores

Viswanth Ramba, Senthil Selvaraju, Senthilmurugan Subbaih, Muthukumar Palanisamy, Sanjaykumar Gauba, Suresh Jandial

OMAE 2020; V011T11A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18414

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Topics: Bits (Tools) , Buckling , Corrective actions , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Drill strings , Drilling , Failure , Pressure , Pulleys , Stability

Case Study ROP Modeling Using Random Forest Regression and Gradient Boosting in the Hanover Region in Germany

Patrick Höhn, Felix Odebrett, Carlos Paz, Joachim Oppelt

OMAE 2020; V011T11A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18677

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Topics: Modeling , Drilling , Geothermal engineering , Geothermal power , Machine learning , Optimization , Petroleum industry , Trains

Calculating Frictional Losses in Belleville Springs by Geometrical Interpolation

Dipesh Maharjan, Shaheen Shah, Abdelsalam Abugharara, Stephen Butt

OMAE 2020; V011T11A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18856

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Topics: Deflection , Interpolation , Springs , Stress

A Random Method for Calculation of Hoisting Drag

Hongyuan Qiu, Jianming Yang, Geoff Rideout, Stephen Butt

OMAE 2020; V011T11A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19149

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Drill strings , Finite element methods , Simulation

Attempt of a Real-Time Drilling State Identification With Machine Learning

Tomoya Inoue, Junya Ishiwata, Ryota Wada, Junichiro Tahara

OMAE 2020; V011T11A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19169

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Topics: Drilling , Machine learning

Statistical Determination of Bit-Rock Interaction and Drill String Mechanics for Automatic Drilling Optimization

Adrian Ambrus, Benoît Daireaux, Liv A. Carlsen, Rodica G. Mihai, Mohsen Karimi Balov, Ronny Bergerud

OMAE 2020; V011T11A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19191

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Topics: Drill strings , Drilling , Optimization , Rocks , Vibration

Investigation of Stick-Slip Severity in a Coupled Axial-Torsional Drillstring Dynamics Using a Two DOF Finite Element Model

Ekaterina Wiktorski, Dan Sui

OMAE 2020; V011T11A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19320

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Topics: Drill strings , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element model , Stick-slip , Boundary-value problems , Drilling , Oscillations , Vibration , Bits (Tools) , Finite element methods

Integrity of Well Barriers

Cemented Wellbore Experiments Reveals That Cement Interface Debonding Modeling Overestimate Potential Leakage Rates

Zachary Speer, Jarrett Wise, Runar Nygaard, Geir Hareland, Eric Ford, Øystein Arild, Hans Petter Lohne, Steinar Kragset

OMAE 2020; V011T11A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18178

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Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Leakage , Modeling

Effect of Hydrophobic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the Properties of Oil Based Drilling Fluid

Muhammad Awais Ashfaq Alvi, Mesfin Belayneh, Kjell Kåre Fjelde, Arild Saasen, Sulalit Bandyopadhyay

OMAE 2020; V011T11A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18215

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Topics: Drilling , Fluids , Iron , Nanoparticles

Electrokinetics Application in Concrete and Well Construction

Narjes Jafariesfad, Mette Rica Geiker, Sigbjørn Sangesland, Kamila Gawel, Malin Torsæter

OMAE 2020; V011T11A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18275

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Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Concretes , Construction , Electrokinetics

Casing Wear Simulation by Application of Real-Time Data and Predictive Modelling

Andreas Teigland, Sigbjørn Sangesland, Stein Inge Dale

OMAE 2020; V011T11A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18277

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Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Wear

Methodology for Assessing Wellhead Integrity During its Life Cycle

Marcelo A. Jaculli, José Ricardo P. Mendes, Kazuo Miura, Danilo Colombo

OMAE 2020; V011T11A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18468

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Topics: Currents , Cycles , Failure , Leakage , Ocean engineering , Oil wells , Pipeline risers , Reliability , Risers (Casting) , Safety

Leakages Through Radial Cracks in Cement Sheaths: Effect of Geometry, Viscosity and Aperture

Ragnhild Skorpa, Torbjørn Vrålstad

OMAE 2020; V011T11A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18496

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Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Computational fluid dynamics , Fracture (Materials) , Geometry , Leakage , Viscosity

Materials for Well Integrity: Characterization of Short-Term Mechanical Properties

Mohammadreza Kamali, Mahmoud Khalifeh, Arild Saasen, Laurent Delabroy

OMAE 2020; V011T11A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18623

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Cements (Adhesives) , Compressive strength , Tensile strength , Young's modulus , American Petroleum Institute , ASTM International , Drilling , Hardening (Curing) , Leakage

Pressure Testing of Barrier Integrity

Arne M. Raaen, Erling Fjær

OMAE 2020; V011T11A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18713

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Topics: Acoustics , Annulus , Cements (Adhesives) , Leakage , Pressure , Pressure testing , Rocks , Sealing (Process) , Shales , Temperature effects

Sequential Annular Fluid Expansion Analysis for Wellbore Completion Design

Zhengchun Liu, Robello Samuel, Adolfo Gonzales, Yongfeng Kang

OMAE 2020; V011T11A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18851

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Computer software , Drilling , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Geothermal engineering , Natural gas wells , Ocean engineering , Stress

Potential Sealing Effects of Permanent Casing Deformation

Sohrab Gheibi, Sigbjørn Sangesland, Lucas C. Sevillano, Martin Horák

OMAE 2020; V011T11A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18938

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Topics: Annulus , Cements (Adhesives) , Deformation , Sealing (Process)

Multiphase Flow and Flow Assurance

Estimating Swelling in Oil-Based Mud due to Gas Kick Dissolution

Kaushik Manikonda, Abu Rashid Hasan, Omer Kaldirim, Nazmul Rahmani, Mohammad Azizur Rahman

OMAE 2020; V011T11A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18115

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Topics: Drilling , Engineering simulation , Equations of state , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Hazards , Methane , Modeling , Natural gas , Simulation

Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of the Transient Behavior of Liquid Loading in Gas Wells

Mohamed Khaled, Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Ibrahim Hassan, Rasel A. Sultan, Rashid Hasan

OMAE 2020; V011T11A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18220

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Liquid films , Natural gas wells , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics)

Investigation of Thermal Effects on Gas-Oil Stratified Flow Wax Deposition

Yuandao Chi, Nagu Daraboina, Cem Sarica

OMAE 2020; V011T11A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18477

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Topics: Heat transfer , Stratified flow , Temperature effects

Droplet Size Distributions and Pressure Control in the Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone

Lele Yang, Jing Wang, Li Zou

OMAE 2020; V011T11A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18604

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Topics: Drops , Pressure control

Friction Factor Equations Accuracy for Single and Two-Phase Flows

Germano Scarabeli Custódio Assunção, Dykenlove Marcelin, João Carlos Von Hohendorff Filho, Denis José Schiozer, Marcelo Souza De Castro

OMAE 2020; V011T11A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18682

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Topics: Friction , Petroleum , Two-phase flow

Experimental Investigation of Pressure Drop of Gas/Non-Newtonian Flow in Horizontal Pipes

Faraj Ben Rajeb, Mohamed Odan, Syed Imtiaz, Yan Zhang, Mohamed M. Awad, Mohammad Azizur Rahman

OMAE 2020; V011T11A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18704

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Topics: Non-Newtonian flow , Pipes , Pressure drop , Two-phase flow

Experimental Study of Drill Cuttings Transport in Horizontal Well With Newtonian Fluid

Mohammad Mojammel Huque, Syed Imtiaz, Stephen Butt, Sohrab Zendehboudi, Mohammad Azizur Rahman

OMAE 2020; V011T11A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18751

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Topics: Drills (Tools) , Fluids , Pipes , Rotation

Evaluation of Flow Characteristics in an Oil-Water Separator Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Terry Potter, Tathagata Acharya

OMAE 2020; V011T11A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18939

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Water

Effect of Rheological Properties of Yield Pseudoplastic Fluids on Slugs Characteristics in an Upward Vertical Pipe: Experiments and Modeling

Abdalsalam Ihmoudah, Mohamed M. Awad, Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Stephen D. Butt

OMAE 2020; V011T11A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19082

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fluids , Modeling , Pipes , Rheology , Slug flows

Stable Triple-Layer Lubricated Pipeline Flow

Parisa Sarmadi, Sarah Hormozi, Ian A. Frigaard

OMAE 2020; V011T11A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19094

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pipelines , Fluids , Skin , Lubrication , Density , Pressure , Shear rate , Yield stress

Numerical Analyses of the Effects of Bend Orientation on Sand Erosion in Elbows for Annular Flow

Rong Kang, Haixiao Liu

OMAE 2020; V011T11A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19311

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Topics: Erosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Numerical analysis , Sands , Particulate matter , Transportation systems , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Multiphase flow , Pipelines

Petroleum Production Systems and Operations

A Simple and Effective Method to Predict the Generation of Black Carbon in Oilfields

Guohua Dai, Yufei Wan, Chunyu Liu, Jun Sang, Wenguang Wang, Xin Qian, Ming Hao, Renwei Liu

OMAE 2020; V011T11A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18432

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Topics: Carbon , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Oil fields , Pollution , Soot

Dynamic Behavior of a Novel Heave-Compensated Floating Platform for Well Interventions

Marcelo A. Jaculli, Bernt J. Leira, Sigbjørn Sangesland, Celso K. Morooka, José Ricardo P. Mendes

OMAE 2020; V011T11A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18472

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Topics: Buoyancy , Cables , Design , Displacement , Drilling , Drillships , Floating structures , Modeling , North Sea , Pipeline risers

Dynamic Analysis of a Progressing Cavity Pump System Using Bond Graphs

Jeronimo De Moura, Geoff Rideout, Stephen D. Butt

OMAE 2020; V011T11A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18845

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Topics: Cavities , Dynamic analysis , Pumps

Study on Acid Fracturing Technology for Carbonate Reservoirs in Ordos Basin

Mu Li, Lufeng Zhang, Minghui Li

OMAE 2020; V011T11A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19296

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Topics: Fracture (Process) , Reservoirs , Computer simulation , Computer software , Damage , Electrical conductivity , Leakage , Minerals , Permeability , Porosity

Well Cementing Theory and Practice

Experiments on Fluid Placement in a Confined Pipe: Fluid Mechanics Analysis for Plug and Abandonment Applications

Soheil Akbari, Seyed Mohammad Taghavi

OMAE 2020; V011T11A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18077

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Topics: Fluid mechanics , Fluids , Pipes , Cements (Adhesives) , Flow (Dynamics) , Inflow , Geometry , Natural gas wells , Slurries , Viscosity

Experimental Study of Laminar Displacement Flows in Narrow Horizontal Eccentric Annuli

Alondra Renteria, Yee Voon Liew, Ian Frigaard

OMAE 2020; V011T11A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18219

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Topics: Annulus , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Buoyancy , Viscosity , Wells , Cements (Adhesives) , Data acquisition , Density

A Comparative Study of Laminar-Turbulent Displacement in Eccentric Annulus Under Imposed Flow Rate Conditions

Yasaman Foolad, Majid Bizhani, Ian Frigaard

OMAE 2020; V011T11A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18227

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Topics: Annulus , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Fluids , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Arches , Buoyancy , Density , Drilling

Displacement Efficiency in Eccentric Annuli

Bjørnar Lund, Jan David Ytrehus, Ali Taghipour, Arild Saasen

OMAE 2020; V011T11A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18707

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Topics: Annulus , Displacement , Cements (Adhesives) , Fluids , Computer software , Simulation , Cavities , Construction , Containment , Corrosion

Off-Bottom Plug Placement: How It Works?

Abdallah Ghazal, Ida Karimfazli

OMAE 2020; V011T11A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19344

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Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Flammable liquids , Fluids , Hazards , Hydrodynamics , Liabilities , Oil wells , Slurries

Well Control and Managed Pressure Drilling

Gas Suspension Effects in Riser Unloading and Appropriate Modelling Approaches

Dalila Gomes, Kjell Kåre Fjelde, Knut Steinar Bjørkevoll, Johnny Frøyen

OMAE 2020; V011T11A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18049

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Topics: Modeling , Pipeline risers

Rig-Assisted Snubbing: Drillpipe Pressure Control in MPD/UBD

Jan Aage Aasen, Joakim Haram Svensson

OMAE 2020; V011T11A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18168

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Topics: Buckling , Pressure control

Study on Influx Risk Evaluation of Horizontal Gas Wells With High-Pressure High-Temperature in the South China Sea

Ming Luo, Deli Gao, Xin Zhao, Yuan Chen, Yupeng Yang, Zhong Li, Wandong Zhang, Xu Zhou

OMAE 2020; V011T11A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18324

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Topics: China , High pressure (Physics) , High temperature , Natural gas wells , Risk assessment , Seas

Study on Safety Operation Period Model of Deep Water Typhoon Avoidance Well Control Considering Rheological Characteristics of Drilling Fluid

Wenqiang Lou, Zhiyuan Wang, Kai Du, Jianbo Zhang, Youqiang Liao, Shaowei Pan, Baojiang Sun

OMAE 2020; V011T11A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18421

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Topics: Bubbles , Drilling , Fluids , Rheology , Safety , Water , Yield stress , Risk , Computational methods , Cycles

Effect of the Concentration of Viscosifier on Desorption Kinetics of Methane From Synthetic Based Fluids

Damilola Ojedeji, Yuanhang Chen

OMAE 2020; V011T11A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18540

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Topics: Desorption , Drilling , Fluids , Mass transfer , Methane

Fighting Invisible Kicks: Study of Time Dependent Vaporization of Methane Gas Dissolved in Base Oil

Marius Staahl Nilsen, Sigve Hovda

OMAE 2020; V011T11A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18630

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Topics: Methane , Pressure , Equilibrium (Physics) , Bubbles , Drilling , Desorption , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , High pressure (Physics) , Natural gas

Well Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics

Drilling Fluid’s Cuttings Bed Removal Properties for Deviated Wellbores

Jan David Ytrehus, Bjørnar Lund, Ali Taghipour, Luca Carazza, Knud Richard Gyland, Arild Saasen

OMAE 2020; V011T11A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18006

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Topics: Drilling , Fluids , Drill strings , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotation , Cements (Adhesives) , Design , Dimensions , Particulate matter , Pressure drop

Effect of Polymer Fluid Viscoelastic Properties on the Initiation of Transition From Laminar to Turbulent Flow Regime and the Drag Reduction in the Flow Through Horizontal Pipe

Mehmet Meric Hirpa, Ergun Kuru

OMAE 2020; V011T11A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18098

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Topics: Drag reduction , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Pipes , Polymers , Turbulence , Viscoelasticity

Viscosity and Density Sweeps in Directional Wells

Evren M. Ozbayoglu, Flavio Rodrigues, Reza Ettehadi, Roland May, Dennis Clapper

OMAE 2020; V011T11A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18336

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Topics: Density , Erosion , Viscosity , Wells

Improved Thermal Model for Hydrate Formation Drilling Considering Multiple Hydrate Decomposition Effects

Youqiang Liao, Xiaohui Sun, Zhiyuan Wang, Baojiang Sun

OMAE 2020; V011T11A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18386

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Topics: Drilling , Methane hydrate , Temperature , Heat transfer , Design , Multiphase flow , Stability , Accidents , Bearings , Cements (Adhesives)

Annular Frictional Pressure Losses for Drilling Fluids

Arild Saasen, Jan David Ytrehus, Bjørnar Lund

OMAE 2020; V011T11A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18709

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Topics: Annulus , Drilling , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Pressure

Removal of Magnetic Contamination in Drilling Fluids: Effect on Directional Drilling

Arild Saasen, Benny Poedjono, Geir Olav Ånesbug, Nicholas Zachman

OMAE 2020; V011T11A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18719

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Topics: Contamination , Drilling , Fluids

A Transient Thermal Flow Model for CO2 Foam and N2 Foam With Phase Transition Effect During Horizontal Well Drilling

Zhengming Xu, Xianzhi Song, Zhaopeng Zhu

OMAE 2020; V011T11A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18730

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Drilling , Flow (Dynamics) , Phase transitions , Pressure , Transients (Dynamics)

Experimental Study on the Wall Factor for Rod-Shaped Proppant Settling in Vertical Fracture

Zhaopeng Zhu, Xianzhi Song, Xuezhe Yao, Shuo Zhu, Silin Jing

OMAE 2020; V011T11A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-18824

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Topics: Fracture (Process) , Reynolds number

On the Stability of Oil-Based Drilling Fluid: Effect of Oil-Water Ratio

Titus Ntow Ofei, Itung Cheng, Bjørnar Lund, Arild Saasen, Sigbjørn Sangesland

OMAE 2020; V011T11A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19071

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Topics: Drilling , Fluids , Rheology , Stability , Water

Turbulent Flow Simulation of Power-Law Fluid in Annular Channel

Andrey Gavrilov, Yaroslav Ignatenko, Oleg Bocharov, Roger Aragall

OMAE 2020; V011T11A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2020-19108

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Topics: Fluids , Simulation , Turbulence , Pressure , Cylinders , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Rotation , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics