Oil and Gas: The Production Story (Oil and Gas Production Series)

Engineering & Transportation

Ron Baker

Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin - Petroleum Extension Service

Presents logging procedures used to drill or work over an oil or gas well. Reviews the development of electric and nuclear logs. In-cludes a complete glossary and a review section with questions.

Well Logging Methods (Lessons in Well Servicing and Workover, Lesson 3)

'Although drilling technology continues to evolve the purpose of this book has remained the same: to clearly explain drilling to nontechnical readers. The book also includes sections on the history of the petroleum industry as well as the evolution of the science and art of drilling. Anyone with an interest in the oil and gas business in general and drilling in particular will find this a useful first reader on the subject.'

A Primer of Oilwell Drilling: A Basic Text of Oil and Gas Drilling

Business & Money

Univ of Texas at Austin Petrol

An essential resource about petroleum industry electronics. Discussions range from elementary concepts of electricity and magnetism to principles of solid-state electronics. Offers an extensive glossary and helpful review questions.

Basic Electronics for the Petroleum Industry

Science & Math

Will L. McNair

Technology

Describes the environmental effects of weather on offshore oil rigs and personnel who work offshore. This book explores how wind and waves occur and their effects on offshore structures, the basic principles of meteorology and oceanography and how they affect offshore operations. Outlines safety procedures in severe weather and sea conditions. Illustrated with glossary, review questions, and answer key.

Wind, Waves, And Weather (Rotary Drilling Series, Unit 5, Lesson 1)

Earth Sciences

Univ of Texas at Austin

This handy reference guide written by petroleum industry expert Ron Baker provides a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of the duties, instruments, and equipment for rotary helpers and floorhands (roughnecks) working on rig floors around the world. Presented with vibrant full-color photos and illustrations, this handbook should prove useful and informative for floorhands new to the oil and gas industry, as well as experienced rig workers interested in learning more about the pipe and pipe-handling equipment employed on the rig. Includes more than 75 full-color images, readability features, review questions, and an index and glossary. ISBN 978-0-88698-274-4. 2017, 184 pp.

The Roughneck Training Handbook

PETEX

True story of the love and courage possible in facing one of life's greatest challenges--the transition of death.

Serenity: A Loving Journey of Transition

Children of Light

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