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Wave-equation migration velocity analysis of the successive vintages of the Sleipner Field - A detailed prediction of the mechanical effects caused by CO2 injection
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-14)Since September 1996, Statoil and partners have through their carbon capture and storage project at the Sleipner field, located in the central North Sea, injected approximately one million tons carbon dioxide per year into ... -
Comparing AVA character between well derived 3D synthetic models and real seismic together with extended elastic impedance studies of the Agat Formation in the Northern Viking Graben
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-21)This thesis provides the first detailed approach to understanding and comparing amplitude variation with angle (AVA) character between well derived 3D synthetic models and real seismic of the Agat sands in wells 35/3-1, ... -
Processing techniques to enhance imaging of ultra-high frequency seismic data acquired with P-Cable technology
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)P-Cable seismic acquisition system is a rather new technology; developed through the past 20 years. Consequently, the use of P-Cable technology has been limited, although researchers still believe that further improvements ... -
High-resolution heavy mineral stratigraphy of selected Precambrian successions underlying the Nama Group in Namibia
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-07-13)This project research the provenance of Precambrian formations: Kuibis Formation, Holgat Formation, Numees Formation, Blaubeker Formation, Matchless Amphibolite, Aubures Formation, and Klein Aub Formation from Namibia. The ... -
3D reconstruction of a normal fault zone at sub-seismic scale: A trenching study of a strand of the active Baza fault, Central Betic Cordillera, south central Spain
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)Faults are rarely a discrete two-dimensional surface, but a three dimensional volume with a complex internal structure. Faults are commonly encountered in reservoirs and evaluated for their ability to act as a fluid flow ... -
Uniform Corrosion and Its Effect on Tubing Simulation Study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-07-13)The API Barlow and the Tri-axial equations cannot be applied to predict burst pressure in the case of pitting corrosion. The main reason for this is that these models are derived from continuum mechanics, but fracture ... -
Sand Control Selection in HPHT Reservoirs
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-07)High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) reservoirs have shown to have great potential of oil and gas reserves through industrial experience. Norwegian Continental Shelf has such good potential HPHT reservoirs. But, HPHT ... -
An integrated simulation tool proposed for modeling and optimization of CHP units
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)In this project, a novel framework for CHP optimization is proposed. The objective of the study was to develop an automatic optimization tool based on the integration of IPSEpro simulation software and MATLAB programming ... -
A historical development of P&A requirements on the NCS and its effects on permanently plugged and abandoned wells
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-07-13)This master thesis presents the development of the regulation in the field of permanent plug and abandonment in the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). It describes how the regulations have been developed for Permanent Plug ... -
Evolution of wetting index over time in mixed wet Kansas chalk using triaxial cells
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)Magnesium chloride effects have been widely studied in short and long-term core flooding experiments through outcrop chalk cores. Three main changes are induced by this reactive brine: ion exchange, dissolution of calcite ... -
Key criteria for successful LNG market development to replace LPG in the Scandinavian market.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)The main goal of the thesis is to perform the comparative study of LNG and LPG markets and to examine key factors for successful LNG implementation on the Scandinavian market on competition with LPG. It was found that the ... -
Nano-based Elastomer Swelling Agent
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)With multistage hydraulic fracturing and extended reach wells becoming increasingly common, the need for effective annular zonal isolation has become paramount. In such wells, swell packers are being preferred over traditional ... -
Integration of modeling and drilling incident management of a real-time lab-scale autonomous drilling rig
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-29)The basis of this thesis is an attempt to design, construct, and implement a fully autonomous lab scale drilling rig with real time optimization and capable of drilling detection and subsequent mitigation. Two simplified ... -
Comparative Review Study for Selection of LNG Production Technology. Simulation of Relevant Technologies in UniSim® Design Software.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)Selection of the base load technology is a very important step on the way of future LNG project development. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to technology selection principle. In this paper, we considered ... -
NCS Drilling Data Based ROP Modelling and its Application
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)Predicting the ROP (rate of penetration) before drilling is essential to improve the overall drilling efficiency and thereby reduce the non-productive time and costs. For this, good ROP model is required. Several ROP models ... -
Emulsions For Enhanced Oil Recovery EOR
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)______Oil recovery projects have become a valuable source in oil industry in the recent years due to market challenges and economic stability. This is a typical practice that have been applied in oil and gas reservoirs to ... -
Transport behavior of nanoparticles (NP) in Berea sandstone rock and the determining the EOR potential
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)Utilization of silica nanofluid is a promising technology for the petroleum industry. Specific interest is focused on potential application of nanoparticles (NP) for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). NP interactions in the ... -
Offshore Exploratory Drilling Campaigns During Low Oil Price Period: Maximizing Value Creation from Flexibility
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)During severe oil price downturns, many operating companies reduce or eliminate large investments with long time horizons such as exploratory drilling campaigns. This reduction in investments forces rig and drilling services ... -
Well P&A Tubing Compaction Method Evaluation and Modelling
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-07-13)The number of aged fields in the North Sea is increasing, and in few years, and there will be a significant increase in number of wells that need to be permanently plugged and due to low oil prices and other reasons, there ... -
A Literature Review and Transport Modelling of Nanoparticles for Enhanced Oil Recovery
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)Nanotechnology has been envisioned to transform every sector of industries, particularly in the petroleum industry. Numerous researches, especially on nano-EOR, have been done in the past few years and shown promising ...