• Analysis of drill-string based on case study of ultra-deep drilling on Kola Peninsula. 

      Makayonak, Yahor (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)
      The topic of the following project is devoted to the theme of drilling of the ultra-deep wells and in particular to the optimization of the length of dual aluminum-steel drill string as a one of the concept which have been ...
    • Analysis of the de-rated Burst and Collapse Resistance of a Locally Worn Tubing by using the Finite Element Method and API models 

      Eriksen, Jan Vidar (Master thesis, 2017-06-15)
      A well integrity survey performed by the Petroleum Safety Authority showed that tubing related problems are a major issue on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Caliper log runs carried out by ConocoPhillips revealed that the ...
    • Ditch Magnet Performance 

      Moe Strømø, Kjartan (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-10)
      Magnetic shielding of the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) directional tools and damages to mud pumps, downhole tools and casing/drill-pipe are some of the main problems caused by steel and magnetic contaminated drilling ...
    • Drilling efficiency and stability comparison between Tricone, PDC and Kymera drill bits 

      Karadzhova, Gergana Nikolova (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-15)
      The primary object of this thesis is to analyse and optimise the drill bits performance that used to drill on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The three different types of bits that were utilized under drilling are described ...
    • Effect of Nano silica and Salts on Xanthan gum polymer-Bentonite solution 

      Fiveland, Annbjørg (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015)
      The application of nanotechnology shows positive results in the oil and gas industry, with respect to cement, drilling fluid and enhanced oil recovery. In this thesis, an optimized nano-fluid in Xanthan gum (XC) polymer ...
    • Nano silica treated water based drilling fluid formulation and analysis in various polymers and salts systems 

      Stenstrøm, Henrik (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-12-21)
      This thesis presents the formulation of nano silica particle based water drilling fluid, its characterization and performance simulation study. A total of ten test matrix fluid systems were designed to investigate the ...
    • Plug and abandonment operations and tool positioning 

      Saad, Idrees (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-13)
      With aging oil fields, the Norwegian petroleum authorities are focusing on Plug and Abandonment (P&A) plans. Therefore efforts are being made, by relevant authorities, to improve standards and procedures for the P&A ...
    • Proper Cementing to Reduce Time and Cost 

      Saleh, Hakim Saaid (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-15)
      This work brings up some important aspects of cementing procedure with the aim of reducing WOC time, avoiding remedial cementing and referring to some new technologies regarding plug and abandonment. In the beginning, a ...
    • Theoretical modelling of the effect of salt precipitation on CO2 injectivity 

      Vorre, Kristian Lie (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)
      Since the industrial revolution we have produced more carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is greenhouse gas which contributes to global warming. Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) has been working on technical solutions that will ...