Blar i Master's theses (TN-IPT 2007-2017) på tittel

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    • The evaluation of drillability of low ROP/plastic shals in aqueous-based drilling fluid applications 

      Backlund, Joakim Stø (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2011;, Master thesis, 2011-06-14)
      As the age of petroleum is rapidly progressing forward, the need to drill deeper and more challenging wells to access and exploit oil and gas reservoirs is increasing. The industry is constantly being challenged to find ...

    • The impact of biases on prospect evaluation and exploration decisions 

      Pham, Viet Duc (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)
      “Decision making was never quite as easy as rationalists would have us think…. Our brains are too limited.” -Amitai Etzioni (1989) Petroleum exploration ventures always require decision-making in the face of uncertainty. ...

    • The impact of temperature and non-carbonate minerals on chalk compaction 

      Olsen, Kaia (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)
      There has been a considerable research activity concerning the effect of brine chemistry on the mechanical behaviour of chalk since the discovery of the Ekofisk subsidence in the North Sea. Although the research on water ...

    • The impact of wired drill pipe on the Martin Linge field 

      Solem, Kristian (Master thesis, 2015-06)
      This thesis studies the impact of wired drill pipe telemetry on the Martin Linge field. In addition, the utilization of along string measurements will be analysed and a verification will be made on both how far the technology ...

    • The influence of pore pressure on rock-fluid interaction 

      Mba, Chinweike Julius (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2009;, Master thesis, 2009)
      The experimental work in this thesis was performed at the chalk laboratory in University of Stavanger. The main objective is to determine the overall influence of pore pressure on the mechanical strength of chalk in the ...

    • The Lower Brent Group Stratigraphy, Reservoir Architecture and Reservoirs Qualities in The Deep Northern Viking Graben 

      Kvalvåg, Silje Dahle (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06)
      This thesis will give a detailed description of the stratigraphy, reservoir architecture and reservoir qualities of the Lower Brent Group (Oseberg, Rannoch, Etive and Lower Ness formations) in the deep northern Viking ...

    • The North Sea reservoir chalk characterization 

      Kallesten, Emanuela (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)
      A significant amount of the hydrocarbon production in the North Sea is related to chalk reservoirs. Since 1969, the chalk play remains one of the most important oil sources in Norway. With the initial expected recovery ...

    • The risk of using risk matrices 

      Thomas, Philip (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-06-25)
      The risk matrix (RM) is a widely espoused approach to assess and analyze risks in the oil & gas (O&G) industry. RMs have been implemented throughout that industry and are extensively used in risk-management contexts. This ...

    • The tectono-stratigraphic evolution of the greater Mandal High area, Southern North Sea, Norway 

      Rossland, Anders (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      A 3D seismic cube combined with well data from ten exploration wells are used to form a model of the tectono-stratigraphic evolution of the Greater Mandal High Area, Southern North Sea, Norway. The data defines the ...

    • The Upper Brent Stratigraphy and Reservoir Architecture in the Deep Northern Viking Graben 

      Sæther, Hilde Camilla Mari (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-15)
      This thesis describes the development of the regressive-to-transgressive shoreline prisms within the Middle Jurassic Tarbert Formation in the Martin Linge-Oseberg west flank and the Valemon-Kvitebjørn area in the Northern ...

    • The use of alternative materials for drill pipe to extend drilling reach in shallow reservoirs 

      Grindhaug, Erling (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      One of the limiting factors for extended reach and horizontal drilling is high torque and drag values. One way to reduce torque & drag is to reduce the weight of the drill pipe by exchanging the standard steel with other ...

    • The value of drilling optimization 

      Solvi, Lars-Jørgen Sandvik (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      The well construction time and cost on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has increased drastically since 2001. The production is declining and there is a strong need to bring more wells on production while at the same time ...

    • The Vouraikos Valley: an example of rift segmentation in the Corinth Graben, Greece 

      Dahman, Abder (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)
      The Gulf of Corinth is recognized as one of the most active rift systems in the world, the study area covers an onshore rift section on the southern flank of the gulf, the northern part of Peloponnesus. The area comprises ...

    • 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 ...

    • Theoretical Study on Utilization of X-ray Techniques for Verification of Casing Cement 

      Haddad, Muhammad Yasser (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)
      Establishing a hydraulic seal that prevents flow is the primary objective of any cement job, as it is essential throughout the life of a well. Evaluation of the cement in the annulus must be done to verify its quality. ...

    • Thermal recovery of heavy oil by (steam-assisted gravity drainage) SAGD method 

      Romanov, Alexander (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)
      This thesis presents experimental and numerical study of SAGD process. In spite of vast investigation done in literature for the area of steam injection, the mechanism(s) of heat flow in the reservoir are not fully understood. ...

    • Thermo-hydraulic modeling of flow in flare systems 

      Meindinyo, Remi-Erempagamo T. (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)
      Flare systems play a major role in the safety of Oil and Gas installations by serving as outlets for emergency pressure relief in case of process upsets. Accurate and reliable estimation of system thermo-hydraulic parameters, ...

    • Thermomechanical cuttings cleaner – qualification for offshore treatment of oil contaminated cuttings on the norwegian continental shelf and martin linge case study 

      Ormeloh, Jan (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-05-28)
      The aim of this thesis is to introduce and qualify the Thermomechanical Cuttings Cleaner (TCC) technology for treatment of oil contaminated cuttings on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) with particular reference to the ...

    • Through tubing rotary managed pressure drilling 

      Rahimov, Elmaddin (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2009;, Master thesis, 2009)
      Managed pressure drilling (MPD) has been known to the industry for a few years. MPD with the ability of coping with risky down-hole pressure situations has gained a great deal of attention. Compared to MPD, the drilling ...

    • Time Estimation of Future Plug and Abandonment Operation at Brage Field 

      Fjelde, Olav (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)
      Production of oil on the Norwegian continental shelf started in the early 70’s. Many of these fields are now reaching the end of their production time. The industry is now awaiting a “plug wave” in the not too distant ...