• The mechanical behavior of chalk under laboratory conditions simulating reservoir operations 

      Omdal, Edvard (PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2010-06-08)
      This work has been carried out with the chalk mechanics research society at the University of Stavanger. The PhD thesis is thus a continuation to the long line of experimental chalk research carried out honoring the ...
    • Particle settling in non-Newtonian drilling fluids 

      Omland, Tor Henry (PhD thesis UiS;80, Doctoral thesis, 2009-12-14)
      Particle settling is relevant for several aspects of drilling and completion operations, and is directly related to safety and operational efficiency. The primary function of particles added to drilling fluids is to ...