Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering (TN-IEP)
Recent Submissions
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A LSSVR-PSO machine learning model for the estimation of reservoir porosity from petrophysical well logs
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-10)Reservoir porosity is a key parameter in the reservoir evaluation and geomechanics. To obtain accurate measurement of porosity can be time-consuming and expensive by core sampling or applying various well logging tools. ... -
New Drilling Technology for Hole Cleaning and Efficient Drilling
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-07)Well integrity is an important safety aspect of a well. Lack of wellbore integrity can lead to challenges like wellbore collapse, stuck pipe, lost circulation and sloughing shales, which are all big problems for drillers. ... -
Integrated Modelling and Simulation of Wellbore Heat Transfer Processes through High-level Programming, Sensitivity Analysis and Initial Approach with Machine Learning Predictive Models
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-30)During designing of downhole systems and selecting equipment and materials, engineers must consider in-situ conditions before taking decisions in order to be able to handle any operation in a safe and adequate manner. The ... -
Use of the Quemada Model for Modelling Viscous Behaviour of Drilling Fluids.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)Drilling fluids are essential for drilling operations and serve many important functions. To maintain control of the wellbore, while ensuring sufficient cutting transportation, good understanding of the rheological properties ... -
Experimental studies: Formulation of a New Geopolymer and Investigation of Effect of Nanoparticles
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)Well integrity survey from the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) indicated that out of the 75 production and injection wells, cement recorded about 11% integrity issue. According to the NORSOK D-10 requirement for cement ... -
Numerical Modelling of Gas Production and CO2 Injection in Tight Shale Reservoirs for Enhanced Gas Recovery
(PhD thesis;560, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11)Natural gas production from shales has become exceedingly important in satisfying the ever-growing global energy demands. This unconventional hydrocarbon system is globally abundant, with large technically recoverable ... -
Recent Advances in Green Synthesis and Modification of Inorganic Nanomaterials by Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-08)Alternative to conventional Joule heating, radiation in the forms of electromagnetic waves and particle beams offers a promising route to energize the green synthesis and modification of nanomaterials with high time ... -
Effect of fluid forces on drill string mechanics
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-14)In the present situation of rig operations, the procedure of drill string design is crucial for the successful enlargement of any kind project. Besides of a pipe reliable material, the hoisting system of the rig must be ... -
A Comprehensive Completion Method Selection Based on Probability and Impact Matrix for Iris Production HPHT Well
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-14)HPHT well completion require special attention to well design. The conservatism of well completion is constantly put to the test by introducing and qualifying new equipment meant to enhance well performance, minimize HS&E ... -
Effects of Potential Determining Ions and pH on the Wettability of Intermediate Wet Outcrop Limestone
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-13)The intent of this study is to determine if the wettability of slightly oil wet limestone can be shifted toward water wet using “Smart Water”. The theory of “Smart Water” in carbonates proposes that increasing the composition ... -
Development and Characterization of a Pressure Transmitting Sag Prevention Gel Pill
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-08)Barite sag is a risky phenomenon to manage as particle settlement occurs in all types of drilling fluids containing weighting agents’ materials to achieve density. This leads to the phenomenon of sag which is known to ... -
Data Driven ROP Modeling - Analysis and Feasibility Study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)Increasing the drilling speed in wells while maintaining the operational safety standards is a challenge that many Petroleum Engineers have undertaken. In recent years, high complexity wells (Horizontal, Extended Reach, ... -
Predictive accuracy of data-driven solutions to the transient response of the drilling system
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)One of the utmost desires of the drilling industry is full drilling automation to minimize well construction cost, optimize well performance and many other advantages. Dynamical system modeling and control of complex systems ... -
CO2 Injection in Shales for CCUS
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-08-15)Shale gas production has had great impact on energy supply and fuel prices. Due to low permeability and reservoir complexity the recovery factors are still very low. A promising alternative to pressure depletion is injection ... -
Study of Well Communication from Analysis of Pressure Transients
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)On 5th October 2019, one of the largest oil fields discovered in recent years on the Norwegian continental shelf started its production from the Utsira high formation. The field is called Johan Sverdrup and is considered ... -
Measurement and Control in a Flow Loop System
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-13)Automation of processes is key to perfecting them. Several systems exist in order to simply this process, although they may be simple to use most are however, expensive to acquire. This thesis attempts to program an Arduino ... -
Emission Free North Sea: A Study of Alternative Solutions for Power Generation on Offshore Installations
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)As a contribution to the 2°C goal of the Paris Agreement, The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association aims to reduce their GHG emissions to 40% of the 2005 level by 2030 and to have zero emissions by 2050. Gas turbines producing ... -
A Numerical Study of Pressure Build Up due to Kick Migration in a Closed Well Filled with Water-Based Mud
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)There has been considerable and diverging discussion in the academic literature regarding the real gas kick velocity. This thesis contributes to improving and sharing the knowledge about the real gas kick velocity. It is ... -
Residual Gas Impact on Water Influx and Recovery Potential
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)Whereas residual gas has been studied by many researchers, there has been little discussion about paleo residual gas. When encountered in a well, these dead gas columns are usually immobile, and the well is considered dry. ... -
Rotary Steerable System modelling and simulator
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-12)Nowadays, there is a fact in the oil industry: directional drilling is a common and essential procedure in major drilling operations. With the development of technologies that allows horizontal and multilateral wells, the ...
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