• Emission Free North Sea: A Study of Alternative Solutions for Power Generation on Offshore Installations 

      Monsen, Linda (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 ...
    • En beskrivelse av ulike trykkontroll metoder 

      Kolnes, Stian (Bachelor thesis, 2023)
      I industrien finnes det to hovedmetoder for håndtering av kick, og valg av metode avhenger i stor grad av selskapets prosedyrer. Derfor er det relevant å undersøke forskning som er gjort på området for å identifisere en ...
    • Energibrønner 

      Andersen, Amalie Frafjord; Kolstø, Sara Marlen (Bachelor thesis, 2023)
      Det foreligger i dag et stort behov for å finne nye grønne energikilder som er bærekraftige. Vi trenger nye energikilder som ikke påvirker miljøet negativt og som i tillegg gir stabil tilførsel av energi gjennom hele året. ...
    • Energibrønner 

      Kolstø, Sara Marlen; Andersen, Amalie Frafjord (Bachelor thesis, 2023)
      Det foreligger i dag et stort behov for å finne nye grønne energikilder som er bærekraftige. Vi trenger nye energikilder som ikke påvirker miljøet negativt og som i tillegg gir stabil tilførsel av energi gjennom hele året. ...
    • ERD Wells & Drag Calculations 

      Ramstad, Magnus Fosnes (Bachelor thesis, 2021)
      This thesis investigated Extended reach drilling (ERD), which is the term for drilling high-angle, long horizontal directional wells. ERD wells has had tremendous developments, as new technology continues to break worlds ...
    • Estimation of the Free Rotating Hook Load for WOB Estimation 

      Fernandez Berrocal, Miguel (Master thesis, 2022)
      Today’s drilling industry emphasizes safety and deeper drilling while reducing drilling costs. Low rate of penetration (ROP) and non-productive time are two main reasons for reduced drilling efficiency. Machine Learning ...
    • Evaluation of asphaltene deposition during CO2 enhanced oil recovery 

      Stychlerz Jan (Master thesis, 2021)
      Over the years carbon dioxide has been gaining immense attention. Being one of the main greenhouse gases, it contributes to the increment of the global temperature more and more significantly. Existing as a by-product of ...
    • Evaluation of Casing Exit Setting Depth Criteria for Whipstock 

      Haarberg, Sindre (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)
      Baker Hughes GE has conducted several hundred whipstock operations over the last years on the NCS with a high success rate. This work will go into detail on some of the operations that were less successful, particularly ...
    • Evaluation of umbilical-less subsea operations 

      Herland, Viljar (Master thesis, 2023)
      The oil and gas industry are always seeking new technologies and ideas to lower the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) risk, while also enhancing their operations. There is also a pressure from the governments that oil ...
    • Experimental Analysis of Multi-phase flows in orifice 

      Wali, Muhammed Ahmed Salar (Master thesis, 2022)
      In order to understand the behavior of multi-phase flow through orifices in horizontal pipes, an experimental approach is applied that utilizes the available flow rig in the multi-phase flow laboratory at the University ...
    • Experimental Analysis of Oil Recovery in Core Samples 

      Salomonsen, Liva (Bachelor thesis, 2021)
      An experimental analysis of oil recovery in core samples during spontaneous and forced imbibition have been performed. Grey Berea sandstone cores with a permeability around 120 mD have been used in the experiments. The ...
    • Experimental and Machine Learning Based Modeling of Sand Production Study 

      Skudal, Håkon Mikael (Bachelor thesis, 2023)
      This thesis delves into the complex issue of sand production in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on the role and performance of Wire Wrapped Screen and 20 Mesh sand control systems. Recognizing that sand production ...
    • Experimental Investigation and Transient Flow Modelling of the Bullheading Process 

      Alfonso, Manuel Alejandro; Patino, Oscar Giovanni (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)
      The main objective of this thesis was to design and study a physical laboratory scale model, to simulate a kick and push it through the bullheading method. The air bubble was injected in a cylindrical loop system filled ...
    • EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF ABSORPTION OF CO2 IN WATERBASED SOLUTIONS. 

      Jacobsen, Maria L. (Master thesis, 2022)
      An investigation of Carbon dioxide absorption and desorption is carried out to understand the diffusion and flow mechanism of a pressurized CO2 gas cap in an water-based solution (WBS) and to accurately quantify the \cooo ...
    • An Experimental Investigation of Density-Unstable Displacement in a Vertical Annulus with Relevance to «Reverse Heavy Over Light" Cementing Technology 

      Bjoernsen, Camilla Natalie (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)
      Primary cementing of casing is considered a critical and complex well operation. During the operating, the drilling fluid is displaced by pumping a fluid train of washer, spacer, and cement slurry into the well. The aim ...
    • Experimental Investigation of Heavy over Light Fluid Mix Phenomena in Vertical Wells 

      Karlsen, Linn Engan (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-05)
      The Heavy over Light (HOL) solution, invented by Reelwell, is a main feature of the Reelwell Drilling Method (RDM) and has the potential to improve the capability to drill through challenging pressure zones. This solution ...
    • Experimental investigation of the high-pressure sealing capacity for three different LCM systems 

      Levang, Elise (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)
      As loss of circulation is still a major problem in the drilling industry, hundreds of lost circulation treatments are available on the market. The goal of this thesis is not to present a complete list of available products, ...
    • Experimental studies: Formulation of a New Geopolymer and Investigation of Effect of Nanoparticles 

      Fimreite, Sjur Sato (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 ...
    • Experimental Study of Automated Characterization of Non-Newtonian Fluids 

      Martinez Vidaur, Juan Carlos (Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-08)
      The automation of the drilling fluid properties measurement is a research area that has been pursued in the last few years by the oil industry. Adequate control and monitoring of the density and rheology of the drilling ...
    • Experimental Study of Displacement Flow of Miscible Fluids with Density Contrast in a Vertical, Concentric Annulus with Relevance to Reverse Cementing Technology 

      Royaei, Arsalan (Master thesis, 2022)
      The primary cement job is an essential and complex operation in the oil and gas industry which is performed to support the casing, build a well barrier, and produce an isolated zone. Complete displacement of the drilling ...