Browsing Studentoppgaver (TN-IEP) by Title
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Numerical simulation of flows in concentric and eccentric annulus – relevant to geothermal wells
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-07)At the end of 20th century, the utilization of geothermal energy has increased by 150% forming a solid industry of relevant importance on global markets (Dickson & Fanelli, 2004). According to numerous analyses, this type ... -
Numerical simulation of temperature-dependent flow dynamics in drilling operations
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-15)This thesis is a description of the research and improvements on solving hyperbolic conservation laws by defining a hybrid explicit/implicit numerical scheme. Former researches have been done by (Evje and Flåtten 2005) on ... -
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 ... -
Ocean & climate lab scale model - Thermal circulation with surface wind drive
(Master thesis, 2021)Background: The earth receives more heat from the sun at the equator than at the poles. This imbalance is offset by the fact that heat is continuously transported from low-latitude oceans by large-scale winds and ocean ... -
Offshore Electrification - An overview of technologies, risks and costs associated to the Norwegian Continental Shelf
(Master thesis, 2022)The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is increasing rapidly because of burning fossil fuels. To reduce future emissions, the electrification of offshore oil and gas installations is discussed. The ... -
Offshore wind: Investment decision model
(Master thesis, 2021)Climate change-related concerns force nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using renewable energy sources. Wind power is one of the fastest-growing power generation sources worldwide. Over the past decade, offshore ... -
Openhole Sidetrack Operations: Drill Bit Design and BHA Configuration Influence in Drilling Performance
(Master thesis, 2021)Sidetrack is a typical drilling technique in which a deviation is made from an already existing well from a position other than its end. Several openhole sidetracks have been performed over the last couple of years in ... -
Optimal Core Restoration and the Effect of Initial Wetting on Oil Recovery in Chalk
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-12-15)The initial wetting condition of the reservoir rock is fundamental in the advanced oil recovery methods by waterflooding, in particular, in Smart Water EOR. The wettability alteration of the rock surface is induced by ... -
Optimization of an Intelligent Autonomous Drilling Rig: Testing and Implementation of Machine Learning and Control Algorithms for Formation Classification, Downhole Vibrations Management and Directional Drilling
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-14)In recent years, considerable resources have been invested to explore applications for- and to exploit the vast amount of data that gets collected during exploration, drilling and production of oil and gas. Such data will ... -
Optimization of LCM formulation for Wellbore Integrity
(Bachelor thesis, 2022)When drilling a conventional oil-gas well or geothermal well it is crucial to maintain well integrity. This is achieved by the preventing and containing fluid flow between the wellbore and the formation. Drilling fluid is ... -
Optimization of MPD and Drilling fluid parameters for narrow pressure margin wells
(Master thesis, 2021)The last ten years have witnessed a growing interest in the evolution of technology and autonomous systems in drilling operations after the oil and gas companies realized that the next stage in the exploration and production ... -
Optimization of Offshore Gas Production Systems: The Use of Compact Compression and Separation Unit (CSU) With Isothermal Compression Technology for Reduced Carbon Emissions
(Master thesis, 2023)The main objective of this thesis is to present a novel compression technology as a valid optimization option for offshore gas compression and processing. Several attempts to reduce environmental impact of offshore oil and ... -
Optimization of perforation design at Oseberg South with regards to perforation clean-up and productivity
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)The Oseberg South field, originally estimated to contain 93.4 Sm3 oil equivalent of recoverable reserves, has been producing since 1985. Recent reports estimate remaining reserves to be approximately 25.1 Sm3 oil equivalents. ... -
Optimization of the Resorcinol-Formaldehyde/Silicon Composite Synthesis
(Master thesis, 2021)Batteries and capacitors are promising candidates for a greener future in energy storage. These technologies are highly dependant on the advanced materials used. Resorcinol-formaldehyde resin coated silica has proved to ... -
Optimization of Well Location in a 5-Spot Pattern
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-12-14)Deciding to choose the best alternative from a set of courses of action is a repeatable activity in most organizations (Ahti Salo et al., 2011). Companies, for example, commence some research and development projects for ... -
Optimized Smart Water Composition at Ekofisk Conditions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-12-15)Seawater has been performing as a wettability modifier in chalk reservoirs and has been used for a long time. This wettability alteration enhances microscopic then overall displacement efficiencies. Having wettability ... -
Optimizing carbonate core restoration procedures - Effect of crude oil saturation and mild cleaning
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)Wettability has a big impact on how much we can recover by water flooding a reservoir, and there is a commercial potential for improvement done through alteration of the wettability. Studies have been conducted and shown ... -
Optimizing formulations for reservoir drilling fluids
(Bachelor thesis, 2022)When drilling a well, equivalent circulation density exceeding the fracture gradient can cause lost circulation. In a reservoir section, invasion of drilling fluids can potentially cause a permanent permeability reduction ... -
Ormen Lange 6305/7 drilling data based ROP modelling and its application
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)During design and planning phase, determination of the accurate rate of penetration (ROP) is essential for efficient drilling operations. Optimized ROP predictions improve the drilling efficiency in terms of decreasing ... -
Oscillating Flow and Pressure Drop in Horizontal Pipes
(Master thesis, 2022)The study’s main aim is to evaluate oscillating flow and pressure drop in horizontal pipes. First, the equipment is calibrated to ensure the correct flow rate. Calibra- tion is done with three methods. These are, Calibration ...