Natural Gas Production : Engineering Essentials & Best Practices

Title: Natural Gas Production : Engineering Essentials & Best Practices
Author: David Simpson, Scott Northrop
ISBN: 1955578249 / 9781955578240
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 597
Publisher: PennWell
Year: 2024
Availability: In Stock

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The hydrocarbon production industry is continually evolving. While basic engineering principles remain constant, their application and context change over time. This guide seeks to balance the essential principles for designing and operating hydrocarbon production facilities with modern applications and locations. It aims to provide valuable engineering information for both entry-level and experienced engineers.

Beginning with the formation of natural gas, this book provides engineers with a systematic approach to the entire lifecycle, encompassing development, production, processing, and transportation aspects. Each chapter is organized by sector for easy reference, covering best practices, relevant equipment and facilities, and a wealth of additional resources, all in one convenient source. Early-career engineers will benefit from the broad overview, while more advanced engineers can delve into sections pertinent to their specific roles. Concluding with a forward-looking perspective on future challenges, this book equips engineers with a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly growing, environmentally sustainable energy source.

Features & Benefits

  • Enhance understanding of surface facilities concepts
  • Improve comprehension of cross-discipline operations
  • Establish consistent terminology for effective cross-disciplinary communication
  • Organized by natural gas sectors for quick reference and comprehensive coverage
  • Includes advanced knowledge on best practices, equations, equipment, and processes, including shale and unconventional gas
  • Authored by two experienced natural gas experts, with contributions from industry professionals

Audience

  • Engineers
  • Field level personnel
  • Management
  • Students

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List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter Summaries
Preface

Chapter 1 : Natural Gas Basics
Chapter 2 : Natural Gas Reservoir, Exploration, Drilling, and Well Completion
Chapter 3 : Natural Gas Production
Chapter 4 : Upstream Production Operations
Chapter 5 : Gas Compression
Chapter 6 : Piping, Valves, and Accessories
Chapter 7 : Produced Water
Chapter 8 : Plant Processing of Natural Gas
Chapter 9 : Transportation of Commodity Natural Gas
Chapter 10 : The Role of Natural Gas in the Future of Energy

Acronyms and Glossary
Index