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Klappentext Engineers and geologists in the petroleum industry will find Petroleum Related Rock Mechanics! 2E! a powerful resource in providing a basis of rock mechanical knowledge - a knowledge which can greatly assist in the understanding of field behavior! design of test programs and the design of field operations. Not only does this text give an introduction to applications of rock mechanics within the petroleum industry! it has a strong focus on basics! drilling! production and reservoir engineering. Assessment of rock mechanical parameters is covered in depth! as is acoustic wave propagation in rocks! with possible link to 4D seismics as well as log interpretation. * Learn the basic principles behind rock mechanics from leading academic and industry experts* Quick reference and guide for engineers and geologists working in the field* Keep informed and up to date on all the latest methods and fundamental concepts Zusammenfassung Not only does this text give an introduction to applications of rock mechanics within the petroleum industry, it has a strong focus on basics, drilling, production and reservoir engineering. It covers assessment of rock mechanical parameter; and, is acoustic wave propagation in rocks, with link to 4D seismics as well as log interpretation.
Sommario
1. Elasticity2. Failure mechanics3. Geological aspects of petroleum related rock mechanics4. Stresses around boreholes - Borehole failure criteria5. Elastic wave propagation in rocks6. Rock models7. Mechanical properties and stress data from laboratory analysis8. Mechanical properties and in situ stresses from field data9. Stability during drilling10. Solids production11. Mechanics of hydraulic fracturing12. Reservoir geomechanicsA. Rock propertiesB. SI Metric Conversion FactorsC. Mathematical backgroundD. Some formulasE. List of symbols
