Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Fluids Technology

Petroleum engineers continue to need cost saving and environmentally sustainable products and methods for today's hydraulic fracturing operations. Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Fluid Technology, Second Edition, continues to deliver an easy-to-use manual of fluid formulations to meet specific job needs. Enhanced with more environmental aspects, this reference helps engineers and fluid specialists select and use the appropriate chemicals for any hydraulic fracturing job. New information concerning nanotechnology applications such as wellbore sealant and proppants are added to enhance operations in a sustainable manner while saving on production costs. Other updates include low recovery of fracturing water in shale, surfactants for waterless hydraulic fracturing, and expanded produced water treatment. Rounding out with updated references and patents for easy reference, Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Fluid Technology, Second Edition, gives engineers a critical guide on selecting better products to boost productions while strengthening environmental enhancement and consideration.

List of contents

1. General Aspects2. Fluid Types3. Thickeners4. Friction Reducers5. Fluid Loss Additives6. Emulsifiers7. Demulsifiers8. Clay Stabilization9. pH Control Additives10. Surfactants11. Scale Inhibitors12. Foaming Agents13. Defoamers14. Crosslinking Agents15. Gel Stabilizers16. Gel Breakers17. Biocides18. Proppants19. Special Compositions20. Environmental Aspects

About the author

Johannes Fink is a Professor of Polymer Chemistry at Montanuniversität Leoben in Styria, Austria. Dr. Fink teaches macromolecular chemistry. His career spans for more than thirty years in the field of polymers, including characterization, flame retardancy and pyrolysis of polymers. Johannes has published multiple books and articles, including Petroleum Engineer’s Guide to Oil Field Chemicals and Fluids, Second Edition, Water-Based Chemicals and Technology for Drilling, Completion, and Workover Fluids and Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals and Fluids Technology, Second Edition, all published by Elsevier.

Product details

• Authors: Johannes Fink, Johannes (Professor of Polymer Chemistry Fink, Johannes (Professor of Polymer Chemistry at Montanuniversitat Leoben in Styria Fink, Fink Johannes
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780128220719
• ISBN: 978-0-12-822071-9
• No. of pages: 354
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Petroleum, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Fluids, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Hydraulics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fracture Mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Fossil fuel technologies, Petroleum technology, Physics: Fluid mechanics, Hydraulic Engineering, Engineering: Mechanics of fluids, Engineering: Mechanics of solids, Hydraulics & pneumatics, Stress & fracture