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Intelligent Systems

Integration of an Intelligent Completion into an Existing Subsea Production System

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8839, “Integration of an Intelligent Completion Into an Existing Subsea Production System,” by M.C. Robinson and D. Mathieson, SPE, Shell U.K. E&P, originally presented at the 1998 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 4–7 May.

Deepwater Remotely Actuated Completions for the 21st Century

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8844, “Deepwater Remotely Actuated Completions for the 21st Century,” by Mike Smith, SPE, Evan Lowe, SPE, and Craig Coull, Baker Oil Tools, originally presented at the 1998 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 4–7 May.

Instrumented Drill Bit

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39341, “An Instrumented Bit: A Necessary Step to the Intelligent BHA,” by A. Leseultre and E. Lamine, SPE, Security DBS, and A. Jonsson, Saga Petroleum A/S, originally presented at the 1998 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 3–6 March.

East Spar NCC Buoy: Advancing Remote Technology

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8638, “East Spar NCC Buoy—Advancing Remote Technology,” by Evan C. Boyle, SPE, Kværner Oil and Gas Australia Pty Ltd., and John B. Coral, Clough Engineering Ltd., originally presented at the 1998 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 4–7 May.

Radio-Frequency-Identification Chips for Drillstring Elements

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49203, “Using Radio-Frequency-Identification Electronic Chips To Effectively Control the Elements of the Drillstring,” by J.H.B. Sampaio Jr., SPE, J.C.R. Plácido, SPE, and S.N. Ferreira, Petrobrás, originally presented at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Production Management of Electrical Submersible Pumps

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49189, “Production Management of Electric Submersible Pumps Using Expert- System Technology,” by Dan McLean, SPE, Kenonic Controls Ltd.; Roger Clay, Arco E&P Technology; and Wayne Gould, LTI Resource Management Inc., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Monitoring and Control of Downhole Oil/Water Separation

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49186, “Intelligent System for Monitoring and Control of Downhole Oil/Water Separation Applications,” by Paulo Tubel, SPE, and Roger P. Herbert, SPE, Baker Hughes Inc., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Intelligent Completion Systems: Reservoir Rationale

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 50587, “Intelligent Completion Systems—The Reservoir Rationale,” by Y. Jalali, SPE, Schlumberger Wireline & Testing; T. Bussear, SPE, Baker Oil Tools; and S. Sharma, SPE, Schlumberger Wireline & Testing, prepared for presentation at the 1998 SPE European Petroleum Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands, 20–22 October.

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Management

Well Examination––Self Regulation in a Goal-Setting Environment

G.W. King and J.D. Dobson

Production Technology

Green Plants Reduce Produced-Water Disposal Volume

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39763, “Engineering the Use of Green Plants To Reduce Produced-Water Disposal Volume,” by Troy Settle and Gerald N. Mollock, SPE, Devon Energy Corp., and Ray Hinchman and M. Cristina Negri, Argonne Natl. Laboratory, originally presented at the 1998 SPE Permian Basin Oil and Gas Recovery Conference, Midland, Texas, 25–27 March.

Field-Electrification Efficiencies

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39766, “Field Electrification Efficiencies: One Operator’s Experience in the Conger (Penn) Field,” by B.W. Harris, SPE, Wagner & Brown Ltd., and K.R. May, Helms and May Engineering Inc., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Permian Basin OiI and Gas Recovery Conference, Midland, Texas, 25–27 March.

Multiple-Trend Forecasting Accounts for Field Constraints

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39929, “Multiple-Trend Forecasting Accounts for Field Constraints,” by S.J. Wilson, SPE, Arco E&P Technology; M.R. Miller, SPE, and L.C. Frazer, SPE, Arco Alaska Inc.; and S.A. Digert, SPE, Arco British Ltd., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Rocky Mountain Regional/Low Permeability Reservoirs Symposium, Denver, Colorado, 5–8 April.

Induced-Stress Diversion: A Novel Approach to Fracturing Multiple-Pay Sands

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39945, “Induced-Stress Diversion: A Novel Approach to Fracturing Multiple-Pay Sands of the NBU Field, Uintah Co., Utah,” by T.W. Hewett, SPE, Coastal O&G, and C.J. Spence, SPE, Dowell, originally presented at the 1998 SPE Rocky Mountain Regional/Low Permeability Reservoirs Symposium, Denver, Colorado, 5–8 April.

Pressure-Falloff Response of Small-Volume Pump-In Tests Predict Reservoir Permeability

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39948, “The Relationship Between Fracture-Treatment Shut-Ins, Reservoir Permeability, and Production Responses,” by J.D. Harkrider, SPE, W.W. Aud, SPE, and J.O. Whittington, Integrated Petroleum Technologies Inc., originally presented at the SPE 1998 Rocky Mountain Regional/Low Permeability Reservoirs Symposium, Denver, Colorado, 5–8 April.

Impact of Formation Damage and Completion Impairment on Horizontal-Well Productivity

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49097, “The Impact of Formation Damage and Completion Impairment on Horizontal-Well Productivity,” by R.C. Burton, SPE, and R.M. Hodge, SPE, Conoco Inc., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Field Trial of a Multiphase-Flow Meter

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49161, “Field Trial of a Multiphase Flow Meter,” by P.G. Mohamed, SPE, and K.H. Al-Saif, SPE, Kuwait Oil Co., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Analyzing Well Production Data Using Combined Type-Curve-and Decline-Curve-Analysis Concepts

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49222, “Analyzing Well Production Data Using Combined Type-Curve- and Decline-Curve-Analysis Concepts,” by R.G. Agarwal, SPE, D.C. Gardner, SPE, S.W. Kleinsteiber, SPE, and D.D. Fussell, SPE, Amoco E&P Co., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

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