August 2000
Volume 52 Number 8
Cementing Technology
Resistivity-At-The-Bit Tool Determines Hole Diameter in Large Hole Sections
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 11883, “Applications for RAB Large Borehole Caliper in Deepwater Cementing,” by E.B. Cunningham, Schlumberger Technology Corp., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.
Leakoff Pressure Estimation From Cementing and Casing Data
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 56760, “Estimation of Leakoff Pressure Gradient From Cementing and Casing Data,” by D. Zhou, SPE, and A.K. Wojtanowicz, SPE, Louisiana State U., originally presented at the 1999 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, 3–6 October.
Foamed Cement Prevents Compaction Damage in Deepwater Wells
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59136, “Foaming Cement as a Deterrent to Compaction Damage in Deepwater Production,” by J. White, Shell Offshore Inc., and S. Moore, SPE, M. Miller, SPE, and R. Faul, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23–25 February.
New Cement Systems for Durable Zonal Isolation
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59132, “New Cement Systems for Durable Zonal Isolation,” by S. Le Roy- Delage, SPE, C. Baumgarte, M. Thiercelin, SPE, and B. Vidick, SPE, Schlumberger, originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23–25 February.
Removing Subjective Judgment From Wettability Analysis
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59135, “Removing Subjective Judgment From Wettability Analysis Aids Displacement,” by James Heathman, SPE, J. Michael Wilson, SPE, and James H. Cantrell, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., and Craig Gardner, SPE, Chevron Petroleum Technology Co., originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23–25 February.
Subsea Engineering
Multiphase Metering in Machar and Monan Fields
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12018, “Application of Multiphase Metering in Machar and Monan Fields,” by A.I. Humphrey, BP Amoco; D.W. Hargroves, Granherne Ltd; and J-A. Svaren, Framo Engineering A/S, originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.
Electrically Heated Systems for Deepwater Subsea Oil Flowlines
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 11894, “Impact of Electrically Heated Systems on The Operation of Deepwater Subsea Oil Flowlines,” by F.M. Pattee, SPE, and F. Kopp, Shell Intl. E&P Inc., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.
Gullfaks Satellites: Subsea Technology Experience
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 56909, “Gullfaks Satellites: New Subsea Technology, Startup, and Operational Experience,” by Tor Willgohs Knudsen, SPE, Statoil, originally presented at the 1999 Offshore Europe Conference, Aberdeen, 7–9 September.
Gyrfalcon: 15,000-psi Subsea Development
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 11891, “Gyrfalcon: World's First 15K Subsea Development,” by Robert L. Byers, Reading & Bates Development Co.; Richard E. Trevitt, Total Offshore Production Systems; and William R. Philliber, Intec Engineering Inc., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.
Deepwater Technology in the International Ocean Drilling Program
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12179, “Deepwater Technology in the International Ocean Drilling Program,” by K. Moran, Joint Oceanographic Institutions Inc., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.
Subsea Separation: The Way Into the New Millennium
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12015, “Subsea Separation: The Way Into the New Millennium,” by Stig Gustafson, ABB Offshore Systems A/S; William Bakke, Norsk Hydro ASA; and Jarle Michaelsen, ABB Offshore Systems A/S, originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.
