Formulas and Calculations for Drilling Operations

Presented in an easy-to-use format, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling Operations is a quick reference for day-to-day work out on the rig or in the office. It also serves as a handy study guide for drilling and well control certification courses. Virtually all the mathematics required on a drilling rig are here in one convenient source, including formulas for pressure gradient, specific gravity, pump output, annular velocity, buoyancy factor, riser margin and many other topics.

This outstanding new reference:

• Includes detailed calculations for the most common problems engineers face daily, including offshore calculations, horizontal drilling, and many other state-of-the-art technologies in drilling operations
• Is the "have-to-have" handbook for any drilling engineer
• Compact, with only the most useful information it can be used in the office or in the field
• Complete and up-to-date, this is the most comprehensive tool for engineers working in drilling operations ever published