PennWell Books

Modern reservoir engineering must accommodate for a complex set of heterogeneous phases contained in the well and petroleum reservoir. Achieving the optimal solution to reservoir problems involves...

Successful Smart Grid Implementation prepares readers to plan, execute, and properly control a smart meter and grid operational technology and systems integration project. Author James Ketchledge...

This title details the operation and application of logging tools and services, with emphasis on the physical sense of what each tool does and how it does it. The book provides current, comprehensive...

Oilfield waxes and emulsions are petroleum byproducts that increase the costs of production, transportation, and refining by causing equipment failures, plugged pipelines, and decreased throughput...

This book presents modern log interpretation simply and concisely for the geologist, petrophysicist, reservoir engineer, and production engineer familiar with rock properties but inexperienced with...

by Thomas S. Ahlbrandt, et al. Presented in this publication are the results of a major study of the petroleum resources of the world as analyzed by total petroleum systems. The distribution and...

The purpose of this book is to summarize horizontal well technology. The author draws from his extensive experience in horizontal operations around the world and provides you with a thorough...

Practical and easy to read, this compact volume provides the industry's most comprehensive guide to electrical equipment and control systems. Filled with helpful checklists and references, Hydro...

The third edition of this practical, effective manual provides detailed information about maintenance programs as well as the diagnosis and remedy of common hydro wheel problems. Author Thomas...

This highly practical resource is designed to help hydro-plant owners and operators make the best technical and financial decisions regarding generator upgrades. Includes guidelines for evaluating...

This highly useful reference identifies the key steps and considerations in carrying out a Francis turbine upgrade by runner replacement. CD-ROM recaps experiences of other project owners and...

This Technical Guideline is designed to help hydro-plant owners and operators make the best technical and financial decisions regarding control system upgrades. Includes guidelines for: evaluating...