Nanotechnology remains a relatively new innovation for the oil and gas industry. However,
many applications have now become an integral part of some of its key technological …

Nanoparticles (NPs) as a nanotechnologies unit have a huge potential for improving drilling
fluids. However, the role of NPs in this field is still in its infancy and consequently has …

This book presents a systematic introduction, practical meaning, and measurement of
thermo-physical properties (ie viscosity, density, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity …

The size and intensity of the system of delocalized electrons are reflected in the form of the
induced magnetic field. Even though this also affects nearby molecules, nothing is known on …

Indubitably, drilling fluid is the most crucial component of drilling operations. With the current
exploration of hydrocarbons in deep water horizons, unconventional formations, and …

Sequel to all the published facts on the dynamics of water and ethylene glycol on a
convectively heated surface conveying alumina and copper nanoparticles as applicable in …

Inadequate hole cleaning often leads to challenges in drilling and well completion
operations such as low rates of penetration, pipe sticking, losing tools, difficulties in …

Production from unconventional hydrocarbon resources, such as shale gas, shale oil,
deepwater and arctic reservoirs requires advanced drilling and extraction technologies …

Due to the exclusive size effect, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) exhibit unique chemical,
mechanical and considerably different magnetic properties compared with conventional …

Abstract Oil-based mud (OBM), a non-Newtonian fluid, is known for its superior performance
in drilling complex wells as well as combating potential drilling complications. However, the …