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020			_a9780128021002
041			_aEnglish
082			_a622.3383 Z46
100			_aZendehboudi, Sohrab _eAuthor _92505
100			_aBahadori, Alireza _eCo-Author _9840
245		0	_aShale oil and gas handbook : theory, technologies, and challenges
260			_aUK: _bGulf Professional Publishing, _c2017.
300			_axi, 414p.; 23cms.
500			_aShale Oil and Gas Handbook: Theory, Technologies, and Challenges provides users with information on how shale oil and gas exploration has revolutionized today’s energy industry. As activity has boomed and job growth continues to increase, training in this area for new and experienced engineers is essential. This book provides comprehensive information on both the engineering design and research aspects of this emerging industry. Covering the full spectrum of basic definitions, characteristics, drilling techniques, and processing and extraction technologies, the book is a great starting point to educate oil and gas personnel on today’s shale industry. Critical topics covered include characterization of shale gas, theory and methods, typical costs, and obstacles for exploration and drilling, R&D and technology development in shale production, EOR methods in shale oil reservoirs, and the current status and impending challenges for shale oil and gas, including the inevitable future prospects relating to worldwide development.
650			_aShale oils and shale gas _xObstacles for exploration and drilling _95988
650			_aOil-shale industry _92508
650			_aHydraulic fracturing _91911
942			_cBK
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