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Geophysical Exploration Technology - Applications in Lithological and Stratigraphic Reservoirs (Hardcover): Ming Li Geophysical Exploration Technology - Applications in Lithological and Stratigraphic Reservoirs (Hardcover)
Ming Li
R2,432 Discovery Miles 24 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Authored by one of the world s hydrocarbon exploration experts, Geophysical Exploration Technology: Applications in Lithological and Stratigraphic Reservoirs presents the latest technological advancements and cutting edge techniques in reservoir theory, research and exploration.

Stratigraphic and lithological reservoirs play a critical role in increasing the production from oil reserves and new hydrocarbon sources. Recent resource evaluations indicate that onshore stratigraphic and subtle reservoirs account for as much as 40% of the total remaining hydrocarbon sources globally. As a result, these reservoirs will be the most practical, potential and prevalent fields for long-lasting onshore exploration.

Intended as an aid in developing an understanding of the techniques of reservoir exploration, this book presents the latest and most practical methods and technology in oil and gas exploration. It can be used as a training book for lithological stratigraphic exploration and a reference for scientific and technological personnel in the oil and gas industry.
Authored by one of the world s foremost experts in stratigraphic and lithological reservoir exploration who has more than 30 years of experience in research and instruction.

Features more than 200 figures, illustrations, and working examples to aid the reader in retaining key concepts

Presents the latest technological developments in reservoir exploration techniques

Integrates theory and application, arming readers with a rigorous yet practical approach to hydrocarbon exploration in stratigraphic and lithological reservoirs "

Dynamic Well Testing in Petroleum Exploration and Development (Hardcover): Huinong Zhuang Dynamic Well Testing in Petroleum Exploration and Development (Hardcover)
Huinong Zhuang
R3,291 R2,824 Discovery Miles 28 240 Save R467 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Data accumulation, analysis, and interpretation technology are critical in hydrocarbon exploration and extraction to maximize petroleum recovery and development. "Dynamic Well Testing in Petroleum Exploration and Development" presents modern petroleum exploration and well testing interpretation methods, emphasizing their application and development under special geological and development conditions in oil and gas fields. More than 100 case studies and 250 illustrations-many in full color-aid in the retention of key concepts. Extensive analysis of pressure data acquired from well testing through advanced interpretation software can be tailored to specific reservoir environments. This timely, state-of-the-art reference will be of particular interest to petroleum geoscientists and engineers working for oiland gas companies worldwide.
Includes graphs that can be used as templates to accurately plot hydrocarbon reservoir data accumulation, analysis, and interpretationField-practical case studies break information down into real-world examples which can be put into practice-not found in other books on well testingIllustrations-many in full color-help you retain key concepts"

Common Well Control Hazards - Identification and Countermeasures (Hardcover, New): Xiaozhen Sun Common Well Control Hazards - Identification and Countermeasures (Hardcover, New)
Xiaozhen Sun
R1,868 Discovery Miles 18 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Heavily illustrated with 900 pictures of actual well control sites, "Common Well Control Hazards: Identification and Countermeasures "provides a visual representation of 177 common well control hazards and how to prevent or counteract them. The perfect companion for any engineer who needs to develop and apply their skill more efficiently, this plain language guide covers common well control equipment such as: BOP control system, BOP manifold, kill manifold, drilling fluid recovery pipes, IBOP tools, liquid gas separator, and fire, explosion & H2S prevention. With this manual in hand, new hires not only learn about the inherent hazards which await them out in the field but also gain expert advice for deploying the necessary countermeasures which will lead to effective, incident free field operations.
Simply describes operational equipment and procedures

Explains 177 kinds of potential hazards and countermeasure

Identifies common hazards and their countermeasures "

Placer Gold Deposits of New Mexico (Paperback): Maureen G Johnson Placer Gold Deposits of New Mexico (Paperback)
Maureen G Johnson
R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Reprint of the Original US Geological Survey Bulletin 1348. This publication is a catalog of locations, geology, and production from the placer districts of New Mexico. Over 40 New Mexico Placer locations covered in this publication.

Seismic While Drilling - Fundamentals of Drill-Bit Seismic for Exploration (Paperback, 2nd edition): F.B. Poletto, F. Miranda Seismic While Drilling - Fundamentals of Drill-Bit Seismic for Exploration (Paperback, 2nd edition)
F.B. Poletto, F. Miranda
R4,609 Discovery Miles 46 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Seismic While Drilling: Fundamentals of Drill-Bit Seismic for Exploration, 2nd edition, revised and extended gives a theoretical and practical introduction to seismic while drilling by using drill-bit noise. While drilling seismic methods using surface sources and downhole receivers are also analysed. The goal is to support the exploration geology with geophysical control of drilling, and to build a bridge between geophysicists involved in seismic while drilling, drillers and exploration geologists. This revised and extended edition includes new topics such as novel drilling technology, downhole communication, ground-force drill-bit measurement, SWD seismic interferometry, and fiber optic (DAS). A new section is dedicated to well placement and geosteering. Like the first edition, Seismic While Drilling, 2nd edition also includes examples of SWD analysis and application on real data.

Mining of Mineral Deposits (Paperback): Genadiy Pivnyak, Volodymyr Bondarenko, Mykhaylo Illiashov, Iryna Kovalevs'ka Mining of Mineral Deposits (Paperback)
Genadiy Pivnyak, Volodymyr Bondarenko, Mykhaylo Illiashov, Iryna Kovalevs'ka
R1,875 Discovery Miles 18 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the last decades coal production capacity has increased rapidly and its quality, power and the reliability of equipment has steadily improved. Moreover, stability of production processes can be controlled better. In connection with that, unification of scientific schools focusing on "Mining of deposits" is an integral trend from the viewpoint of technical and technological policy. This collection of papers represents the scientific and technical achievements with regard to mineral deposits mining intensification based on effective use of modern techniques and technologies. Also, specific attention is paid to progressive and innovational technologies in the coal industry of leading countries. Widening the range of mining-geological conditions under which drivage and maintenance of mining activities are carried out, requires application of new constructive decisions. Hence, this collection of papers is focusing on the following topics: results of new equipment introduction; experiments on mutual interaction of roof support elements, protective construction and near-the-contour rock massif; analytical and calculation methods of geomechanical tasks solution; development of gas hydrates and technologies of underground coal gasification; studies on environment protection; economic aspects; management and marketing in mining production, and other important aspects of mineral deposits exploitation.

Pressure Transient Formation and Well Testing, Volume 57 - Convolution, Deconvolution and Nonlinear Estimation (Hardcover):... Pressure Transient Formation and Well Testing, Volume 57 - Convolution, Deconvolution and Nonlinear Estimation (Hardcover)
Fikri J. Kuchuk, Mustafa Onur, Florian Hollaender 1
R3,753 Discovery Miles 37 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This reference presents a comprehensive description of flow through porous media and solutions to pressure diffusion problems in homogenous, layered, and heterogeneous reservoirs. It covers the fundamentals of interpretation techniques for formation tester pressure gradients, and pretests, multiprobe and packer pressure transient tests, including derivative, convolution, and pressure-rate and pressure-pressure deconvolution. Emphasis is placed on the maximum likelihood method that enables one to estimate error variances in pressure data along with the unknown formation parameters.

Serves as a training manual for geologists, petrophysicists, and reservoir engineers on formation and pressure transient testing
Offers interpretation techniques for immediate application in the field
Provides detailed coverage of pretests, multiprobe and packer pressure transient tests, including derivative, convolution, and pressure-rate and pressure-pressure deconvolution

Fracking and the Environment - A scientific assessment of the environmental risks from hydraulic fracturing and fossil fuels... Fracking and the Environment - A scientific assessment of the environmental risks from hydraulic fracturing and fossil fuels (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Daniel J. Soeder
R3,678 Discovery Miles 36 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a systematic scientific approach to the understanding of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) as a hydrocarbon extraction technology and its impact on the environment. The book addresses research from the past decade to assess how fracking can affect air, water, landscapes and ecosystems, and presents the subject in the context of the history of fracking and shale gas development in the United States, describing what is known and not known about environmental impacts, and the broader implications of fossil energy use, climate change, and technology development. In 9 chapters, the author lays out how and why hydraulic fracturing was developed, what driving forces existed at the beginning of the so-called "shale revolution", how success was achieved, and when and why public acceptance of the technology changed. The intended audience is scientific people who are concerned about fracking, but perhaps do not know all that much about it. It is also intended for lay people who would be interested in understanding the technical details of the process and what effects it might or might not be having on the environment. The book is written at a level that is both understandable and technically correct. A further goal is to give some useful insights even to experienced petroleum geologists and engineers who have been doing fracking for many years.

Air and Gas Drilling Manual - Applications for Oil and Gas Recovery Wells and Geothermal Fluids Recovery Wells (Hardcover, 3rd... Air and Gas Drilling Manual - Applications for Oil and Gas Recovery Wells and Geothermal Fluids Recovery Wells (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
William C. Lyons
R2,218 Discovery Miles 22 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third edition of Air and Gas Drilling Manual describes the basic simulation models for drilling deep wells with air or gas drilling fluids, gasified two-phase drilling fluids, and stable foam drilling fluids. The models are the basis for the development of a systematic method for planning under balanced deep well drilling operations and for monitoring the a drilling operation as well construction project advances.
Air and Gas Drilling Manual discusses both the oil and natural gas industry applications, and geotechnical (water well, environmental, mining) industry applications. Important well construction and completions issues are discussed for all applications.
The engineering analyses techniques are used to develop pre-operations planning methods, trouble-shooting operations monitoring techniques and overall operations risk analysis. The essential objective of the book is drilling and well construction cost management control. The book is in both SI and British Imperial units.
*Master the air and gas drilling techniques in construction and development of water wells, monitoring wells, geotechnical boreholes, mining operations boreholes and more
*30% of all wells drilled use gas and air, according to the U.S. Department of Energy estimates
*Contains basic simulation equations with examples for direct and reverse circulation drilling models and examples for air and gas, gasified fluids, and stable foam drilling models

Geotechnical Engineering for Mine Waste Storage Facilities (Hardcover): Geoffrey E. Blight Geotechnical Engineering for Mine Waste Storage Facilities (Hardcover)
Geoffrey E. Blight
R6,613 Discovery Miles 66 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book is a comprehensive treatment of the application of geotechnical engineering to site selection, site exploration, design, operation and closure of mine waste storage facilities.
The level and content are suitable as a technical source and reference for practising engineers engaged both in the design and operational management of mine waste storage facilities and for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students. The thirteen chapters follow the sequence of the life cycle of a waste storage facility (characterization, site selection, geotechnical exploration, environmental aspects, testing and compaction) and also consider the use of mine waste as a construction material.
The text is liberally illustrated by both line drawings and photographs, and the theoretical passages are supported by typical test results, worked examples and carefully analysed case histories.

Geophysics and Geosequestration (Hardcover): Thomas L Davis, Martin Landro, Malcolm Wilson Geophysics and Geosequestration (Hardcover)
Thomas L Davis, Martin Landro, Malcolm Wilson
R2,492 Discovery Miles 24 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Geosequestration involves the deep geological storage of carbon dioxide from major industrial sources, providing a potential solution for reducing the rate of increase of atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and mitigating climate change. This volume provides an overview of the major geophysical techniques and analysis methods for monitoring the movement and predictability of carbon dioxide plumes underground. Comprising chapters from eminent researchers, the book is illustrated with practical examples and case studies of active projects and government initiatives, and discusses their successes and remaining challenges. A key case study from Norway demonstrates how governments and other stake-holders could estimate storage capacity and design storage projects that meet the requirements of regulatory authorities. Presenting reasons for embracing geosequestration, technical best practice for carbon management, and outlooks for the future, this volume provides a key reference for academic researchers, industry practitioners and graduate students looking to gain insight into subsurface carbon management.

Designing Ergonomic, Safe, and Attractive Mining Workplaces (Paperback): Joel Loeoew, Bo Johansson, Eira Andersson, Jan... Designing Ergonomic, Safe, and Attractive Mining Workplaces (Paperback)
Joel Loeoew, Bo Johansson, Eira Andersson, Jan Johansson
R1,845 Discovery Miles 18 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The mining industry has experienced important improvements with regard to its safety record and work environment. But there is still room for further improvement and the mining industry now faces the challenge of securing a future workforce: The current workforce is aging, and mining work increasingly requires a more qualified workforce. Designing Ergonomic, Safe, and Attractive Mining Workplaces seeks to give an understanding of what must be considered in the design of mining workplaces. By reviewing and discussing the historic and current development of the mining industry as well as problems related to the safety, ergonomics, and attractiveness of mining workplaces, it demonstrates that the challenges facing the mining industry often need to be solved on a case-to-case basis. The processes through which these issues are managed are of significant importance. To facilitate a proactive approach, the book covers the principles of systematic work environment management, together with examples of methods for risk management and work environment monitoring. It introduces a systematic and iterative design and planning method for the mining industry. This method acknowledges that all relevant stakeholders must be able to influence the design of ergonomic, safe, and attractive mining workplaces. Features Takes a holistic and sociotechnical approach to current and future problems of the mining industry, which normally are dealt with in isolation or through technology Reviews historic, current, and future issues in the mining industry with regards to workplace attractiveness, health, safety, mechanization, automation, and work organization Provides several examples of these issues and attempts to address them (successfully and unsuccessfully) Covers the principles of systematic work environment management together with examples of methods for risk management and work environment monitoring for pro-actively dealing with work environment issues Introduces a systematic and iterative design and planning method for the mining industry that aims to avoid problems of traditional planning approaches and increase stakeholder and employee participation

Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3e (Hardcover, 3rd Edition): H.L. Hartman Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3e (Hardcover, 3rd Edition)
H.L. Hartman
R5,273 Discovery Miles 52 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This revised edition presents an engineering design approach to ventilation and air conditioning as part of the comprehensive environmental control of the mine atmosphere. It provides an in-depth look, for practitioners who design and operate mines, into the health and safety aspects of environmental conditions in the underground workplace.

Proceedings of Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures - ICGMTU, 20 December 2021... Proceedings of Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures - ICGMTU, 20 December 2021 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Amit Kumar Verma, Edy Tonnizam Mohamad, Ramesh Murlidhar Bhatawdekar, Avtar Krishen Raina, Manoj Khandelwal, …
R6,590 Discovery Miles 65 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book consists of selected papers presented at the International Conference on Geotechnical Challenges in Mining, Tunneling and Underground Infrastructures (ICGMTU), held as a virtual conference on December 20, 2021. The papers represent the research work in the related fields of underground mining, ground control, mining geotechnics, geo-instrumentation, mine tunnelling, and underground structures. It focuses on the latest technology being implemented including artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to solve challenges in mining tunneling and geotechnical structure engineering. It also highlights the state-of-the-art technologies adopted by the civil and mining industry for their commercial as well as environmental benefits. The papers are presented by an international pool of academics, research scientist, and industrial experts and therefore cater to the global audience from the field of underground engineering.

Subsurface Sensing (Hardcover): AS Turk Subsurface Sensing (Hardcover)
AS Turk
R4,291 Discovery Miles 42 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides readers with a solid understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the techniques used for buried object detection. Presenting theory along with applications and the existing technology, it covers the most recent developments in hardware and software technologies of sensor systems with a focus on primary sensors such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and auxiliary sensors such as Nuclear Quadruple Resonance (NQR). It is essential reading for students, practitioners, specialists, and academicians involved in the design and implementation of buried object detection sensors.

Quantitative Methods in Reservoir Engineering (Paperback): Wilson C. Chin,  PhD Quantitative Methods in Reservoir Engineering (Paperback)
Wilson C. Chin, PhD
R2,679 Discovery Miles 26 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For the practitioner, this volume is a valuable tool for predicting reservoir flow in the most efficient and profitable manner possible, using quantitative methods rather than anecdotal and outdated methods. For the student, this volume offers insight not covered in other textbooks.
Too many approaches in traditional petroleum engineering are based on "ad hoc" and "common sense" methods that have no rigorous mathematical basis. Most textbooks dealing with reservoir engineering do not go into the necessary mathematical detail and depth. This new book by Wilson Chin, a revision of two earlier books published by Gulf Publishing, Modern Reservoir Flow and Well Transient Analysis and Formation Invasion, integrates rigorous mathematical methods for simulating and predicting reservoir flow both near and away from the well.
Predicts reservoir flow to maximize resources, time, and profits
Includes problems and solutions for students
Presents mathematical models in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-simulate format

Computational Rheology for Pipeline and Annular Flow - Non-Newtonian Flow Modeling for Drilling and Production, and Flow... Computational Rheology for Pipeline and Annular Flow - Non-Newtonian Flow Modeling for Drilling and Production, and Flow Assurance Methods in Subsea Pipeline Design (Hardcover)
Wilson C. Chin, PhD
R2,481 Discovery Miles 24 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Computational Rheology for Pipeline and Annular Flow develops and applies modern analytical and computational finite difference methods for solving flow problems in drilling and production. It also provides valuable insights into flow assurance analysis in subsea pipeline design. Using modeling techniques that simulate the motion of non-Newtonian fluids, e.g., power law, Bingham plastic, and Herschel-Bulkley flows, this book presents proven annular flow methodologies for cuttings transport and stuck pipe analysis based on detailed experimental data obtained from highly deviated and horizontal wells. These methods are applied for highly eccentric borehole geometries to the design of pipeline bundles in subsea applications, where such annular configurations arise in velocity and thermal modeling applications.
Also covered extensively are the design and modeling of pipelines having non-circular cross-sections, where deviations from ideal circular geometries arise from plugging due to wax deposition and the presence of hydrates and asphaltenes. As in the case of annular flows, the new algorithms apply to fluids with general rheological description; for example, the methods show very precisely how flow rate and pressure gradient vary nonlinearly in practical problem situations.


* Includes Windows-based software that contains highly integrated, user-friendly color-graphics algorithms (available via the Gulf Professional Publishing website at www.gulfpp.com)
* Provides valuable insights into flow assurance analysis.
* Contains new algorithms on annular flows and fluids with general rheological descriptions supply solutions to practical problems.

Engineering Rock Mechanics - An Introduction to the Principles (Paperback): John A. Hudson, John P. Harrison Engineering Rock Mechanics - An Introduction to the Principles (Paperback)
John A. Hudson, John P. Harrison
R1,703 R1,581 Discovery Miles 15 810 Save R122 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Engineering rock mechanics is the discipline used to design structures built in rock. These structures encompass building foundations, dams, slopes, shafts, tunnels, caverns, hydroelectric schemes, mines, radioactive waste repositories and geothermal energy projects: in short, any structure built on or in a rock mass. Despite the variety of projects that use rock engineering, the principles remain the same. Engineering Rock Mechanics clearly and systematically explains the key principles behind rock engineering.
The book covers the basic rock mechanics principles; how to study the interactions between these principles and a discussion on the fundamentals of excavation and support and the application of these in the design of surface and underground structures. Engineering Rock Mechanics is recommended as an across-the-board source of information for the benefit of anyone involved in rock mechanics and rock engineering.

Extraction of Nuclear and Non-ferrous Metals (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Sujay Kumar Dutta, Dharmesh R. Lodhari Extraction of Nuclear and Non-ferrous Metals (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Sujay Kumar Dutta, Dharmesh R. Lodhari
R3,681 Discovery Miles 36 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents a comprehensive overview of non-ferrous metallurgy, especially its core principles and fundamental aspects, in a concise form. The book covers all basic concepts and definitions related to metal extraction, and provide succinct summaries of relevant metallurgical processes. It also covers the scientific and engineering aspects of nuclear processes and features special chapter on ultra-high-purity metals. The book employs a step-by-step approach, is written in an easy-to-understand style, and discusses significance of core concepts. As such, it not only offers a valuable guide for professionals and researchers working in the areas of metallurgy, mining, and chemical engineering, but can also be used as a core text in both graduate and professional coursework.

Gardens of Gold - Place-Making in Papua New Guinea (Paperback): Jamon Alex Halvaksz Gardens of Gold - Place-Making in Papua New Guinea (Paperback)
Jamon Alex Halvaksz; Foreword by K. Sivaramakrishnan; Series edited by K. Sivaramakrishnan
R780 Discovery Miles 7 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the start of colonial gold mining in the early 1920s, the Biangai villagers of Elauru and Winima in Papua New Guinea have moved away from planting yams and other subsistence foods to instead cultivating coffee and other cash crops and dishing for tradable flakes of gold. Decades of industrial gold mining, land development, conservation efforts, and biological research have wrought transformations in the landscape and entwined traditional Biangai gardening practices with Western capital, disrupting the relationship between place and person and the social reproduction of a community. Drawing from extensive ethnographic research, Jamon Halvaksz examines the role of place in informing indigenous relationships with conservation and development. How do Biangai make meaning with the physical world? Collapsing Western distinctions between self and an earthly other, Halvaksz shows us it is a sense of place-grounded in productive relationships between nature and culture-that connects Biangai to one another as "placepersons" and enables them to navigate global forces amid changing local and regional economies. Centering local responses along the frontiers of resource extraction, Gardens of Gold contributes to our understanding of how neoliberal economic practices intervene in place-based economies and identities.

Drilling Mechanics: Advanced Applications and Technology (Paperback): Stefan Z. Miska, Robert F Mitchell, Evren M Ozbayoglu Drilling Mechanics: Advanced Applications and Technology (Paperback)
Stefan Z. Miska, Robert F Mitchell, Evren M Ozbayoglu
R4,996 Discovery Miles 49 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Master the principles and practices of modern drilling mechanics This hands-on guide presents a modern approach to drilling technology with a focus on horizontal drilling of shale plays and offshore wells. The book lays out the fundamentals of drilling engineering and clearly explains all of the latest technological advances in along with cost efficiency and guidelines for successful implementation. Written by four seasoned educators, Drilling Mechanics: Applications and New Technologies covers key topics such as geo-mechanics for drilling applications, well construction fundamentals, wellbore hydraulics, and drilling optimization. You will enhance your knowledge and understanding of drilling operations, improve your designs, and plan for better wells. Based on research conducted at the University of Tulsa Drilling Research Projects (TUDRP) Includes practice problems and calculations to aid in comprehension and reinforce practical applications Written by a team of industry-recognized experts and experienced academics

Gold Rush - How I Found, Lost and Made a Fortune (Paperback): Jim Richards Gold Rush - How I Found, Lost and Made a Fortune (Paperback)
Jim Richards
R355 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R60 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

When Jim Richards left home to make his fortune in a gold rush, he had no language skills, no money and no idea. But when he found diamond-filled pot holes in the remote rivers of Guyana, his problems really began. Chasing gold and diamond rushes around the world, Richards worked with local miners in some of the maddest, baddest and most dangerous places on earth. His dramatic journey ranges from the piranha-infested rivers of South America to the blazing deserts of Australia, from the world's biggest mining scam in Indonesia to the war-torn jungles of Laos. To find the gold, first Jim had to find himself. He learned to dig deep and discover the resilience and fortitude needed to overcome isolation, disease, equipment disasters and gun-toting criminals to come out on top.

Coal Mine - History * Engineering * Technology * Safety (Hardcover): Chris McNab Coal Mine - History * Engineering * Technology * Safety (Hardcover)
Chris McNab 1
R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This manual explains the evolution of British coalmining from a technical and engineering standpoint from the 18th to the 20th century, the heyday of British mining. The book explains the history and technology both above and below ground, exploring the pit head surface machinery and the transportation networks that fed into it, and the personal kit and equipment of individual miners. It also looks at how successive generations of mining engineers have met the perennial challenges and dangers of mining: pressure from millions of tons of rock and earth above; water drainage; fire and gas explosions; roof and seam collapse; underground illumination; ventilation; disease and accidents.

Subsea Control and Data Acquisition - Experience and Challenges (Hardcover): L. Adriaansen Subsea Control and Data Acquisition - Experience and Challenges (Hardcover)
L. Adriaansen
R9,549 Discovery Miles 95 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dealing exclusively with underwater instrumentation, control, and communication technology for subsea oil and gas production, "Subsea Control and Data Acquisition" has been structured to cover relevant experience and challenges in frontier subsea developments.

Aimed at professionals active in subsea production systems, in particular those engaged in the control and monitoring of such installations, and engineers keen to keep abreast of current practice and technologies, this volume covers operational experience of long offset control and monitoring, as well as enhanced oil recovery and discusses relevant topics in subsea and hole monitoring, such as, ReliabilityEnhanced oil recoverySubsea and down hole monitoringLong offset controlSubsea communication/control

Reliability of systems plays a dominant role, and the effect of regional legislation is not forgotten; this volume includes contributions from experienced experts from major oil companies to challenge the reader.

The accompanying CD can be requested from the UK Editorial team. Send requests to Debbie Cox, [email protected].

Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring (Hardcover): Robert Sharon, Erik Eberhardt Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring (Hardcover)
Robert Sharon, Erik Eberhardt
R4,567 Discovery Miles 45 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although most mining companies utilise systems for slope monitoring, experience indicates that mining operations continue to be surprised by the occurrence of adverse geotechnical events. A comprehensive and robust performance monitoring system is an essential component of slope management in an open pit mining operation. The development of such a system requires considerable expertise to ensure the monitoring system is effective and reliable. Written by instrumentation experts and geotechnical practitioners, Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring is an initiative of the Large Open Pit (LOP) Project and the fifth book in the Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design series. Its 10 chapters present the process of establishing and operating a slope monitoring system; the fundamentals of pit slope monitoring instrumentation and methods; monitoring system operation; data acquisition, management and analysis; and utilising and communicating monitoring results. The implications of increased automation of mining operations are also discussed, including the future requirements of performance monitoring. Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring summarises leading mine industry practice in monitoring system design, implementation, system management, data management and reporting, and provides guidance for engineers, geologists, technicians and others responsible for geotechnical risk management. This book is an initiative of the Large Open Pit (LOP) Project and the fifth book in the Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design series. It summarises leading mine industry practice in monitoring system design, implementation, system management, data management and reporting, and provides guidance for engineers, geologists, technicians and others responsible for geotechnical risk management.

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