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Functional materials for the oil and gas industry


"This book discusses the latest techniques in characterization and applications of functional materials in the oil and gas industry. It provides an expert review of recent developments in variety of materials such as ceramics, composites, and alloys and covers all major aspects relevant to the industry, including asset management (corrosion), operation (EOR), purification, and applications in extreme environments. Written for industrial practitioners, academics, and researchers in petroleum, materials, chemical, and other fields of engineering, this work offers significant insight into the state-of-the-art in the development and characterization of advanced functional materials"--
Date Published:2023

"This book discusses the latest techniques in characterization and applications of functional materials in the oil and gas industry. It provides an expert review of recent developments in variety of materials such as ceramics, composites, and alloys and covers all major aspects relevant to the industry, including asset management (corrosion), operation (EOR), purification, and applications in extreme environments. Written for industrial practitioners, academics, and researchers in petroleum, materials, chemical, and other fields of engineering, this work offers significant insight into the state-of-the-art in the development and characterization of advanced functional materials"--

Date Published:2023

حرق الغاز على الشعلة

تركي حمش (تركي حسن حمش)


بيان المؤلف مصدره النسخة الإلكترونية. من إصدارات إدارة الشؤون الفنية. تعاريف -- الحجم الحقيقي لموضوع حرق الغاز -- اتفاقية تقليص كميات الغاز المحروق -- أمثلة عملية -- آثار حرق الغاز. ينظر إلى حرق الغاز المُرافق (المصاحب) على أنه هدر لطاقة ناضبة من جهة، وأحد مصادر التلوث البيئي من جهة ثانية. حظي هذا الموضوع بتركيز إعلامي كبير خاصة بعد "ثورة السجيل" في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية التي بدأت بين عامي 2008 و2009، وإن كان النقاش إعلامياً وعلمياً حوله أقدم من ذلك. وقد سعت عدة جهات على رأسها البنك الدولي إلى تبني اتفاقية شراكة دولية للحد من الحرق الروتيني للغاز، رغم غياب أي تحديث لكميات الغاز المحروق في كل دولة بشكل تفصيلي بعد عام 2012، حتى تلك الدول التي وقعت على الاتفاقية. بينت هذه الدراسة أنه لا يمكن إيقاف حرق الغاز بشكل نهائي، بل يمكن تخفيض الحرق الروتيني فقط، بينما تبقى هناك العديد من الحالات التي لا بد من حرق الغاز فيها. وتوقعت الدراسة أن يستمر معدل حرق الغاز عند حدود 153 مليار متر مكعب سنوياً حتى عام 2020 على الأقل. كما أوضحت الدراسة أنه لا يمكن الحكم ببساطة بأن حرق الغاز هو هدر اقتصادي دوماً، فالشركات العاملة في الصناعة البترولية لا تتعمد حرق الغاز، وهي تستثمر أموالاً طائلة في عمليات الحفر والتطوير ولا يمكنها تحقيق أي ربح أو عائد على استثماراتها إلا ببيع ما تنتجه من النفط والغاز. لذلك لابد من التمييز بدقة بين الناحية الاقتصادية والناحية المالية، فعند النظر إلى الأمر من الناحية المالية المجرّدة يجب أن يؤخذ بالحسبان أن عملية تجميع وضغط ومعالجة ونقل الغاز قد تكون في بعض الأحيان أعلى كلفة بعدة مرات من قيمة الغاز نفسه. أما على الصعيد البيئي، ومن منظور كميات غاز ثاني أكسيد الكربون الناتج عن عمليات حرق الغاز، فقد أوضحت الدراسة أن هذه الكميات في دول العالم مجتمعة لا تشكل أكثر من 1% فقط مما ينتجه العالم من غاز ثاني أكسيد الكربون من مصادر أخرى. ولئن كانت كمية غاز ثاني أكسيد الكربون الناتجة عن حرق الغاز تعادل انبعاثات 77 مليون سيارة حسب التقديرات المتداولة، فلا بد من التنويه أن هذا العدد يشكل أقل من 6% من عدد السيارات التي تسير في شوارع العالم والذي يزيد عن 1200 مليون سيارة على الأقل، ناهيك عن باقي وسائط النقل من سفن وطائرات. أوضحت الدراسة أن الدول العربية تعد من الدول الرائدة في مجال الحد من حرق الغاز رغم التكلفة العالية لهذه العمليات، ويأتي العراق كمثال واضح على السعي الحثيث نحو استغلال الغاز المُرافق عبر مشروع يعتبر الأكبر من نوعه في العالم لتجميع ومعالجة واستثمار الغاز المُرافق. وأظهرت هذه الدراسة كذلك أن الدولة الأكثر تركيزاً على موضوع حرق الغاز (الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية) هي ثالث دولة في العالم من ناحية كميات الغاز المحروق، بل إن الحرق فيها ارتفع في السنوات القلية الماضية. تكونت هذه الدراسة من خمسة فصول، قدم الفصل الأول منها تعاريف عامة لمفردات الموضوع بدءاً من تعريف حرق الغاز مروراً بأنواع الشعلات وكفاءة الاحتراق وتركيب الغاز وأسباب الحرق والبديل المتاح وهو تحرير الغاز بشكله الحر إلى الجو. واهتم الفصل الثاني بالبحث في الحجم الحقيقي لكميات الغاز التي تحرق في مختلف مناطق العالم وطريقة تقديرها ودقة هذا التقدير، إضافة إلى التوزع الجغرافي لعمليات الحرق. ونظراً لأهميتها، فقد أفرد الفصل الثالث لشرح اتفاقية تقليص حجم الغاز المحروق من حيث منظور الاتفاقية، وميثاقها، ورؤيتها، وبعض نتائجها العملية القريبة، ومستقبلها. وتضمن الفصل الرابع أمثلة عملية عن حرق الغاز في بعض الدول العربية والأجنبية، مع التركيز على بعض الدول الأجنبية الأكثر حرقاً للغاز في العالم مثل الولايات المتحدة وروسيا ونيجيريا. أما الفصل الخامس فنظر في الآثار البيئية والاقتصادية لحرق الغاز، وتطرق إلى أهم العوائق التي تقف في وجه الحد من عمليات الحرق. وخُتمت الدراسة بمناقشة وتلخيص لما تم استعراضه فيها، إضافة إلى بعض المقترحات. كما تم تضمين جدول بالاختصارات والمصطلحات الواردة في الدراسة وبعض المفردات الهامة مع ترجمتها إلى العربية.
Date Published:2016

بيان المؤلف مصدره النسخة الإلكترونية. من إصدارات إدارة الشؤون الفنية. تعاريف -- الحجم الحقيقي لموضوع حرق الغاز -- اتفاقية تقليص كميات الغاز المحروق -- أمثلة عملية -- آثار حرق الغاز. ينظر إلى حرق الغاز المُرافق (المصاحب) على أنه هدر لطاقة ناضبة من جهة، وأحد مصادر التلوث البيئي من جهة ثانية. حظي هذا الموضوع بتركيز إعلامي كبير خاصة بعد "ثورة السجيل" في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية التي بدأت بين عامي 2008 و2009، وإن كان النقاش إعلامياً وعلمياً حوله أقدم من ذلك. وقد سعت عدة جهات على رأسها البنك الدولي إلى تبني اتفاقية شراكة دولية للحد من الحرق الروتيني للغاز، رغم غياب أي تحديث لكميات الغاز المحروق في كل دولة بشكل تفصيلي بعد عام 2012، حتى تلك الدول التي وقعت على الاتفاقية. بينت هذه الدراسة أنه لا يمكن إيقاف حرق الغاز بشكل نهائي، بل يمكن تخفيض الحرق الروتيني فقط، بينما تبقى هناك العديد من الحالات التي لا بد من حرق الغاز فيها. وتوقعت الدراسة أن يستمر معدل حرق الغاز عند حدود 153 مليار متر مكعب سنوياً حتى عام 2020 على الأقل. كما أوضحت الدراسة أنه لا يمكن الحكم ببساطة بأن حرق الغاز هو هدر اقتصادي دوماً، فالشركات العاملة في الصناعة البترولية لا تتعمد حرق الغاز، وهي تستثمر أموالاً طائلة في عمليات الحفر والتطوير ولا يمكنها تحقيق أي ربح أو عائد على استثماراتها إلا ببيع ما تنتجه من النفط والغاز. لذلك لابد من التمييز بدقة بين الناحية الاقتصادية والناحية المالية، فعند النظر إلى الأمر من الناحية المالية المجرّدة يجب أن يؤخذ بالحسبان أن عملية تجميع وضغط ومعالجة ونقل الغاز قد تكون في بعض الأحيان أعلى كلفة بعدة مرات من قيمة الغاز نفسه. أما على الصعيد البيئي، ومن منظور كميات غاز ثاني أكسيد الكربون الناتج عن عمليات حرق الغاز، فقد أوضحت الدراسة أن هذه الكميات في دول العالم مجتمعة لا تشكل أكثر من 1% فقط مما ينتجه العالم من غاز ثاني أكسيد الكربون من مصادر أخرى. ولئن كانت كمية غاز ثاني أكسيد الكربون الناتجة عن حرق الغاز تعادل انبعاثات 77 مليون سيارة حسب التقديرات المتداولة، فلا بد من التنويه أن هذا العدد يشكل أقل من 6% من عدد السيارات التي تسير في شوارع العالم والذي يزيد عن 1200 مليون سيارة على الأقل، ناهيك عن باقي وسائط النقل من سفن وطائرات. أوضحت الدراسة أن الدول العربية تعد من الدول الرائدة في مجال الحد من حرق الغاز رغم التكلفة العالية لهذه العمليات، ويأتي العراق كمثال واضح على السعي الحثيث نحو استغلال الغاز المُرافق عبر مشروع يعتبر الأكبر من نوعه في العالم لتجميع ومعالجة واستثمار الغاز المُرافق. وأظهرت هذه الدراسة كذلك أن الدولة الأكثر تركيزاً على موضوع حرق الغاز (الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية) هي ثالث دولة في العالم من ناحية كميات الغاز المحروق، بل إن الحرق فيها ارتفع في السنوات القلية الماضية. تكونت هذه الدراسة من خمسة فصول، قدم الفصل الأول منها تعاريف عامة لمفردات الموضوع بدءاً من تعريف حرق الغاز مروراً بأنواع الشعلات وكفاءة الاحتراق وتركيب الغاز وأسباب الحرق والبديل المتاح وهو تحرير الغاز بشكله الحر إلى الجو. واهتم الفصل الثاني بالبحث في الحجم الحقيقي لكميات الغاز التي تحرق في مختلف مناطق العالم وطريقة تقديرها ودقة هذا التقدير، إضافة إلى التوزع الجغرافي لعمليات الحرق. ونظراً لأهميتها، فقد أفرد الفصل الثالث لشرح اتفاقية تقليص حجم الغاز المحروق من حيث منظور الاتفاقية، وميثاقها، ورؤيتها، وبعض نتائجها العملية القريبة، ومستقبلها. وتضمن الفصل الرابع أمثلة عملية عن حرق الغاز في بعض الدول العربية والأجنبية، مع التركيز على بعض الدول الأجنبية الأكثر حرقاً للغاز في العالم مثل الولايات المتحدة وروسيا ونيجيريا. أما الفصل الخامس فنظر في الآثار البيئية والاقتصادية لحرق الغاز، وتطرق إلى أهم العوائق التي تقف في وجه الحد من عمليات الحرق. وخُتمت الدراسة بمناقشة وتلخيص لما تم استعراضه فيها، إضافة إلى بعض المقترحات. كما تم تضمين جدول بالاختصارات والمصطلحات الواردة في الدراسة وبعض المفردات الهامة مع ترجمتها إلى العربية.

Date Published:2016

Oil and gas production handbook : an introduction to oil and gas production /

Devold, Håvard.


Title from PDF title page (viewed on Feb. 15, 2012).
Date Published:2009

Residuals management in industry : a case study of petroleum refining /

Russell, Clifford S.



Date Published:1973

Design for enhancing eco-efficiency of energy-related products : the integration of simplified LCA tools in industrial design education /

Suppipat, Suphichaya,


Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Designers guide for life cycle assessment -- Chapter 3. LCA-based design strategies and simplified LCA tools for designers -- Chapter 4. Challenges and opportunities of implementing simplified LCA tools in industrial design education -- Chapter 5. The social aspect of sustainability in the LCA methodology -- Chapter 6. LCA-based tool practice: 7 Steps for implementation in ErP design -- Chapter 7. Summary. This brief textbook underpins the concept of eco-efficiency in product design and systematically addresses the essence of the integration of simplified life cycle assessment (LCA) methods and tools into industrial design. Fundamental steps of LCA-based tools implementation within the higher education context are proposed, using energy-related products (ErP) design as a prime case study. All chapters are designed to respond to the common frequently asked questions in LCA-based tools implementation during the sustainable product design process. The chapters are also enriched with discussions, data sources of simplified LCA tools, and examples of design assignments that provide constructive learning. Some assignments aim at encouraging tool users reflections while others tackle particularly at knowledge exchange. The examples can assist the reader to visualize challenges and opportunities to engage learners who are tool users. This textbook broadens LCA knowledge for industrial design and environmental engineering students as well as enhance their sustainable product design performance. For professional practitioners including industrial designers, product engineers, entrepreneurs and the like, this textbook can be used as a guide at the introductory level for integrating life cycle thinking into product design and development.
Date Published:2022

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Designers guide for life cycle assessment -- Chapter 3. LCA-based design strategies and simplified LCA tools for designers -- Chapter 4. Challenges and opportunities of implementing simplified LCA tools in industrial design education -- Chapter 5. The social aspect of sustainability in the LCA methodology -- Chapter 6. LCA-based tool practice: 7 Steps for implementation in ErP design -- Chapter 7. Summary. This brief textbook underpins the concept of eco-efficiency in product design and systematically addresses the essence of the integration of simplified life cycle assessment (LCA) methods and tools into industrial design. Fundamental steps of LCA-based tools implementation within the higher education context are proposed, using energy-related products (ErP) design as a prime case study. All chapters are designed to respond to the common frequently asked questions in LCA-based tools implementation during the sustainable product design process. The chapters are also enriched with discussions, data sources of simplified LCA tools, and examples of design assignments that provide constructive learning. Some assignments aim at encouraging tool users reflections while others tackle particularly at knowledge exchange. The examples can assist the reader to visualize challenges and opportunities to engage learners who are tool users. This textbook broadens LCA knowledge for industrial design and environmental engineering students as well as enhance their sustainable product design performance. For professional practitioners including industrial designers, product engineers, entrepreneurs and the like, this textbook can be used as a guide at the introductory level for integrating life cycle thinking into product design and development.

Date Published:2022

Advances in energy and combustion : safety and sustainability /


This book provides state-of-the-art advances in several areas of importance in energy, combustion, power, propulsion, environment using fossil fuels and alternative fuels, and biofuels production and utilization. Availability of clean and sustainable energy is of greater importance now than ever before in all sectors of energy, power, mobility and propulsion. Written by internationally renowned experts, the latest fundamental and applied research innovations on cleaner energy production as well as utilization for a wide range of devices extending from micro scale energy conversion to hypersonic propulsion using hydrocarbon fuels are provided. The tailored technical tracks and contributions from the world renowned technical experts are portrayed in the respective field to highlight different but complementary views on fuels, combustion, power and propulsion and air toxins with special focus on current and future R&D needs and activities. The energy and environment sustainability require a multi-pronged approach involving development and utilization of new and renewable fuels, design of fuel-flexible combustion systems that can be easily operated with the new fuels, and develop novel and environmentally friendly technologies for improved utilization of all kinds of gas, liquid and solid fuels. This volume is a useful book for practicing engineers, research engineers and managers in industry and research labs, academic institutions, graduate students, and final year undergraduate students in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Energy and Environmental Engineering.
Date Published:2022

This book provides state-of-the-art advances in several areas of importance in energy, combustion, power, propulsion, environment using fossil fuels and alternative fuels, and biofuels production and utilization. Availability of clean and sustainable energy is of greater importance now than ever before in all sectors of energy, power, mobility and propulsion. Written by internationally renowned experts, the latest fundamental and applied research innovations on cleaner energy production as well as utilization for a wide range of devices extending from micro scale energy conversion to hypersonic propulsion using hydrocarbon fuels are provided. The tailored technical tracks and contributions from the world renowned technical experts are portrayed in the respective field to highlight different but complementary views on fuels, combustion, power and propulsion and air toxins with special focus on current and future R&D needs and activities. The energy and environment sustainability require a multi-pronged approach involving development and utilization of new and renewable fuels, design of fuel-flexible combustion systems that can be easily operated with the new fuels, and develop novel and environmentally friendly technologies for improved utilization of all kinds of gas, liquid and solid fuels. This volume is a useful book for practicing engineers, research engineers and managers in industry and research labs, academic institutions, graduate students, and final year undergraduate students in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Energy and Environmental Engineering.

Date Published:2022

Guidelines for revalidating a process hazard analysis

American Institute of Chemical Engineers,


Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Glossary and Nomenclature -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Objective of this Book -- Scope of this Book -- How to Use This Guidelines Book -- 1 OVERVIEW OF THE PHA REVALIDATION PROCESS -- 1.1 What is a PHA and What is a PHA Intended to Accomplish? -- 1.2 Overview of Typical PHA Activities -- 1.2.1 PHA Core Methodology -- 1.2.2 PHA Complementary Analyses -- 1.3 General Risk Assessment Principles -- 1.3.1 Risk and Risk Toler -- 1.3.2 Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 1.4 PHA Revalidation Objectives -- 1.5 PHA Revalidation Concept -- 1.6 PHA Revalidation Cycle -- 1.7 The Role of a PHA Revalidation Procedure -- 1.8 Relationship of RBPS Pillars to a PHA Revalidation -- 2 PHA REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS -- 2.1 External Legal/Regulatory Requirements -- 2.1.1 General Obligations -- 2.1.2 Specific RAGAGEPs -- 2.2 Internal Company Policy Requirements -- 2.2.1 Compliance-Driven Policies -- 2.2.2 EHS-Driven Policies -- 2.2.3 Value-Driven Policies -- 2.3 Internal Company Drivers That Impact Revalidation -- 2.4 Principles for Successful Definition of Revalidation Requirements -- 3 EVALUATING THE PRIOR PHA -- 3.1 Prior PHA Essential Criteria -- 3.1.1 Prior PHA Methodology Used -- 3.1.2 Prior PHA Inputs -- 3.1.3 Prior PHA Scope -- 3.1.4 Drawing Essential Criteria Conclusions -- 3.2 Prior PHA Quality and Completeness -- 3.2.1 Application of Analysis Method(s) -- 3.2.2 Level of Detail and Accuracy of the Core Analysis -- 3.2.3 Logic Errors and Inconsistencies in the Analysis -- 3.2.4 Failure to Document Hazards -- 3.2.5 Improper Application of Risk Tolerance -- 3.2.6 Drawing Quality and Completeness Conclusions -- 3.3 Prior PHA Topics for Additional Evaluation -- 3.3.1 Status of Prior PHA Recommendations. 3.3.2 Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 3.3.3 Opportunity to Learn and Capture Information -- 3.3.4 Continuous Improvement -- 3.3.5 PHA Documentation Software Changes -- 3.3.6 Time Since the Previous Redo -- 3.4 Principles for Successful Prior PHA Evaluation -- 4 EVALUATING OPERATING EXPERIENCE SINCE THE PRIOR PHA -- 4.1 Operating Experience Influence on Revalidation -- 4.2 Types of Operating Experience That Should Be Considered -- 4.2.1 MOC and PSSR Records -- 4.2.2 Incident Reports -- 4.2.3 Routine Maintenance Records -- 4.2.4 Audit Results -- 4.2.5 Organizational Changes Not Addressed by MOCs -- 4.2.6 Metrics and Overall Performance -- 4.3 How Operating Experience Affects the Revalidation -- 4.4 Principles for Successful Operating Experience Evaluation -- 5 SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE PHA REVALIDATION APPROACH -- 5.1 Revalidation Approaches -- 5.1.1 Update -- 5.1.2 Redo -- 5.1.3 Combining Update and Redo in a Revalidation -- 5.2 Selecting the Revalidation Options -- 5.2.1 Have the Requirements Changed Significantly? -- 5.2.2 Is the Prior PHA Deficient or Unacceptable? -- 5.2.3 Are There Too Many Changes or Significant Revelations in Operating Experience? -- 5.3 Principles for Successful Revalidation Approach Selection -- 6 PREPARING FOR PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 6.1 Planning the Revalidation Meetings -- 6.1.1 Establishing the Revalidation Scope -- 6.1.2 Selecting Team Members -- 6.1.3 Estimating Schedule, Time, and Resources -- 6.2 Identifying and Collecting Information -- 6.2.1 Determining Information Requirements -- 6.2.2 Distributing Information -- 6.3 Reviewing and Preparing Information -- 6.3.1 Prior PHA Reports and Related Documentation -- 6.3.2 Prior PHA Recommendation Resolution Status -- 6.3.3 MOC and PSSR Records -- 6.3.4 Audit Results -- 6.3.5 Incident Reports -- 6.3.6 Current Piping and Instrument Diagrams. 6.3.7 Current Operating Procedures -- 6.3.8 Special Considerations for Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 6.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Preparation -- 7 CONDUCTING PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 7.1 Applying Analysis Methodologies -- 7.1.1 Revalidation of the Core Analysis -- 7.1.2 Revalidation of Complementary Analyses -- 7.1.3 Revalidation of Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 7.2 Facilitating Effective Revalidation Meetings -- 7.2.1 Team Composition -- 7.2.2 Meeting Kickoff -- 7.2.3 Meeting Productivity -- 7.3 Revalidation Meeting Conclusion -- 7.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Meetings -- 8 DOCUMENTING AND FOLLOWING UP ON A PHA REVALIDATION -- 8.1 Documentation Approaches -- 8.2 Report and Its Contents -- 8.3 Recommendations and Follow-Up -- 8.4 Records Retention and Distribution -- 8.5 Principles for Successful Documentation and Follow-Up -- REFERENCES -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A Essential Criteria Checklist -- APPENDIX B PHA Quality and Completeness Checklist -- APPENDIX C Example Change Summary Worksheet -- APPENDIX D Checklist of Process, Facility, and Human Factors Changes -- APPENDIX E Example Facility Siting Checklists -- APPENDIX F Example Human Factors Checklists -- APPENDIX G Example External Events Checklist -- INDEX -- EULA. "This book is derived from the experience of many companies in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries, and presents demonstrated, concise, and common sense approaches for a resource-effective revalidation of process hazard analyses (PHAs). It includes flowcharts, checklists, and worksheets that provide invaluable assistance to the revalidation process. The new edition, now as a guideline, provides a complete and thorough update of the first book and will provide much needed and requested guidance on PHA Revalidations including evaluating Prior PHA Studies, Identifying an Appropriate Revalidation Methodology, Preparing and Conducting the Revalidation Study Sessions, and Documenting the Revalidation Study"--
Date Published:2023

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Glossary and Nomenclature -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Objective of this Book -- Scope of this Book -- How to Use This Guidelines Book -- 1 OVERVIEW OF THE PHA REVALIDATION PROCESS -- 1.1 What is a PHA and What is a PHA Intended to Accomplish? -- 1.2 Overview of Typical PHA Activities -- 1.2.1 PHA Core Methodology -- 1.2.2 PHA Complementary Analyses -- 1.3 General Risk Assessment Principles -- 1.3.1 Risk and Risk Toler -- 1.3.2 Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 1.4 PHA Revalidation Objectives -- 1.5 PHA Revalidation Concept -- 1.6 PHA Revalidation Cycle -- 1.7 The Role of a PHA Revalidation Procedure -- 1.8 Relationship of RBPS Pillars to a PHA Revalidation -- 2 PHA REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS -- 2.1 External Legal/Regulatory Requirements -- 2.1.1 General Obligations -- 2.1.2 Specific RAGAGEPs -- 2.2 Internal Company Policy Requirements -- 2.2.1 Compliance-Driven Policies -- 2.2.2 EHS-Driven Policies -- 2.2.3 Value-Driven Policies -- 2.3 Internal Company Drivers That Impact Revalidation -- 2.4 Principles for Successful Definition of Revalidation Requirements -- 3 EVALUATING THE PRIOR PHA -- 3.1 Prior PHA Essential Criteria -- 3.1.1 Prior PHA Methodology Used -- 3.1.2 Prior PHA Inputs -- 3.1.3 Prior PHA Scope -- 3.1.4 Drawing Essential Criteria Conclusions -- 3.2 Prior PHA Quality and Completeness -- 3.2.1 Application of Analysis Method(s) -- 3.2.2 Level of Detail and Accuracy of the Core Analysis -- 3.2.3 Logic Errors and Inconsistencies in the Analysis -- 3.2.4 Failure to Document Hazards -- 3.2.5 Improper Application of Risk Tolerance -- 3.2.6 Drawing Quality and Completeness Conclusions -- 3.3 Prior PHA Topics for Additional Evaluation -- 3.3.1 Status of Prior PHA Recommendations. 3.3.2 Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 3.3.3 Opportunity to Learn and Capture Information -- 3.3.4 Continuous Improvement -- 3.3.5 PHA Documentation Software Changes -- 3.3.6 Time Since the Previous Redo -- 3.4 Principles for Successful Prior PHA Evaluation -- 4 EVALUATING OPERATING EXPERIENCE SINCE THE PRIOR PHA -- 4.1 Operating Experience Influence on Revalidation -- 4.2 Types of Operating Experience That Should Be Considered -- 4.2.1 MOC and PSSR Records -- 4.2.2 Incident Reports -- 4.2.3 Routine Maintenance Records -- 4.2.4 Audit Results -- 4.2.5 Organizational Changes Not Addressed by MOCs -- 4.2.6 Metrics and Overall Performance -- 4.3 How Operating Experience Affects the Revalidation -- 4.4 Principles for Successful Operating Experience Evaluation -- 5 SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE PHA REVALIDATION APPROACH -- 5.1 Revalidation Approaches -- 5.1.1 Update -- 5.1.2 Redo -- 5.1.3 Combining Update and Redo in a Revalidation -- 5.2 Selecting the Revalidation Options -- 5.2.1 Have the Requirements Changed Significantly? -- 5.2.2 Is the Prior PHA Deficient or Unacceptable? -- 5.2.3 Are There Too Many Changes or Significant Revelations in Operating Experience? -- 5.3 Principles for Successful Revalidation Approach Selection -- 6 PREPARING FOR PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 6.1 Planning the Revalidation Meetings -- 6.1.1 Establishing the Revalidation Scope -- 6.1.2 Selecting Team Members -- 6.1.3 Estimating Schedule, Time, and Resources -- 6.2 Identifying and Collecting Information -- 6.2.1 Determining Information Requirements -- 6.2.2 Distributing Information -- 6.3 Reviewing and Preparing Information -- 6.3.1 Prior PHA Reports and Related Documentation -- 6.3.2 Prior PHA Recommendation Resolution Status -- 6.3.3 MOC and PSSR Records -- 6.3.4 Audit Results -- 6.3.5 Incident Reports -- 6.3.6 Current Piping and Instrument Diagrams. 6.3.7 Current Operating Procedures -- 6.3.8 Special Considerations for Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 6.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Preparation -- 7 CONDUCTING PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 7.1 Applying Analysis Methodologies -- 7.1.1 Revalidation of the Core Analysis -- 7.1.2 Revalidation of Complementary Analyses -- 7.1.3 Revalidation of Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 7.2 Facilitating Effective Revalidation Meetings -- 7.2.1 Team Composition -- 7.2.2 Meeting Kickoff -- 7.2.3 Meeting Productivity -- 7.3 Revalidation Meeting Conclusion -- 7.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Meetings -- 8 DOCUMENTING AND FOLLOWING UP ON A PHA REVALIDATION -- 8.1 Documentation Approaches -- 8.2 Report and Its Contents -- 8.3 Recommendations and Follow-Up -- 8.4 Records Retention and Distribution -- 8.5 Principles for Successful Documentation and Follow-Up -- REFERENCES -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A Essential Criteria Checklist -- APPENDIX B PHA Quality and Completeness Checklist -- APPENDIX C Example Change Summary Worksheet -- APPENDIX D Checklist of Process, Facility, and Human Factors Changes -- APPENDIX E Example Facility Siting Checklists -- APPENDIX F Example Human Factors Checklists -- APPENDIX G Example External Events Checklist -- INDEX -- EULA. "This book is derived from the experience of many companies in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries, and presents demonstrated, concise, and common sense approaches for a resource-effective revalidation of process hazard analyses (PHAs). It includes flowcharts, checklists, and worksheets that provide invaluable assistance to the revalidation process. The new edition, now as a guideline, provides a complete and thorough update of the first book and will provide much needed and requested guidance on PHA Revalidations including evaluating Prior PHA Studies, Identifying an Appropriate Revalidation Methodology, Preparing and Conducting the Revalidation Study Sessions, and Documenting the Revalidation Study"--

Date Published:2023

Guidelines for defining process safety competency requirements


""GUIDELINES FOR DEFINING PROCESS SAFETY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS""; ""Contents""; ""List of Tables""; ""Files on the Web Accompanying This Book""; ""Acronyms and Abbreviations""; ""Glossary""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Preface""; ""Executive Summary""; ""Organization of This Book""; ""1. INTRODUCTION""; ""1.1 Why Process Safety Competency?""; ""1.2 Purpose""; ""1.2.1 Address Applicable Regulations and Requirements""; ""1.2.2 Identify Process Safety Competency Requirements""; ""1.2.3 Assess Individuals Against Recommended Competencies""; ""1.3 Audience""; ""1.4 How to Use This Process"". ""1.5 Risk Based Process Safety Elements""""1.5.1 Process Safety Competency""; ""1.5.2 Corporate Process Safety Culture""; ""1.5.3 Process Safety Knowledge Management""; ""1.5.4 Organizational Change Management (OCM)""; ""1.6 CCPS Vision 20/20""; ""1.7 References""; ""2. IDENTIFY PROCESS SAFETY ROLES & COMPETENCY NEEDS""; ""2.1 List of Generic Job Roles""; ""2.1.1 Facility Manager""; ""2.1.2 HSE Manager""; ""2.1.3 Operations Manager""; ""2.1.4 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Manager""; ""2.1.5 Supervisor""; ""2.1.6 Operator""; ""2.1.7 Technician""; ""2.1.8 Engineer"" ""2.1.9 Project Manager""""2.1.10 Project Engineer""; ""2.1.11 Additional Roles""; ""2.2 List of Proficiency Levels""; ""2.2.1 Awareness Proficiency Level (Level 1)""; ""2.2.2 Basic Knowledge Proficiency Level (Level 2)""; ""2.2.3 Practitioner Proficiency Level (Level 3)""; ""2.2.4 Expert Proficiency Level (Level 4)""; ""2.2.5 Leader Proficiency Level (Level 5)""; ""2.3 List of Process Safety Knowledge/Skills""; ""3. PROCESS SAFETY COMPETENCY MATRIX""; ""3.1 What Is the Matrix?""; ""3.2 How to Customize the Matrix""; ""3.2.1 The Proficiency Levels Worksheet"" ""3.2.2 The Risk Based Process Safety Worksheet""""3.2.3 The Skills and Knowledge Worksheet""; ""3.3 Uses of the Matrix""; ""3.3.1 Establishing a Training Matrix""; ""3.3.2 Organizational Changes""; ""3.4 References""; ""4. INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS SAFETY COMPETENCIES""; ""4.1 Develop Organization Specific Competencies""; ""4.2 Assure Compliance with Regulations""; ""4.3 Example Templates and Checklists""; ""4.3.1 Process Hazards Management Coordinator and Hazard Assessment Facilitator""; ""4.3.2 HAZOP Facilitator""; ""4.4 References""; ""5. ASSESS COMPETENCIES VS. NEEDS"" ""5.1 Assessing Existing Competencies""""5.1.1 Self-Assessment""; ""5.1.2 Peer/Manager Assessment""; ""5.2 Training for Assessors""; ""5.3 Identify Gaps Between Current Status and Needs""; ""6. DEVELOP GAP CLOSURE PLAN""; ""6.1 Methods for Closing the Gaps""; ""6.1.1 Tasks or Personnel Reassignment""; ""6.1.2 Internal & External Training""; ""6.1.3 External Resources""; ""6.2 Supporting Materials""; ""6.3 Pre-requisites Before Progressing to the Next Level""; ""6.4 Example of Managing Gap Closure""; ""7. SUSTAINING COMPETENCIES""; ""7.1 Strategies for Sustaining Competencies"" This Guideline presents the framework of process safety knowledge and expertise versus the desired competency level in a "super-matrix" format, vertically and diagonally. The matrix references for potential remedies/required training may be tailored to a company's internally developed training, reference externally available training, or some combination of the two. Chapters include: Identify Process Safety Roles & Competency Needs; Process Safety Competency Matrix; Individual and Corporate Process Safety Competencies; Conduct Assessments vs. Needs; Develop Gap Closure Plans; and Sustaining.
Date Published:2015

""GUIDELINES FOR DEFINING PROCESS SAFETY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS""; ""Contents""; ""List of Tables""; ""Files on the Web Accompanying This Book""; ""Acronyms and Abbreviations""; ""Glossary""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Preface""; ""Executive Summary""; ""Organization of This Book""; ""1. INTRODUCTION""; ""1.1 Why Process Safety Competency?""; ""1.2 Purpose""; ""1.2.1 Address Applicable Regulations and Requirements""; ""1.2.2 Identify Process Safety Competency Requirements""; ""1.2.3 Assess Individuals Against Recommended Competencies""; ""1.3 Audience""; ""1.4 How to Use This Process"". ""1.5 Risk Based Process Safety Elements""""1.5.1 Process Safety Competency""; ""1.5.2 Corporate Process Safety Culture""; ""1.5.3 Process Safety Knowledge Management""; ""1.5.4 Organizational Change Management (OCM)""; ""1.6 CCPS Vision 20/20""; ""1.7 References""; ""2. IDENTIFY PROCESS SAFETY ROLES & COMPETENCY NEEDS""; ""2.1 List of Generic Job Roles""; ""2.1.1 Facility Manager""; ""2.1.2 HSE Manager""; ""2.1.3 Operations Manager""; ""2.1.4 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Manager""; ""2.1.5 Supervisor""; ""2.1.6 Operator""; ""2.1.7 Technician""; ""2.1.8 Engineer"" ""2.1.9 Project Manager""""2.1.10 Project Engineer""; ""2.1.11 Additional Roles""; ""2.2 List of Proficiency Levels""; ""2.2.1 Awareness Proficiency Level (Level 1)""; ""2.2.2 Basic Knowledge Proficiency Level (Level 2)""; ""2.2.3 Practitioner Proficiency Level (Level 3)""; ""2.2.4 Expert Proficiency Level (Level 4)""; ""2.2.5 Leader Proficiency Level (Level 5)""; ""2.3 List of Process Safety Knowledge/Skills""; ""3. PROCESS SAFETY COMPETENCY MATRIX""; ""3.1 What Is the Matrix?""; ""3.2 How to Customize the Matrix""; ""3.2.1 The Proficiency Levels Worksheet"" ""3.2.2 The Risk Based Process Safety Worksheet""""3.2.3 The Skills and Knowledge Worksheet""; ""3.3 Uses of the Matrix""; ""3.3.1 Establishing a Training Matrix""; ""3.3.2 Organizational Changes""; ""3.4 References""; ""4. INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS SAFETY COMPETENCIES""; ""4.1 Develop Organization Specific Competencies""; ""4.2 Assure Compliance with Regulations""; ""4.3 Example Templates and Checklists""; ""4.3.1 Process Hazards Management Coordinator and Hazard Assessment Facilitator""; ""4.3.2 HAZOP Facilitator""; ""4.4 References""; ""5. ASSESS COMPETENCIES VS. NEEDS"" ""5.1 Assessing Existing Competencies""""5.1.1 Self-Assessment""; ""5.1.2 Peer/Manager Assessment""; ""5.2 Training for Assessors""; ""5.3 Identify Gaps Between Current Status and Needs""; ""6. DEVELOP GAP CLOSURE PLAN""; ""6.1 Methods for Closing the Gaps""; ""6.1.1 Tasks or Personnel Reassignment""; ""6.1.2 Internal & External Training""; ""6.1.3 External Resources""; ""6.2 Supporting Materials""; ""6.3 Pre-requisites Before Progressing to the Next Level""; ""6.4 Example of Managing Gap Closure""; ""7. SUSTAINING COMPETENCIES""; ""7.1 Strategies for Sustaining Competencies"" This Guideline presents the framework of process safety knowledge and expertise versus the desired competency level in a "super-matrix" format, vertically and diagonally. The matrix references for potential remedies/required training may be tailored to a company's internally developed training, reference externally available training, or some combination of the two. Chapters include: Identify Process Safety Roles & Competency Needs; Process Safety Competency Matrix; Individual and Corporate Process Safety Competencies; Conduct Assessments vs. Needs; Develop Gap Closure Plans; and Sustaining.

Date Published:2015

Sediment Compaction and Applications in Petroleum Geoscience

Dasgupta, Troyee.,


Porosity development in siliclastic rocks.-Porosity development in Carbonate rocks -- Compaction Trend definition and classification -- Well logs, Seismic and Geological data in porosity and compaction trend analyses -- Deviation of normal compaction trend in relation to pore pressure -- Global examples of overpressure scenarios -- Exhumation history analysis from sonic compaction trend -- Impact of compaction trend in different tectonic- and geological setting -- Application of Porosity and compaction trend in Petroleum geoscience -- Summary. This book discusses how sediments compact with depth and and applications of the compaction trends. Porosity reduction in sediment conveniently indicates the degree of sediments compacted after deposition. Published empirical curves- the compaction curves- are depth-wise porosity variation through which change in pore spaces from sediment surface to deeper depths e.g. up to 6 km can be delineated. Porosity is derived from well logs. Compaction curves, referred as the Normal Porosity Profile of shales, sandstones and shale bearing sandstones of different models are reviewed along with the different mechanical and chemical compaction processes. These compaction models reveals how porosity reduces depth-wise and the probable reason for anomalous zones. Deviation from these normal compaction trends may indicate abnormal pressure scenarios: either over- or under pressure. We highlight global examples of abnormal pressure scenarios along with the different primary- and secondary mechanisms. Well logs and cores being the direct measurements of porosity, well log is the only cost-effective way to determine porosity of subsurface rocks. Certain well logs can detect overpressure and the preference of one log above the other help reduce the uncertainty. Apart from delineation of under-compacted zones by comparing the modeled- with the actual compaction, porosity data can also estimate erosion.
Date Published:2020

Porosity development in siliclastic rocks.-Porosity development in Carbonate rocks -- Compaction Trend definition and classification -- Well logs, Seismic and Geological data in porosity and compaction trend analyses -- Deviation of normal compaction trend in relation to pore pressure -- Global examples of overpressure scenarios -- Exhumation history analysis from sonic compaction trend -- Impact of compaction trend in different tectonic- and geological setting -- Application of Porosity and compaction trend in Petroleum geoscience -- Summary. This book discusses how sediments compact with depth and and applications of the compaction trends. Porosity reduction in sediment conveniently indicates the degree of sediments compacted after deposition. Published empirical curves- the compaction curves- are depth-wise porosity variation through which change in pore spaces from sediment surface to deeper depths e.g. up to 6 km can be delineated. Porosity is derived from well logs. Compaction curves, referred as the Normal Porosity Profile of shales, sandstones and shale bearing sandstones of different models are reviewed along with the different mechanical and chemical compaction processes. These compaction models reveals how porosity reduces depth-wise and the probable reason for anomalous zones. Deviation from these normal compaction trends may indicate abnormal pressure scenarios: either over- or under pressure. We highlight global examples of abnormal pressure scenarios along with the different primary- and secondary mechanisms. Well logs and cores being the direct measurements of porosity, well log is the only cost-effective way to determine porosity of subsurface rocks. Certain well logs can detect overpressure and the preference of one log above the other help reduce the uncertainty. Apart from delineation of under-compacted zones by comparing the modeled- with the actual compaction, porosity data can also estimate erosion.

Date Published:2020

Adaptive approach to petroleum reservoir simulation

Ursegov, Stanislav,


Introduction -- Information capacity of initial data -- Contrasts between adaptive and deterministic models -- Alternatives for mathematical apparatus of adaptive simulation : neural networks and fuzzy logic -- Adaptive geological modeling -- Adaptive hydrodynamic modeling -- Adaptive forecasting -- Adaptive software system Cervart -- Conclusion. This book presents unique features of the adaptive modeling approach based on new machine learning algorithms for petroleum exploration, development, and production. The adaptive approach helps simulation engineers and geoscientists to create adequate geological and hydrodynamic models. This approach is proven to be a real alternative to traditional techniques, such as deterministic modeling. Currently, machine-learning algorithms grow in popularity because they provide consistency, predictiveness, and convenience. The primary purpose of this book is to describe the theoretical state of the adaptive approach and show some examples of its implementation in simulation and forecasting different reservoir processes.
Date Published:2021

Introduction -- Information capacity of initial data -- Contrasts between adaptive and deterministic models -- Alternatives for mathematical apparatus of adaptive simulation : neural networks and fuzzy logic -- Adaptive geological modeling -- Adaptive hydrodynamic modeling -- Adaptive forecasting -- Adaptive software system Cervart -- Conclusion. This book presents unique features of the adaptive modeling approach based on new machine learning algorithms for petroleum exploration, development, and production. The adaptive approach helps simulation engineers and geoscientists to create adequate geological and hydrodynamic models. This approach is proven to be a real alternative to traditional techniques, such as deterministic modeling. Currently, machine-learning algorithms grow in popularity because they provide consistency, predictiveness, and convenience. The primary purpose of this book is to describe the theoretical state of the adaptive approach and show some examples of its implementation in simulation and forecasting different reservoir processes.

Date Published:2021

Handbook of fire and explosion protection engineering principles for oil, gas, chemical, and related facilities

Nolan, Dennis P.,


Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles for the Oil, Gas, Chemical, and Related Facilities, Fourth Edition, discusses high-level risk analysis and advanced technical considerations, such as process control, emergency shut-downs, and evaluation procedures. As more engineers and managers are adopting risk-based approaches to minimize risk, maximize profits, and keep operations running smoothly, this reference encompasses all the critical equipment and standards necessary for the process industries, including oil and gas. Updated with new information covering fire and explosion resistant systems, drainage systems, and human factors, this book delivers the equipment standards needed to protect today's petrochemical assets and facilities.
Date Published:2019

Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles for the Oil, Gas, Chemical, and Related Facilities, Fourth Edition, discusses high-level risk analysis and advanced technical considerations, such as process control, emergency shut-downs, and evaluation procedures. As more engineers and managers are adopting risk-based approaches to minimize risk, maximize profits, and keep operations running smoothly, this reference encompasses all the critical equipment and standards necessary for the process industries, including oil and gas. Updated with new information covering fire and explosion resistant systems, drainage systems, and human factors, this book delivers the equipment standards needed to protect today's petrochemical assets and facilities.

Date Published:2019

Sustainable development in energy and environment : select proceedings of ICSDEE 2019 /


International conference proceedings. This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Energy and Environment (ICSDEE) 2019. The focus is on novel research in renewable energy resources and environmental issues and their implementation in augmenting sustainable development. This book includes chapters on solutions to problems faced by countries across the globe in the energy sector, pollution treatment processes, and other socially relevant topics like the possibility of extracting energy from the inexhaustible waste stream, waste disposal, waste management etc. This book will be useful for students, researchers as well as professionals interested in sustainable technologies, green energy, and biotechnology.
Date Published:2020

International conference proceedings. This book presents select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Energy and Environment (ICSDEE) 2019. The focus is on novel research in renewable energy resources and environmental issues and their implementation in augmenting sustainable development. This book includes chapters on solutions to problems faced by countries across the globe in the energy sector, pollution treatment processes, and other socially relevant topics like the possibility of extracting energy from the inexhaustible waste stream, waste disposal, waste management etc. This book will be useful for students, researchers as well as professionals interested in sustainable technologies, green energy, and biotechnology.

Date Published:2020

Geomechanics of oil and gas wells

Karev, Vladimir,


Stress-Strain State of Rocks -- Deformation and Fracture of Rocks In The Presence of Filtration -- Mechanical and Mathematical, and Experimental Modeling of Oil and Gas Well Stability -- Equipment For Studying Deformation and Strength Properties of Rocks In Triaxial Loading -- Loading Programs For Rock Specimens On Triaxial Independent Loading Test System (Tilts) -- Dependence of Permeability On Stress State -- Influence of Filtration On Stress-Strain State and Rock Fracture In The Well Vicinity -- Results of Tests of Rock Specimens By Using Tilts -- Mathematical Modeling of Mechanical and Filtration Processes In Near-Wellbore Zone -- Directional Unloading Method -- A New Approach To Enhancing of Oil and Gas Well Productivity. The book presents an integrated approach to studying the geomechanical processes occurring in oil and gas-bearing formations during their development. It discusses the choice of a model that takes into account the basic properties of rocks; experiments to find model parameters; numerical modeling; and direct physical modeling of deformation and filtration processes in reservoir and host rocks. Taking into account features of rock behavior, such as anisotropy of the mechanical properties of rocks during elastoplastic deformation; dependence of permeability on the total stress tensor; the contribution of the filtration flow to the formation stress state; and the influence of tangential as well as normal stresses on the transition to inelastic deformation, it demonstrates how the presented approach allows the practical problems of increasing the productivity of wells, oil recovery, and ensuring the stability of wellbores to be solved. The book is intended for specialists, including geoengineers working in the oil and gas sector, teachers, graduate students and students, as well as all those interested in scientific and technological developments to meet the enormous demand for raw materials and energy.
Date Published:2020

Stress-Strain State of Rocks -- Deformation and Fracture of Rocks In The Presence of Filtration -- Mechanical and Mathematical, and Experimental Modeling of Oil and Gas Well Stability -- Equipment For Studying Deformation and Strength Properties of Rocks In Triaxial Loading -- Loading Programs For Rock Specimens On Triaxial Independent Loading Test System (Tilts) -- Dependence of Permeability On Stress State -- Influence of Filtration On Stress-Strain State and Rock Fracture In The Well Vicinity -- Results of Tests of Rock Specimens By Using Tilts -- Mathematical Modeling of Mechanical and Filtration Processes In Near-Wellbore Zone -- Directional Unloading Method -- A New Approach To Enhancing of Oil and Gas Well Productivity. The book presents an integrated approach to studying the geomechanical processes occurring in oil and gas-bearing formations during their development. It discusses the choice of a model that takes into account the basic properties of rocks; experiments to find model parameters; numerical modeling; and direct physical modeling of deformation and filtration processes in reservoir and host rocks. Taking into account features of rock behavior, such as anisotropy of the mechanical properties of rocks during elastoplastic deformation; dependence of permeability on the total stress tensor; the contribution of the filtration flow to the formation stress state; and the influence of tangential as well as normal stresses on the transition to inelastic deformation, it demonstrates how the presented approach allows the practical problems of increasing the productivity of wells, oil recovery, and ensuring the stability of wellbores to be solved. The book is intended for specialists, including geoengineers working in the oil and gas sector, teachers, graduate students and students, as well as all those interested in scientific and technological developments to meet the enormous demand for raw materials and energy.

Date Published:2020

Manufacturing driving circular economy : proceedings of the 18th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, October 5-7, 2022, Berlin /

Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing 2022 :,


Includes author index. 1. Manufacturing Processes -- 2. Supply Chain and Remanufacturing -- 3. Machine Tools -- 4. Materials -- 5. Additive Manufacturing -- 6. Production Systems -- 7. Planning, Scheduling and Control -- 8. Energy Efficiency -- 9. Industry 4.0 and Digitalization -- 10. Life Cycle and Decision Making -- 11. Product Design and Innovation -- 12. Learning and Knowledge -- 13. Assessment, Strategy and Business Models -- 14. Metrics -- 15. Sustainability at Regional Level -- 16. Student Projects. This is an open access book. It gathers the proceedings of the 18th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, held on October 5-7, 2022, as a hybrid event, in/from Berlin, Germany. With a focus on manufacturing advances and practices driving the circular economy, the chapters selected for this book report on sustainable manufacturing technologies for the mobility, energy and construction sector, and for machines and equipments, covering applications of artificial intelligence and industry 4.0. Moreover, they discuss energy-efficient process, waste reuse, and CO2 neutral production, giving a special emphasis to developing sustainable manufacturing in emerging countries. This book offers extensive and timely information for both researchers and professionals in the field of manufacturing and business development.
Date Published:2023

Includes author index. 1. Manufacturing Processes -- 2. Supply Chain and Remanufacturing -- 3. Machine Tools -- 4. Materials -- 5. Additive Manufacturing -- 6. Production Systems -- 7. Planning, Scheduling and Control -- 8. Energy Efficiency -- 9. Industry 4.0 and Digitalization -- 10. Life Cycle and Decision Making -- 11. Product Design and Innovation -- 12. Learning and Knowledge -- 13. Assessment, Strategy and Business Models -- 14. Metrics -- 15. Sustainability at Regional Level -- 16. Student Projects. This is an open access book. It gathers the proceedings of the 18th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, held on October 5-7, 2022, as a hybrid event, in/from Berlin, Germany. With a focus on manufacturing advances and practices driving the circular economy, the chapters selected for this book report on sustainable manufacturing technologies for the mobility, energy and construction sector, and for machines and equipments, covering applications of artificial intelligence and industry 4.0. Moreover, they discuss energy-efficient process, waste reuse, and CO2 neutral production, giving a special emphasis to developing sustainable manufacturing in emerging countries. This book offers extensive and timely information for both researchers and professionals in the field of manufacturing and business development.

Date Published:2023

Industrial engineering in the Industry 4.0 era : selected papers from ISPR2023, October 5-7, 2023, Antalya /

International Symposium for Production Research 2023 :,


Includes author index. This book contains selected papers from International Symposium for Production Research 2023, held on October 5-7, 2023, Antalya, Türkiye. The book reports recent advances in production engineering and operations. It explores topics including: production research; production management; operations management; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; industrial engineering; mechanical engineering; engineering management; operational research. Presenting real-life applications, case studies, and mathematical models, this book is of interest to researchers, academics, and practitioners in the field of production and operation engineering. It provides both the results of recent research and practical solutions to real-world problems.
Date Published:2024

Includes author index. This book contains selected papers from International Symposium for Production Research 2023, held on October 5-7, 2023, Antalya, Türkiye. The book reports recent advances in production engineering and operations. It explores topics including: production research; production management; operations management; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; industrial engineering; mechanical engineering; engineering management; operational research. Presenting real-life applications, case studies, and mathematical models, this book is of interest to researchers, academics, and practitioners in the field of production and operation engineering. It provides both the results of recent research and practical solutions to real-world problems.

Date Published:2024

المشاكل المرافقة لعمليات الحفر

تركي حمش (تركي حسن حمش)


من إصدارات إدارة الشؤون الفنية. المشاكل المرتبطة بتشكيلة الحفر -- تهريب سائل الحفر، وتلوثه -- المشاكل المرتبطة بعمليات الحفر -- السيطرة على البئر -- مشاكل مواسير التغليف والسمنتة -- مشاكل الحفر الوجه -- مشاكل التشقيق الهيدروليكي -- الآثار البيئية المرافقة لعمليات الحفر. يعتبر تحديد المشاكل المتوقعة أحد أهم النقاط التي تؤخذ بعين الاعتبار في أي مشروع هندسي، وتختلف طبيعة وحجم المشاكل حسب نوع المشروع. ينظر إلى عمليات الحفر على أنها حجر الزاوية في الصناعة البترولية، وتعتبر احتياطيات النفط والغاز عصب الحضارة. قدرت الاحتياطيات المؤكدة من النفط في العالم في مطلع عام 2020 بنحو 1.3 تريليون برميل، وقدرت احتياطيات الغاز الطبيعي بحوالي 200 تريليون متر مكعب. تشكل نفقات الحفر زهاء 25% من ميزانيات الاستكشاف والإنتاج حول العالم، وتواجه عمليات الحفر العديد من المشاكل التي يصعب رؤيتها بشكل مباشر كون أغلبها تحدث تحت سطح الأرض. لذلك يعتبر التخطيط للحفر من أكبر التحديات الهندسية، ويتضمن عادة كل لسيناريوهات المحتملة للمشاكل المتوقعة وحلولها. كما يزيد من أهمية التخطيط أن بعض مشاكل الحفر تعتبر عالية الخطورة سواء على أرواح الطاقم أو على البئر نفسها، وغالباً لا يكون من السهل إيجاد حل للمشكلة لحظة حدوثها. تتطلب عمليات الحفر استخدام عدد كبير من المعدات والطواقم وعمليات النقل، والكثير من الآليات والمواد الكيميائية، لذلك من الضروري أن تتضافر كل الجهود لسير العمل بوتيرة صحيحة. رغم ذلك تحدث مشاكل غير متوقعة حتى في الحالات التي تم وضع خطة الحفر فيها بمنتهى الدقة، وربما يكون أحد أسباب ذلك أن الصخور المحفورة غير متجانسة، والظروف الجيولوجية مختلفة، فقد يتم حفر بئر ما دون أي مشاكل، بينما تظهر العديد من المشاكل عند حفر بئر مجاورة. هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى استعراض أهم المشاكل المتعلقة بتشكيلة الحفر وسائل الحفر، وعمليات الحفر نفسها، إضافة إلى مشاكل التحكم بالبئر، ومشاكل التغليف والسمنتة، ومشاكل الحفر الموجه. علاوة على النظر في المشاكل الجديدة التي رافقت الانتشار الواسع للتشقيق الهيدروليكي، والآثار البيئية المحتملة لمشاكل الحفر عموماً. تضمنت الدراسة العديد من الأمثلة ودراسات الحالة التي توضح مختلف المشاكل وكيف تم التعامل معها وماذا كانت نتائجها، وذلك كمحاولة لتقديم تصور أوضح حول المشاكل، مما يغني المعلومات المرتبطة بالحلول الحقلية، فالتراكم المعرفي يساهم في إيجاد خطط مسبقة ومعايير سلامة ترفع من استدامة عمليات الحفر. ذلك أن كل مشكلة حدثت وتمت مواجهتها في أي موقع حفر حول العالم، تفتح المجال أمام منع حدوث هذه المشكلة في مواقع أخرى. لذلك حاولت الدراسة أيضاً تسليط الضوء على المشاكل الناتجة عن الأخطاء البشرية وتلك الناتجة عن حالات لا يد للطاقم فيها.
Date Published:2020

من إصدارات إدارة الشؤون الفنية. المشاكل المرتبطة بتشكيلة الحفر -- تهريب سائل الحفر، وتلوثه -- المشاكل المرتبطة بعمليات الحفر -- السيطرة على البئر -- مشاكل مواسير التغليف والسمنتة -- مشاكل الحفر الوجه -- مشاكل التشقيق الهيدروليكي -- الآثار البيئية المرافقة لعمليات الحفر. يعتبر تحديد المشاكل المتوقعة أحد أهم النقاط التي تؤخذ بعين الاعتبار في أي مشروع هندسي، وتختلف طبيعة وحجم المشاكل حسب نوع المشروع. ينظر إلى عمليات الحفر على أنها حجر الزاوية في الصناعة البترولية، وتعتبر احتياطيات النفط والغاز عصب الحضارة. قدرت الاحتياطيات المؤكدة من النفط في العالم في مطلع عام 2020 بنحو 1.3 تريليون برميل، وقدرت احتياطيات الغاز الطبيعي بحوالي 200 تريليون متر مكعب. تشكل نفقات الحفر زهاء 25% من ميزانيات الاستكشاف والإنتاج حول العالم، وتواجه عمليات الحفر العديد من المشاكل التي يصعب رؤيتها بشكل مباشر كون أغلبها تحدث تحت سطح الأرض. لذلك يعتبر التخطيط للحفر من أكبر التحديات الهندسية، ويتضمن عادة كل لسيناريوهات المحتملة للمشاكل المتوقعة وحلولها. كما يزيد من أهمية التخطيط أن بعض مشاكل الحفر تعتبر عالية الخطورة سواء على أرواح الطاقم أو على البئر نفسها، وغالباً لا يكون من السهل إيجاد حل للمشكلة لحظة حدوثها. تتطلب عمليات الحفر استخدام عدد كبير من المعدات والطواقم وعمليات النقل، والكثير من الآليات والمواد الكيميائية، لذلك من الضروري أن تتضافر كل الجهود لسير العمل بوتيرة صحيحة. رغم ذلك تحدث مشاكل غير متوقعة حتى في الحالات التي تم وضع خطة الحفر فيها بمنتهى الدقة، وربما يكون أحد أسباب ذلك أن الصخور المحفورة غير متجانسة، والظروف الجيولوجية مختلفة، فقد يتم حفر بئر ما دون أي مشاكل، بينما تظهر العديد من المشاكل عند حفر بئر مجاورة. هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى استعراض أهم المشاكل المتعلقة بتشكيلة الحفر وسائل الحفر، وعمليات الحفر نفسها، إضافة إلى مشاكل التحكم بالبئر، ومشاكل التغليف والسمنتة، ومشاكل الحفر الموجه. علاوة على النظر في المشاكل الجديدة التي رافقت الانتشار الواسع للتشقيق الهيدروليكي، والآثار البيئية المحتملة لمشاكل الحفر عموماً. تضمنت الدراسة العديد من الأمثلة ودراسات الحالة التي توضح مختلف المشاكل وكيف تم التعامل معها وماذا كانت نتائجها، وذلك كمحاولة لتقديم تصور أوضح حول المشاكل، مما يغني المعلومات المرتبطة بالحلول الحقلية، فالتراكم المعرفي يساهم في إيجاد خطط مسبقة ومعايير سلامة ترفع من استدامة عمليات الحفر. ذلك أن كل مشكلة حدثت وتمت مواجهتها في أي موقع حفر حول العالم، تفتح المجال أمام منع حدوث هذه المشكلة في مواقع أخرى. لذلك حاولت الدراسة أيضاً تسليط الضوء على المشاكل الناتجة عن الأخطاء البشرية وتلك الناتجة عن حالات لا يد للطاقم فيها.

Date Published:2020

The three sisters : acid gas injection, carbon capture and sequestration, and enhanced oil recovery /


"Updates the state-of-the-art processes and technologies for CO2 capture, one of the most important elements in natural gas engineering that can reduce the carbon footprint. Presents the most recent advances in natural gas engineering for acid gas injection, one of the industry's hottest topics. Covers enhanced oil recovery and how it is related to CO2 capture and acid gas injection in an integrated way of thinking. Explores technologies for working towards a zero-emission process in natural gas production. Edited and written by a team of the world's most well-known scientists and engineers in the field"--
Date Published:2019

"Updates the state-of-the-art processes and technologies for CO2 capture, one of the most important elements in natural gas engineering that can reduce the carbon footprint. Presents the most recent advances in natural gas engineering for acid gas injection, one of the industry's hottest topics. Covers enhanced oil recovery and how it is related to CO2 capture and acid gas injection in an integrated way of thinking. Explores technologies for working towards a zero-emission process in natural gas production. Edited and written by a team of the world's most well-known scientists and engineers in the field"--

Date Published:2019

Nuclear Decommissioning : Its History, Development, and Current Status /

Laraia, Michele,


Introduction: how a new industry comes about -- Nuclear decommissioning as a "combination" of different industries with one and same objective -- The full sense of decommissioning as an industry -- Decommissioning before decommissioning -- The beginnings: 1960s -- The development: 1970s -- The maturity: 1980s -- Founders and early scientists -- Learning from history -- Conclusions. This book discusses the history of nuclear decommissioning as a science and industry. It explores the early, little-known period when the term "decommissioning" was not used in the nuclear context and the end-of-life operations of a nuclear facility were a low priority. It then describes the subsequent period when decommissioning was recognized as a separate phase of the nuclear lifecycle, before bringing readers up to date with today's state of the art. The author addresses decommissioning as a mature industry in an era in which large, commercial nuclear reactors and other fuel-cycle installations have been fully dismantled, and their sites returned to other uses. The book also looks at the birth, growth and maturity of decommissioning, focusing on how new issues emerged, how these were gradually addressed, and the lessons learned from them. Further, it examines the technologies and management advances in science and industry that followed these solutions. Nuclear Decommissioning is a point of reference for industry researchers and decommissioning practitioners looking to enrich their knowledge of decommissioning in recent decades as well as the modern industry. The book is also of interest to historians and students who wish to learn more about the history of nuclear decommissioning.
Date Published:2018

Introduction: how a new industry comes about -- Nuclear decommissioning as a "combination" of different industries with one and same objective -- The full sense of decommissioning as an industry -- Decommissioning before decommissioning -- The beginnings: 1960s -- The development: 1970s -- The maturity: 1980s -- Founders and early scientists -- Learning from history -- Conclusions. This book discusses the history of nuclear decommissioning as a science and industry. It explores the early, little-known period when the term "decommissioning" was not used in the nuclear context and the end-of-life operations of a nuclear facility were a low priority. It then describes the subsequent period when decommissioning was recognized as a separate phase of the nuclear lifecycle, before bringing readers up to date with today's state of the art. The author addresses decommissioning as a mature industry in an era in which large, commercial nuclear reactors and other fuel-cycle installations have been fully dismantled, and their sites returned to other uses. The book also looks at the birth, growth and maturity of decommissioning, focusing on how new issues emerged, how these were gradually addressed, and the lessons learned from them. Further, it examines the technologies and management advances in science and industry that followed these solutions. Nuclear Decommissioning is a point of reference for industry researchers and decommissioning practitioners looking to enrich their knowledge of decommissioning in recent decades as well as the modern industry. The book is also of interest to historians and students who wish to learn more about the history of nuclear decommissioning.

Date Published:2018

Green nanomaterials in energy conversion and storage applications


An introduction to nanomaterials in energy applications / Kabari Krishna Borah, Yashodhara Goswami, Ishani Chakrabartty, and Khalid Rehman Hakeem -- Green nanomaterials : importance and applications / Mohd Ishfaq Bhat, Shikhangi Singh, Utpreksha Thapliyal, and Asfaq -- Global energy crisis : need for energy conversion and storage / P. Periasamy and Yugal Kishore Mohanta -- Energy conversion and storage devices / Madhusudan B. Kulkarni and N.H. Ayachit -- MOF-based nanomaterials as electrocatalysts for energy applications / Naseem Ahmad Khan, Tayyaba Najam, and Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah -- Cellulose-based nanomaterials in energy conversion/storage devices / Adil Majeed Rather, Arif Hassan Dar, Umair Hussain Shah, Arpita Shome, and Angana Borbora -- Recent advances in nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage / Ruqiya Bhat and Wakeel Ahmed Dar -- Thermal conductivity of green nanomaterials : a special reference to nanofluids / Qudsiya Y. Tamboli, Kranti R. Zakde, Mehboobali Pannipara, and Yugal Kishore Mohanta -- Green nanotechnology for a sustainable future / Roheela Ahmad, Nasir Bashir Naikoo, and Shafat Ahmad Ahanger -- Green nanomaterials for a sustainable future environment / Anandkumar Naorem, A. Patel, A. Bhaguna, S. Sharma, A. Singh, N. Priya, P.H. Chanu, R. Patel, P. Singh, M. Jaison, B. Sahu, G. Sahu, and S.K. Udayana. "With the ever-increasing demand for energy worldwide, nations are looking for suitable options to solve the energy crisis, a matter of serious global concern. Many nations around the world are investing huge capital in the quest for sustainable energy sources. Fossil fuels are very limited, and their utilization comes with a number of harmful effects on human health and environment. This book addresses the energy challenge by discussing the various aspects of design, exploitation, and applications of green nanomaterials in energy devices-for energy efficiency, energy conversion, energy storage, and energy saving. The book also addresses the limitations that currently exist and how green nanomaterials can be the utilized as a future prospect towards a sustainable economy. The book emphasizes the importance and different modes of synthesis of nanomaterials, with detailed emphasis on green nanomaterials. Energy efficiency and environmental impact of the utilization of green nanomaterials as energy conversion devices are a major focus of the book. Key features: Addresses the global energy crisis and presents a picture of depleting resources Highlights the importance of nanomaterials and efficient utilization Explains green synthesis of nanomaterials Discusses the utilization of green nanomaterials for energy conversion Looks at green nanomaterials towards a sustainable economy Discusses the existing challenges and limitations, with prospects of using green nanomaterials in energy conversion devices This volume will be a boon for engineers (mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.), nanotechnologists, biologists, economists, researchers, scientists, and others who are called to address solutions to the energy crises with green nanomaterials"--
Date Published:2024

An introduction to nanomaterials in energy applications / Kabari Krishna Borah, Yashodhara Goswami, Ishani Chakrabartty, and Khalid Rehman Hakeem -- Green nanomaterials : importance and applications / Mohd Ishfaq Bhat, Shikhangi Singh, Utpreksha Thapliyal, and Asfaq -- Global energy crisis : need for energy conversion and storage / P. Periasamy and Yugal Kishore Mohanta -- Energy conversion and storage devices / Madhusudan B. Kulkarni and N.H. Ayachit -- MOF-based nanomaterials as electrocatalysts for energy applications / Naseem Ahmad Khan, Tayyaba Najam, and Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah -- Cellulose-based nanomaterials in energy conversion/storage devices / Adil Majeed Rather, Arif Hassan Dar, Umair Hussain Shah, Arpita Shome, and Angana Borbora -- Recent advances in nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage / Ruqiya Bhat and Wakeel Ahmed Dar -- Thermal conductivity of green nanomaterials : a special reference to nanofluids / Qudsiya Y. Tamboli, Kranti R. Zakde, Mehboobali Pannipara, and Yugal Kishore Mohanta -- Green nanotechnology for a sustainable future / Roheela Ahmad, Nasir Bashir Naikoo, and Shafat Ahmad Ahanger -- Green nanomaterials for a sustainable future environment / Anandkumar Naorem, A. Patel, A. Bhaguna, S. Sharma, A. Singh, N. Priya, P.H. Chanu, R. Patel, P. Singh, M. Jaison, B. Sahu, G. Sahu, and S.K. Udayana. "With the ever-increasing demand for energy worldwide, nations are looking for suitable options to solve the energy crisis, a matter of serious global concern. Many nations around the world are investing huge capital in the quest for sustainable energy sources. Fossil fuels are very limited, and their utilization comes with a number of harmful effects on human health and environment. This book addresses the energy challenge by discussing the various aspects of design, exploitation, and applications of green nanomaterials in energy devices-for energy efficiency, energy conversion, energy storage, and energy saving. The book also addresses the limitations that currently exist and how green nanomaterials can be the utilized as a future prospect towards a sustainable economy. The book emphasizes the importance and different modes of synthesis of nanomaterials, with detailed emphasis on green nanomaterials. Energy efficiency and environmental impact of the utilization of green nanomaterials as energy conversion devices are a major focus of the book. Key features: Addresses the global energy crisis and presents a picture of depleting resources Highlights the importance of nanomaterials and efficient utilization Explains green synthesis of nanomaterials Discusses the utilization of green nanomaterials for energy conversion Looks at green nanomaterials towards a sustainable economy Discusses the existing challenges and limitations, with prospects of using green nanomaterials in energy conversion devices This volume will be a boon for engineers (mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.), nanotechnologists, biologists, economists, researchers, scientists, and others who are called to address solutions to the energy crises with green nanomaterials"--

Date Published:2024

Petroleum industry wastewater : advanced and sustainable treatment methods /


1. Treatment of petroleum industry wastewater: current practices and perspectives 2. Chemistry of petroleum wastewater 3. Concomitant degradation of petroleum products and microplastics in industrial wastewater using genetically modified microorganisms 4. Constraints and advantages of bacterial bioremediation of petroleum wastewater by pure and mixed culture 5. Prospects of green technology in the management of refinery wastewater: application of biofilms 6. Algal bioremediation versus conventional wastewater treatment 7. Application of microalgae in wastewater treatment: simultaneous nutrient removal and carbon dioxide bio-fixation for biofuel feedstock production 8. Membrane-based treatment of petroleum wastewater 9. Management of petroleum wastewater: comparative evaluation of modern and traditional techniques 10. Nanocomposite material-based catalyst, adsorbent, and membranes for petroleum wastewater treatment 11. Treatment of petroleum wastewater using solar power-based photocatalysis 12. Electrochemical treatment of petroleum wastewater: standalone and integrated processes 13. The viable role of activated carbon for the effective remediation of refinery and petrochemical wastewaters 14. Life-cycle assessment and cost-benefit analysis of petroleum industry wastewater treatment 15. Sustainability of wastewater treatment 16. Circular economy in petroleum industries: implementing Water Closed Loop System.
Date Published:2022

1. Treatment of petroleum industry wastewater: current practices and perspectives 2. Chemistry of petroleum wastewater 3. Concomitant degradation of petroleum products and microplastics in industrial wastewater using genetically modified microorganisms 4. Constraints and advantages of bacterial bioremediation of petroleum wastewater by pure and mixed culture 5. Prospects of green technology in the management of refinery wastewater: application of biofilms 6. Algal bioremediation versus conventional wastewater treatment 7. Application of microalgae in wastewater treatment: simultaneous nutrient removal and carbon dioxide bio-fixation for biofuel feedstock production 8. Membrane-based treatment of petroleum wastewater 9. Management of petroleum wastewater: comparative evaluation of modern and traditional techniques 10. Nanocomposite material-based catalyst, adsorbent, and membranes for petroleum wastewater treatment 11. Treatment of petroleum wastewater using solar power-based photocatalysis 12. Electrochemical treatment of petroleum wastewater: standalone and integrated processes 13. The viable role of activated carbon for the effective remediation of refinery and petrochemical wastewaters 14. Life-cycle assessment and cost-benefit analysis of petroleum industry wastewater treatment 15. Sustainability of wastewater treatment 16. Circular economy in petroleum industries: implementing Water Closed Loop System.

Date Published:2022