Well Integrity Engineering

Principles and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-41766-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Ocean Engineering & Oceanography

This is an open access book. Here, readers are taken through seven insightful chapters that demystify the technical, operational, and organizational aspects of well integrity.  From the historical evolution of integrity practices in the industry to a deep dive into mechanical barriers, drilling and completion fluids, and zonal isolation materials, the book presents a structured journey through the discipline. Whether you are a technical professional, risk manager, or industry newcomer, this book equips you with the knowledge to understand, implement, and manage well integrity across a range of well types and operational scenarios.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khalifeh, Mahmoud

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technik: Allgemeines
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Technologien für Fossile Energieträger
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

History Birgit Vignes.- Introduction Mahmoud Khalifeh.- Well Integrity Lide Cycle and Well Barrier Mahmoud Khalifeh, Saeed Salehi.- Drilling and Completion Fluids in Well Integrity Arild Saasen, Mahmoud Khalifeh.- Zonal Isolation and Well Barrier Materials Torbjørn Vrålstad, Mahmoud Khalifeh, Arild Saasen.- Main Mechanical Barriers Danilo Colombo, Mahmoud Khalifeh, Saeed Salehi.- Well Integrity During Operations and Risk Management Danilo Colombo.- Well Integrity Applications Raj Kiran, Saeed Salehi.

Über Autor(innen)

Prof. Mahmoud Khalifeh is a distinguished Professor of Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Stavanger (UiS).He is internationally recognized for his pioneering research on plug and abandonment (P&A) of wells and well integrity, where his work bridges advanced experimental studies with theoretical insights to deliver innovative solutions for subsurface sealing systems.A prolific scholar, Prof. Khalifeh has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications that have significantly advanced understanding in his field. His research is marked by close collaboration with industrial partners and academic institutions across Europe, America, and the Far East, ensuring high practical relevance and global impact. As an educator, he teaches advanced courses in Drilling Fluid Technology and Well Integrity & Well Abandonment, mentoring the next generation of petroleum engineers with a blend of scientific depth and industry perspective.Prof. Khalifeh has also led multiple industrial research initiatives, focusing on the development of next-generation materials technologies for zonal isolation, cementing, and plug performance under field-realistic conditions.