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Cover of the book A Primer of Oilwell Drilling, 7th edition. Cover of Spanish version - illustration of gloved hands on a drill pipe

This newly expanded publication remains the comprehensive first reader of the oilwell drilling industry. Features enhanced content and a new engineering perspective written by petroleum industry expert Dr. Paul M. Bommer, Senior Lecturer of Petroleum Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Contains over 220 vibrant photos and illustrations supporting descriptions of drilling processes both on land and offshore, from exploration to well completion. Includes a glossary of drilling terms. Published in cooperation with the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Also includes 20” x 24” full-color Rotary Rig and Its Components poster. ISBN 0-88698-227-8. 2008, 264 pp.

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This Spanish translation of A Primer of Oilwell Drilling, 4th ed. is a full-color, illustrated first reader of the oilwell drilling business; describes drilling operations from selecting a drill site to installing the Christmas tree; explains rig personnel, their jobs, and related equipment in down-to-earth language. A glossary of drilling terms is also included. Published in cooperation with the International Association of Drilling Contractors. 135 illustrations. ISBN 0-88698-135-2. 1979, 100 pp.

Cat. no. 2.00042. $37.00
To order the Spanish edition, please call 800.687.4132.


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