Equipment and Components in the Oil Gas Industry Volume 1

This book provides an overview of the equipment used in the oil and gas industry, including geology, exploration, drilling, transportation and refining. Using practical industry examples, and an accessible approach, the book is a key reference point for all those seeking to learn more about the industry. Equipment and Components in the Oil and Gas Industry Volume 1: Equipment provides an overview of the equipment used in the oil and gas industry, as well as various stages of the oil and gas industry, including geology, exploration, drilling, transportation, and refining. Using practical industry examples and an accessible approach, the book is a key reference point for those seeking to learn more about the industry. The equipment used in the oil and gas industry is wide ranging, from drilling equipment and wellhead equipment, such as casings, tubing, and wellhead Christmas trees, to equipment for the transportation of fluids and gases, such as pumps and compressors. The book presents a simplified method to choose the correct equipment for each task, as well as covering the selection of heat exchangers and storage tanks. Finally, this book covers turbines, motors, and other prime movers, alongside a flare system for disposing of unwanted or waste gases in oil and gas refineries and petrochemical plants. This book will be of interest to mechanical and chemical engineers working in the oil and gas industry.