Historical Research Projects

…with Concordia University, University of Nazarbayev and West Virginia University. These groups are comprised of over 40 members led by 10 esteemed professors: Dr. Li Cheng: Data analytics on the…

Drift Indicator Systems

…180 degrees Orientation range: 360 degrees full scale, all axes Orientation/inclination resolution: 0.02 degrees Repeatability: Inclination: 0.10 degrees Heading: 0.5 degrees Accuracy: Inclination: 0.2 degrees Heading: 0.5 degrees typical for…

Fluid End Pump Parts & Accessories

…up to 180 degrees F Oil-based and synthetic muds Black Max 7,500 psi Performance up to 220 degrees F All drilling fluids, including brine Flex Lip design General Service Bonded…

Safety Tools & Accessories

…meters) Telescoping speed: 1.5 ft/sec (0.46 meters/second) Max luffing from mid position: +/- 12 degrees Max luffing speed: 2 degree/sec Slew: 330 degrees Slew speed: 120 deg/min Design load: 100…

Investigation Into the Use of Commercial Sands and Fines to Replicate Oil Sands for Large-Scale Sand Control Testing

Authors: Mahdi Mahmoudi (University of Alberta) | Vahidoddin Fattahpour (University of Alberta) | Alireza Nouri (University of Alberta) | Saad Rasoul (University of Alberta) | Ting Yao (The University of Hong Kong) | Beatrice Anne Baudet (The University of Hong Kong) | Michael Leitch (RGL Reservoir Management Inc.) | Mohammad Soroush (University of…

A Critical Review of Sand Control Evaluation Testing for SAGD Applications

Authors: J. D. Montero (University of Alberta) | S. Chissonde (University of Alberta) | O. Kotb (University of Alberta) | C. Wang (University of Alberta) | M. Roostaei (University of…

Rig Floor Equipment

…tubular loads while offering low-profile installations that reduce clutter on rig floors. Our global teams of experts are ready to support your operations with installation, maintenance, optimization and training. Manual…

Iron Roughnecks

Today’s drilling rigs are operating at significantly faster rates than ever before. The increase in drilling capacity is placing a high degree of stress on rig equipment and tool joints….

Impact of Anisotropic Stresses on the Slotted Liners Performance in Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage Process

Authors: Chenxi Wang (University of Alberta) | Yu Pang (University of Alberta) | Jesus Montero (University of Alberta) | Mohammad Haftani (University of Alberta) | Vahidoddin Fattahpour (RGL Reservoir Management Inc.) | Mahdi Mahmoudi (RGL Reservoir Management Inc.) | Alireza Nouri (University of Alberta) Thermal stimulation techniques are widely used…

Oil Sand Characterization for Standalone Screen Design and Large-Scale Laboratory Testing for Thermal Operations

Authors: Mahdi Mahmoudi (University of Alberta) | Vahidoddin Fattahpour (University of Alberta) | Alireza Nouri (University of Alberta) | Ting Yao (University of Hong Kong) | Beatrice Anne Baudet (University of Hong Kong) | Michael Leitch (RGL Reservoir Management Inc.) Oil sand characterization tests are essential for…