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….

Effect of Near Wellbore Effective Stress on the Performance of Slotted Liner Completions in SAGD Operations

Authors: Vahidoddin Fattahpour (University of Alberta) | Saman Azadbakht (University of Alberta) | Mahdi Mahmoudi (University of Alberta) | Yujia Guo (University of Alberta) | Alireza Nouri (University of Alberta) | Michael Leitch (RGL Reservoir Management Inc.) In SAGD wells, the gap between the oil sand and…

Classification of Alberta Oil Sands Based on Particle Size Distribution for Sand Control Design and Experimental Applications

Authors: Vahidoddin Fattahpour (University of Alberta) | Vittor Maciel (University of Alberta) | Mahdi Mahmoudi (University of Alberta) | Ken Chen (University of Alberta) | Alireza Nouri (University of Alberta) | Michael Leitch (RGL Reservoir Management) There is a growing interest in physical model testing of the…