Cementing supervisors ‘chat by the water cooler’ Any professional can take their machinery and equipment for granted. For a cementing specialist, the most essential item is a cement unit. A few days ago I was part of a joyful conversation between cementing supervisors, and we were talking about cementing equipment and their capabilities. I remember several cool and […]
Suicide Squeeze Cementing: risky but valid
More technically, a ‘suicide squeeze’ is an application of a circulating squeeze, used in specific circumstances. In general, the cement squeeze is a fascinating topic, and an important skill to master for any experienced cementer. In a circulating squeeze, the cement slurry is ‘forced’ to flow through a lower open path and up behind the casing […]
CEMPRO+ Review
This article will cover a review of the CEMPRO mud displacement drilling software. Unlike many reviews you see online, I’ve used software like this in my daily work for many years. I have experience in most of the competing alternatives. In the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to oversee the services of three […]
Cement Volume Calculator (TEST)
Please enjoy this cement volume calculator that will assist you in your primary cementing. Scroll down the page and see that you can download it. NOTE: As you know, Rat hole is not considered for cement volume. Cheers L. Diaz DOWNLOAD Primary Cementing Calculation TEST
Choosing the Right People for Cementing Engineering Services
It’s been a tough couple of years… After all the time I’ve spent in this challenging industry providing cementing engineering services, the last few years have been incredibly interesting. I know most people consider these previous couple of (2015 – 2016) years probably the worst for the oil industry ever, and if we go by […]
KEY ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESFUL CEMENT JOB
Overview Depending on who explains it to you, there can be several possible ‘key elements’ to get a successful cement job in place. Some people would emphasize the design. Others would prioritize the execution aspects instead. In my case, I like to think that a successful cement job can only be achieved by a combination […]
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