Book description
The mechanics of fluid flow is a fundamental engineering discipline
explaining both natural phenomena and human-induced processes, and a
thorough understanding of it is central to the operations of the oil and
gas industry. This book, written by some of the world's best-known and
respected petroleum engineers, covers the concepts, theories, and
applications of the mechanics of fluid flow for the veteran engineer
working in the field and the student, alike. It is a must-have for any
engineer working in the oil and gas industry.
Kaplan S. Basniev, PhD, is a well-known specialist in the oil
and gas industry with over 50 years of experience. He has held
numerous high-level positions in the field throughout his career,
including heading the Oil and Gas Section of the Russian Academy of
Natural Sciences for 15 years. He has 240 publications, 15 monographs,
and numerous medals and awards to his name.
Nikolay M. Dmitriev, PhD, is a specialist in the area of fluid
flow with many years of experience and publications under his belt. He
is the head of the Department of International Education and
Cooperation at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.
George V. Chilingar, PhD, is an Emeritus Professor of
Engineering at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He
is one of the most well-known petroleum geologists in the world and
the founder of several prestigious journals in the oil and gas
industry. He has published over 70 books and 500 articles and has
received over 100 awards over his career.
