A valuable reference for students, working engineers, and supervisors alike, this textbook addresses all phases of well control, from the design stage of a well through plug and abandonment. The fundamental science underlying the techniques is discussed, and the practical application of the concepts is covered in detail and demonstrated with example problems.

Contents: Gas behavior and fluid hydrostatics • Pore pressure • Fracture pressure • Kick detection and control methods • Well-control complications • Special applications • Well-control equipment • Offshore operations • Snubbing and stripping • Blowout control • Casing seat selection • Appendices on circulating pressure loss, surge and swab pressure