Lecture Notes on the General Theory of Relativity [[electronic resource] ] : From Newton’s Attractive Gravity to the Repulsive Gravity of Vacuum Energy / / by Øyvind Grøn

• Record Nr.: UNISA996466822003316
• Autore: Grøn Øyvind
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2009
• ISBN: 1-280-38477-8; 9786613562692; 0-387-88134-4
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2009.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XII, 252 p. 93 illus.)
• Collana: Lecture Notes in Physics, , 0075-8450 ; ; 772
• Classificazione: 530; UD 8220
• Disciplina: 530.11
• Soggetti: Gravitation; Physics; Astronomy; Astrophysics; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation -- The Special Theory of Relativity -- Vectors, Tensors and Forms -- Accelerated Reference Frames -- Covariant Differentiation -- Curvature -- Einstein’s Field Equations -- The Schwarzschild Spacetime -- Black Holes -- Schwarzschild’s Interior Solution -- Cosmology.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book has resulted from a course in the general theory of relativity at the University of Oslo where the author has lectured for more than twenty years. Although the text is designed for master students, it is rather self-contained. Since mathematics courses on differential geometry and tensor calculus usually employ a rather abstract notation different from the component notation used in physical applications, the book introduces not only an introduction to the physical principles ; of the theory and physical applications of the theory, but also introduces the mathematics which is needed, in particular the calculus of differential forms. Detailed calculations are given of the bending of light, the perihelion precession of Mercury and the predictions for the Hafele-Keating experiment. The Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff equation is deduced and solved for an incompressible fluid to give the internal Schwarzschild solution. Rotating black holes are discussed. The Friedmann-Robertson-Walker universe models are deduced. Also the reader will become familiar with the Universe model which is now considered as the standard model of the universe; a flat model filled with vacuum energy and cold matter. The inflationary era at the first moment of the history of our universe is also discussed.

Prediction of the hydraulic jump location following a change of slope in a partially filled drainage pipe / / J. A. Swaffield

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910710271803321
• Autore: Swaffield J. A
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Gaithersburg, MD : , : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, , 1981
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource
• Collana: NBSIR ; ; 81-2367
• Altri autori (Persone): SwaffieldJ. A
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: 1981.; Contributed record: Metadata reviewed, not verified. Some fields updated by batch processes.; Title from PDF title page.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.

The leadership challenge workbook / / James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910971365703321
• Autore: Kouzes James M. <1945->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012
• ISBN: 1-118-24041-3; 1-280-77843-1; 9786613688828; 1-118-22732-8
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (162 p.)
• Collana: J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner ; ; v.263
• Classificazione: BUS071000
• Altri autori (Persone): PosnerBarry Z
• Disciplina: 658.4/092; 658.4092
• Soggetti: Leadership; Executive ability; Management
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE WORKBOOK; Contents; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1: HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK; CHAPTER 2: THE FIVE PRACTICES OF EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP; CHAPTER 3: SELECTING YOUR PERSONAL-BEST LEADERSHIP PROJECT; CHAPTER 4: MODEL THE WAY; CHAPTER 5: INSPIRE A SHARED VISION; CHAPTER 6: CHALLENGE THE PROCESS; CHAPTER 7: ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT; CHAPTER 8: ENCOURAGE THE HEART; CHAPTER 9: REFLECTING ON YOUR PERSONAL-BEST LEADERSHIP PROJECT; CHAPTER 10: THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES; Acknowledgments; About the Authors
• Sommario/riassunto: The new edition of the classic change leader's workbook A blend of leadership development, project management, and execution, this perfect companion to the bestselling The Leadership Challenge has been refreshed in time for the 25th Anniversary of this trusted leadership development program. Updated with a new global perspective and new research, it is the ultimate change leader's workbook. Based on Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's classic book The Leadership Challenge, this workbook is a hands-on guide for ; improving your ability to put into action the Five Practices of

Reservoir Formation Damage : Fundamentals, Modeling, Assessment, and Mitigation

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911006704103321
• Autore: Civan Faruk
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Diego : , : Elsevier Science & Technology, , 2023; ©2023
• ISBN: 0-323-98473-8
• Edizione: [4th ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1097 pages)
• Disciplina: 622/.338
• Soggetti: Petroleum - Geology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover -- Reservoir Formation Damage -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- About the author -- Preface -- 1 Overview of formation damage -- Summary -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Common formation damage problems, factors, and mechanisms -- 1.3 Completion and fluid damage problems -- 1.4 Supporting subsurface energy storage for global energy transition -- 1.5 Team for understanding and mitigation of formation damage -- 1.6 Objectives of the book -- Exercises -- I. Characterization of reservoir rock for formation damage-reservoir formations, description and characterization, dama... -- 2 Description and characterization of oil and gas reservoirs for formation damage potential -- Summary -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Origin of petroleum-bearing formations -- 2.3 Types and properties of sedimentary rocks -- 2.4 Operational classification of the constituents of sedimentary rocks -- 2.5 Composition of petroleum-bearing formations -- 2.6 Classification of rock types: depositional, petrographic, and hydraulic -- 2.7 Flow units classification of rock types -- 2.8 Geologic controls on hydrocarbon production -- 2.9 Formation evaluation and reservoir characterization -- Exercises -- 3 Petrographic characteristics of petroleum-bearing formations -- Summary -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Petrographic ; characteristics -- 3.2.1 Fabric and texture -- 3.2.2 Porosity -- 3.2.3 Spherical pore space approximation -- 3.2.4 Area open for flow-areosity -- 3.2.5 Tortuosity -- 3.2.6 Interconnectivity of pores-coordination number -- 3.2.7 Pore and pore throat size distributions -- 3.2.7.1 Log-normal distribution -- 3.2.7.2 β-Distribution -- 3.2.7.3 Fractal distribution -- 3.2.7.4 Bimodal distribution -- 3.2.8 Textural parameters -- 3.3 Morphology of dispersed clays in sandstones -- 3.4 Rock damage tendency and formation damage index number -- Exercises.; II. Characterization of the porous media processes for formation damage-porosity and permeability, mineralogy sensitivi... -- 4 Alteration of the porosity and permeability of geologic formations-basic and advanced relationships -- Summary -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Basic models for permeability of rocks -- 4.2.1 Kozeny-Carman model for unconsolidated packed grains, flow units concept, and reservoir quality index -- 4.2.2 Modified Fair-Hatch equation -- 4.2.3 Panda and Lake modification of the Kozeny-Carman model for consolidated rocks -- 4.2.4 Civan's power-law model for consolidated rocks -- 4.2.5 Multiparameter regression models -- 4.2.6 Network models -- 4.3 Special effects on porosity-permeability relationships -- 4.3.1 Effect of clay morphology -- 4.3.2 Effect of permeability vanishing below threshold porosity -- 4.3.3 Effect of solid deposition on porosity and permeability described by the bundle of tortuous capillary flow tubes model -- 4.3.4 Effect of dissolution-precipitation and stress on porosity and permeability -- 4.3.5 Effect of temperature and formation damage -- 4.3.6 Effect of effective confining stress1 -- 4.4 Advanced permeability equations -- 4.4.1 Porosity and permeability impairment in porous media altered by deposition -- 4.4.1.1 Civan's equation of the first type -- 4.4.1.2 Adin's equation -- 4.4.1.3 Civan's equation of the second type -- 4.4.1.4 Fogler's equation -- 4.4.1.5 Sharma et al. equation -- 4.4.2 Flow efficiency concept -- 4.4.3 Permeability from the plugging-nonplugging parallel pathways model -- 4.5 Variation of the properties of naturally fractured formations under stress and thermal effects -- 4.5.1 Differential stress, effective stress, Biot-Willis poroelastic or effective stress coefficient, and thermo-hydro-mech.; 4.5.2 Petrophysical properties of matrix-fracture dual-compressibility naturally fractured porous formations -- 4.5.3 Kinetics-based modified power-law equation of stress and thermal effects on porous formation properties -- 4.5.4 Parameterization of stress and thermal effects on porous formation properties -- Exercises -- 5 Mineral sensitivity of petroleum-bearing formations -- Summary -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Mineral sensitivity of sedimentary formations -- 5.3 Mechanism of clay swelling -- 5.4 Modeling of clay swelling -- 5.4.1 Osmotic repulsive pressure and Donnan equilibrium -- 5.4.2 Clay swelling coefficient -- 5.4.3 Water absorption rate -- 5.4.4 Kinetics of swelling-related properties and rate equations -- 5.4.5 Basal spacing of clay -- 5.4.6 Water content during clay swelling -- 5.4.7 Time-dependent clay expansion coefficient -- 5.4.8 Porosity reduction by swelling -- 5.4.9 Permeability reduction by swelling -- 5.4.10 Mechanistic modeling of clay swelling -- 5.5 Cation exchange capacity -- 5.6 Physicochemical sensitivity of clayey formation and clay reactivity coefficient -- 5.7 Clay stabilization -- 5.7.1 Inorganic cations -- 5.7.2 Cationic inorganic polymers -- 5.7.3 Cationic organic polymers -- 5.7.4 Oligomers -- 5.7.5 pH-buffer solutions -- 5.7.6 Chemical alteration of clay with KOH -- 5.8 Clay and silt fines -- 5.9 Intense heat treatment -- Exercises -- 6 Petrophysical alterations-fluid disposition, distribution, and entrapment, flow functions, and petrophysical parameters o... -- ; Summary -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Dependence of end-point saturations to porosity and permeability -- 6.3 Alteration and temperature dependency of the rock wettability -- 6.4 Alteration of flow functions: capillary pressure and relative permeability -- 6.4.1 Representing the capillary pressure and relative permeability.; 6.4.2 Effect of morphology of dispersed clays on capillary pressure and relative permeability in sandstones -- 6.5 Mobility of gas and water phases, entrapment shock-critical phase entrapment condition -- 6.6 Water-blockage in hydraulically created fractures and reservoir formation -- 6.7 Clay swelling by water imbibition -- 6.8 Sensitivity of shale formations to water -- 6.9 Description of shale behavior -- 6.10 Shale swelling and stability -- 6.11 Simplified modeling of processes affecting wellbore stability -- 6.11.1 Pressure diffusion -- 6.11.2 Ion diffusion -- 6.11.3 Front positions -- 6.11.4 Near-wellbore mud-filtrate invasion -- 6.12 Remediation methods -- 6.12.1 Shale instability problems -- 6.12.2 Permeability jail problems -- 6.12.3 Flowback aids -- 6.12.4 Wettability alteration and emulsion and water blocks -- 6.13 Variation of the relative permeability and capillary pressure curves under stress and thermal effects -- 6.13.1 Kinetics-based modified power-law equation of stress and thermal effects on relative permeability and capillary pressure -- 6.13.2 Parameterization of stress and thermal effects on relative permeability and capillary pressure -- Exercises -- 7 Phase equilibria, solubility, and precipitation in porous media -- Summary -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Types of precipitation -- 7.2.1 Inorganic precipitation -- 7.2.2 Organic precipitation -- 7.3 Solid/liquid equilibrium and solubility equation -- 7.3.1 Solubility equation for molecular solutions -- 7.3.2 Solubility equation for electrolyte solutions -- 7.4 Solid/gas equilibrium and solubility equation -- 7.5 Crystallization phenomena -- 7.5.1 Grain nucleation, growth, and dissolution -- 7.5.2 Crystallization kinetics -- 7.5.3 Saturation ratio or scaling tendency, saturation index or scaling index, critical supersaturation, threshold supersat.; 7.5.4 Effect of hydrodynamic mixing on scale formation and inhibition -- 7.6 Particle growth and dissolution in solution -- 7.7 Scale formation and dissolution at the pore surface -- 7.8 Crystal surface pitting and displacement by dissolution -- Exercises -- 8 Particulate processes in porous media -- Summary -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Particulate processes -- 8.2.1 Internal processes -- 8.2.2 External processes -- 8.3 Properties affecting particles and suspension of particles -- 8.3.1 Interstitial and superficial fluid velocities -- 8.3.2 Drift delay factor for migration of suspended particles -- 8.3.3 Particle concentration -- 8.3.4 Viscosity of fine particle suspensions -- 8.4 Forces acting upon particles -- 8.4.1 Forces related to transport mechanisms -- 8.4.1.1 Inertia force -- 8.4.1.2 Gravity force -- 8.4.1.3 Centrifugal forces -- 8.4.1.4 Diffusion force -- 8.4.1.5 Hydrodynamic force -- 8.4.2 Forces related to attachment mechanisms -- 8.4.2.1 London-van der Waals force -- 8.4.2.2 Friction-drag force and hydrodynamic thinning -- 8.4.3 Forces related to detachment mechanisms -- 8.4.3.1 Shearing force -- 8.4.3.2 Electrostatic double-layer force -- 8.4.3.3 Born repulsion force -- 8.4.3.4 Structural forces -- 8.5 Rate equations for particulate processes in porous matrix -- 8.5.1 Surface deposition -- 8.5.2 Pore filling after pore-throat plugging -- 8.5.3 Filtration coefficient -- 8.5.4 Dislodgment and redeposition of particles at pore throats -- 8.5.5 Plugging of fracture entrances during fines invasion into naturally fractured formations -- 8.5.6 Colloidal release and mobilization, salinity shock, and critical salt concentration -- 8.5.7 Hydraulic erosion and mobilization -- 8.6 Particulate phenomena in multiphase systems -- 8.6.1 Effect of wettability on ; particle behavior -- 8.6.2 Particle transfer across fluid-fluid interfaces.; 8.6.3 Delay in deposition of dispersed phases and precipitates in porous formations.
• Sommario/riassunto: Reservoir Formation Damage: Fundamentals, Modeling, Assessment, and Mitigation, Fourth Edition gives engineers a structured layout to predict and improve productivity, providing strategies, recent developments and methods for more successful operations. Updated with many new chapters, including completion damage effects for fractured wells, flow assurance, and fluid damage effects, the book will help engineers better tackle today's assets. Additional new chapters include bacterial induced formation damage, new aspects of chemically induced formation damage, and new field application designs and cost assessments for measures and strategies. Additional procedures for unconventional reservoirs get the engineer up to date. Structured to progress through your career, Reservoir Formation Damage, Fourth Edition continues to deliver a trusted source for both petroleum and reservoir engineers.