Field of Swabbing

About the Book

This book is an introductory reference guide to swabbing, which is “a technique to artificially pull or lift wellbore fluid by mechanical tools.” The book examines the most common swabbing method: using mechanical swabbing tools. The author introduces the reader to the tools, equipment, and application methods needed to swab. It also talks about the safety precautions one must take during the process and on how to inspect the tools to avoid breakdown during swabbing. This work may appeal to readers who are interested in well techniques and technology.

About the Author

Graduate of Texas A&M University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering, Khosrow M. Hadipour has over 41 years of offshore and onshore drilling, completion, production, stimulation, remedial well repair and consulting experience. He has worked for companies such as Gulf Oil, Chevron, Pennzoil, Devon Energy and AmeriCo Energy in territories such as Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico and Venezuela.