Volume 222
Society of Petroleum Engineers 1961
Title Page
1961 Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME Transactions Editorial Committee
Foreword by Earl M. Kipp, President
Officers and Staff of the AIME
Society of Petroleum Engineers Officers and Committee Chairmen
Contents
The John Franklin Carll Award
The Anthony F. Lucas Medal
The Cedric K. Ferguson Medal
Society of Petroleum Engineers Certificate of Service
Local Section Officers for 1961

Technical Papers
(This volume is divided into two parts: Part I reprinted from JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY and Part II reprinted from SOCIETY OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERS JOURNAL)

Drilling–Equipment, Methods and Materials

TITLE AUTHOR
Laboratory Drilling Performance of the Full-Scale Rock Bit (with discussion) D. S. Rowley, R. J. Howe and F. H. Deily
Maximum Permissible Dog-Legs in Rotary Boreholes A. Lubinski
Stresses Caused by Bit Loading at the Center of the Hole J. B. Cheatham, Jr., and J. C. Wilhoit, Jr.
Simplified Analysis Aids in Optimizing Drilling Factors for Minimum Cost H. W. R. Wardlaw
Theory of Formation Cutting Using the Sand Erosion Process R. W. Brown and J. L. Loper
Experimental Stress Analysis of Tool Joints J. F. Gormley
Some Effects of Size Distribution on Particle Bridging in Lost Circulation and Filtration Tests C. Gatlin and C. E. Nemir
Wellbore Pressure Surges Produred by Pipe Movement J. A. Burkhardt

Logging and Log Interpretation

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A Sonic Method for Analyzing the Quality of Cementation of Borehole Casings M. Grosmangin, F. P. Kokesh and P. Majani
Velocity-Log Interpretation: Effect of Rock Bulk Compressibility J. Geertsma
The Significance of Particle Shape in Formation Resistivity Factor–Porosity Relationships E. R. Atkins, Jr. and G. H. Smith
An Electrodeless System for Measuring Electric Logging Parameters on Core and Mud Samples I. Fatt
Induced Nuclear Reaction Logging W. A. Hoyer
Further Discussion of the Significance of Particle Shape in Formation Resistivity Factor-Porosity Relationships G. H. F. Gardner
The Effect of Coil Design on the Performance of the Induction Log W. C. Duesterhoeft, Jr., R. E. Hartline and H. S. Thomsen

Natural Gas Technology

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Nonequilibrium Gas Displacement Calculations H. D. Attra
Multiple Liquid Phases in a Natural-Gas System L. Stroud, W. E. DeVaney and J. E. Miller
An Approximate Method for Computing Nonsteady-State Flow of Gases in Porous Media L. G. Jones
Study of Gas Reservoirs Subject to Water Drive on Electronic Differential Analyzer H. D. Yoo, D. L. Katz and M. R. Tek
Natural Gas Hydrates at Pressures to 10,000 psia H. O. McLeod, Jr. and J. M. Campbell
Equilibrium Ratios of Water in the Water-Triethylene Glycol-Natural Gas System F. R. Scauzillo
Multiphase Flow of Water, Oil and Natural Gas Through Vertical Flow Strings M. R. Tek
Unsteady-State Gas Flow Into Gas Wells R. V. Smith

Operations Research

TITLE AUTHOR
Application of Optimizing Techniques for Studying Field Producing Operations H. D. Attra, W. B. Wise and W. M. Black

Producing–Equipment, Methods and Materials

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The Effect of Oil Production Rate Upon Performance of Wells Producing from More Than One Horizon W. Tempelaar-Lietz
Application of Optimizing Techniques for Studying Field Producing Operations H. D. Attra, W. B. Wise and W. M. Black
Sand Concentration for Maximum Fracture Capacity A. Romero-Juarez
A Sonic Method for Analyzing the Quality of Cementation of Borehole Casings M. Grosmangin, F. P. Kokesh and P. Majani
The Effect of Restricted Fluid Entry on Well Productivity F. Brons and V. E. Marting
Fractures and Craters Produced in Sandstone by High-Velocity Projectiles J. S. Rinehart and W. C. Maurer
Improved Compositions for Cementing Wells with Extreme Temperatures G. W. Ostroot and W. A. Walker
Hydraulic Fracture–Field Test to Determine Areal Extent and Orientation J. J. Reynolds, J. B. Scott, J. L. Popham and H. F. Coffer
The Evaluation of Vertical-Lift Performance in Producing Wells R. V. McAfee
Investigation of Abrasive-Laden-Fluid Method for Perforation and Fracture Initiation F. C. Pittman, D. W. Harriman and J. C. St. John
Propping Fractures with Aluminum Particles L. C. Kern, T. K. Perkins and R. W. Wyant
Use of Oxygen Scavengers to Control External Corrosion of Oil-String Casing F. W. Schremp, J. W. Chittum and T. S. Arczynski
Improved Bentonite Cements Through Partial Acceleration H. J. Beach
Widths of Hydraulic Fractures T. K. Perkins and L. R. Kern
Further Discussion of Fractures and Craters Produced in Sandstone by High-Velocity Projectiles A. A. Venghiattis
The Calculation of Pressure Gradients in High-Rate Flowing Wells P. B. Baxendell and R. Thomas
Simultaneous Flow of Gas and Liquid as Encountered in Well Tubing N. C. J. Ros
The Effect of Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing on Well Performance J. H. Hartsock and J. E. Warren

Reservoir Engineering Equipment

TITLE AUTHOR
Constant-Pressure Gas Porosimeter A. H. Heim
An Electrodeless System for Measuring Electric Logging Parameters on Core and Mud Samples I. Fatt
The Use of Alternating Flow to Characterize Porous Media Having Storage Pores C. R. Stewart, A. Lubinski and K. A. Blenkarn

Reservoir Engineering–General

TITLE AUTHOR
Stability Theory and Its Use to Optimize Solvent Recovery of Oil R. L. Perrine
The Development of Stability Theory for Miscible Liquid-Liquid Displacement R. L. Perrine
The Effect of Oil Production Rate Upon Performance of Wells Producing from More Than One Horizon W. Tempelaar-Lietz
Linear Water Flood with Gravity and Capillary Effects S. A. Hovanessian and F. J. Fayers
A Study of the Behavior of Bounded Reservoirs Composed of Stratified Layers H. C. Lefkovits, P. Hazebroek, E. E. Allen and C. S. Matthews
An Imbibition Model--Its Application to Flow Behavior and the Prediction of Oil Recovery J. Naar and J. H. Henderson
Microbial Flora in a Number of Oilfield Water-Injection Systems V. Carlson, E. O. Bennett and J. A. Rowe, Jr.
Injection Rates–The Effect of Mobility Ratio, Area Swept, and Pattern J. C. Deppe
Application of Optimizing Techniques for Studying Field Producing Operations H. D. Attra, W. B. Wise and W. M. Black
A Scale-Model Study of Bottom-Water Drives D. H. Henley, W. W. Owens and F. F. Craig, Jr.
Analysis of Gas-Cap or Dissolved-Gas Drive Reservoirs H. L. Stone and A. O. Garder, Jr.
Effect of Vertical Fractures on Reservoir Behavior–Incompressible-Fluid Case M. Prats
A Potentiometric Study of the Effects of Mobility Ratio on Reservoir Flow Pattern H. B. Bradley, J. P. Heller and A. S. Odeh
Nonequilibrium Gas Displacement Calculations H. D. Attra
Multiple Liquid Phases in a Natural-Gas System L. Stroud, W. E. DeVaney and J. E. Miller
The Calculated Performance of Solution-Gas-Drive Reservoirs J. S. Levine and M. Prats
Flow in Heterogeneous Porous Media J. E. Warren and H. S. Price
Pressure Drop in a Composite Reservoir T. L. Loucks and E. T. Guerrero
The Effect of Restricted Fluid Entry on Well Productivity F. Brons and V. E. Marting
A Numerical Solution to the Unsteady-State Partial-Water-Drive Reservoir Performance Problem W. L. Hensou, P. L. Wearden and J. D. Rice
Further Discussion on Experiments on Mixing During Miscible Displacement in Porous Media J. P. Heller
A Study of Flow in Stratified Reservoirs by Use of the Thermal Analogy C. H. Pickering, N. T. Cotman and P. B. Crawford
Pressure Studies in Bounded Reservoirs S. A. Hovanessian
Correlation of Surface and Interfacial Tension of Light Hydrocarbons in the Critical Region E. W. Hough and G. L. Stegemeier
An Approximate Method for Computing Nonsteady-State Flow of Gases in Porous Media L. G. Jones
An Approximate Method for Determining Areal Sweep Efficiency and Flow Capacity in Formations with Anisotropic Permeability M. Mortada and G. W. Nabor
Study of Gas Reservoirs Subject to Water Drive on Electronic Differential Analyzer H. D. Yoo, D. L. Katz and M. R. Tek
Further Discussion on the Development of Stability Theory for Miscible Liquid-Liquid Displacement H. D. Outmans
The Influence of Production Rate, Permeability Variation and Well Spacing on Solution-Gas-Drive Performance G. J. Heuer, Jr., G. C. Clark and J. N. Dew
Effect of Reservoir Environment on Water-Oil Displacement J. R. Kyte, V. O. Naumann and C. C. Mattax
Natural Gas Hydrates at Pressures to 10,000 psia H. O. McLeod, Jr., and J. M. Campbell
Determining Areal Permeability Distribution by Calculations W. D. Kruger
Equilibrium Ratios of Water in the Water-Triethylene Glycol-Natural Gas System F. R. Scauzillo
The Linear Displacement of Oil from Porous Media by Enriched Gas H. J. Welge, E. F. Johnson, S. P. Ewing, Jr. and F. H. Brinkman
A Simple Method for Correcting Spot Pressure Readings F. Brons and W. C. Miller
Effect of Bank Size on Oil Recovery in the High-Pressure Gas-Driven LPG-Bank Process J. W. Lacey, J. E. Faris and F. H. Brinkman
Analysis of Gravity Drainage H. N. Hall
The Calculation of Pressure Gradients in High-Rate Flowing Wells P. B. Baxendell and R. Thomas
Multiphase Flow of Water, Oil and Natural Gas Through Vertical Flow Strings M. R. Tek
Simultaneous Flow of Gas and Liquid as Encountered in Well Tubing N. C. J. Ros
Calculated Pressure Build-Up for a Low-Permeability Gas-Condensate Well H. Dykstra
Calculation of Differential Gas Liberation and Shrinkage C. F. Weinaug
Unsteady-State Gas Flow Into Gas Wells R. V. Smith

Reservoir Engineering–Laboratory Research

TITLE AUTHOR
Experiments on Mixing During Miscible Displacement in Porous Media W. E. Brigham, P. W. Reed and J. N. Dew
Effect of Viscosity on Relative Permeability J. Downie and F. E. Crane
Microbial Flora in a Number of Oilfield Water-Injection Systems V. Carlson, E. O. Bennett, and J. A. Rowe, Jr.
A Potentiometric Study of the Effects of Mobility Ratio on Reservoir Flow Pattern H. B. Bradley, J. P. Heller and A. S. Odeh
Mechanism of Alcohol Displacement of Oil from Porous Media J. J. Taber, I. S. K. Kamath and R. L. Reed
A Study of Flow in Stratified Reservoirs by Use of the Thermal Analogy C. H. Pickering, N. T. Cotman and P. B. Crawford
Cellar Oil M. H. Gaskell and D. C. Lindley
Laboratory Studies of Oil Recovery by Injection B. T. Willman, V. V. Valleroy, G. W. Runberg, A. J. Cornelius and L. W. Powers
Model Studies of Oil Displacement from Thin Sands by Vertical Water Influx from Adjacent Shales J. E. Bobek and P. T. Bail

Reservoir Rock Characteristics

TITLE AUTHOR
Thermal Conductivities of Porous Rocks Filled with Stagnant Fluid D. Kunii and J. M. Smith
Effect of Viscosity on Relative Permeability J. Downie and F. E. Crane
Constant-Pressure Gas Porosimeter A. H. Heim
Deflocculation of Fractionated Montmorillonite by Sodium Polyphosphates F. W. Jessen and F. H. Turan
Velocity-Log Interpretation: Effect of Rock Bulk Compressibility J. Geertsma
Additional Thermal Data for Porous Rocks–Thermal Expansion and Heat of Reaction W. H. Somerton and M. A. Selim
Three-Phase Imbibition Relative Permeability J. Naar and R. J. Wygal
The Significance of Particle Shape in Formation Resistivity Factor – Porosity Relationships E. R. Atkins, Jr. and G. H. Smith
The Use of Alternating Flow to Characterize Porous Media Having Storage Pores C. R. Stewart, A. Lubinski and K. A. Blenkarn
Further Discussion of the Significance of Particle Shape in Formation Resistivity Factor–Porosity Relationships G. H. F. Gardner
Large-Scale Laboratory Investigation of Sand Consolidation Techniques W. F. Hower and W. Brown
Characteristics of the Delaware Formation R. E. Jenkins

Secondary Recovery and Pressure Maintenance

TITLE AUTHOR
Experiments on Mixing During Miscible Displacement in Porous Media W. E. Brigham, P. W. Reed and J. N. Dew
Stability Theory and Its Use to Optimize Solvent Recovery of Oil R. L. Perrine
The Development of Stability Theory for Miscible Liquid-Liquid Displacement R. L. Perrine
Linear Water Flood with Gravity and Capillary Effects S. A. Hovanessian and F. J. Fayers
Microbial Flora in a Number of Oilfield Water-Injection Systems V. Carlson, E. O. Bennett and J. A. Rowe, Jr.
Injection Rates–The Effect of Mobility Ratio, Area Swept, and Pattern J. C. Deppe
Mechanism of Alcohol Displacement of Oil from Porous Media J. J. Taber, I. S. K. Kamath and R. L. Reed
Further Discussion on Experiments on Mixing During Miscible Displacement in Porous Media J. P. Heller
Pressure Studies in Bounded Reservoirs S. A. Hovanessian
Further Discussion on the Development of Stability Theory for Miscible Liquid-Liquid Displacement H. D. Outmans
Laboratory Studies of Oil Recovery by Injection B. T. Willman, V. V. Valleroy, G. W. Runberg, A. J. Cornelius and L. W. Powers
The Linear Displacement of Oil from Porous Media by Enriched Gas H. J. Welge, E. F. Johnson, S. P. Ewing, Jr. and F. H. Brinkman
Effect of Bank Size on Oil Recovery in the High-Pressure Gas-Driven LPG-Bank Process J. W. Lacey, J. E. Faris and F. H. Brinkman

Index

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