Casing Design Calculations From A To Z
Introduction To Steel Casing Design Calculations

From the earliest days of wells dug in the ground for various purposes, the need for some means of supporting the walls of the hole has been recognized. Many oil and gas wells of ancient times were lined or “cased” with rock. Over the years drilling casing pipes technology has developed from rock to plaster to wood and then to steel. And the need to casing design calculations were urgent.

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