Blowout and Well Control Handbook

The Blowout and Well Control Handbook, 2nd Edition, provides engineering principles and practical procedures for pressure containment throughout the life cycle of a well. The handbook addresses both onshore and offshore environments, guiding personnel through critical equipment and methods used to maintain control.

Coverage outlines pressure control procedures during drilling and tripping, fluid dynamics, and detection of downhole influxes. The volume also examines operational challenges in floating drilling environments and kick tolerance considerations.

Written for drilling engineers, well control specialists, rig managers, and graduate students, the 2017 edition incorporates field procedures and lessons learned following the Macondo incident.