Roughnecks, Rock Bits And Rigs

About the Book

Presents a study of the evolution of the component aspects of drilling technology in Alberta, from the evolution of power sources & drill bit designs to the composition of drilling muds & the use of fishing tools. This title includes explanations of the costs & risks of oil well drilling & of the larger issue of industrial technology.

Book Details

ISBN-13:	9781552380673
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Publisher Date:	12/12/2005
Binding:	Paperback
Book Type:	Academic_Level
Depth:	32
Edition:	Reprint
Height:	248 mm
Language:	English
MediaMail:	Y
Pagination:	464 pages, b/w photos & illus
Spine Width:	29 mm
Sub Title:	The Evolution Of Oil Well Drilling Technology In Alberta, 1883-1970
Year Of Publication:	2004

ISBN-10:	155238067X
Publisher:	University of Calgary Press
Acedemic Level:	Academic_Level
Bood Data Readership Text:	General (US: Trade)
Continuations:	English
Dewey:	622.338
Gardner Classification Code:	W02
Illustrations:	b/w photos & illus
LCCN:	2006365069
No of Pages:	464
PrintOnDemand:	N
Star Rating:	0
Width:	201 mm