Dictionary of Petroleum Exploration, Drilling & Production

Norman J. Hyne, Ph.D., is a certified petroleum geologist and Professor of Petroleum Geology in Continuing Engineering and Science Education at The University of Tulsa, USA. He has taught short courses on petroleum exploration, drilling, and production to more than 35,000 students on six continents. Previous to teaching short courses, he was chairman of the Geology and Geophysics Department. He has authored or edited nine books and numerous scientific papers. Dr. Hyne is a fellow in the Geological Society of America, an honorary member of the Tulsa Geological Society, an emeritus member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He received his degrees in geology from Pomona College, Florida State University, and the University of Southern California. He is a fellow of The Explorers Club of New York.

Rotary drilling rig
Deviated well terminology
Drawworks hoisting system
Geological map symbols
Horizontal well terminology
Strategic column
Rotary table
Rotary drilling rig
Wireline logging
Beam pumping unit
Blowout preventers
Declined curve chart