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Roughnecks, Rock Bits, and Rigs - by Sandy Gow (Paperback)

Name: Roughnecks, Rock Bits, and Rigs - by Sandy Gow (Paperback)
Brand: University of Calgary Press
SKU: 94313808
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Roughnecks, Rock Bits, and Rigs is a detailed study of an important and little-documented area of the history of oil and gas in Alberta.
Author(s): Sandy Gow
464 Pages
Business + Money Management, Industries

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About the Book

Roughnecks, Rock Bits, and Rigs is a detailed study of an important and little-documented area of the history of oil and gas in Alberta - it is the first comprehensive study to focus on the technologies that made Alberta's oil industry viable.

Book Synopsis

Roughnecks, Rock Bits, and Rigs is a detailed study of an important and little-documented area of the history of oil and gas in Alberta. It is the first comprehensive study to focus on the technologies that made Alberta's oil industry viable.

Author Sandy Gow provides an in-depth look at the evolution of oil well drilling technology from 1883 through 1970, the era of conventional oil exploration in the province. During the early exploration years, the individuals working in the oilfield developed and adapted technologies, such as drill bits and power sources, to suit their specific needs, largely through trial and error. This spirit of innovation and ingenuity is captured in accounts of the evolution of drilling processes and equipment, as well as in the personal stories of those who worked on the rigs.

Gow puts the technology of the oilfield into context with an overview of the history and geology of oil and gas in Alberta, as well as a look at the human side of this vital provincial industry.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.92 Inches (H) x 8.02 Inches (W) x 1.14 Inches (D)

Weight: 2.32 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 464

Genre: Business + Money Management

Sub-Genre: Industries

Publisher: University of Calgary Press

Theme: Energy

Format: Paperback

Author: Sandy Gow

Language: English

Street Date: December 12, 2005

TCIN: 94313808

UPC: 9781552380673

Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-7953

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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