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Chilingar, George V., 1929-
Origin and prediction of abnormal formation pressures / George V. Chilingar.- 1st ed.
p. cm. - (Developments in petroleum science, ISSN 0376-7361 ; 50)
ISBN 0-444-51001-X (alk. paper)
1. Reservoir oil pressure. 2. Oil well drilling. 3. Gas well drilling. I. Title. I1. Series.
TN871 .C52 2002
622'.3382-dc21
2002016357
ISBN: 0 444 51001 X
ISSN: 0376 7361
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