Developing Wellsite Geology Software
by: Rob Francis
Over the years I have been able to work on many different software projects. Some of these were stand-alone applications, others were client server applications that made good use of the local networks. A lot of Web development and working with Web technologies also played a part. All of these projects were challenging but not nearly as complex as the software industry with its myriad languages, technologies - its crazy jargon and seemingly endless acronyms. That was until now.
You see, now I have been immersed into the giant world of the oil and gas industry. They have their own languages and enough acronyms to make even a hardened software guy shudder. When you come across terms like datum, TVD (True Vertical Depth), mudlogging, RT (Rotary Table Elevation), MSL (Mean Sea Level), MDRT (Measured Depth from the Rotary Table), KB (Kelly Bushing), AHD (Australian Height Datum), plus many, many more - you have to stop and scratch your head.
Although being a specialist within the software industry with many years of experience and qualifications, it is much easier dealing with database tables with fields like FirstName, LastName, StreetAddress and Phone than it is with fields like Calcimetry_mg, AGSO_Id, iC4, LagDepthMD and Dolomite. If you are a geologist or work in the oil and gas industry then these terms may already be familiar to you. However, most people are absolutely flabbergasted when confronted by such terms. I know that I am.
When doing database mappings from one format into another, it is much simpler to look at FirstName and LastName fields in the source database and then see that they have to be concatenated in order to fit the single CustomerName field belonging to the destination database. This is not so easy when you don?t understand the geological meanings of terms and what they signify.
To some extent, you can still apply knowledge that you have from the software industry that does not have an immediate impact from any outside source. So, for example, you know how to setup Apache config files or modify IIS to configure the geology website and this requires no knowledge of wellsite geology terminology whatsoever. The knowledge of how to create a class and reference it does not change. There are many other aspects where your software, database and system skills are not impeded by the complexity of the field that you are working in.
All said and done, I am finding my introduction to the oil and gas industry not without incident and its fair share of activity. There is nothing sleepy about this industry as it seems to be a 24/7 worldwide operation and they don?t stop for weekends.
About The Author
Rob Francis is a senior developer working with a team on R-WEB - a wellsite geology software package. Visit http://www.r-web.com for more details.
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Culinary Traditions Of Cuba
Culinary Traditions Of Cuba
by: Kirsten Hawkins
The East Caribbean island of Cuba has a rich cultural heritage from which has arisen culinary traditions that are as vibrant and varied as the variety of cultures that have contributed to the development of this distinct and delicious cuisine. In addition to the ancient influence of the native peoples of Cuba, the Spaniards brought their own culinary styles, tinged by those of the Moors who held huge parts of Spain for centuries. The slaves that were brought from Africa made significant culinary and cultural contributions, with other culinary traditions being brought to the island with the French colonists fleeing uprisings in Haiti.
As these various influences came together, a distinctly Cuban flavor and style evolved, which is reminiscent of country peasant styles of cooking by oral tradition and eye, rather than relying on specific measurements and the creation of dishes that tend towards the...
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Buying Used Golf Clubs On eBay
Buying Used Golf Clubs On eBay
by: John Gall
When I was getting into Golf I tried buying a game.
I spent alot of money trying out this golf club or that ball or various putters.
Obviously you can't buy yourself a golf game but you can find a better way to find good used golf equipment.
I began buying used golf clubs on eBay because it seemed like a good way to find a great price on a used golf club.
If I didn't like the club I could simply sell the golf club on eBay and try another.
I tried Callaway Big Bertha golf clubs, Taylor Made golf clubs and Ping Irons.
Over time I found my perfect mix of clubs and many golf clubs in my bag are still golf clubs I bought off eBay.
While buying golf equipment on eBay I learned a few things that would save other golfers time and money.
These eBay tips are listed below.
First know exactly what you are looking for in a golf club.
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Savvy Shopping for Replica Handbags
Savvy Shopping for Replica Handbags
by: Nick Martilik
First of all, we all know handbags are big business.
The leading designers like Prada, Gucci, Coach, Burberry, Dooney and Bourke all command huge investments when you purchase one of their purses, often in the thousands of dollars.
So, it is no big surprise then that replica handbags, often called ?knock-offs,? are just as big a business.
If you?re looking for the real deal for a steal, be aware that in order to actually get the authentic designer item you will have to most likely fork over the big bucks, regardless of that tip your friend gave you for a little shop where you can get the same thing for hundreds less.
Not likely, say most experts.
In fact, top designers make it rather common knowledge how you can spot the real product. And they say, you will not find a real Gucci through a street vendor, regardless of what he or she is advertising.
How...
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Ten Vital Reasons To Use Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ten Vital Reasons To Use Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil
by: Kelly Martinez
Extra virgin olive oil is very special and unique. This is something that people along the Mediterranean, as well as gourmets everywhere, have known for a long time. Thomas Jefferson is even said to have considered the olive tree as ?surely the richest gift of Heaven?. Well, recent studies show that President Jefferson might just have been right.
Here are 10 reasons why real extra virgin olive oil should be a part of everyone?s diet:
1 ? Olive oil protects against heart disease ? ?Olive oil's heart effect located?
?Scientists say they have pinpointed the micronutrients in olive oil that make it a good heart protector.? ?Virgin or extra virgin olive oils are best because they have the highest phenol content, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports? - Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Cordoba (Spain)
2 - Alzheimer?s ? ?How you can take...
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The Importance Of Right Fat Consume For The Health
The Importance Of Right Fat Consume For The Health
by: Knut Holt
THE FAT TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTS
High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a survey of the different fat categories and their effects:
Mono-unsaturated fat - This type of fat prevents heart disease and circulatory disease in moderate amounts.
Omega-6-poly-unsaturated fat - This fat type prevents heart disease if you do not consume too much of it. However it causes inflammatory reactions. This type of reactions are benign when they are moderate and when they are provoked to fight disease. But a constant high inflammatory response is dangerous, and can cause rheumatism, heart trouble and cancer. A very high consumption of this type of fat is therefore dangerous.
Omega-3-poly-unsaturated fat - This...
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How Perfumes Make You Sexy
How Perfumes Make You Sexy
by: Janice Wee
What attracts you to the opposite sex?
What makes a guy and a girl fall in love?
Is it the way they look?
Things they have in common?
A special connection?
Or is it the way they smell to each other?
Actually, the way you smell plays an important part in the mating game. It is true in the animal world. Like it or not, it is also true among people.
Ever heard about pheromones? Read http://www.womanht.com/perfume/best_pheromone_product.htm for the details.
That is the secret of sexual attraction.
In the animal world, pheromones attract member the opposite sex irresistably when the animal is in heat. Think about the female cat who attracts male cats in droves, who fight over her when she is in heat.
Among insects, a starving cockroach on the verge of dying from hunger would...
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