Alf Kristian Gjerstad
Førsteamanuensis
Kontakt
E-post: alf.k.gjerstad@uis.no
Rom: KE E-330
Sted: Stavanger
Organisasjonsenhet
Det teknisk- naturvitenskapelige fakultet
Institutt for energi- og petroleumsteknologi
Kort om meg
Research interests
Automated drilling
- Optimization of rate of penetration (ROP)
- Optimization of tripping speed and pump start up etc.
- Detecting and mitigating hazardous events (kick/loss, pack-off, string vibrations, diff. sticking, etc.)
Computational modeling and simulation for practical use
- Flow modeling - including rheology
- Mechanical modeling
- Multiphase flow (liquid, gas, cuttings)
Geothermal drilling
- Transfer of knowledge and technology between the disciplines