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Behzad Elahifar

Behzad Elahifar

Associate Professor
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Faculty of Engineering

behzad.elahifar@ntnu.no
+4773592028 Petroleumsteknisk senter, Valgrinda, S. P. Andersens veg 15 A
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About

Education

  • Ph.D. in Drilling Engineering, University of Leoben, Austria, 2013
  • MEng in Petroleum Well Engineering, Curtin University of Technology, Australia, 2006
  • BSc in Drilling Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran, 2004

 

Working Experience

  • 2019 - Present: Associate Professor, Geoscience and Petroleum Eng Department (NTNU)
  • 2019: Project Manager, NOV (National Oil Well Varco) Company
  • 2014 - 2019: Project Manager/Drilling Engineer (MPD), Enhanced Drilling Company
  • 2013 - 2014: Drilling Engineer, Advanced Drilling Solutions Company (TDE)
  • 2009 - 2013: Drilling Instructor/Researcher, University of Leoben
  • 2006 - 2009: Drilling Supervisor, NIOC (National Iranian Oil Company
  • 2006: Night Drilling Supervisor, PPZ (Pars Petro Zagros)

Research

Research Area

I am an Associate Professor / Project Manager / Sr. Drilling Engineer with long-term experience both in drilling operations and also in the academic field. I am specialized in Digitalization and Automation in Drilling and P&A (Plug and Abandonment) optimization processes. Here is the list of my research area:

  • Digitalization of well planning
  • Real-time downhole issues detection and prediction 
  • Using Bismuth alloy for P&A operation
  • Automated drilling sequences 
  • MPD (Managed Pressure Drilling)
  • CML (Control Mud Level)
  • MPC (Managed Pressure cementing)

Publications

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2023

  • Elahifar, Behzad; Gomar, Mostafa. (2023) Real time prediction and detection of drilling bit issues during drilling with the focus on bit status evaluation using along string measurement (ASM). Geoenergy Science and Engineering.
    Academic article
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2023) Laboratory study of plugging mechanism and seal integrity in fractured formations using a new blend of lost circulation materials. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.
    Academic article

2022

  • Elahifar, Behzad; Gomar, Mostafa. (2022) Application of Digitalization in Real-Time Analysis of Drilling Dynamics Using Along-String Measurement (ASM) Data along Wired Pipes. Energies. volum 15 (23).
    Academic article
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2022) Improving the Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Oil Well Cement Slurries Using Multiple Chemical Admixtures for Enhancing Zonal Isolation: A Laboratory Evaluation. Journal of energy resources technology. volum 144 (11).
    Academic article
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2022) Machine learning algorithm for prediction of stuck pipe incidents using statistical data: case study in middle east oil fields. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Elahifar, Behzad; Gomar, Mostafa. (2023) Real time prediction and detection of drilling bit issues during drilling with the focus on bit status evaluation using along string measurement (ASM). Geoenergy Science and Engineering.
    Academic article
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2023) Laboratory study of plugging mechanism and seal integrity in fractured formations using a new blend of lost circulation materials. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.
    Academic article
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Gomar, Mostafa. (2022) Application of Digitalization in Real-Time Analysis of Drilling Dynamics Using Along-String Measurement (ASM) Data along Wired Pipes. Energies. volum 15 (23).
    Academic article
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2022) Improving the Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Oil Well Cement Slurries Using Multiple Chemical Admixtures for Enhancing Zonal Isolation: A Laboratory Evaluation. Journal of energy resources technology. volum 144 (11).
    Academic article
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2022) Machine learning algorithm for prediction of stuck pipe incidents using statistical data: case study in middle east oil fields. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.
    Academic article

Teaching

Courses

  • PG8503 - Automated Drilling
  • TPG4560 - Petroleum Engineering, Specialization Project
  • TPG4242 - Drilling Engineering 3
  • TPG4210 - Drilling Engineering 1
  • TPG4565 - Petroleum Engineering, Specialization Course
  • TPG4215 - Drilling Engineering 2
  • TPG4105 - Petroleum Engineering, Basic Course
  • TPG4920 - Petroleum Engineering, Master's Thesis

Supervision

Supervision 

I have been the supervisor for many master's students at NTNU and exchange students from Politecnico di Torino. Following are the students that I am their supervisor:

2020-2023: Mostafa Gomar, Real-time fault, and symptoms detection in drilling operation with wired drill pipe data

2021-2024: Lewaa Hmadeh, Applications of bismuth alloys in well completion and well plugging

2023-2026: Claudio Rogerio Bregueje, Analysing chemical and physical properties of bismuth alloy for cementing and P&A application 

Media

2023

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Gomar, Mostafa. (2023) Real-Time Prediction and Detection of Drilling Bit Issues Based on Along-String Measurements (ASM) Along Wired Pipes - A Case Study. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2023-03-07 - 2023-03-10.

2022

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Gomar, Mostafa. (2022) Understanding Thermo-Poroelastic Mechanical Stress Induced Damages in Network of Pre-Existing Fractures During Drilling Operation. IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition . Society of Petroleum Engineer; Bangkok. 2022-08-08 - 2022-08-10.
  • Lecture
    Gomar, Mostafa; Elahifar, Behzad. (2022) Real-Time Fault, Symptom Diagnosis and Drilling Events Prediction Using Wired Pipe During Operation - Cutter Force Modeling of Pdc (polycrystalline Diamond Compact) Bits. IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition . Society of Petroleum Engineering; Galveston, Texas. 2022-03-06 - 2022-03-08.
  • Lecture
    Sangesland, Sigbjørn; Vedvik, Noralf; Opedal, Nils van der Tuuk; Elahifar, Behzad. (2022) Bismuth based barrier materials –Initial results from 3rd party testing in SWIPA. 10th Norwegian Plug & Abandonment Seminar . OFFSHORE NORGE; Stavanger. 2022-10-20 - 2022-10-20.

2018

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Claudey, Eric; Fossli, Børre; Qiang, Zhizhuang; Olsen, Max; Mo, Jakob. (2018) Experience Using Managed Pressure Cementing Techniques with Riserless Mud Recovery and Controlled Mud Level in the Barents Sea. Bergen SPE one day conference . Society of Petroleum Engineer; Bergen. 2018-04-18 - 2018-04-19.

2017

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad. (2017) Successful Deep Water Drilling (MPD), Early Kick Detection and Performing Managed Pressure Cementing With CML (Controlled Mud Level) System in GOM and North Sea. SPE/IADC Conference and Exhibition ; 2017-03-14 - 2017-03-16.

2014

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Fasch, Franz; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2014) Real Time Kick Detection And Also Increasing Ultrasonic Caliper Accuracy By Measuring Speed Of Sound Within Drilling Fluid In The Downhole Condition. SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition . Society of Petroleum Engineer; 2014-10-27 - 2014-10-29.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Fasch, Franz; Tollschein, Christian; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2014) Real Time Kick Detection Applying an Ultrasonic Caliper Featuring a Downhole Sonic Speed Measurement for Calibration Purposes. SPE Saudi Arabia Section Technical Symposium and Exhibition ; 2014-04-21 - 2014-04-24.

2013

  • Popular scientific lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Fruhwirth, Rudolf; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2013) Formation Evaluation based on Drill String Vibration Measurements Using Laboratory Scale Rig. SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition . Society of Petroleum Engineer; 2013-10-07 - 2013-10-09.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Fruhwirth, Rudolf; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2013) Real Time Determination of the Instability in the Borehole by Using 4D Images of the Wellbore with High Accuracy Ultrasonic Caliper. SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition ; 2013-10-07 - 2013-10-09.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2013) Formation Changes Recognition by Real-time Monitoring of Drill String Vibrations and Mechanical Specific Energy. International Conference for Advanced Drilling Technology ; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-10.
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2013) Real Time Data Transmission Method for Creating 4D Wellbore Images to Monitor Wellbore Shape and Detecting Instabilities. Kuwait SPE Oil and Gas show and conference . Society of Petroleum Engineer; 2013-10-07 - 2013-10-10.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2013) Effect of Formations Compressive Strength on Drill String Vibrations. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2013-03-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2013) Experimental Determination of Wellbore Diameter and Shape (4D Imaging of Wellbore) by Using Ultrasonic Caliper within Different Fluids for Real-Time Drilling Application. Oil Gas European Magazine ; 2013-03-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2013) Wellbore Instability Monitoring by Using 4D Imaging of Ultrasonic Caliper Logs in Real Time Drilling. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2013-03-01.

2012

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Accuracy of Ultrasonic Sensor in Caliper Log. IEEE, I2MTC ; 2012-03-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Axial Vibration Monitoring in Laboratory Scale Using CDC miniRig and Vibration Sensor Sub. IEEE, I2MTC ; 2012-03-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Determining the Accuracy of Ultrasonic Caliper Measurements for Real Time Drilling Application. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2012-10-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Experimental Determination of Wellbore Diameter and Shape by Using Ultrasonic Caliper Within Different Fluids for Real Time Drilling Application. International Conference for Advanced Drilling Technology Celle Drilling ; 2012-09-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Experimental Evaluation of Real Time Mechanical Formation Classification using Drill String Vibration Measurements. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2012-10-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Laboratory Scale Control of Drilling Parameters to Enhance Rate of Penetration and Reduce Drill String Vibration. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2012-01-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) ROP Modeling Using Neural Network and Drill String Vibration Data. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2012-12-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Real Time Measurement of Borehole Shape and Diameter by Using Ultrasonic Caliper in Different Drilling Fluid and Wellbore Conditions for Detecting Instabilities. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2012-11-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Fruhwirth, Rudolf. (2012) Using Neural Network Technique to Study the Effect of Formation's Mechanical Properties on Dynamic Behavior of Drill String. International Conference for Advanced Drilling Technology Celle Drilling ; 2012-09-01.

2011

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Prohaska, Michael. (2011) A Comparison of Specific Energy Consumption for Alternative and Conventional Drilling Methods. International Conference for Advanced Drilling Technology Celle Drilling ; 2011-08-01.
  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Thonhauser, Gerhard; Prohaska, Michael. (2011) An Energy Based Comparison Drilling Method. Society Petroleum Engineers ; 2011-10-01.

2005

  • Academic lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Naderian, Mohammad Amin; Hosseinzadeh, Ahmad. (2005) Application of Drilling Optimization- A Case Study for a Well in an Iranian Offshore Oil Field. Iranian Petroleum Engineering Student Conference ; 2005-01-01.
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