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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; Hosseini, Erfan. (2023) Digitalization: Python Application for Drilling & Geoscience Engineer. Lambert Academic Publishing Lambert Academic Publishing
    Textbook
  • Hmadeh, Lewaa; Elahifar, Behzad; Sangesland, Sigbjørn. (2023) The Sealing Behavior of Bismuth-Based Metal Plugs. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    Popular scientific chapter/article
  • 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
  • Hmadeh, Lewaa; Elahifar, Behzad; Sangesland, Sigbjørn; Abrahamsen, Andreas Elmer. (2023) A Full Laboratory Study on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of a Bismuth Plug. Society of Petroleum Engineers
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2023) A new approach for real-time prediction of stick–slip vibrations enhancement using model agnostic and supervised machine learning: a case study of Norwegian continental shelf. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
    Academic article

2022

  • 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
    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
    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; Hosseini, Erfan. (2023) A new approach for real-time prediction of stick–slip vibrations enhancement using model agnostic and supervised machine learning: a case study of Norwegian continental shelf. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
    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
    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
    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

Books

  • Elahifar, Behzad; Hosseini, Erfan. (2023) Digitalization: Python Application for Drilling & Geoscience Engineer. Lambert Academic Publishing Lambert Academic Publishing
    Textbook

Part of book/report

  • Hmadeh, Lewaa; Elahifar, Behzad; Sangesland, Sigbjørn. (2023) The Sealing Behavior of Bismuth-Based Metal Plugs. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    Popular scientific chapter/article
  • Hmadeh, Lewaa; Elahifar, Behzad; Sangesland, Sigbjørn; Abrahamsen, Andreas Elmer. (2023) A Full Laboratory Study on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of a Bismuth Plug. Society of Petroleum Engineers
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

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. Society of Petroleum Engineer IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition , 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. Society of Petroleum Engineering IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition , 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. OFFSHORE NORGE 10th Norwegian Plug & Abandonment Seminar , Stavanger 2022-10-20 - 2022-10-20

2018

  • Popular scientific 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. Society of Petroleum Engineer Bergen SPE one day conference , 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. Society of Petroleum Engineer SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition 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; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2013) Real Time Data Transmission Method for Creating 4D Wellbore Images to Monitor Wellbore Shape and Detecting Instabilities. Society of Petroleum Engineer Kuwait SPE Oil and Gas show and conference 2013-10-07 - 2013-10-10
  • Popular scientific lecture
    Elahifar, Behzad; Esmaeili, Abdolali; Fruhwirth, Rudolf; Thonhauser, Gerhard. (2013) Formation Evaluation based on Drill String Vibration Measurements Using Laboratory Scale Rig. Society of Petroleum Engineer SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition 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; 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 -
  • 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
  • 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 -

2012

  • 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) Accuracy of Ultrasonic Sensor in Caliper Log. IEEE, I2MTC 2012-03-01 -
  • 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 -
  • 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 -

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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