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Fred F. Farshad, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemical Engineering
Texaco-Chevron Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering
1999 Outstanding Teacher
Member, Russian Academy of Natural Sciences

B.S., Petroleum Engineering, The University of Oklahoma, 1969

M.S., Petroleum Engineering, The University of Oklahoma, 1971

Ph.D., Petroleum Engineering, The University of Oklahoma, 1975

Dr. Farshad's Personal Webpage
farshad@louisiana.edu
Phone: 337-482-5862
Fax: 337-482-5862
Room: Madison 218E
P.O. Box 40083
Lafayette, LA 70504
U.S.A.

Specialization:
Fluid Flow and Flow Assurance in Pipes
Phase Behavior and Thermodynamics
Natural Gas Engineering
Production Optimization
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation


MASTERS OF SCIENCE THESIS

Name: Niranjan Pednekar
Advisor: Dr. Fred Farshad
Thesis Title: Optimization of a Compact Flotation Unit Using Response Surface Methodology and Constrained Similitude

Name: Vishal Dhumal
Advisor: Dr. Fred Farshad
Thesis Title: Application of Vortex Theory to Design of a Compact Flotation Unit (CFU)


Principal publications:

1) Farshad, F., and H.H. Rieke, “Gas Well Optimization: A Surface Roughness Approach.” CIOC/SPE Gas Technology Symposium, p. 8, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2008

2) Garber , J., F. Farshad, J. Reinhardt, H. Li and K.M. Yap, “Predicting Pipeline Corrosion,” Pipeline and Gas Technology (Nov-Dec 2008) 7 (11) 36-41.

3) Garber , J., F. Farshad, J. Reinhardt, H. Li, K.M. Yap, and R. Winters, “A Corrosion Predictive Model for use in Flowline and Pipeline Integrity Management,” Paper No. 08164, NACE Intl, 2008.

4). Farshad, F.F., H.H. Rieke," Surface-Roughness Design Values for Modern Pipes", Journal of SPE Drilling and Completion, Sept, 2006.

5) Farshad, F.F., H.H. Rieke, “Technology Innovation for Determining Surface Roughness in Pipes," Journal of Petroleum Technology, October 2005.

6) LaHaye, L.C., H. H. Rieke, F. F. Farshad, “Cleaner LASIK: Is It Possible?," Ophthalmology Management, October, 2005.

7) LaHaye, L.C., H. H. Rieke, F. F. Farshad, “Cleaner LASIK: Is It Possible? (Part 2)," Ophthalmology Management, January, 2006.

8) Farshad, F., H.H. Rieke, “Methods Used to Determine Surface Roughness in Pipes (OCTG)," Chemical Engineering Transactions, Vol. 3, 2003.

9) Farshad, F., H.H. Rieke, “Surface-Roughness Design Values for Modern Pipes," SPE Drilling & Completion, September 2006.

10) Garber, J.D., F. Farshad, J.R. Reinhardt, W. Chen and V. Tadepally, “Internal Corrosion Rate Prediction in Pipeline and Flowline Using a Computer Model," Paper 04155, Corrosion 2004, NACE New Orleans, LA, 2004.

11) Garber, J.D., F. Farshad, J.R. Reinhardt and V. Tadepally, “A Comprehensive Model for Predicting Internal Corrosion Rates in Flowlines and Pipelines," SPE Paper No. 87566, May 28, 2004, Aberdeen, U.K.

12) Farshad, F., H.H. Rieke, “Methods Used to Determine Surface Roughness in Pipes (OCTG)," Chemical Engineering Transactions, Vol. 3, 2003.

13) Farshad, F. and C. Pesacreta, “Coated Pipe Interior Surface Roughness as Measured by Three Scanning Probe Instruments," Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 50, No. 1, 2003.

14) Farshad, F., H. H. Rieke, C. Mauldin, “Flow Test Validation of Direct Measurement Methods Used to Determine Surface Roughness in Pipes (OCTG)," SPE 76768, Proceedings of the SPE Western Regional/AAPG Pacific Section Joint Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, May 2002.

15) Farshad, F., J. Garber, J. Linsley, “New Developments in Surface Roughness of Chrome 13 pipes (OCTG), A Direct Measurements-Characterization Approach," Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE 67245, Oklahoma City, March, 2001.

16) Farshad, F., J.D. Garber, J. Linsley, “New Developments in Surface Roughness of Chrome 13 pipes (OCTG), A Direct Mearsurements-Characterization Approach," SPE 67245, Proceedings of the SPE Production and Operations Symposium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March 2001.

17) Farshad, F., J.D. Garber, and J.R. Reinhardt, “A Model for Predicting Corrosion Rates in Oil Wells Containing Carbon Dioxide," SPE 66651, Proceedings of the SPE/EPA/DOE Exploration and Production Environmental Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 2001.

18) Farshad, F., H. Rieke, J.D. Garber, “New Developments in Surface Roughness Measurements, Characterization, and Modeling Fluid Flow in Pipe," Journal of Petroleum Science & Engineering, 29 (2001) p. 139-150.

19) Farshad, F., T. C. Pesacreta, J. D. Garber, S. R. Bikki, “A Comparison of Surface Roughness of Pipes as Measured by Two Profilometers and Atomic Force Microscopy", Scanning, Vol. 23, (2001) p. 241-248.

20) Farshad, F., J.D. Garber, and V. Polaki, “Comprehensive Model for Predicting Corrosion Rates in Gas Wells Containing CO2," SPE Prod. & Facilities Journal, 15(3), August 2000.

21) Farshad, F., J.D. Garber, and J. Lorde, “Predicting Temperature Profiles in Producing Oil Wells Using Artificial Neural Networks," Engineering Computations, Vol. 17 No. 6, 2000, pp 735-754.

22) Petrosky, G.E. and F. Farshad, “Pressure-Volume-Temperature Correlations for Gulf of Mexico Crude Oils," SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering Journal, October 1998.

23) Sutton, Robert P. and F. Farshad, “Evaluation of Empirically Derived PVT Properties for Gulf of Mexico Crude Oils," SPE Reservoir Engineering Journal, Feb. 1990.