Background
Chase, Robert William was born on October 24, 1950 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Elmer Frank and Doris Lynette (Shafer) Chase.
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Robert William Chase
Edit Profileconsultant petroleum engineering educator
Robert William Chase, American Petroleum engineering educator, consultant. Achievements include patent for Explosive Earth Fracturing Process; developed dimensionless inflow performance relationship curves for fractured gas wells. Research grantee unites states department Energy, Morgantown, 1977-1978, Gas Research Institute, 1997.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1972; Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1980.
Career
Engineer-in-training, Halliburton Superior vena cava syndrome, Elkview, West Virginia, 1972; research engineer, Gulf R & D Corporation, Harmarville, Pennsylvania, 1974; assistant professor, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1976-1978; professor, director petroleum engineering program, Marietta (Ohio) College, since 1978. Consultant Gulf Science & Development Corporation, Harmarville, 1978, Science Applications Inc., Morgantown, 1978-1979, Columbia Gas, Charleston, West Virginia, 1984-1997.
Achievements
Membership
Member Society Petroleum Engineers (board directors 1991-1994. United States Council 1997-1999), Association Petroleum Engineering Department Heads (president 1990-1991), S.E. Ohio Oil & Gas Association (advising committee 1989-1991).
Connections
Married Carol Ann Leh, October 11, 1975. Children: Christopher Robert, Thomas William.
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Nationality
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Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican