Course Number : tpr6
Fundamentals of Drilling Technology
Objectives:

Time is money. Drilling Time is big money. Technical and managerial decisions makers must grasp the language and technology of drilling operations in order to minimize expenditures throughout the producing life of a well. Successful drilling requires blending many technologies. Drilling equipment and procedures have a unique language that must be conquered for maximum benefit. Clear understandable explanations of drilling rig equipment, procedures, and their complex interactions provide an excellent basis to organize cross-trained team efforts. Activities around the rig and well planning are mystified. Subtle and blatant common errors are accentuated to enhance this understanding.

Course outlines:
 
The overall drilling process
 
The language of Drillers: understanding their terminology
 
Rig Equipment : Rig types, drill bits, MWD, drillstrings, solids management, well control, tank arrangement
 
Rig Operations: drilling fluids, cementing , casing design
 
Understanding morning reports
 
Hole problems : stuck pipe, lost returns, carrying capacity
 
MWD and Directional drilling
 
Safety Precautions
 
Philosophies of Drilling operations
 
Drilling Trends and new technology
 
Definition and functions of drilling fluids
 
Functions of Drilling fluids additives and chemicals
Who should attend?

Geologists, geophysicists, petroleum and production engineers, managers, technical supervisors, service and support personnel; anyone associated with drilling and entry level drilling staff.