Course single

The drilling practices course is designed for personnel including field engineers and well engineers who are involved in the planning and execution of well programs. It covers major aspects of drilling technology emphasizing the practical application of
theoretical principles. Drilling personnel must have a working knowledge of all the required disciplines in order to effectively drill a well whether simple or complex.

This course builds a firm foundation in the principles and practices of drilling and well planning, drilling fluid, drill string design, hydraulic optimization and drilling hole problems. Participants will learn the components of drilling string and how to use each in
optimum ways, evaluate Weight on Bit, drill collar sizing and apply practical solutions for analyzing drill string design performance for various kinds of holes.

Target Audience

▪ Drilling supervisors
▪ Drilling engineers
▪ Toolpushers
▪ Rig managers
▪ Rig Engineers
▪ Technical support personnel

Certificate

A PetroSkills Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course

Duration

5Days

Course content

▪ AFE preparation
▪ HSE at the rig site
▪ Cost control, evaluating alternative drilling methods and maximizing penetration rate
▪ Hole cleaning, sloughing shale, lost circulation, stuck pipe and fishing operations
▪ Drilling Fluids
▪ Lifting capacity of drilling fluids, pressure losses in the circulating system and ECD
▪ Maximizing hydraulics in the planning phase and at the rig
▪ Bit selection and application
▪ Casing and drill string design, selection of casing seats, BOP equipment
▪ Cement, cement additives and displacement mechanics
▪ Deviation control, directional drilling and horizontal drilling
▪ Pressure control, routine and special problems
▪ Project post analysis – After Action Reviews