Course Description

The drilling-fluid system is the single component of the well-construction process that remains in contact with the wellbore throughout the entire drilling operation. Drilling-fluid systems are designed and formulated to perform efficiently under expected wellbore conditions. Advances in drilling-fluid technology have made it possible to implement a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose system for each interval in the well-construction process. This course covers all aspects of drilling fluids technology, balancing both theory and practical applications

Course Objectives

·         Best understanding of drilling fluid systems

·         Learning how to design and select proper drilling fluids systems

·         Understanding wellbore stability/chemical inhibition

·         Being familiar with solids control equipment selection operations

·         Being able to troubleshoot mud systems

Who Should Attend?

·         Petroleum engineers

·         Engineers  and technicians who  are already familiar with drilling fluid technology

·         Fluid operators

·         Drilling engineers 

·         Those who are involved in planning or evaluation of the drilling fluids

Program Schedule

DAY 1

·         Introduction to drilling fluids (DF)

·         Drilling fluids functions

·         Drilling fluids properties and measurements

·         Types of drilling fluids

·         Applications of the various types of drilling fluids

DAY 2

·         Composition of drilling fluids

·         Geology and reservoir

·         Clay chemistry

·         Polymer chemistry

·         Inhibition

DAY 3

·         DF systems

·         Contamination

·         Rheology and hydraulics

·         Rheological models

·         Hydraulics calculations

DAY 4

·         Formation damage

·         Drill- in fluids

·         Lost circulation

·         Stuck pipe

·         Corrosion

DAY 5

·         Completion and well bore clean up

·         Solids control

·         Mud testing

·         Treatment of water-base fluids

·         Solids control and impact of solids control

·         density control additives and calculations