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
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Best understanding of drilling fluid systems
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Learning how to design and select proper drilling fluids systems
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Understanding wellbore stability/chemical inhibition
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Being familiar with solids control equipment selection operations
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Being able to troubleshoot mud systems
Who Should Attend?
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Petroleum engineers
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Engineers and technicians who are already familiar with drilling fluid technology
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Fluid operators
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Drilling engineers
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Those who are involved in planning or evaluation of the drilling fluids
Program Schedule
DAY 1
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Introduction to drilling fluids (DF)
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Drilling fluids functions
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Drilling fluids properties and measurements
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Types of drilling fluids
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Applications of the various types of drilling fluids
DAY 2
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Composition of drilling fluids
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Geology and reservoir
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Clay chemistry
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Polymer chemistry
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Inhibition
DAY 3
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DF systems
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Contamination
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Rheology and hydraulics
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Rheological models
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Hydraulics calculations
DAY 4
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Formation damage
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Drill- in fluids
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Lost circulation
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Stuck pipe
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Corrosion
DAY 5
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Completion and well bore clean up
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Solids control
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Mud testing
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Treatment of water-base fluids
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Solids control and impact of solids control
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density control additives and calculations
