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
- Understanding 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
Course Details/Schedule
- 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
- Composition of Drilling Fluids
- Geology and Reservoir
- Clay Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Inhibition
- DF Systems
- Contamination
- Rheology and Hydraulics
- Rheological Models
- Hydraulics Calculations
- Formation Damage
- Drill- in Fluids
- Lost Circulation
- Stuck Pipe
- Corrosion
- 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
