Basic Drilling Technology

Course Description

This course provides a basic knowledge of drilling fluid, drilled solids
management, drill bits, rig math, drill string design, directional drilling,
cementing, casing, hydraulic optimisation and a discussion of predominant
problems such as stuck pipe and lost circulation.

Background information, such as: clay structure (needed to understand well bore instability and drilling fluids), discussion of pressure and pressure effects, the theory behind factors affecting drilling performance and rock failure under pressure, are
included to enhance the understanding of the drilling process and problems.
Drilling equipment and how to plan a successful well are discussed. Drilling
terminology, abbreviations and common drilling problems and how to avoid
them are also learnt.

What You’ll Learn From This Course

• Basic drilling fluids and drill solid management
• Drill bits, rig math 
• Drill string, casing and hydraulics
• Drilling problems and troubleshooting techniques

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