Training Drilling Fluids in the Oil Industry

Training Drilling Fluids in the Oil Industry

INTRODUCTION

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

PROGRAMME 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

PROGRAM OUTLINE

• • 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