This course provides an in-depth theorical and practical knowledge of drilling bit, drill string and fishing techniques with its specific equipment.
Public :
Young engineers and supervisors, toolpushers with some experience in drilling.
Level :Knowledge
Prerequisite :
To be familiar with and understand basic geomechanics, drilling operations, well placement and drilling fluids basics.
Course Content
BIT
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Duration : 2 Days
Bit different types and classification.
Bit use and drilling parameters.
Dull grading.
Bit nozzle selection.
Bit selection.
Visit of a Varel manufacturing unit.
DRILL STRING
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Duration : 1.75 Days
Distribution of stresses in the drill stem, neutral point.
Drill pipes: characteristics, limits of use, combination of stresses, buckling.
Drill collars: characteristics, profile, threading, choice of diameter.
Auxiliary equipment: Kelly, heavy weight drill pipes, stabilizers.
Drill string selection: first approach.
Margin of overpull, equiresistant drill string, necessary length of DC.
FISHING WHILE DRILLING
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Duration : 1 Day
Different problems found during drilling.
Causes for sticking.
Principles of the solutions to sticking.
Fishing equipment lost in the well, main tools used.
Avoiding sticking and losses of equipment in the wells.
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
Acquire the basic knowledge on the drilling bit and the drill stem,
Carry out basic calculations on the drill stem,
Choose a drill stem,
Use the different elements of the drill stem,
Learn about main techniques and equipment used to solve a fishing problem while drilling.
Ways & Means
Course material (PPT, video).
Individual and group exercises.
Visit of VAREL Europe manufacturer.
Instructor with a valuable experience in drilling operations.
Application to a real case (project) for the participants in the “Drilling and Completion Engineering” training course.
Learning assessment
Tests.
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Additional information :The course schedule will be adapted to cover all the content.
Coordinator :IFP Training instructors, with expertise in the field and trained in modern teaching methods adapted to the specific needs of learners from the professional world.
To French entities : IFP Training is referenced to DataDock ; you may contact your OPCO about potential funding.
Please contact our disabled persons referent to check the accessibility of this training program : referent.handicap@ifptraining.com
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