This course provides a comprehensive understanding of drilling fluids characteristics.
Public :
Drilling and completion professionals involved in drilling and engineering in water, geothermal or oil/gas drilling operations.
Level :Knowledge
Prerequisite :
Basic knowledge in drilling operations.
Course Content
FUNCTIONS OF DRILLING FLUIDS
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Duration : 8 hours
Specific gravity.
Rheology.
Filtration.
Alkalinity.
Chloride.
Hardness.
TYPES OF FLUIDS
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Duration : 6 hours
Water base mud.
Oil base mud.
SHALE INHIBITION
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Duration : 3 hours
Types of shale.
Chemical and physical inhibition.
MECHANICAL & WASTE TREATMENT
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Duration : 4 hours
Function.
Selection of equipment and layout.
Separation ranges.
Overall efficiency.
Waste treatment:
Solidification.
Reinjection.
Desorption.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Duration : 4 hours
Losses:
Detection.
Analysis and decision chart.
Treatment.
Hole cleaning:
Vertical well.
Deviated and horizontal wells.
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
acquire a thorough knowledge of drilling fluid types, functions and applications,
asses the rheology of drilling fluids,
select the right equipment for solid removal,
carry out a troubleshooting,
communicate efficiently with a drilling specialist.
Ways & Means
Exercises.
Application to a real case (project) for participants in the “Drilling & Completion Engineering” training course.
Learning assessment
Quiz.
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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.
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