Drilling Technology

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Topics covered in this module

Hoisting
Basic theory
Loads on the drilling line
Hoisting Equipment
Rotary drilling bits
Introduction
Roller Cone Bits
Fixed cutters
Drilling Economics
Drilling Dynamics
Bit Grading
Drill String Components
Drill bits
Drill collar
HWDP
Monell collar
Mud motors
Stabilizers
MWD
Jar
Others
Calculations
Weight and buoyancy
Drill string calculations
Hooke's law
Directional drilling
Introduction
   Definitions
   Reasons for directional drilling
   Directional drillers responsibility
   Maps and reference systems
   BHI Basic Theory (ppt)
   BHI Autotrak (ppt)
   BHI Vibrasjon (ppt)
   BHI Whipstock (animation)
Planning
   Calculation of well path
BHA design
   Formation
   Methods
   Typical BHAs
   Exercises
Survey
   Reasons for survey
   Calculation of well path
   Dog leg (N)

Fishing
Introduction
Methods
Equipment
Stuck Pipe
Short Overview
Sticking Mechanisms
   Solid Induced Pack-off
   Differential Sticking
   Differential Sticking Calculations
   Mechanical and Wellbore Geometry
Hole Cleaning
   Introduction
   Vertical and near wells
   High angle, Extended-Reach Wells
Best Practice
Jars and Accelerators
Communications
Flow Charts
Appendix
Exercises
Deep Water Drilling
Gjallar Presentation, 1351 mRKB
Gjallar Planning
Conductor Jetting
Saipem's Experiece
BOP Control Systems
Riser Management
New Technology
Ooz Sediments
Hydrates
New Drilling Technology
Case 1: BP Well
Case 2: Norsk Hydro Well
Under-balanced Drilling
Low Head Drilling
Drilling with Casing
Drilling in a depleted reservoir
Post-analysis Haltenbanken
Dual Gradient Drilling