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Oilfield and SI systems of units
• Mathematics, including fractions, algebra and geometry
• Calculations for capacities/volumes/pump strokes for drill
strings and annulus circulations
• Hydrostatics of fluid columns
• Formation strength, leak-off test and kick tolerance calculations
• Basics of pressure control circulation calculations for
the Driller’s and Wait & Weight methods, with kick sheets
In addition, those who select additional correspondence options
should have a basic competence in:
• Derrick loading and drilling line calculations
• Drilling fluid component quantities
• Basic drilling/mud hydraulics
• Drill collar weight and drill string stretch calculations
• Basic calculations for deviated wells
