Basic Drilling Calculations Distance Learning

 
     
 

DURATION

Modules to be covered at a speed to suit the requirements of individual candidates and/or company training policy.

DESIGNED FOR

New or inexperienced drilling personnel

COURSE OVERVIEW

Introduction to the basic and essential calculations for drilling and pressure control operations. The course is conducted on a distance learning basis with candidates studying at their own pace in their own environment. Each module has associated assessment exercises which are returned to ADS for correction, assessment and guidance by professional training staff.

COURSE CONTENT

• 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

COST

UK £335 per complete set

 

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