OVERVIEW

The ADS HPHT manual is an internationally recognised “industry standard”, having accompanied the hundreds of HPHT courses which ADS has run worldwide for many Major Operator clients over a number of years. This manual is now available as an invaluable stand-alone reference - in printed and CD form - for personnel involved in the drilling of High Pressure High Bottom Hole Temperature wells. It comprehensively introduces HPHT operations and highlights the concerns and hazards of drilling HPHT wells.
       
                       

CONTENT

  • Gas behaviour, kicks and control
  • Gas solubility in OBM’s - effects on kick behaviour
  • Rig equipment summary
  • Surface gas handling capacities and prodecures for HPHT wells
  • Drilling and well control procedures for for HPHT well control programmes, training and communication
  • Shut-in procedures and decision trees
  • Bullheading overview
  • Volumetric method of well control
  • Stripping
  • The effects of pressures and temperatures on muds
  • The effects of borehols ballooning on drilling responses
  • Management of operations
  • Sample HPHT well control procedures (for semi & jack-up)
  • UKOOA and NPD guidelines for HPHT wells
 
 
   
                       
The HPHT Manual can be purchased in either the printed or CD format for £95.00 + VAT. (or $190)