PTR 326 Theoretical Lecture 1
PTR 326 Theoretical Lecture 1
PTR 326 Theoretical Lecture 1
Petroleum Drilling
Engineering II
• Email: [email protected]
• Prepare in advance, consult the provided lecture notes, textbooks and references.
• Apply knowledge in well casing design by conducting necessary calculations, adhering to selection
criteria, and illustrating various casing string types and their functions.
• Describe the functions of well cementing and showcase proficiency in illustrating different types
of cementing techniques.
• Identify and list the parameters essential for testing and designing a cement slurry.
• Utilize various laboratory apparatus to measure different cementing properties and perform tests
to assess the effectiveness of cement slurries
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Course Book / Textbook
• Fundamentals of Sustainable Drilling Engineering
Hossain, M.E. and Al-Majed, A.A., 2015. Fundamentals of sustainable drilling engineering. John Wiley & Sons
• SPE: https://www.spe.org/en/
• OnePetro: https://onepetro.org/
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Course Evaluation Criteria
• Quiz (1 Before Midterm 1 After Midterm) (10%)
• Assignments (5%)
• Tutorials (10%)
• Presentation (5 %)
• Midterm (25%)
• Final (40%)
• Rotary Drilling Rig Systems and Components, Drill String Components and Types of Drilling Bits
• Introduction to Drilling Fluids, Types of Drilling Fluids, Laboratory Tests on Drilling Fluids (Density,
Viscosity, Yield Point, Gel Strength, Filtration, Sand Content, pH, … etc.)
• The primary goal is to optimize the performance of the drilling process by controlling the flow and
pressure of the drilling fluid throughout the various components of the rig.
1. Pressure Control: Rig hydraulics is crucial for maintaining proper pressure within the wellbore.
Controlling the pressure helps prevent blowouts and ensures the stability of the well during
drilling operations.
3. Cooling and Lubrication: Rig hydraulics is essential for cooling and lubricating the drilling tools,
especially the drill bit. This helps in preventing overheating and premature wear of the drilling
equipment.
4. Bit Hydraulics: Understanding rig hydraulics is crucial for optimizing the hydraulics around the
drill bit. Proper hydraulics assist in efficient cuttings removal and improve the rate of
penetration (ROP).
The importance of rig hydraulics lies in its role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and success of
drilling operations.
• Well Control: Preventing the uncontrolled release of formation fluids (blowout) by maintaining
appropriate pressure in the wellbore.
• Efficient Drilling: Optimizing drilling parameters, such as rate of penetration, which contributes to
faster and more cost-effective drilling operations.
• Tool Longevity: Enhancing the lifespan of drilling tools by providing adequate cooling and
lubrication.
• Cuttings Removal: Efficient removal of drill cuttings from the wellbore, preventing potential
issues such as stuck pipe or reduced drilling efficiency.