DRL 314
Drilling Engineering for Non-Drilling Engineers
This short course is intended for participants in the Oil and Gas industry seeking basic knowledge and understanding of drilling.
Drilling Engineering for Non-Drilling Engineers
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRL 314 | 24 – 26 Jun 2025 | Online | 1390 |
| DRL 314 | 1 – 3 Apr 2025 | London | 2990 |
* Prices are subject to VAT and local terms. Ph.D. students, groups (≥ 3 persons) and early bird registrants (8 weeks in advance) are entitled to a DISCOUNT!
COURSE OVERVIEW
This short course is intended for participants in the Oil and Gas industry seeking basic knowledge and understanding of drilling. Participants would be introduced to the fundamental concepts and principles of drilling, the process and the equipment. Basic calculations of drilling are covered in this course as well. Case studies will be presented together with videos on the processes involved.
COURSE OUTLINE
3 days
Day 1
1. Introduction, Terminology, Drilling Context
o Introductions, a bit of history and terminologies
o Overview of drilling process & planning
o Oil prices & drilling costs
o Major drilling accomplishments & challenges
2. Essentials of Geology
o Hydrocarbon formation
o Key elements of petroleum reservoir rocks
o Geological and geophysical information
VIDEO-1 : Origins of Petroleum
3. Drilling Rigs & Drilling Systems
o Onshore – Offshore rigs, characteristics
o Drilling challenges & Well classification
o Rig components
o Power system – Hoisting system
o Circulation system/pumps
o Control system / BOPs, Monitoring system
VIDEO-2: Drilling Rigs
2. Drilling Costs
o Drilling cost estimation – Types of costs
o Acquisition For Expenditure (AFE)
QUIZ -1- Test your knowledge on today’s lecture T
Day 2
1. Drilling Fluids & Drilling hydraulics
o Drilling fluid types – Uses
o Fluid properties – additives
o Rheology of drilling fluids
o Static / dynamic conditions / circulation
o Bit hydraulics and Cuttings transport issues
EXERCISE: Determine hydrostatic pressure
CASE STUDY: Oil Base Mud
2. Abnormal Pressures, Kicks & Kick Control
o Pore pressure / Fracture pressure estimation
o Kick definition / Kick sequence
o Kick detection
o Kick control methods, BOPs (video)
VIDEO-3: Tripping & Reaming
EXERCISE: Kick control example
3. Casing Design
o Standard casing designs
o Casing / hole diameter selection
o Burst / Collapse pressure calculations
o Casing point decision
3. Cementing & Cement Job Design
o Cementing process
o Types of cements & additives
o Cementing problems, cement job evaluation
EXERCISE: Cement slurry volume calculations
QUIZ-2 – Test your knowledge on today’s lectures
Day 3
1. Drilling Costs
o Drill string components, Drilling bits
o Drill collars, characteristics & selection
o Drill pipe characteristics
2. Directional & Horizontal Drilling
o Purpose & types of deviated wells
o Inclination & azimuth, MWD/LWD
o Horizontal / ERD wells, Multilaterals
VIDEO-4: Directional & Horizontal Drilling
3. Well Logging & Completions
4. Drilling Problems
VIDEO-5: Managed Pressure Drilling
INSTRUCTOR
Jerry Rusnak
Jerry Rusnak has more than 40 years of oilfield experience. He has worked in all phases of the industry including service, supply, operations and academia. He began his career as a Wireline field engineer. Then he worked for an Independent Exploration and Production Company as a field engineer managing wellsite drilling, completion and workover operations. Moving up he became the companies Drilling and Completion Manager in charge of multiple simultaneous drilling and completion operations across US land. At the end of his tenure (15 years) he was the company’s Exploration and Production Manager. This company grew rapidly during his career and the E&P part of the company was eventually sold to a major independent . Rusnak holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, is an active member and past section president of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and holds or is eligible to hold most major certifications required for wellsite work both onshore and offshore.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
This short course is intended for personnel with little or no drilling background, knowledge or experience. It is a basic introductory course designed to expose and introduce interested parties to drilling engineering concepts and
fundamentals.
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
o To introduce participants to basic concepts,
theories, principles and overview of drilling
o Expose participants to the various drilling
equipment onshore and offshore and rig setup
o Introduction to the company personnel
involved in drilling
o Introduce participants to the history of
drilling, drilling terminologies and drilling
methodologies
o Explain the phases of drilling
o Show participants the basic concept of
drilling operation and process
o Present and explain the basic calculations in
drilling
o Introduce participants to major
consideration such as well control
o Identify potential drilling problems, means
for prevention and mitigation
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* Prices are subject to VAT and local terms. Ph.D. students, groups (≥ 3 persons) and early bird registrants (8 weeks in advance) are entitled to a DISCOUNT!
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