Introduction

This course is designed to further your understanding of drilling operations, elements and variables. You will discuss how drilling operations variables affect drilling operations and uncover the scientific side of drilling operations.

Mechanical and design engineers will have a better understanding of down hole environment and stresses which the tools they use and/or design are working under.

Drilling industry challenges, such as ERD, fast drilling, deepwater drilling and unconventional drilling methods will be covered as well along with the best ways to handle these issues.

Who Should Attend

This course has been specifically designed for drillers and drilling engineers, drilling managers, superintendents and supervisors, mechanical engineers who design down hole tools, drilling crew, general oil field design engineers, down hole tools design engineers, rig services engineers and support engineers.

Course Format

The course is presented in an interactive format with ample detail from the instructor. Videos, discussions, last day review and course assessments will keep you engaged throughout. Supporting materials include a comprehensive manual, supporting PowerPoint and handouts. Videos will be used to support the presentation material.

Course Timings

Registration will be at 8.00 on Day One. The course will run for 4 days commencing at 8.30 and finishing at 14.30. There will be two refreshment breaks and lunch will be served at the end of each course day.