Petroleum Drilling Technology

This course is designed to convey the oil and gas drilling aspects to the construction professionals. Drilling operations have a sensitive and critical importance as it deals with very high pressure, temperature and extreme natural conditions. Drilling fluids are composed of such chemicals which are dangerous for human health if they are not handled properly. So for a new person in this field, it is essential to have sound theoretical knowledge about it before getting started practically. Its importance in this regard is undeniable. In the oil and gas industry, safety is the first preference. If a person possesses superficial knowledge and understanding of oil and gas, he/she may not be recommended for any field work.

• Describe the drilling of surface hole and discuss how to run surface casing.
• Explain the intermediate casing and production casing.
• Explain the role of cement slurry in oil and gas drilling and discuss intermediate casing and completion of well.
• Describe the hole deviation.
• Explain the bottom hole assemblies and discuss how they prevent deviation in straight hole drilling.
• Explain the functions of drilling fluid and discuss its different parameters.
• Describe the chemical composition of drilling fluids.
• Explain difference tests for analysis of mud and their measurement procedure.
• Explain the calculation formulas which are used in calculating different parameters during drilling.