People working closely to drilling operations require basic training in drilling technology. This boosts communication as well as enhancing safety in the workplace. Our short course is designed for geologists, technical assistants, trainee drilling engineers and middle management employees working on drills. Participants need not have prior experience in drilling to undertake this course.
The basic drilling technology course is an introductory training that delivers understating on drilling. Learners get to know about the process, tools, methods, and technology employed in oil and gas well drilling. Participants become conversant with drilling terminology to communicate effectively with their co-workers.
The first part of this course covers general information about well construction. Participants get to understand the role played by drilling in the exploration of gas and oil. The introduction part further covers the relationship between drilling and other disciplines. Participants are introduced at an early stage to the risks involved in the exploration. Different types of rigs and the relevant equipment required are explored.
Once through with the introduction, we present an overview of well design. Topics covered include fundamentals of geology, well preparation techniques, and well timing. Costs and risks are dealt with to a greater depth at this stage. We find it paramount for learners to understand the impacts of drilling and the surface constraints involved.
The third module presents an overview of directional drilling, casing, and cementing. Learners get the chance to learn about directional wells and deflection tools. This forms the basis for introducing the several types of bits, their features, and applications. An overview of clay mineralogy helps the learners understand concepts of bore instability as well as drilling fluids.
Following this is a discussion on geodetic coordinates and well surveying. The course elaborates on drilling fluids to put learners in a better perspective of drilling operations. The section goes on to discuss aspects of kick causes, well control, and shallow gases with their impacts on drilling.
The course would be incomplete without covering real-time operations. Of importance are topics on risk management, failure prevention, and operational risks. As a conclusion, participants get to know the typical problems encountered in drilling operations. Learners get the opportunity to know the infrastructure used for real-time monitoring of wells and interpretation of measurements.
Every module of this basic drilling technology is presented in powerful animations and vivid graphics accompanied by detailed explanations. Successful completion of the course puts learners in a better position to carry out any drilling operation. All employees working close to drilling operations should take the course as a refresher. Empower yourself today by taking this on-demand course.
