PETE 1208 - PETROLEUM DRILLING AND WELL COMPLETION

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course covers different topics related to drilling operations; directional drilling techniques; completion operations; and work-over operations. The drilling operations encompass drilling rig components, bit selection program, drilling fluid types, cementing program design and well control/safety. The directional drilling techniques include: well-path design/applications, downhole motor components, directional surveys, and logging while drilling. The well completion operations contain: formation evaluation tools, open-hole log interpretation, coring tools, flow testing, perforating, hydraulic fracturing and other stimulation techniques. The work-over operations comprise work-over rig components, cased hole log interpretation, plugs/packers/fishing tools, squeeze job design, casing integrity tests and stimulation evaluation. A special project on casing design is also included.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PROG: Swanson School of Engineering

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