Advanced Well and Drilling Engineering (PET580)
Advanced Well and Drilling Engineering course provides a detailed knowledge of well & drilling engineering, technology and drilling methods. The course is designed based on theoretical and computer simulations, which would be applicable during well construction and production phase operation.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
PET580
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 20th for the spring semester.
The course provides detailed knowledge in various drilling/production phase-related problems (well integrity) including detection and solution methods, drilling systems, subsea technology, drillstring/tubing/casing mechanics and engineering designs based on various load cases, rheology, hydraulics, hole cleaning, well control design, advanced drilling methods (MPD/UBO), material testing, materials and material selection, and corrosion and coating technologies.
Adjustments to the plan may occur including elements like cementing and drill string dysfunctionalities (vibration) and control methods.
Learning outcome
After completing this course the student should
- Have good knowledge about drilling/production well related problems/failure, detection and solution/repair methods
- Have good knowledge of drilling systems, riser mechanics and subsea technology
- Have good knowledge about modern drilling methods and concepts
- Possess knowledge about various material testing methods and parameter determinations
- Possess knowledge about material and material selection with respect to various loading and corrosive environments.
- Possess knowledge of drill string dysfunctionalities and control methods.
- Possess knowledge about various corrosion types in oil well and prevention/inhibition methods
- Be able to use both analytical calculation methods and simulation tools in solving engineering problems.
- Be able to perform drillstring design using analytical techniques and computer simulations
- Be able to perform hydraulic design using analytical techniques and computer simulations
- Be able to perform well kill calculations and kick simulations
- Be able to perform production tubing/casing design with respect to various loading scenario during production, stimulation and construction process
- Obtain general competence in mechanics, flow dynamics and material technology that can be transferrable to other discipline areas
- Obtain skills in solving engineering problems using both analytical methods and modern simulation tools in combination
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Calculator |
Written exam with pen and paper