This course builds a firm foundation in the principles and practices of directional drilling, calculations and planning for directional and horizontal wells. Specific problems associated with directional/horizontal drilling such as torque, drag, hole cleaning, logging and drill string component design are included. The course offers a strong overview of rotary steerable tools and their application. Finally exercises are used to deepen the understanding and allow a better hands-on participation.
Course Level: Skill Duration: 5 days Instructor: Catalin Teodoriu
Designed for you, if you are...
A drilling, production or operations engineer, field supervisor, toolpusher, manager or technical support person
How we build your confidence
You will receive instruction on planning and evaluating deviated and horizontal wells and learn how to perform simple calculations associated with well survey. The basic applications and techniques for multi-lateral wells are also covered in the course. A strong focus will be on the tools and techniques used in directional drilling such as survey instruments, bottomhole assemblies, motors, steerable motors and steerable rotary systems. As an independent course, it offers the most complete overview of geo-steering tools.
The benefits from attending
By the end of the course you will feel confident to:
Make survey calculations
Interpret TVD, polar and rectangular coordinates and vertical section
Interpret dogleg severity and the problems associated with dogleg severity
Plan a two-dimensional directional well
Plan horizontal wells based on the objectives of the well
Determine the best multi-lateral completion for an application
Determine declination and non-magnetic drilling collar selection
Apply the best survey instrument for the job
Directionally drill with rotary BHAs, jetting, whipstocks, motor, steerable motors and rotary steerable systems
Understand the principles of various rotary steerable systems and their selection
Interpret torque and drag and determine what factors will affect them
Determine cementing requirements for directional wells
Predict wellbore path based on historical data and determine the requirements to hit the target
Topics
Applications for directional drilling
Directional profiles
Extended reach wells
Survey calculations and accuracy
Dogleg severity calculations and problems associated with doglegs