MECE 4370 Drilling and Completion Engineering
Introduction to various drilling systems and processes including: drilling rig components, hydraulics, bits, fluids, cutting transport, oilfield pipe, pressure loss calculations, casing, well cementing, perforating, oilfield tools for completion, well control and safety, and directional drilling. Course includes the design of comprehensive and balanced pressure systems that considers safety and ethical responsibilities in terms of minimizing environmental issues like fluid loss, formation damage and kick incidents. Examines the impact of financial conditions on drilling and completion activities and compares international operations within their environmental and societal contexts.
Prerequisite
A grade of 'C' or better in
MECE 3370.
Offered
As scheduled