University of Houston
Engineering Technology
College of Technology
MECT 4326: Fundamentals of Drilling Technology Elective Course Monday 6-­‐10 PM COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Drilling rig components design and operation, circulating
systems, well control and monitoring systems. Drill bit hydraulics, drilling mud composition,
properties and functions. Experimental methods and software data analysis. PREREQUISITES: To enroll in this course, students should have Prerequisites: MECT 2354 and
MATH 1432. TEXTBOOKS/REQUIRED MATERIALS Drilling Engineering by J.J.Azar, G.Robello Samuel, Pennwell Corp. 2007. - Class Notes
- Handouts
- Technical papers
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Understand basic components of drilling systems. • Define and classify types of drilling fluids. • Differentiate between laminar and turbulent flows. • Assess the mechanics of drill bit hydraulics and cutting transport. • Design casing and cementing systems appropriate for drilling conditions. • Execute well planning and drilling engineering strategy. EVALUATION: Assignments 20 % Mid-­‐term Project 20 % Term Project 15 % Lab 10 % Attendance (Class and Lab) 10% Final exam 25 % Only handheld calculators are permitted. ATTENDANCE: Attendance is important if you are to fully understand the principles and procedures in this course and therefore, attendance is highly encouraged. Continued absence will not be tolerated and will result in withdrawal from the course. Class attendance is
mandatory for all students and will be formally recorded! Prepared by Robello Samuel
Fall 2009
University of Houston
Engineering Technology
College of Technology
TAC-­‐ABET CRITERION 3 PROGRAM OUTCOMES: This course covers program outcomes a, b, c, d, e, g, I, k, l and m. TOPICS COVERED Readings are to be completed prior to class where listed. 1. Rotary Drilling For Oil & Gas Introduction The Process of Rotary Drilling Rotary Drilling Rigs Rig Selection Rotary Drilling Systems Fluid Circulation System Mud System Evaluation Volume Requirements Mixing Systems Solids Control Needs Rotary System Well Control System Blow Out Preventer Stack Data Acquisition Monitoring System Special Systems for Offshore Drilling 2. Drilling Fluids Definition and Functions of a Drilling Fluid Drilling Fluid Selection Criteria Classification of Drilling Fluids Water Base Drilling Fluids Water Based Drilling Fluids Contaminants Drilling Mud Properties, Field Control and Tests Mud Rheology Drilling Mud Additives 3. Fluid Flow and Associated Pressures in the Rotary Rig Circulating System Introduction Mechanical Energy and Pressure Balances Pressure Drop across the Bit Jets Pressure Losses in the Circulating System Due to Friction Pipe and Annulus Friction Pressure Losses in Laminar Flow, Turbulent Flow Equivalent Newtonian Viscosity Method Turbulent Pipe Flow of Non-­‐Newtonian Fluids Turbulent Annular Flow of Non-­‐Newtonian Fluids Annular Friction Pressure Losses Due to Pipe Movement Swab/Surge Pressure Calculations 4. Drill Bit Hydraulics Introduction Pump Pressure Requirement in Rotary Drilling Hydraulic Power Requirement Prepared by Robello Samuel
Fall 2009
University of Houston
Engineering Technology
College of Technology
Maximum Bit Hydraulic Horsepower Criterion Maximum Jet Impact Force Criterion 5. Drilled Cuttings Transport Introduction Factors that Affect Drilling Fluid Cuttings Transport Cuttings Transport in Vertical Well Drilling Cuttings Transport in Directional Well Drilling Cuttings Transport Empirical Correlations for High Angle Wells (θ > 50 ) 6. Casing and Cementing Design Drilling the Pay, Selecting the Interval and the Initial Design Initial Completion Design Completion Types Casing Design Cementing Primary Cementing Cementing Calculations Squeeze Cementing Liner Cementing Techniques 7. Well Planning In Drilling Engineering Well Planning Well planning considerations Well-­‐Cost Estimation Learning Curve Cost Control in Well Drilling Time Value of Money Price Elasticity Successful completion of this course fulfills the technical content curricular requirements for the degree plan in Mechanical Engineering Technology. °
Prepared by Robello Samuel
Fall 2009