Drilling Fluids

Drilling Fluids

Well Engineering
3.25 hours
$40.00
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Summary

Drilling fluid is needed to successfully drill, test, complete and produce a well. In this module, learners will be given the knowledge needed to understand the core principals of drilling fluids in modern oil & gas.

Sub-modules include:

  • Drilling Fluids
  • Field Testing
  • Water-Based Mud
  • Oil-Based Mud
  • Solids Control
  • Rig Hydraulics

Learning outcomes

  • Able to describe the main types of drilling fluid and their properties
  • Can explain the various types of field tests performed on drilling fluids and their relevance
  • Understands wellbore solids and primary solids control methods
  • Can describe hydraulics concepts, including pressure losses and ECD

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