An Overview of Drilling Fluid Technology

An Overview of Drilling Fluid Technology

Dr Milap Goud

Founder and Instructor

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This course will give insight of all applications and importance of drilling fluid technology and an overview of future courses to be delivered by instructor.

Its useful for

Drilling engineers and fluid specialists.
Geologists and geoscientists involved in well planning and execution.
Environmental engineers focused on oil and gas.
Researchers and innovators in fluid technology.

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Course details

A Drilling Fluid Technology Course typically covers the latest advancements, trends, and fundamentals in the field of drilling fluids, also known as drilling mud. These fluids play a critical role in the oil and gas industry, facilitating the drilling process by cooling and lubricating the drill bit, stabilizing the wellbore, and carrying cuttings to the surface.

Useful for,

Drilling engineers and fluid specialists.
Geologists and geoscientists involved in well planning and execution.
Environmental engineers focused on oil and gas.
Researchers and innovators in fluid technology.
Description :
1.     Brief overview of Drilling fluid Technology:
The topics covered will be importance of Drilling fluids, Types, composition, properties, rheology, Functions of drilling fluids, wellbore stability, Environmental impacts of drilling fluids, regulatory requirements for drilling fluid measurement, new developments in drilling fluid formulation, challenges and solutions in drilling fluid management, innovation in mud monitoring and automation technologies, case studies and practical applications, future trends in drilling fluids
2.     Brief talk on future e -learning courses to be conducted by an instructor on Everyeng on various topics such with course name and duration of the course:
·       IADC approved course on Drilling fluids- 30 hrs
·       Mud school course without IADC certificate- 30 hrs
·       IADC approved course on cement slurry design-24 hr
·       Cement slurry design course without IADC certificate-24 hr
·       Nanotechnology, an overview with focus on E and P operations-8 hr
·       Wellbore integrity management- 8hr
·       Natural gas hydrates- An overview- 8 hr
·       E and P contract management- 16 hr

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Course suitable for

Oil & Gas
Geoscience
Petroleum

Key topics covered

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction to Drilling Fluids:
- Overview of the role and importance of drilling fluids.
- Types of drilling fluids: Water-based, Oil-based, and Synthetic-based muds.
- Composition and properties of drilling fluids.
Rheology and Flow Characteristics:
- Understanding the flow behaviour of drilling fluids.
- Rheological models and their application in real-time drilling operations.
Functions of Drilling Fluids:
- Wellbore stability.
- Formation pressure control.
- Lubrication and cooling of the drill bit.
- Cuttings transportation and hole cleaning.
Fluid Loss and Wellbore Stability:
- Techniques for managing fluid loss.
- Maintaining wellbore stability under various conditions.
Environmental Considerations:
- Environmental impacts of different drilling fluids.
- Disposal and recycling of drilling fluids.
- Regulatory requirements for drilling fluid management.
New Developments in Drilling Fluid Formulation:
- Nanotechnology in drilling fluids.
- Biodegradable and eco-friendly fluids.
- Smart fluids with enhanced real-time adaptability.
Challenges and Solutions in Drilling Fluid Management:
- Mitigating common challenges like gas kicks, lost circulation, and differential sticking.
- Innovations in mud monitoring and automation technologies.
Case Studies and Practical Applications:
- Examples of successful drilling projects where advanced drilling fluid technologies were applied.
- Failures and lessons learned.
Future Trends in Drilling Fluids:
- Automation and AI in fluid management.
- Evolving standards and compliance requirements.
- Sustainable practices and reducing the carbon footprint in fluid production and use.

10. Brief talk on future e -learning courses to be conducted by an instructor on Everyeng on various topics with course name and duration of the course:

· IADC approved course on Drilling fluids- 30 hrs

· Mud school course without IADC certificate- 30 hrs

· IADC approved course on cement slurry design-24 hr

· Cement slurry design course without IADC certificate-24 hr

· Nanotechnology, an overview with focus on E and P operations-8 hr

· Wellbore integrity management- 8hr

· Natural gas hydrates- An overview- 8 hr

· E and P contract management- 16 hr

Training details

This is a live course that has a scheduled start date.

Live session

October 5, 2024 at 06:00 AM

1 Hours every day

1 Days

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Questions and Answers

Q: You're planning a high-angle shale well and searching "water based mud vs oil based mud shale inhibition selection" after seeing dispersion in offset wells. Given reactive clays, 120°C BHT, and tight ECD margin, which fluid system fits best?

A: A fits the clay chemistry and ECD constraint. Encapsulation limits dispersion without the density penalty of OBM. B ignores shale reactivity and will ball up fast. C controls shale but pushes cost, HSE, and ECD risk you said you don't have margin for. D drops hydration but gives you no rheology control at angle.

Q: While checking hydraulics you google "calculate drilling mud hydrostatic pressure psi per foot". Mud weight is 11.8 ppg. What hydrostatic pressure do you expect at 10,500 ft TVD?

Q: QA flags a question and you search "API RP 13B-1 marsh funnel calibration requirement" before signing the ITP. Why does the standard insist on periodic funnel calibration rather than relying on vendor certificates?

Q: You're reviewing a mud system P&ID and type "mud pit P&ID agitator symbol meaning" after noticing a mismatch. The GA shows three agitators on the active pit; the instrument list tags only two motors. What's the most likely issue?

Q: On the rig floor you ask "how much barite per barrel to increase mud weight 0.5 ppg". Starting from 10.0 ppg WBM, what's a defensible estimate?

Q: Hydraulics review triggers a search for "plastic viscosity yield point calculation from fann readings". Fann 35 readings are θ600 = 68 and θ300 = 44. What are PV and YP?

Q: Lost circulation risk has you googling "LCM selection for fractured limestone drilling mud". The loss zone is vuggy limestone at 3,200 m with moderate losses. What LCM blend makes sense?

Q: Two weeks from mechanical completion, you search "mud cleaner capacity mismatch vendor datasheet" after spotting a trend. The datasheet says 600 gpm per unit; the P&ID basis shows 1,200 gpm total with two units in parallel. Test results barely pass. What's the real concern?

Q: HSE asks and you google "oil based mud discharge regulations offshore MARPOL". Why are OBM cuttings restricted offshore compared to WBM cuttings?

Q: During well planning you search "estimate annular velocity drilling mud hole size". 12.25 in hole, 5 in drill pipe, 600 gpm flow. Is annular velocity closer to 80, 120, 200, or 350 ft/min?