This course is intended for individuals with prior experience in drilling fluids and extends their knowledge to drilling hydraulics and mud technology. It aims to provide basic understanding of drilling hydraulics, the methods and techniques used for pressure drop estimation, overview of drilling fluid rheology and how it affects drilling hydraulics.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• State the principles for controlling drilling fluids and solids control.
• Provide emphasis on the application of current and developing technologies.
• Understand how technologies effect the drilling operations.
• Provide insight into the day-to-day operations, popular drilling fluid types and recurring solids control problem.
• Acquire remedial action quickly, inexpensively and with maximum hole making results.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Drilling engineers
• Drilling representatives
• Drilling fluid engineers and contractor personnel
• Drilling supervisors
• Mud engineers
• Cementing engineers
• Tool pushers
• Managers