This module generally includes directional, deviated, horizontal, and multilateral drilling from a typical perspective. When the driller deviates the well, the inclination becomes the main geometric factor that defines the well type, its planning, execution, and control, until it reaches the final point, hitting the target. Geometry, geodesy, equipment, and engineering complement each other to complete the deviated well.
Module Objectives:
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Deepen knowledge of directional drilling
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Provide the necessary knowledge for planning and executing a directional drilling operation
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Understand measurement and drilling equipment in order to select the appropriate tools for successfully carrying out a deviation
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Learn the engineering principles and operational steps required for performing a deviation, as well as solving any problems encountered
Course Content:
CHAPTER I: Advanced knowledge in directional drilling
CHAPTER II: Directional well trajectory calculations
CHAPTER III: Directional drilling equipment
CHAPTER IV: Directional drilling engineering
CHAPTER V: Horizontal drilling and multilateral drilling
References
1- Chambre syndicale de la recherche et de la production du pétrole et du gaz naturel, comité des techniciens, commission exploitation, Réalisation des forages dirigés et contrôle des trajectoires, TECHNIP 1985
2- T. A.INGLIS, Petrolium engineering and developement studies : Directional drilling, volume 2, Graham &Trotman 1987
3- J.A. “Jim” Short, Introduction to directional and horizontal drilling, PennWell Books 1993
4- IFP, Drilling Data handbook, TECHNIP
5- J.P. Szezuka, Forage dirigé : Ingénierie et méthodes, Edition 3.3, ENSPM 2005
6- Adam T. BourgoyneJr et all, Applied drilling engineering, SPE, 2nd edition, 1991
7- Bill Mitchell, Advanced oil well drilling engineering Handbook and computer programs, 10th edition, 1st revision, MITCHELL ENGINEERING 1995
8- SPE & ISCWSA, Introduction to wellbore positioning : an ISCWSA initiative, University of the Highlands and Islands, 2012
9- M. S. FARAHAT, Horizontal oil well drilling technology, Suez Canal University 2000
10- Carl Gatlin, Petroleum Engineering (drilling and well completion), Prentice Hall INC, 2006
11- Manuels et Brochures des enterprises : Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Halliburton
- Enseignant: Souad HADJADJ