PETE322 DRILLING ENGINEERING II

Course Code:5660322
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer Dr. ERSEN ALP
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

Well Control (Well control equipments, BOP design, blow-our indications and kick prevention techniques – Driller and engineer methods-) Formation Pressure and Gradient Predictions (Log approaches, off-shore applications), Casing Properties and Setting Depth Selection, Cementing (equipment, procedure, single and multi cementing approaches), Directional Drilling (tangential, ROC and minimum curvature methods)

 


Course Content

Directional drilling (Tangential, ROC and Minimum Curvature Methods). Drill string design (neutral point of tension and compression, neutral point of bending, Lubinski`s stresses, margin of over pull). Casing design (biaxial, triaxial). Casing setting (buckling and well head loads).


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Formation Pressure and Gradient Predictions
  • Cementing

Casing Design

  • Design and Methodology
  • Funtions, Types and Manufacturing
  • Some Special Cases

Pressure Control

  • Well Control
  • Well Control Equipments and Use
  • Well Control Techniques
    • Driller's Method
    • Engineer's Method
    • Concurrent Method
    • Volumetric Method

Directional Drilling

  • Deflection Methods
  • Deflection Techniques
  • Trajectory Calculations
  • Deflection Equipments

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies