Advanced Drilling Fluids Technology & Solids Control
This course provides a thorough grounding in drilling fluids technology and solids control practice, combining fluid chemistry fundamentals with the practical equipment, calculations, and problem-solving skills used on site to maintain borehole stability and manage waste responsibly.
Drilling Fluids
Drilling Fluids
- Introduction, definitions and the role of fluid chemicals
- Shale chemistry and borehole stability
- Categories and types of drilling fluids (WBM, OBM, SOBM, NAF)
- Volumes, concentrations, fluid testing and rheology (flow models)
- Fluid contamination and remedial solutions
- Reporting, safety and related calculations
Solids Control
Solids Control
- Introduction, definitions and calculation basics
- Circulating system and solids control equipment: characteristics and yield
- Hydraulics, borehole reaction, problems and stability
- Mixing, ejection and dilution calculations
- Hole cleaning techniques
- Reservoir damage and remedial solutions
- Environmental impact and waste management
The course closes with an open discussion session for participants to raise site-specific challenges.
Course Outline (5 Days)
Course Outline (5 Days)
Day 1 – Well Components and Well Intervention Methods (slickline, electric line, coiled tubing)
Day 2 – Production Logging (PLT): principles, tools, and applications
Day 3 – Pulsed Neutron Logging (PNL) and Cement Evaluation Logging
Day 4 – Casing and Corrosion Evaluation Logging, and Annulus Pressure Management
Day 5 – Miscellaneous Logging Tools, Job Planning, and Perforation Operations
Accredited By Industry Leaders
Accredited By Industry Leaders