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Cyprus International University
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ADVANCED MUD AND CEMENT ENGINEERING FOR OIL WELLS

Course
PNGE509 - ADVANCED MUD AND CEMENT ENGINEERING FOR OIL WELLS
Department
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering - English - Master
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
8
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Mud circulation is one of the primary operation parameters in drilling mechanism. The organization of bit cooling, cleaning of the rock cuttings produced during drilling and providing the necessary pressure to overcome the existing formation pressures that is effective; thereby concentrating on the advanced knowledge required to overcome such. The preparation of the mud, in consistence with the aforesaid characteristics. pH, density and upward velocity calculations and control will form the basis of the course. In cases where formation pressures cannot be overcome, casing is installed in the hole, AND then cemented. Deep understanding of the rock characteristics and cementing will also be studied in detail.

ADVANCED MUD AND CEMENT ENGINEERING FOR OIL WELLS

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 -Drilling fluids, Functions of drilling Fluids, Properties of Drilling muds (Density,Rheological properties, filtration, gel strength ,ph, sand content, filtrate analysis, stability).
Week 2 -Bentonite calculations, Barite calculations and solving problems.
Week 3 -Drilling fluids flow models; Bingham Plastic model, power law model
Week 4 - Rheological properties measurement equipment, filtration and filtration mechanism.
Week 5 -Types of clay used for Drilling Mud Preparation, Bentonite group, Attapulgite group, properties of bentonite in water, Ionization, hydration, Cation Exchange Capacity, thixotropic properties.
Week 6 -Types of Drilling muds, Fresh water muds, Inhibitive muds, Low-solids muds, Emulsion muds, Oil base muds, Air, Natural gas, Aerated muds, Foam.
Week 7 -Mud circulating system, Mud travel pass.
Week 8 -Field maintenance and Solid Control Equipment.
Week 9 -Drilling Problems related to Drilling Mud.
Week 10 -Drilling Mud Hydraulics; pressure loss calculations inside drill pipe, inside drill collars, in the annulus between drill pipes and walls of the well, inside annulus between drill collars and walls of the well and through bit nozzles.
Week 11 -Cementing, cement composition, cement additives.
Week 12 - Slurry preparation and calculations.
Week 13 -Single stage primary cementing, multi stage primary cementing.
Week 14 -Squeeze cementing.
Week 15 -Cement plugs to close the well.

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 1-drilling engineering, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University
  2. 02 2-well engineering, H. Rabia
  3. 03 3-composition and properties of drilling and completion fluids, Darley and Brown
  4. 04 4-WORKING GUIDE TO DRILLING EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS WILLIAM C. LYONS Gulf Publishing , Elsevier

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Program Outcomes

  1. Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  2. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  3. Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
  4. Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
  5. Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
  6. Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
  7. Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
  8. Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
  9. Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
  10. Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  11. Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  12. Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
  13. Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable
  14. Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  15. Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
  16. Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
  17. Ability to work effectively as an individual.
  18. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
  19. Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
  20. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
  21. Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
  22. Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
  23. Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  24. Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
  25. Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
  26. Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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