Course Overview

Oilwell Drilling introduces the techniques and technologies involved in drilling oil wells. The course is intended for personnel new to the oil and gas industry, specifically including those in the administrative and support services as well as those in the field. Oilwell Drilling provides a firm foundation knowledge of oilfield practices and terminology that can prove invaluable in every sector of the industry. This course comprises ten computer-based training modules, each representing two hours of instruction and exercises.

Module Overview

Volume 3 concerns the function of drilling fluids in drilling operations. The module covers the physical properties of drilling mud, the advantages of mud additives, and the importance of mud testing. Procedures for drilling with air and foam are also discussed.

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