Practical Drilling Technology (PDT) Course
Description: This is Part I of a two-course series in drilling technology. This 5-day drilling technology course is meant to equip drilling personnel with the technical tools needed to become effective supervisors. This course discusses some basics of Well Control but does not include Well Control certification. We offer IADC accredited Well Control classes at levels 2, 3, and 4.
← Back to all classesWho should attend ‣
Derrickman, Drillers, Toolpushers, Wellsite Leaders, and Engineers
Course Length ‣
5-day Course
Course Content ‣
- ourse Content:
- Communication
- Hole Trends
- Problem Solving Model
- Bits
- Drill String Basics
- Tripping Practices
- Deviation & Stuck Pipe
- Circulation System
- Casing & Cementing
- Abnormal Pressure
- Mud & Mud Solids
- Drillout Considerations
- Leak-Off Tests
- Formation Integrity Tests
- Well Control Red Flags
- Shallow Gas Kicks
- Diverting
- BOP Equipment Considerations
- Salt Water Flows and Kick Identification
- Well Control (Driller’s Method and Wait & Weight)
- Kill Sheets
- Lost Circulation in Vugular Formations
- H2S Safety
- Workover and Completions
Methods ‣
Lecture, exercises, workshops, tests, PowerPoint presentations, and discussions.