MDS Drilling Technology Program Levels I, II, & III

The Drilling Technology training program will help you acquire the knowledge and management skills to advance further in your career. This program will prepare you to operate in a safe and efficient manner with respect for personnel, equipment and protection of our environment.

Drilling Technology will be offered in three separate levels done in modules or segments. Successful completion of each level will be corrected and returned. Completion of the final exam will lead to a certificate of completion for the program.

The certificate in Drilling Technology Program encompasses an in depth knowledge of the drilling industry. The text is intended for industry and college-level petroleum technology students. Therefore, we are presenting the information on a more advanced level.


Prerequisites are  Engineers, Technicians or oilfield experience Floorman (Roughneck) level or higher with a grade 12 or equivalent.

Individuals interested in this program must register by contacting the administration office. 

MDS DRILLING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION TO DRILLING OPERATIONS - SEGMENT I

LESSON 1- INTRODUCTION TO ROTARY DRILLING

  Explains: 

  • Background

  • Rotary Drilling

  • Petroleum Geology

  • Geological Structures

  • Applications of Geological Concepts

  • Petroleum Reservoirs

LESSON 2 - ROTARY DRILLING RIGS 

Explains:

  • Introduction

  • Derrick, Mast, and Substructure

  • Power and Power Transmission

  • Drawworks

  • Blocks and Drilling Line

  • Rotary, Kelly, and Swivel

  • Circulation System

  • Blowout Preventers

  • Auxiliaries

  • Rig Design Considerations

LESSON 3 - MUD CIRCULATION EQUIPMENT 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Mud Pits

  • Mud Mixers and Agitators

  • Mud Pit Instruments

  • Mud Storage and Handling

  • Mud Cleaning Equipment

  • Duplex Mud Pumps

  • Triplex Mud Pumps

LESSON 4 - THE DRILL STEM LESSON

Explains:

  • Introduction and Early History

  • Drill Pipe

  • Tool Joints

  • Drill Collars

  • Drill Stem Auxiliaries

  • Operation Involving the Drill Stem

LESSON 5 - DRILLING BITS 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Roller Cone Bits

  • Diamond Bits

  • Drag Bits

 

SCHEDULED DRILLING OPERATIONS – SEGMENT II

LESSON 1 - DRILLING A STRAIGHT HOLE 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Hole Angle Change

  • Causes of Hole Deviation

  • Controlling Hole Deviation

  • Bottomhole Assembly Tools

  • Straight-Hole Survey Instruments

LESSON 2 – RIG HYDAULICS 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • The Hydraulic Systems

  • Pressure Losses in the System

  • Bit Hydraulics

  • Annular Hydraulics

  • Designing the Rig Hydraulics Program

LESSON 3 – DRILLING MUDS 

Explain: 

  • Introduction

  • Drilling Mud Composition and Properties

  • Functions of Drilling Mud

  • Water – Base Muds

  • Oil Muds

  • Field Tests of Drilling Mud

LESSON 4 – CASING 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Types of Casing

  • Casing Standards

  • Casing String Design

  • Casing Accessories

  • Setting Casing

LESSON 5 – CEMENTING 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Mixing Cement

  • Pumping Cement

  • Cement Volume Requirements

  • Considerations After Cementing

  • Oilwell Cements and Additives

  • Secondary Cementing

 

ADVANCED DRILLING OPERATIONS – SEGMENT III

LESSON 1 – CONTROLLED DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (PART 1)

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Directional Wells

  • Directional Surveying

LESSON 2 – CONTROLLED DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (PART 11)

Explains: 

  • Changing the Course of the Hole

  • Special Problems in Directional Drilling

  • Summary

LESSON 3 – OPEN – HOLE FISHING 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Causes of Fishing Jobs

  • Fishing Equipment and Techniques

  • The Economics of Fishing

LESSON 4 – WELL CONTROL (PART 1) 

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Well Pressures

  • Causes of Kicks

  • Signs of Kicks

LESSON 5 – WELL CONTROL (PART 11) 

Explains: 

  • Controlling Kicks

  • Preventer Drills

LESSON 6 – OPTIMIZATION

Explains: 

  • Introduction

  • Bits

  • Weight on Bit and Rotary Speed

  • Drilling Fluids

  • Bit Hydraulics

  • Formation Properties

  • Computerized Optimization

 

Registration CDN $100.00 tuition fee CDN $1750.00 and books CDN 250.00 plus shipping and handling.

 

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