The book clearly explains the concepts of the drilling engineering and presents the existing knowledge ranging from the history of drilling technology to well completion. This textbook takes on the difficult issue of sustainability in drilling engineering and tries to present the engineering terminologies in a clear manner so that the new hire, as well as the veteran driller, will be able to understand the drilling concepts with minimum effort.
Autorentext
M.E. Hossain, PhD,?is an assistant professor in the department of petroleum engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. He earned his PhD in petroleum engineering from Dalhousie University in 2008 and is the author of one book and over 40 research on petroleum engineering.
Inhalt
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xv
Summary xvii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Introduction to Drilling Engineering 1
1.3 Importance of Drilling Engineering 2
1.4 Application of Drilling Engineering 2
1.5 Multiple Choice Questions 3
1.6 Summary 9
1.7 MCQs (Self-Practices) 9
2 Drilling Methods 15
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 15
2.2.1 Power System 15
2.2.2 Hoisting System 24
2.2.3 Circulation System 39
2.3 Multiple Choice Questions 48
2.4 Summary 54
2.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 55
2.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 55
2.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 57
2.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 59
2.6 Nomenclature 64
3 Drilling Fluids 65
3.1 Introduction 65
3.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 65
3.2.1 Solid Control 65
3.2.2 Mud Density 70
3.2.3 Mud Viscosity 71
3.2.3.1 Measurement of Mud Viscosity 74
3.2.4 pH Determination 79
3.2.5 Determination of Liquid and Solids Content 80
3.2.6 New Drilling Mud Calculations 81
3.2.7 Design of Mud Weight 83
3.3 Multiple Choice Questions 92
3.4 Summary 97
3.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 98
3.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 98
3.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 99
3.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 101
3.6 Nomenclature 106
4 Drilling Hydraulics 109
4.1 Introduction 109
4.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 109
4.2.1 Newtonian Fluid 109
4.2.2 Non-Newtonian Fluid 111
4.2.3 Turbulent Flow 122
4.2.4 Transitional Flow 124
4.2.5 Hydrostatic Pressure Calculation 126
4.2.6 Fluid Flow through Pipes 132
4.2.7 Fluid Flow through Drill Bits 135
4.2.8 Pressure Loss Calculation of the Rig System 137
4.3 Multiple Choice Questions 147
4.4 Summary 152
4.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 153
4.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 153
4.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 155
4.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 157
4.6 Nomenclature 162
5 Well Control and Monitoring Program 165
5.1 Introduction 165
5.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 165
5.2.1 Control of Influx and Kill Mud 165
5.2.2 Type of Influx and Gradient Calculation 169
5.2.3 Kill Mud Weight Calculation 170
5.2.4 Kick Analysis 175
5.2.5 Shut-in Surface Pressure 194
5.3 Multiple Choice Questions 199
5.4 Summary 204
5.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 205
5.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 205
5.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 206
5.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 208
5.6 Nomenclature 213
6 Formation Pore and Fractures Pressure Estimation 215
6.1 Introduction 215
6.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 215
6.2.1 Underground Stresses 215
6.2.2 Formation Pressure 216
6.2.3 Pore Pressure Estimation 234
6.2.4 Methods for Estimating Fracture Pressure 247
6.3 Multiple Choice Questions 259
6.4 Summary 265
6.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 265
6.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 265
6.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 267
6.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 269
6.6 Nomenclature 274
7 Basics of Drillstring Design 277
7.1 Introduction 277
7.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 278
7.2.1 Drillstring Design 278
7.2.2 Bit Design 308
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