Discipline details

Course details

Recommended Prior Knowledge

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Objectives

Study the activities related to well drilling that allows the communication between the surface and the reservoir. It is intendend that students acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills on wells drilling, completion and operation procedures of wells.
Teaching Methods

In the theoretical lectures subjects are exposed in slides by using tools such as powerpoint. Practical lessons emphasis is placed on solving individual problems. The analysis of results seeks to stimulate
critical thinking, the ability to analyze similar situations and getting valuable experience. Moodle interface provides files with subjects.
Internship(s)

Não
Syllabus

1. Petroleum wells.
2. Rotational drilling equipments.
3. Bits technology.
4. Hydraulics for drilling.
5. Wells' drilling fluids.
6. Directional drilling.
7. Casing and cementing.
8. Completion fundamentals.
9. Introduction to Wellhead Systems.
10. Artificial lift and production: a basic approach
11. Introduction to well planning.
Content Explanation

The content taught enable students to acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills required for the the steps and the essential activities of the Well Engineering domain: drilling, completion, artificial lift, production and well planning
Methodology Explanation

In the theoretical lectures in classroom and in e-learning environment is given the theoretical knowledge just fitted to learning outcomes, The practical lessons give priority to solving individual problems by applying the theoretical knowledge. Critical thinking, ability to analyze real situations and achievement of valuable experience are stimulated in order to provide students with adequate knowledge and skills.
Responsible Lecturer(s)

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Bibliography

Robert F. Mitchel Ed.; " Petroleum Engineering Handbook, Vol. II Driling Engineering.", Society of Petroleum Engineers, 2006,
Carl Gatlin; " Petroleum Engineering. Drilling and Well Completions.", Prentice Hall, 1960.
Bourgoyne Jr, A. T, Millheim, K. K., Chenevert, M. E., Young Jr, F. S.; "Applied Drilling Engineering. Series Textbooks", SPE, 1986.