Handbook

The course covers both the theory and practical applications of casing design and directional drilling technology. The combined lectures, workshops and design projects will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the following aspects: prediction of formation pore pressure and stress gradients; determination of safe mud weight bounds for different in-situ stress conditions; casing types and functions; API casing manufacturing, dimensions, weights, grades, casing couplings and threads; performance properties of the casing under load conditions (tension, burst and collapse); casing design principals and procedures; casing design in deviated and horizontal wells; design and planning well trajectory; surveying tools, procedures and calculation methods; deflecting tools and directional control; drill string and bottom hole assembly; downhole mud motors; drilling methods and equipment for directional, horizontal and multilateral wells.