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Overview

The course comprises of 3 units of Lecture and Tutorial and 3 units of Laboratory work. The lecture includes: Introduction to physical processes involved in drilling oil and gas wells. Rotary drilling rigs for both land and offshore operation. Drilling equipment including rig powering and transmission, hoisting, rotary systems, BOP… For more content click the Read More button below.

The course comprises of 3 units of Lecture and Tutorial and 3 units of Laboratory work.

The lecture includes: Introduction to physical processes involved in drilling oil and gas wells. Rotary drilling rigs for both land and offshore operation. Drilling equipment including rig powering and transmission, hoisting, rotary systems, BOP equipment and hookup, drill pipes and collars. Drilling fluid circulating systems including pumps, mud tanks, mud mixtures and mud cleaners. Elements of rock mechanics and its application in drilling. Selection of drill bits and penetration rate optimisation. Rig sizing and selection. Special marine equipment for offshore drilling.

The laboratory work involves: formulation of a basic drilling fluid and cement flurry and determine physical and chemical properties. Physical and chemical properties include density, viscosity, filtration, alkalinity, acidity, solid contents, and presence of oil, water, and gases in drilling fluids.

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$994
Domestic Students	$5970
International Students	$5970

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Term 1

Campus

Sydney

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Field of Education

030303 Mining Engineering

Well Drilling Equipment and Operations

PTRL3015

6 Units of Credit