Interactive training course · 5 days
Drilling Engineering Fundamentals
أساسيات هندسة الحفر
DRL-002Drilling & Well Engineering
- Next date
- 8–12 February 2027Barcelona
- Fees from
- £2,950per delegate
- Formats
- Classroom · Online5 sessions
- Duration
- 5 daysCertificate
Overview
This five-day training course introduces the fundamental principles of drilling engineering, covering well planning, subsurface pressure analysis, casing and cementing design, drilling fluids, hydraulics, and directional drilling. The programme combines engineering concepts with practical calculations and field-based case studies to develop participants' understanding of safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations.
Objectives
- Understand drilling rig systems and well construction processes
- Prepare a preliminary well plan based on geological and operational data
- Interpret pore pressure and fracture gradient profiles
- Identify appropriate casing setting depths and understand casing design principles
- Develop a basic drilling fluid programme
- Perform fundamental drilling hydraulics and bit optimisation calculations
- Understand directional drilling principles and trajectory control
- Recognise common drilling problems and their preventive measures
Who should attend
Junior drilling engineers, graduate engineers, geologists, completion engineers, and oilfield professionals seeking to establish or strengthen their foundational knowledge of drilling engineering.
Training methodology
Instructor-led technical sessions, worked engineering calculations, practical field examples, case studies from drilling operations, group exercises, technical discussions, and a final assessment.
Programme outline
Day1Rig Systems and Well Planning
- Introduction to drilling engineering and well construction
- Drilling rig types, selection, and operating capabilities
- Major rig systems and their functions
- Drill string and bottom-hole assembly (BHA)
- Well objectives, geological data, and offset well analysis
- Well architecture and preliminary well design
- Drilling parameters and performance indicators
- Practical exercise: Developing a preliminary well plan
Day2Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient
- Fundamentals of subsurface pressure and overburden stress
- Normal and abnormal formation pressures
- Pore pressure prediction methods and drilling indicators
- Fracture pressure and fracture gradient estimation
- Leak-off tests (LOT) and formation integrity tests (FIT)
- Mud weight window and safe drilling limits
- Hydrostatic pressure and equivalent mud weight calculations
- Practical exercise: Constructing and interpreting pressure profiles
Day3Casing and Cementing Design
- Functions and types of casing strings
- Casing point selection based on pressure profiles
- Hole section design and casing size selection
- Casing materials, grades, and connections
- Fundamental casing loads: burst, collapse, and tension
- Cementing principles, slurry properties, and zonal isolation
- Cement volume calculations and common cementing challenges
- Practical exercise: Developing a preliminary casing programme
Day4Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics
- Drilling fluid types, functions, and selection criteria
- Mud properties, rheology, and laboratory measurements
- Drilling fluid additives and solids control equipment
- Developing a basic drilling fluid programme
- Drilling hydraulics and circulation system pressure losses
- Hole cleaning, annular velocity, and cuttings transport
- Bit hydraulics, nozzle selection, and hydraulic optimisation
- Equivalent circulating density (ECD) and practical calculations
Day5Directional Drilling and Drilling Problems
- Directional drilling principles and well trajectory profiles
- Directional drilling tools, MWD, and LWD technologies
- Inclination, azimuth, measured depth, and true vertical depth
- Dogleg severity, torque, and drag fundamentals
- Wellbore instability and stuck pipe mechanisms
- Lost circulation and hole-cleaning challenges
- Kick detection, well control fundamentals, and safety procedures
- Integrated case study, engineering problem-solving, and final assessment
Dates and fees
Fees are in GBP. per delegate.
Certificate
Every delegate who attends the full programme receives a Harfard Technology certificate of completion stating the course title, duration, dates and venue.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every delegate who attends the full programme receives a Harfard Technology certificate of completion.
What is the difference between classroom and online?
The content and trainer are the same. Classroom sessions run in a training venue in the chosen city; online sessions are live with the trainer over the internet.
Can you run this course for our company?
Yes. We deliver the course in-house at your premises or in a city you choose, adapting examples and exercises to your facilities.
How do I register?
Choose a date and click "Register", or send your request from the contact page. Our team will contact you to confirm your seat and send payment details.
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