Drilling Fluids & Hole Cleaning

Drilling fluids, often referred to as drilling mud, are a core engineering tool in drilling operations, enabling safe and efficient drilling. A well-designed mud program plays an important role in reducing nonproductive time by preventing stuck pipe, lost circulation, or even a blowout through continuous monitoring to keep the properties within operational windows.

Learning topics

1. Drilling Fluids Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide for Oil & Gas Wells Drilling Operations

2. Chemistry to Profitability: Understanding Drilling Fluid Composition

3. Functions of Drilling Fluid

4. Equivalent Circulation Density

5. Significance of ECD and factors affecting it

6. Foundational Concepts of Hole Cleaning in Drilling Operations

7. Early Warning Signs of Poor Hole Cleaning: A Guide for Drilling Professionals

8. Real-Time Monitoring for Effective Hole Cleaning: Tools and Best Practices 

9. Remedial Measures and Best Practices for Hole Cleaning: A Field Guide for Drilling Professionals  

10. Gas-Cut Mud: Causes, Detection, Prevention, and Remedial Actions