DESCRIPTION:

Topics will include techniques of optimization, basic concepts, different optimization methods, hydraulic optimization, different nozzle selection criteria, diamond and roller cone bit weight on bit, rotary speed drilling optimization, hydraulic optimization with special downhole tools, well cost estimation, minimum cost casing design. This course envisages studying algorithms and optimization techniques used in the various stages of drilling and well completion operations. The course will also focus on presenting different optimization methods and expose the participants to variety of problems and solve them successfully.

The webinar price includes Applied Drilling Engineering Optimization color book (400 pages) by Dr. Robello Samuel (Author).

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Optimization Overview
2. Well Planning: Key in Drilling Optimization
3. Drilling Rig- Major Factor in Drilling Optimization
4. Wellpath Optimization
5. Drilling Fluid Optimization
6. Hydraulic Optimization
7. Drilling Parameters Optimization
8. Shale Stabilization – Optimization
9. Real-time Optimization
10. Well Cost Optimization
11. Wellbore Size Optimization
12. Flat Time Optimization

When drilling the curve section with a bent motor BHA, the ability to increase drilling power and improve penetration rate is often limited by the need to maintain toolface control.  Many drill bit technologies have been developed to improve toolface control, enabling directional drillers to complete curve sections with greater efficiency.  This presentation gives a case study for applying hybrid drill bit design techniques with high speed motors to increase drilling power in curve sections.  When an operator in the Mid-Con applied these techniques, drilling time in the curve was reduced by an average of 47% compared to conventional PDC and motor combinations.

Tune in live Thursday, October 22nd at 10 am CST to participate in our Q&A!