PETROENG 2010 - Drilling Engineering

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

The aim of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of petroleum well drilling procedures, its mechanics, and design methodology. The course gives an overview of drilling rig operations and related equipment; offshore drilling and advanced drilling tools; drill-string design; drill bit technology; drilling hydraulics; drilling mud design; cementation design; pore pressure and fracture pressure calculations; basic casing design; basic well control; well planning; directional drilling and well trajectory calculations.

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Course Details

Course Code	PETROENG 2010
Course	Drilling Engineering
Coordinating Unit	Australian School of Petroleum & Energy Resources
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 5 hours per week
Assumed Knowledge	Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, Higher Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Fundamental laws of statics and dynamics, stress analysis, fluid flow through pipes and annulus
Assessment	tutorial assignments, practical reports, group-based research project, in class tests, exam

Course Staff

Alireza Salmachi

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

There will be three hours of lectures each week and two hours of practical or tutorial each week. Each student will complete a total of four practicals, four tutorials and a group research project. You are expected to attend all sessions.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Understand key aspects of drilling operations, drill rig types and fundamental differences between onshore and offshore drilling.
2	Explain the mechanics and design of drill bits, how different drill bits function and key issues associated with drill bit selection.
3	Explain the process of mud preparation, circulation and cleaning, including understanding of mud types, mud chemistry and properties and the calculation of required pump rate and power.
4	Describe the purpose of downhole equipment used in drilling, including calculation of hole, pipe and annulus volumes.
5	Understand the concepts and equipment required in hoisting systems, including determination of loads and hoisting power.
6	Analysis of critical safety parameters associated with drilling, such as safe drilling window, pore pressure, fracture pressure and collapse pressure.
7	Describe the hydraulics of mud flow through the borehole including calculation and application of hydraulics through the string, across the drill bit and up the annulus.
8	Explain the process and importance of cementing and casing.
9	Utilise knowledge of key safety features in well control procedures.
10	Describe processes associated with directional drilling and its uses in exploration and production.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	2,3,4,6,9
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1,9
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1,9

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There are no text books that are compulsory for this course.

Recommended Resources

· “Applied Drilling Engineering” by A.T. Bourgoyne, Jr., et al., SPE textbook series, Vol. 2 (1991) (this is the primary textbook for the course).

I also recommend:
· “Drilling Engineering”, by A. A. Azar and G. Robello Samuel, PennWell Publisher, 2007
· “Volume II – Drilling Engineering”, by R. F. Mitchell, SPE Petroleum Engineering Handbook Series, 2006.
· “Advanced Drilling and Well Engineering”, by B. S. Aadnoy, I. Cooper, S.Z. Miska, R. F. Mitchell and M. L. Payne, published by SPE, 2009
· “Composition and Properties of Well Oil Drilling Fluids”, by G.R. Gray and H.C.H. Darley, Gulf Publishing Company
· “Oil Well Drilling Engineering: principles and practice”, by H. Rabia, Graham and Trotman Publisher, UK, 1985
· “Practical Well Planning and Drilling Manual”, By Steve Devereux, PennWell Publishing Limited, USA, 1998
· “Modern Well Design”, by Brent S. Aadnoy, A.A.Balkema, Rotterdam, Brookfield, 1996 · “Baroid Mud Technology Handbook” 1965 .“Petroleum Engineering Handbook for the Practicing Engineer: Volume 2” by M.A.Mian, PennWell Publishing Company, 1992.

Online Learning

Most teaching materials will be provided through ‘MyUni’ and handouts during the lectures. Where possible, lectures will be recorded and made available on MyUni. A course discussion board will be available on MyUni. The discussion board is used to introduce practical and real problems occurring during drilling operation and students are asked to participate in an interactive discussion area to resolve drilling issues. The aim of the discussion board is to enhance students’ critical thinking and decision making abilities. You will also be conducting your major group research project online.

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course provides students with a broad and focussed knowledge of drilling engineering. Weekly lectures are designed to give students a foundation for the broad range of drilling engineering topics, as well as to provide students with the detailed knowledge and skills needed in drilling engineering. The fundamental foundation material covered in the lectures is supported by hands-on learning in practicals and advanced problem-solving exercises in tutorials. Learning during lectures will be further supported by in class formative mini-quizzes and discussions. The available drilling applications are used to visualize and simulate some drilling operations to support the in class learning. The course also includes a major group research project, which will be conducted using online resources, particularly wikis. The group project aims to provide students with greater research and communications skills, as well as to raise student awareness of common industry issues and their potential effects on society and the environment.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

This course involves three sessions (50 minutes each) per week of lectures combined with a further 1 hour and 50 minute long practical/tutorial session.

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Course overview, Introduction to drilling engineering, rotary drilling (Drill rigs, Rig power system and hoisting system).
Week 2	Drilling Mud
Week 3	Circulation system, Rotary system
Week 4	Drilling Hydraulics
Week 5	Drilling Hydraulics, Hydraulic optimization (Landmark software "WELLPLAN"). Topic
Week 6	Drill bits
Week 7	Fracture/pore pressures and gradients
Week 8	Casing design (Landmark software "Casing Seat")
Week 9	Well control
Week 10	Cementing
Week 11	No Lectures: Present Group Research Project. Practical Exams
Week 12	Directional drilling

Specific Course Requirements

Not applicable.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Summative assessment of the course is through one written examination at the end of the semester (50%), the group research project (written report and oral presentation) (15%), four practical assignments (total of 10%), individual practical test (total of 10%) and five tutorials (total of 15%).

Assessment Related Requirements

You will be advised of the exact due dates for the group project, tutorials and practicals in class. Tutorials and practicals will generally be due 1-2 weeks after the session. Group project work is due in Week 11.

Assessment Detail

The course is assessed with the following weightings: Written Examination (50%), Group project (15%), Tutorials (total of 15%), Practical reports (10%) and Practical test (10%).

Submission

Deadlines for submission will be given in class. Practical and tutorial assignments will be submitted online. The group exercise should be submitted as a written report online, plus the group will give a 15 minute oral summary, limited to one slide per group member.

Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Co-ordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time.

Penalty for Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks must be submitted by the stated deadlines. There will be a penalty for late submission of assessment tasks. The submitted work will be marked ‘without prejudice’ and 10% of the obtained mark will be deducted for each working day (or part of a day) that an assessment task is late, up to a maximum penalty of 50% of the mark attained. An examiner may elect not to accept any assessment task that a student wants to submit after that task has been marked and feedback provided to the rest of the class. Deadlines for submission will be given in class. Practical and tutorial assignments will be submitted as paper hardcopies. The group exercise will be provided as an on-line wiki, plus the group will give a 15 minute oral summary, limited to one slide per group member.

Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Co-ordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time.

Penalty for Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks must be submitted by the stated deadlines. There will be a penalty for late submission of assessment tasks. The submitted work will be marked ‘without prejudice’ and 10% of the obtained mark will be deducted for each working day (or part of a day) that an assessment task is late, up to a maximum penalty of 50% of the mark attained. An examiner may elect not to accept any assessment task that a student wants to submit after that task has been marked and feedback provided to the rest of the class.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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Student Feedback

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Communication
It is important that all students maintain active communication channels throughout the year. The primary communication channels to students in this course are as follows.

MyUni: Students should regularly check the MyUni website ().

Email: Each student should regularly check his or her University-provided email account (firstname.lastname@student.adelaide.edu.au) for information from members of the academic staff concerning course work matters and other announcements as they arise. Make sure you clean up your Inbox regularly as if it is full you will not receive our email! We will regard an email message being sent to your student email address or an announcement posted on the MyUni site as our having communicated with each member of the class. Not reading one’s University provided email or MyUni announcements will not be a valid excuse for missing important deadlines etc.
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