PETROENG 2010 - Drilling Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PETROENG 2010 Course Drilling Engineering Coordinating Unit Mining and Petroleum Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y 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 Practical and tutorial reports and class tests Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Alireza Salmachi
Dr Alireza Salmachi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain 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 Explain the concepts and equipment required in hoisting systems, including determination of loads and hoisting power. 6 Analyse 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 casing design. 9 Apply key safety features in well control procedures. 10 Apply a critical-thinking and problem-solving approach towards the principles of drilling engineering.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia . The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 B B B B B C A A A A A B — — — — 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
10 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
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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. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
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Assessment
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
5 tutorial sessions (10%)
4 practical sessions (10%)
Research project (30%) This includes presentation of the outcome of the project to the classroom.
Final exam (50%) No hurdle is applied.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
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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.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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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