Course Overview

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1 – Density, Rheology & Solids Calculations

• - Advanced mud weight adjustments: barite and alternative weighting agents
• - Rheological calculations: PV, YP, gel strengths at various temperatures
• - Solids content, solids control efficiency, and dilution calculations
• - Effects of drilled solids on ECD and wellbore stability
• - Exercise: Calculate rheological parameters and solids percentages for field mud reports

Day 2 – Hydraulics & Pressure Calculations

• - ECD prediction under dynamic drilling conditions
• - Pressure losses across BHA, bit, annulus, and surface equipment
• - Surge and swab pressure estimation
• - Hydraulics optimization for hole cleaning and wellbore stability
• - Workshop: Perform full hydraulics calculations for a directional well profile

Day 3 – Volumetric & Displacement Calculations

• - Tank volume, pit-level calculations, and mud inventory management
• - Cementing displacement calculations
• - Spacer volume design and contamination control
• - Tripping and displacement calculations in various hole sizes
• - Exercise: Calculate volumes for cementing and displacement operations

Day 4 – HPHT & Special Fluids Calculations

• - Temperature and pressure corrections for mud properties
• - Equivalent static density calculations under HPHT
• - Gas solubility and influx effects on mud weight
• - Designing fluids programs for managed pressure drilling (MPD)
• - Workshop: Calculate HPHT fluid properties for deepwater well conditions

Day 5 – Integration, Troubleshooting & Advanced Case Studies

• - Integrating calculations into mud programs for complex wells
• - Identifying calculation errors in field reports
• - Troubleshooting drilling problems related to fluid miscalculations
• - Case studies: advanced calculations preventing well control incidents
• - Capstone Project: Develop a comprehensive fluids calculation package for a challenging well scenario

Expected Learning Outcomes

•  Perform advanced calculations for density, rheology, hydraulics, and volumetrics
•  Apply HPHT corrections and design fluids for extreme conditions
•  Optimize hydraulics for improved hole cleaning and ECD control
•  Integrate complex calculations into operational mud programs
•  Troubleshoot fluid-related problems using accurate engineering calculations