Fundamentals of Drilling Engineering

M.E. Hossain, PhD,?is an assistant professor in the department of petroleum engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals. He earned his PhD in petroleum engineering from Dalhousie University in 2008 and is the author of one book and over 40 research on petroleum engineering.

• Preface xiiiAcknowledgements xvSummary xvii1 Introduction 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Introduction to Drilling Engineering 11.3 Importance of Drilling Engineering 21.4 Application of Drilling Engineering 21.5 Multiple Choice Questions 31.6 Summary 91.7 MCQs (Self-Practices) 92 Drilling Methods 152.1 Introduction 152.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 152.2.1 Power System 152.2.2 Hoisting System 242.2.3 Circulation System 392.3 Multiple Choice Questions 482.4 Summary 542.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 552.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 552.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 572.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 592.6 Nomenclature 643 Drilling Fluids 653.1 Introduction 653.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 653.2.1 Solid Control 653.2.2 Mud Density 703.2.3 Mud Viscosity 713.2.3.1 Measurement of Mud Viscosity 743.2.4 pH Determination 793.2.5 Determination of Liquid and Solids Content 803.2.6 New Drilling Mud Calculations 813.2.7 Design of Mud Weight 833.3 Multiple Choice Questions 923.4 Summary 973.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 983.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 983.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 993.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 1013.6 Nomenclature 1064 Drilling Hydraulics 1094.1 Introduction 1094.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 1094.2.1 Newtonian Fluid 1094.2.2 Non-Newtonian Fluid 1114.2.3 Turbulent Flow 1224.2.4 Transitional Flow 1244.2.5 Hydrostatic Pressure Calculation 1264.2.6 Fluid Flow through Pipes 1324.2.7 Fluid Flow through Drill Bits 1354.2.8 Pressure Loss Calculation of the Rig System 1374.3 Multiple Choice Questions 1474.4 Summary 1524.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 1534.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 1534.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 1554.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 1574.6 Nomenclature 1625 Well Control and Monitoring Program 1655.1 Introduction 1655.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 1655.2.1 Control of Influx and Kill Mud 1655.2.2 Type of Influx and Gradient Calculation 1695.2.3 Kill Mud Weight Calculation 1705.2.4 Kick Analysis 1755.2.5 Shut-in Surface Pressure 1945.3 Multiple Choice Questions 1995.4 Summary 2045.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 2055.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 2055.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 2065.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 2085.6 Nomenclature 2136 Formation Pore and Fractures Pressure Estimation 2156.1 Introduction 2156.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 2156.2.1 Underground Stresses 2156.2.2 Formation Pressure 2166.2.3 Pore Pressure Estimation 2346.2.4 Methods for Estimating Fracture Pressure 2476.3 Multiple Choice Questions 2596.4 Summary 2656.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 2656.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 2656.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 2676.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 2696.6 Nomenclature 2747 Basics of Drillstring Design 2777.1 Introduction 2777.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 2787.2.1 Drillstring Design 2787.2.2 Bit Design 3087.2.3 Drilling Optimization Techniques 3097.2.4 Rate of Penetration Modeling 3157.3 Multiple Choice Questions 3237.4 Summary 3287.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 3287.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 3287.5.2 Exercise (Self-Practices) 3297.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 3317.6 Nomenclature 3368 Casing Design 3398.1 Introduction 3398.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 3398.2.1 Casing Design Process 3398.2.2 Calculation of Magnitude of Design Properties 3458.3 Multiple Choice Questions 3708.4 Summary 3758.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 3758.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 3758.5.2 Exercise (Self Practices) 3778.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 3788.6 Nomenclature 3839 Cementing 3859.1 Introduction 3859.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 3859.2.1 Cement Properties 3859.2.2 Cement Volume Calculation 3939.3 Multiple Choice Questions 4109.4 Summary 4159.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 4169.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 4169.5.2 Exercise (Self-Practices) 4189.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 4199.6 Nomenclature 42310 Horizontal and Directional Drilling 42510.1 Introduction 42510.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 42510.2.1 Horizontal Departure 42510.2.2 Buckling Models in Coiled Tubing 43010.2.3 Directional Patterns 43410.2.4 Principles of Surveying 43910.2.5 Survey Calculations and Plotting Results 44410.3 Multiple Choice Questions 46110.4 Summary 46610.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 46710.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 46710.5.2 Exercise 46910.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 47110.6 Nomenclature 47511 Well Drilling Costs Analysis 47711.1 Introduction 47711.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 47711.2.1 Authorization for Expenditure 47711.2.2 Drilling Cost Estimation 48111.2.3 Well Drilling Time Estimation 48611.2.4 Future Value Estimation 49611.2.5 Price Elasticity 49911.3 Multiple Choice Questions 51611.4 Summary 51911.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 52011.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 52011.5.2 Exercise 52211.5.3 MCQs (Self Practices) 52711.6 Nomenclature 52912 Well Completion 53112.1 Introduction 53112.2 Multiple Choice Questions 53212.3 Summary 53813 Additional Workout Examples 53913.1 Introduction 53913.2 Drilling Fluids 53913.2 Drilling Hydraulics 54413.3 Well Control 54913.4 Pore and Fracture Pressure Estimation 55413.5 Drillstring Design 55613.6 Casing Design 56113.7 Cementing 56313.8 Horizontal and Directional Drilling 56513.9 Cost Analysis 569Appendix A: (Solutions of Exercises) 573Chapter 2: Drilling Methods 573Chapter 3: Drilling Fluid 593Chapter 4: Drilling Hydraulics 605Chapter 5: Well Control and Monitoring Program 624Chapter 6: Formation Pore and Fractures Pressure Estimation 636Chapter 7: Basics of Drillstring Design 646Chapter 8: Casing Design 655Chapter 9: Cementing 665Chapter 10: Horizontal and Directional Drilling 676Chapter 11: Well Drilling Costs Analysis 689Appendix B: (MCQs Solutions) 701Chapter 1: Drilling Methods 701Chapter 2: Drilling Methods 701Chapter 3: Drilling Fluid 701Chapter 4: Drilling Hydraulics 702Chapter 5: Well Control and Monitoring Program 702Chapter 6: Formation Pore and Fractures Pressure Estimation 702Chapter 7: Basics of Drillstring Design 702Chapter 8: Casing Design 702Chapter 9: Cementing 703Chapter 10: Horizontal and Directional Drilling 703Chapter 11: Well Drilling Cost Analysis 703