Fundamentals of Drilling Engineering: MCQs and Workout Examples for Beginners and Engineers [Hardcover]

The book clearly explains the concepts of the drilling engineering and presents the existing knowledge ranging from the history of drilling technology to well completion. This textbook takes on the difficult issue of sustainability in drilling engineering and tries to present the engineering terminologies in a clear manner so that the new hire, as well as the veteran driller, will be able to understand the drilling concepts with minimum effort.

Preface xiii

Acknowledgements xv

Summary xvii

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Introduction to Drilling Engineering 1

1.3 Importance of Drilling Engineering 2

1.4 Application of Drilling Engineering 2

1.5 Multiple Choice Questions 3

1.6 Summary 9

1.7 MCQs (Self-Practices) 9

2 Drilling Methods 15

2.1 Introduction 15

2.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 15

2.2.1 Power System 15

2.2.2 Hoisting System 24

2.2.3 Circulation System 39

2.3 Multiple Choice Questions 48

2.4 Summary 54

2.5 Exercise and MCQs for Practice 55

2.5.1 Exercises (Solutions are in Appendix A) 55

2.5.2 Exercises (Self-Practices) 57

2.5.3 MCQs (Self-Practices) 59

2.6 Nomenclature 64

3 Drilling Fluids 65

3.1 Introduction 65

3.2 Different Mathematical Formulas and Examples 65

3.2.1 Solid Control 65

3.2.2 Mud Density 70

3.2.3 Mud Viscosity 71

3.2.3.1 Measurement of Mud Viscosity 74

3.2.4lÓ5