Course

Drilling and Well Engineering (ENP110)

Facts

Course code ENP110

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

Time table View course schedule

Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

The course will focus on the well construction process, and covers the drilling operation with relevant infrastructure, dimensioning and cementing of casing strings and methods to ensure well integrity during drilling and how to manage kicks. Calculations relevant for dimensioning and choice of equipment, as well as optimization of the drilling process will be emphasized.

Content

The course will focus on the well construction process, and covers the drilling operation and required infrastructure, dimensioning and cementing of casing strings and methods to ensure well integrity during drilling and how to manage kicks. Calculations relevant for dimensioning and choice of equipment, as well as optimization of the drilling process will be emphasized.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course, you should:

  • Understand and describe important surface equipment and how the drill string is designed; the course focuses in particular on drawworks, the circulation system, the rotational system, drill bits, drill pipes and drill collars, and downhole measurement tools
  • Understand the functions of drilling fluids and well cement slurry, be familiar with the flow and deformation properties of these fluids, and be able to calculate friction pressure losses during circulation of the fluids. You should also know how casing strings are cemented
  • Be familiar with important properties of rock formations that are drilled, and formation stresses such as overburden stress, fracture pressure and pore pressure, and be able to use these concepts to determine casing settings depths and adequate dimensioning of casings
  • Acquire a basic understanding for well barriers and barrier design, with particular emphasis on the role of well barriers in kick situations that can lead to blowout
  • Be able to perform calculations relevant to drilling operations
  • Be familiar with different types of wells and their application

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Basic competence within mathematics, mechanics and physics

Exam

Written exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid Valid calculator, Approved tables

The course will have a written school exam using pen and paper.

Coursework requirements

4 compulsory assignments

Approval of 4 mandatory exercises is a requirement for being eligible to take the final exam in the course.

The mandatory exercises must be approved by course responsible minimum 3 weeks before the final exam.

Method of work

Lectures and own study.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Drilling and Well Engineering (ENP110_1) , Drilling (PET100_1) 10

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Science, Part-Time Electrical Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering Energy and Petroleum Engineering, Vocational Path Energy and Petroleum Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology Medical Technology - Part-Time Petroleum Technology - Bachelor in Engineering
Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Science and Technology

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Literature

Document ENP110: Brønnteknologi Hans Joakim Skadsem, Universitetet i Stavanger, 2026,

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Book Fundamentals of drilling engineering Mitchell, Robert F.; Miska, Stefan, Richardson, Tex., Society of Petroleum Engineers, XIV, 696 s., 12, cop. 2011, isbn:9781555632076, Document Kompendium i boring Erik Skaugen,

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Contact

Head of Department:
Øystein Arild
Course coordinator:
Hans Joakim Skadsem

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1