Drilling Fluid Technology (PET210)
Fundamental principles of drilling fluids. Drilling fluid components and how they function. Rheology and flow properties. Cuttings transport and hole cleaning. Pressure control. Stability of drilling fluids. Basic fluid systems. Environmental concerns. Testing procedures.
Course description for study year 2022-2023
Course code
PET210
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oral exam | 1/1 | 30 Minutes | Letter grades |
Coursework requirements
Mandatory laboratory work should be carried out at the assigned groups and given schedule. Sick leave or absence due to other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect rescheduled access to the laboratory for completion of the laboratory work without permission from laboratory personnel.
Laboratory work and all reports must be approved by the specified deadline.
If mandatory laboratory work and reports are not approved, the candidate will not be qualified to take the course exam.
The student shall write Python programme code to calculate shear stress in SI unit and plotting the shear stress vs. shear rate curve.
Method of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Drilling fluid technology (BIP200_1) | 5 |