Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

PEE 304 — Drilling Technology I

2 units · PEE department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of oil well drilling especially the techniques employed for oil well completion
understand Bit selection and evaluation and bit’s ability to drill through reservoir rock by considering bit tooth wear on bit bearings and how to terminate the bit run;
be able to plan a drilling operation to include cost estimation, assemblage of a Drilling team, rigs and rig power systems and hoisting.

Course contents

Introduction to Drilling Engineering. Fundamental concepts in oil well drilling. Well planning and cost estimation. Drilling team, drilling rigs, rig power system, hoisting system, circulation system, the rotary system, the well control system, well-monitoring system, special marine equipment, drilling cost analysis, Bit types. Rock failure mechanisms. Bit selection and evaluation. Factors affecting tooth wear, bearings wear, terminating a bit run. Drilling Performance: Factors affecting penetration rate, bit operation, drilling fluids and drilling hydraulics. Well Head equipment.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PEE 304.

PEE 304 — Drilling Technology I

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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