Training curriculum. 2006. 258p.This 4-day introductory level course concentrates on the essential background knowledge
and theory that the field engineer must possess in order to effectively analyze, interpret,
and troubleshoot LWD data. The course provides classroom instruction in petroleum
geology, directional drilling basics, data acquisition methods, basic LWD sensor theory,
application, and interpretation, LWD system specifics, and surveying theory and quality
control. The Lithium Battery Safety course (#080) is also included within the structure of
this training.
A written assessment designed to measure the student’s understanding of the subject matter
will be administered upon completion of the course material.Introduction
Petroleum Geology Primer 2 hours
Rocks and Minerals
Transport and Deposition
Sedimentary Rock Classifications
Origin of Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbon Migration
Hydrocarbon Accumulation
Directional Drilling Basics 1.5 hours
Introduction to Directional Drilling
Applications of Directional Drilling
Directional Drilling Limitations
Methods of Deflecting a Wellbore
Building Assemblies
Dropping Assemblies
Holding Assemblies
Mud Motors
Rotary Steerable Assemblies
Data Acquisition Methods 1 hour
Recorded Data Measurement Process
Real-time Data Measurement Process
Real-time Telemetry Methods
Positive Pulse Telemetry
Negative Pulse Telemetry
Mud Pulse Telemetry Advantages / Disadvantages
Electromagnetic Telemetry Advantages / Disadvantages
The Borehole Environment 1 hour
Drilling Fluid Properties
Formation Properties
Pressure DifferentialLWD Sensor Theory, Application, and Interpretation 4 hours
Directional Data
Formation Evaluation Data
Theory
Applications
Interpretation
Theory
Applications
Interpretation
Drilling Mechanics Data 1 hour
Theory
Applications
InterpretationLWD Sensor Theory, Application, and Interpretation (continued)
Formation Evaluation Data
Theory
Applications
Interpretation
Theory
Applications
Interpretation
Drilling Mechanics Data
Theory
Applications
Interpretation
LWD System and Sensor Specifics 2 hours
LWD System Specifications
LWD Sensor Specifications
LWD Sensor Measure Points
LWD Tool Configurations
Review for Written Exam 1 hour
Written Exam 4 hours
Lithium Battery Safety
