Introduction to Drilling Systems
1.1 History of Drilling
1.2 Type of Wells and Drilling Process
1.3 Rig Selection
1.4 Drilling Organization and Personnel
Responsibilities
1.5 Drilling Rig Systems and Components – Principles and functions
1.6 Driller’s Terminology

Drilling Equipment
2.1 Drill string
 Definition and function of the drill string
 Drill string components  Drill pipe stresses, failures, and
inspection
 Functions of BHA components  Drillstring selection

2.2 Drill bits  Definition and function of drill bits  Bit types, bit selection, bit evaluation, and bit performance  Bit Run Economics

Formation Pressure
3.1 Definition of normal pressure, abnormal
pressure, overburden pressure, and fracture
pressure
3.2 Pore Pressure Profile
3.3 Origin of abnormal pressure
3.4 Prediction and Detection of Abnormal
Pressure
3.5 Leak-Off Test Procedure

Drilling Fluids
4.1 Definition and function of drilling fluids
4.2 Types of drilling fluids
4.3 Mud circulation system
4.4 Drilling mud additives, testings, and
calculations

Hydraulic and Hole Cleaning
5.1 Hole cleaning theory
5.2 Hydraulic Optimizations
5.3 Nozzle selections

Casing
6.1 Definition and function of Casing
6.2 Casing accessories
6.3 Types of casing
6.4 Casing properties
6.5 Casing setting depth
6.6 Casing size and grade selection

Cementing
7.1 Definition and function of cementing
7.2 Classification of cement
7.3 Cement properties and additives
7.4 Cementing equipment, operations &
procedures
7.5 Evaluation of cement
7.6 Cementing calculations

Q1 : What is derrick?
A1 : A derrick is a tower built over an oil well which is used to raise and lower the drill.