DRILLING & COMPLETIONS FLUIDS- Introduction and Functions of Drilling Fluids (DF), and its relevance to the Drilling Industry
– Properties of DFs which allow them to exhibit the various functions they have; and the measurement of those properties which allow for proper treatment and management
– Types of DF and their applications
– The principle components of DFs
– Criteria for the selection of DF, its suitability for drilling and facilitating production
– Mechanical treatment & equipment selection for DF maintenance
– DF Engineering and calculations
– Completions Fluids: Functions, Applications, Types, Selection criteria, Filtration & Work Over
– Industry Fluids lab visit for brief hands-on experience: DFs formulation, testing & lab equipment

CEMENTING OPERATIONS
– Introduction to Cementing Operations and its relevance to the Drilling Industry
– Primary Cementing & Techniques, Casing String Classification, Casing Hardware & Accessories
– Criteria for successful cementing
– Different Types of Cement and Applications to specific problems
– Cement manufacturing & chemistry, Additives & Products
– Cement Plugs, placement techniques and calculations
– Cement slurry properties, measurements, design
– Cementing Engineering calculations: pressure, volume, etc
– Industry visit for hands-on experience: view various Cementing Equipment & job simulation, lab work involving slurry design, testing, lab equipment, etc