Drilling Technology I (PET 301) 2022/2023 SESSION

COURSE OVERVIEW

“Drilling Technology I” is aimed at imparting knowledge of Oil and Gas well drilling fundamentals. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to identify the various types of drilling rigs, describe the various phases of a drilling operation. They should be able to identify, state the position and an account of how drilling equipment is used on a platform and perform relevant drilling calculations as required. This course will consist of the following Sections/Modules:

• Pre-course survey/Test
• oil and gas wells and techniques of drilling
• drilling rig types
• drilling equipment types
• drill string and casing properties
• Drilling Performance Evaluation

This course was designed by  Dr. Nnaemeka Ohia in collaboration with Dr. Duru (course co-ordinator), Dr Angela , and teaching assistants (TA) of FUTO. All staff associated with this course, including the TAs will act as facilitators for the discussion boards.

PREREQUISITES

None.

TIME COMMITMENT

1 – 2 hours per week.

COURSE DATES

From sept, 14th 2023, 01:00 GMT  to Nov, 26th 2023, 23:30 GMT. This course uses Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT)

GRADING SCHEME

All activities are due to be completed by May, 26th 2021, 22:30 GMT. You’ll be graded on weekly activities (100% weight in final score) You need to score 80% or higher to pass the course and receive a certificate. You can check your progress by selecting the “Progress” tab

Important: Check that your FULL NAME is correct as that’s the name that will appear in the certificate you may earn.

FAQ

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