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PETROENG 2010UAC - Drilling Engineering

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 4310
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Contact: Up to 5 hours per week
Restriction: Only available to University of Adelaide College students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, Higher Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Fundamental laws of statics and dynamics, stress analysis, fluid flow through pipes and annulus
Assessment: Practical and tutorial reports and class tests
Syllabus:

The aim of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of petroleum well drilling procedures, its mechanics, and design methodology. The course gives an overview of drilling rig operations and related equipment; offshore drilling and advanced drilling tools; drill-string design; drill bit technology; drilling hydraulics; drilling mud design; pore pressure and fracture pressure calculations; basic casing design; basic well control; well planning.

Course Fees

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4310 Tue 14/03/2023 Thu 23/03/2023 Fri 05/05/2023 Fri 09/06/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12302 WR01 2 FULL 27 Feb - 3 Apr Monday 2pm - 4pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
24 Apr - 29 May Monday 2pm - 4pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13340 TU01 2 FULL 9 Mar - 9 Mar Thursday 3pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM212, Teaching Room
23 Mar - 23 Mar Thursday 3pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM212, Teaching Room
6 Apr - 6 Apr Thursday 3pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM212, Teaching Room
4 May - 4 May Thursday 3pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM212, Teaching Room
18 May - 18 May Thursday 3pm - 5pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM212, Teaching Room