Drilling Optimization (+2)
Drilling Optimization
- ROP Modeling: Bourgoyne-Young, Bingham models
- MSE Analysis: Mechanical specific energy optimization
- Torque and Drag: Soft string, stiff string models
- Hydraulics Optimization: Bit hydraulics, ECD calculations
- Vibration Analysis: Stick-slip, whirl, bit bounce mitigation
Well Planning
- Trajectory Planning: Minimum curvature, spline methods
- Casing Design: Biaxial stress, triaxial design
- Cement Design: Slurry design, placement techniques
- Risk Assessment: Probability analysis, decision trees
- Cost Estimation: Time-depth-cost curves, AFE preparation
Formation Evaluation
- Pore Pressure: Eaton, Bowers methods, seismic velocity
- Fracture Gradient: Matthews-Kelly, Eaton methods
- Wellbore Stability: Mohr-Coulomb, Mogi-Coulomb criteria
- Rock Mechanics: UCS, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio