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PG8502

Mechanical Real-time Models in Drilling

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Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course covers a range of state-of-the-art models that describes various aspects in drillstring dynamics, such as surge and swab motions, torque and drag, bit rock interactions, axial, torsional and lateral vibration states. There is a focus on models that are particularly suited for real-time implementations, even though this is not an absolute requirement. The compulsory exercises involve substantial programming in Python, Matlab or equivalent.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The student will have deep understanding of problems in drilling and how models can mitigate these problems.

Skills: The student will have

  • Ability to implement models in computers.
  • Ability to select a proper model based on the problem at hand.
  • Ability to justify the choice of method.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, colloquium, discussions, projects.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the PhD programme Engineering, specialization within Well Completion and Production Systems, or approval by the lecturer.

Course materials

Selected articles.

Subject areas

  • Algebra
  • Deep drilling Engineering
  • Computer Systems
  • Mechanics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Geoscience

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 1 hours

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 1 hours