Course - Automated Drilling - PG8503
PG8503 - Automated Drilling
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Report with presentation
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report with presentation | 100/100 |
Course content
In this course, the main goal is digitalizing the drilling operation with the purpose of remote drilling and fully automated operation (the end goal is reducing the CO2 footprint). This can be done by focusing on the new technology (wired pipe system and its accessories) and using it for transferring a high amount of information from downhole and along string to the surface in real time. Sending and receiving information via Wired Pipe will help to detect faults and symptoms downhole and mitigate issues in real time.
Wired drill pipe will also help all the drilling services perform more accurate and remote operation while drilling.
In this course different drilling services (like managed pressure drilling, control mud level system, directional drilling etc.) and the connection to wired pipe will be discussed.
The plan in this course is to use programming any kind like Matlab, Python etc. for the topics and exercise that is going to be given.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
At the end of semester students will have deep understanding of data transfer from surface to downhole and vice versa, and also the tools and equipment to use for this process. Students will have the ability to use the wired pipe system to plan for automated operation for different drilling services.
Learning methods and activities
The course is given as self-study, with colloquia, discussions and small projects.
Further on evaluation
The course requires that a report (small project) need to be submitted based on the defined topics in the course. The student have to give a presentation based on the report. There will be one joint grade for both the report and presentation. To pass the course, a score of at least 70 percent is required.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
Master's degree in petroleum engineering (drilling).
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the PhD programme Engineering.
Course materials
Books, compendium and selected articles.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Petroleum Engineering - Production Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering - Drilling Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Report with presentation
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Report with presentation 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"