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Most drilling problems result from unseen forces in the subsurface. But the equipment involved can also be a source of problems, as can personnel. | |||
== Equipment == | |||
The integrity of drilling equipment and its maintenance are major factors in minimizing [[Drilling_problems|drilling problems]]. The following are all necessary for reducing drilling problems: | |||
*Proper rig hydraulics (pump power) for efficient bottom and annular [[Hole_cleaning|hole cleaning]] | |||
*Proper hoisting power for efficient tripping out | |||
* Proper rig hydraulics (pump power) for efficient bottom and annular [[ | *Proper derrick design loads and drilling line tension load to allow safe overpull in case of a sticking problem | ||
* Proper hoisting power for efficient tripping out | *Well-control systems that allow kick control under any [[Kicks|kick]] situation | ||
* Proper derrick design loads and drilling line tension load to allow safe overpull in case of a sticking problem | |||
* Well-control systems that allow kick control under any [[Kicks|kick]] situation | : | ||
:* Ram preventers | |||
:* Annular preventers | *Ram preventers | ||
:* Internal preventers | |||
: | |||
*Annular preventers | |||
:*Internal preventers | |||
Also necessary are: | Also necessary are: | ||
==Personnel== | *Proper monitoring and recording systems that monitor trend changes in all drilling parameters and can retrieve drilling data at a later date | ||
*Proper tubular hardware specifically suited to accommodate all anticipated drilling conditions | |||
*Effective mud-handling and maintenance equipment that will ensure that the mud properties are designed for their intended functions | |||
== Personnel == | |||
Given equal conditions during drilling/completion operations, personnel are the key to the success or failure of those operations. Overall well costs as a result of any drilling/completion problem can be extremely high; continuing education and training for personnel directly or indirectly involved is essential to successful drilling/completion practices. | Given equal conditions during drilling/completion operations, personnel are the key to the success or failure of those operations. Overall well costs as a result of any drilling/completion problem can be extremely high; continuing education and training for personnel directly or indirectly involved is essential to successful drilling/completion practices. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
[[PEH: | |||
[[PEH:Drilling_Problems_and_Solutions]] | |||
== Noteworthy papers in OnePetro == | == Noteworthy papers in OnePetro == | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
== Category == | |||
[[Category:1.6 Drilling operations]] [[Category:NR]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:17, 26 June 2015
Most drilling problems result from unseen forces in the subsurface. But the equipment involved can also be a source of problems, as can personnel.
Equipment
The integrity of drilling equipment and its maintenance are major factors in minimizing drilling problems. The following are all necessary for reducing drilling problems:
- Proper rig hydraulics (pump power) for efficient bottom and annular hole cleaning
- Proper hoisting power for efficient tripping out
- Proper derrick design loads and drilling line tension load to allow safe overpull in case of a sticking problem
- Well-control systems that allow kick control under any kick situation
- Ram preventers
- Annular preventers
- Internal preventers
Also necessary are:
- Proper monitoring and recording systems that monitor trend changes in all drilling parameters and can retrieve drilling data at a later date
- Proper tubular hardware specifically suited to accommodate all anticipated drilling conditions
- Effective mud-handling and maintenance equipment that will ensure that the mud properties are designed for their intended functions
Personnel
Given equal conditions during drilling/completion operations, personnel are the key to the success or failure of those operations. Overall well costs as a result of any drilling/completion problem can be extremely high; continuing education and training for personnel directly or indirectly involved is essential to successful drilling/completion practices.
References
See also
PEH:Drilling_Problems_and_Solutions