Objectives

•To review all the Drilling tools.

•Discuss briefly how each tool works.

•Discuss the relative merits of each tool.

Content

Chapter I: Predrilling operations

I) People, companies and contracts

1) Drilling Contracts

ØDaywork

ØFootage

ØTurnkey

2) Personnel on Location

Operator’s Representative (also called Drilling Forman or Company Man)

Rig Superintendent (also called Toolpusher)

Driller

Assistant Driller

Derrickman

Rotary Helper or floorman

Chapter II: Rig Components

1) Power System

2) Hoisting System

3) Rotating System

4) Circulating System

5) Well control System

Chapter III: Downhole Tools- BHA elements

Drill Collars

Subs and X-Overs

Stabilizers - integral

Stabilizers - sleeve

HWDP

Roller Reamer

Jars

PDM

Methods of Deflection

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