PET 301 - Introduction to Well Drilling

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

Introduction to well drilling systems including equipment functions and performance, well pressure control, drilling fluid rheology, circulation pressures, and hydraulics. An industry related safety component will be incorporated into class material.

Prerequisite(s): PET 201, PHSX 234, EGEN 201, EGEN 335, and GEO 257 Course generally offered 1st semester.