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Drilling
Drilling
Spectrum of
D&C activity
DRILLING & COMPLETIONS
BASICS
Main Components of a Drilling Rig
Hoisting
Rotating
Circulating & Solids Control
Power
Blowout Prevention
Hoisting System
Selection of the type of drilling fluid systems for a well is based on:
PERFORMANCE, ECONOMICS, and ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
More than one system may be used in the same well.
Power System
Most modern rigs are
electric. Generally, large
diesel engines are the
primary source of power.
Electric power generated
by the engines is first
converted from AC to DC
in the SCR unit. DC
motors supply power to
the drawworks, rotary,
and pumps. AC power is
still used for auxiliary
equipment.
Diesel Electric
Drill String & Bit
Hole is made by turning a
Drill pipe
bit connected to the
bottom of the drill string
and applying weight at the
same time.
Roller Cone
Fixed Cutter
Diamond Diamond
PDC Natural & Synthetic
Well Control
Primary control of
wellbore pressures is
maintained by ensuring
that the hydrostatic
pressure of the drilling
fluid in the well is always
slightly higher than the
highest formation
pressure exposed to the
open wellbore. Primary
control is lost if a kick is
taken due to imbalance
of pressures.
RIG TYPES
Inland Barge
Land
Jackup
Semisubmersible
Drillship
Types of
Drilling Rigs
Platform Semi-Submersible T.L.P.
Land Rig Jack-up Drill Ship
Offshore Drilling Rigs
SUBMERSIBLE (35 50 world wide)
INLAND BARGES (POSTED) - Very Shallow Water (up to 20 22ft)
SUBMERSIBLE RIG / BARGE - Shallow Water (up to 70 100ft)
Derrick cantilevered
over stern of hull.
Well conductor
SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE RIG
Transoceans
Deepwater Discovery
(+800ft long)
1. COST
Approximate Rig Rates (September 02)
Buoyancy
ROV Launch
Thrusters
Typical
ROV