Duration

2 Days

Delivery

Classroom based

Course Overview

This course covers the various mechanisms that cause Stuck Pipe, the physics of which are discussed in a way suitable for well engineers to gain an understanding of how each mechanism impacts well operations. 

The three main areas covered are 

• Solids sticking 

• Geometrical Sticking 

• Differential Sticking  

The signs of each mechanism category and the Initial actions that are available to the rig team for dealing with each are covered through class discussions and illustrations.

Jar operations are explained and accelerator positioning and calculations are covered for available Jar types.

Some case studies are included in the course material to illustrate what can happen and what the data can show us at the time of sticking or during and after action review.

Audience

Drilling Engineers and Senior members of the rig team

Outcome

At the end of the course, candidates will have a sound understanding of the various types of stuck pipe and be able to identify the specific sticking mechanism and thereby the appropriate initial actions.

Participants should recognise the key trends to monitor at the rig site and be aware of any preliminary indicators of increasing stuck pipe potential, especially in respect of hole-cleaning trends, drag trends during tripping operations and indicators of the potential for differential sticking.

Delegates should also be able to describe the operation of hydraulic, mechanical and hydro/mechanical jars as well as perform simple calculations to determine the correct loads to be applied to the string to ensure effective jar operation.  

Certificate

A Certificate of attendance is issued on completion of the course

Additional Info

Each attendee with be supplied with a a copy of 

• WEC  Stuck Pipe Prevention