Mar 06, 2026  
PUBLISHED 2026-2027 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2026-2027 Credit Catalog

DRLG 451 - Drilling Technology - Advanced


Description
This is an overview of basic drilling practices followed by advanced drilling technology, planning, bit selection, hydraulics, blowout control and mud technology. Drilling of deviated wells, multiwells, horizontal wells and well completions are also covered, in addition to recent advances in drilling such as underbalanced drilling, coiled-tubing drilling, and slim hole drilling.



3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 60 hours.

Prerequisites
 

  • DRLG 412