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Why Choose 3D AutoCAD Basics to Advanced Training Course? Students learn how to create and modify both solid and surface models. This AutoCAD Training course also teaches students how to present their designs in 3D products and designs. Check our Website Duration: 16 hours Approach: 1-on-1, Book your own day and time. We are open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm.  How to Book this course? Call us on 02077202581 and we will book the dates and times you like. Flexible Schedule: 1-on-1 Face to Face or Live Online. AutoCAD 3D Training: Comprehensive Course Overview Exploration of 3D Modeling and Imaging Generating 3D Drawings Navigating the 3D Modeling Workspace Crafting 3D Shapes using Solid Tools Extruding Polylines into 3D Forms Isolating Coordinates with Point Filters Navigating and Orienting Your Model Achieving Visual Effects Converting 3D Views into 2D AutoCAD Drawings Advanced 3D Techniques Setting Up AutoCAD for 3D Mastering the User Coordinate System Leveraging UCS Options Utilizing Viewports for 3D Drawing Employing Array Tools Crafting Complex 3D Surfaces Constructing Spiral Forms Developing Surface Models Manipulating Objects in 3D Space Rendering and Visualization of 3D Drawings Introduction to Rendering Rapid Rendering Techniques Simulating Sunlight and Shadows Application and Adjustment of Materials Creating Effects with Lights and Materials Texture Mapping and Adjustments Exploration of Rendering Options Enhancing Views with Cameras Printing Rendered Drawings Simulating Natural Lighting Editing and Visualizing 3D Solids Overview of Solid Modeling Creation of Basic and Complex Solids Editing Solid Forms Improving the 2D Drawing Process Visualization and Analysis of Solids Exploration of 3D Mesh and Surface Modeling Introduction to 3D Meshes and Surfaces Creation and Editing of 3D Meshes Crafting Mesh Surfaces Conversion of Meshes to Solids Understanding and Editing 3D Surfaces Customization of Interface and Tools Customization of Workspaces Personalization of the User Interface Creation of Macros in Tools and Menus Working with Expanded Text Boxes Saving and Managing Customizations Exploration of the Diesel Macro Language Designing Custom Linetypes and Hatch Patterns Management and Sharing of Your Drawings Sharing Drawings Online ePublishing Your Work Managing Drawings with DesignCenter and Tool Palettes Exploring the Drawing Library with Content Explorer Establishment of Office Standards Conversion of Layer Settings https://www.autodesk.co.uk  Download a free 30-day trial of AutoCAD Learning outcomes after completing the AutoCAD 3D course. Professional Presentation: Create dynamic walkthroughs and presentations that effectively communicate your 3D models and designs. Certification: Obtain a certification as proof of your proficiency in AutoCAD 3D modeling, validating your skills in the industry. Mastery of 3D Modeling: Possess comprehensive skills, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques in 3D modeling. Enhanced Career Prospects: Improve your career opportunities and prospects in various design-related fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design. Realistic Rendering: Be able to create highly realistic visualizations that enhance the quality of your designs. Practical Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience and confidence in 3D modeling through extensive hands-on practice. Personalized Learning: Benefit from one-on-one attention and tailored training to meet your specific learning needs and pace. Lifetime Email Support: Continue to receive assistance and guidance through lifetime email support, ensuring you are supported even after completing the course. 3D AutoCAD Training Courses Gain confidence and proficiency in AutoCAD. Discover the fundamentals of 3D modeling and object creation in this introductory AutoCAD 3D course. Booking Your Training Course: Experience personalized training with our adaptable 1-on-1 sessions. You have the freedom to customize your schedule by reserving a convenient hour at your discretion. Our booking slots are available from Monday to Saturday, spanning from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can also reach us at 02077202581 to make a booking over the phone. Course Duration: 10 hours "You have the flexibility to divide these 10 hours across multiple days to suit your ideal schedule." Training Method: 1-on-1 (In-person face-to-face or Live Online) Expect personalized attention, tailor-made content, a flexible learning pace, and dedicated individual support throughout your training journey. This hands-on course provides ample opportunities to experiment with newly acquired techniques and seek answers to your questions. Key Features: An introductory course tailored to AutoCAD 3D's essential features. Abundant one-on-one guidance and dedicated question time. Friendly expert trainers, small class sizes, and a comfortable learning environment. Comprehensive course materials and additional resources. Ongoing support and assistance with post-course challenges. What Will You Learn? This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge and workflows necessary to create 3D models within AutoCAD 3D. You will delve into the creation and modification of both solid and surface models. Upon completion, you will be able to: Effortlessly fashion intricate shapes by combining simple elements. Precisely extract geometries and dimensions from your creations. Easily customize the view and presentation style of your objects. Is This Course Right for You? No prior experience with AutoCAD 3D is required. This course caters to individuals proficient in working with 2D objects who aspire to construct 3D models of their designs. Gain proficiency in the fundamental tools and functionalities to create precise and professional 2D and 3D drawings, advancing to more complex techniques. Enhanced Efficiency: Discover time-saving strategies, tips, and workflows that will boost your productivity and streamline your design process within AutoCAD 3D. Versatility in Design: Develop the skills needed to undertake a wide range of projects, from architectural plans and engineering drawings to mechanical components and electrical schematics. Industry-Recognized Expertise: Cultivate in-demand skills relevant to architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing, paving the way for career advancement and professional development. Accessible Lesson Recordings: Access recorded lessons at your convenience to review and reinforce course material whenever necessary. Continuous Email Support: Benefit from ongoing assistance with lifetime email support, ensuring you have access to guidance, answers, and clarifications even beyond the completion of the course.

About this Training Course In our pursuit to discover oil & gas in deeper horizons, wells are often drilled in a HPHT environment. To be considered a HPHT well, the downhole conditions will have pressures in excess of 10,000 psi (69 MPa) and 300° F (150° C). To drill these usually expensive wells successfully, the planning and execution phase has to be of an exceptionally high standard. Therefore, both operator and drilling/service contractor staff must be seamlessly aligned and work as a coherent team to reach and then harness the well objectives. This is particularly important when speciality services such as Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) are being applied with crews and/or supervisors who are not intricately familiar with complicated well control incidents. As we seek to prevent costly non-productive time, attention will also be paid to enabling technologies like expandable solid tubulars, mud coolers and specialty mud. The 3 full-day course will explain the key characteristics and challenges of HPHT Planning and Well Control. This includes: Differences between HPHT and standard (conventional) wells and what this entails for well design. The challenges unique to HPHT and the impact of Pore Pressure Prediction (PPP). Static and Dynamic Equivalent Mud Density and the factors that influence the ultimate Bottom Hole Pressure (BHP). Control practices such as 'fingerprinting' to identify what's happening downhole. HPHT shut-in procedures and practices. Specific HPHT equipment and drilling tool requirements and advantages of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD). Well control on/off bottom, bull-heading and dealing with kick-loss situations. Mud management, tolerance on mud properties and challenges in cementing. Case history on emergency control. Drills, team effort, checklists, human factor and 'getting everybody on board'. Training Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Recognize the main differences in planning/design between HPHT and standard (conventional) wells as well as the challenges that will have to be faced. Explain drilling and tripping operational challenges and practices as well as how to manage these effectively. Identify wellbore breathing (a.k.a. ballooning) and how to safely deal with this within the narrow window for mud density selection. Apply practices of consistent fingerprinting and how to develop procedures for this to benefit the rig team. Measure and understand bottom hole pressure and the effect of influencing factors such as temperature, rotation and flow rate. Understand the critical mud properties to alleviate barite sag, general mud density control techniques and specify the essentials in cementing. Manage losses and low fracture gradients with well bore strengthening methods. Execute sound HPHT shut-in procedures. Understand how MPD can assist in the safe and efficient drilling and hole cleaning of HPHT wells. Understand the use of MPD Influx Management Envelopes. Identify critical Early Kick Detection Systems (EKDS) and HPHT well control equipment. Execute safe secondary well control practices in a H2S environment, bull-heading, on and off bottom and handling of gas at surface, using MGS and hydrate mitigation measures. Target Audience The course is intended for: Office-based staff engaged in HPHT well planning and day-to-day operations Field-based rig staff working as front-line supervisors - from Assistant Drillers to Senior Toolpushers Field-based rig staff working for service companies supporting the execution of HPHT wells (MPD, mud and mudlogging services etc.) Trainer Your expert course leader has over 45 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. During that time, he has worked exclusively in the well engineering domain. After being employed in 1974 by Shell, one of the major oil & gas producing operators, he worked as an apprentice on drilling rigs in the Netherlands. After a year, he was sent for his first international assignment to the Sultanate of Oman where he climbed up the career ladder from Assistant Driller, to Driller, to wellsite Petroleum Engineer and eventually on-site Drilling Supervisor, actively engaged in the drilling of development and exploration wells in almost every corner of this vast desert area. At that time, drilling techniques were fairly basic and safety was just a buzz word, but such a situation propels learning and the fruits of 'doing-the-basics' are still reaped today when standing in front of a class. After some seven years in the Middle East, a series of other international assignments followed in places like the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Turkey, Denmark, China, Malaysia, and Russia. Apart from on-site drilling supervisory jobs on various types of drilling rigs (such as helicopter rigs) and working environments (such as jungle and artic), he was also assigned to research, to projects and to the company's learning centre. In research, he was responsible for promoting directional drilling and surveying and advised on the first horizontal wells being drilled, in projects, he was responsible for a high pressure drilling campaign in Nigeria while in the learning centre, he looked after the development of new engineers joining the company after graduating from university. He was also involved in international well control certification and served as chairman for a period of three years. In the last years of his active career, he worked again in China as a staff development manager, a position he nurtured because he was able to pass on his knowledge to a vast number of new employees once again. After retiring in 2015, he has delivered well engineering related courses in Australia, Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Thailand, India, Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait, The Netherlands, and the United States. The training he provides includes well control to obtain certification in drilling and well intervention, extended reach drilling, high pressure-high temperature drilling, stuck pipe prevention and a number of other ad-hoc courses. He thoroughly enjoys training and is keen to continue taking classes as an instructor for some time to come. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

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Why Learn Bespoke AutoCAD Mac Basic-Intermediate Course? Learn AutoCAD using your projects and learn how to use powerful tools and techniques for drawing, dimensioning, and printing 2D drawings with our Intermediate AutoCAD course. Check our Website How long is the training? 10 hours, Choose and split 10 hrs Mon to Sat 9 am to 7 pm. Book online or call 02077202581 or 07970325184.   Method? 1-on-1, available in both in-person and Live Online. Course Topics Include: Building Fundamental Shapes Working with Lines, Arcs, and Polylines Utilizing Grip Tools Precision Object Alignment Data Management and Backups Exploring File Formats Ensuring Disaster Recovery Mastering Object Creation Handling Measurement Units Dynamic Input Techniques Inquiring Commands and Measurement Tools Effective Object Viewing Navigating Zoom and Pan Object Manipulation Strategies Object Selection Methods Swift Object Management Object Transformation Techniques Scaling and Altering Objects Trim, Extend, and Offset Functions Creating Geometric Variations Object Joining and Editing Corner Filleting and Chamfering Stretching Objects Organizing Your Drawings Layer Management Customizing Object Properties Applying Linetypes Layout Design and Setup Efficient Page Configurations Scaling Drawing Views Adding Annotations Multiline and Single-Line Text Creation Text Styling and Editing Dimensioning Concepts Customizing Dimension Styles Dimension Editing Implementing Multileaders Object Hatching Hatching Editing Reusable Content Management Blocks and Symbols Tool Palette Usage Working with Groups Model Space and Paper Space Understanding Layout Creation and Viewports Viewport Scaling Plotting and PDF Output Managing Multiple Sheet Drawings Utilizing Plotstyles Crafting Custom Drawing Templates Download AutoCAD Mac https://www.autodesk.co.uk After completing the AutoCAD for Mac course, learners can expect the following learning outcomes: Proficiency in AutoCAD: Participants will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to confidently use AutoCAD for Mac, including creating and editing drawings, managing objects, and applying precision techniques. Effective Design Skills: They will gain the ability to produce accurate 2D drawings, making them valuable assets in design-related professions. Jobs that individuals can pursue after completing this course include: Draftsperson: Working in architectural, engineering, or construction firms to create technical drawings and plans. CAD Technician: Assisting in the development of designs for various projects, such as product design or urban planning. Interior Designer: Using AutoCAD for space planning and layout design in the interior design industry. Architectural Designer: Collaborating on architectural projects, including creating floor plans and elevations. Mechanical Designer: Participating in the design and development of mechanical components and systems. Civil Engineering Technician: Supporting civil engineers in designing infrastructure projects, such as roads and bridges. Electrical or Electronics Designer: Assisting in the creation of electrical schematics and electronic circuit diagrams. Landscape Designer: Planning and visualizing outdoor spaces, gardens, and landscapes. Completing this AutoCAD course opens doors to various industries where precise and detailed 2D drawing skills are highly valued. The AutoCAD Mac Bespoke 1 on 1 Basics to Intermediate Level Training Course provides participants with a comprehensive skill set, enabling them to attain proficiency in using AutoCAD Mac. This course covers a wide range of functionalities and caters to individuals at all skill levels, whether they are beginners or experienced users. Participants will begin by learning fundamental features such as drawing, editing, annotations, and dimensioning. As they progress, they will delve into more advanced topics like object manipulation, customizing workspaces, and streamlining workflows. Key Benefits of the Course: Mastery of Mac-AutoCAD: Acquire expertise in both essential and advanced techniques for creating precise 2D drawings. Enhanced Productivity: Increase efficiency by implementing time-saving tips and optimizing your work processes. Versatile Design Abilities: Develop the skills to undertake diverse projects in fields such as architecture, engineering, and more. Industry-Relevant Competencies: Elevate your career prospects across various industries by gaining in-demand AutoCAD skills. Access to Recorded Lessons: Review and reinforce your learning at your convenience with access to recorded lesson sessions. Ongoing Email Support: Receive continuous assistance and guidance via email even after completing the course. Enroll today to benefit from interactive learning experiences guided by experienced instructors. Choose between flexible in-person or online sessions, gain access to lesson recordings, and enjoy a lifetime of email support.  Tailored Guidance: Get personalized coaching and instruction tailored to your unique learning needs and objectives. Convenient Scheduling: Choose from flexible training slots available Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm, accommodating your busy schedule. Versatile Learning Options: Select between in-person training at our location, conveniently situated just 5 minutes away from Oval Tube Station, or participate in live online sessions from anywhere. Engaging Interactions: Participate in interactive sessions designed for questions, discussions, and problem-solving, creating an immersive learning experience. Effective Progression: Accelerate your learning with focused guidance, allowing you to advance at your own pace while mastering the material. Tailored Curriculum: Customize the course content to align with your prior knowledge and specific areas of interest, ensuring a relevant and engaging learning experience. Real-Time Guidance: Receive immediate feedback from the instructor, enhancing your comprehension and skill development. Comprehensive Support: Enjoy ongoing assistance and clarification opportunities through email or additional sessions beyond the course for an in-depth learning experience.

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) A large amount of geological data is acquired at a substantial cost when carrying out a drilling operation. Ensuring optimal quality of this information and effective reporting plays a key role during well design and drilling operations. In addition, there is much to benefit from the later usage of the data in field studies. A critical component that ensures favourable and positive results is the close co-operation between geological, drilling and well engineering departments. Comprising 5 half-day sessions, this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course aims to provide the required knowledge in order for the collaboration to be most effective and successful. This VILT course will comprise lectures interspersed with practical and interactive exercises and quizzes to promote better understanding. Training Objectives At the end of this VILT course, participants will be able to: Understand the techniques used by wellsite geologists in formation evaluation via: Quick-look analysis to assess reservoir and hydrocarbons Mudlog data (lithology/cutting description, gas readings) Grasp the application of wellsite data in exploration and development Be able to read, assess and use drilling reports Acquire an understanding of drilling problems caused by subsurface conditions Understand the role and contributions of the geologist to the well maturation process Target Audience This VILT course is intended for geologists and other subsurface staff involved in drilling operations who would like to work and communicate more effectively with wellsite staff.  Please note that this VILT course is not a preparation course for a wellsite assignment. To be able to work independently on the wellsite, a more hands-on or on-site training would be required. Training Methods This VILT course will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 10 minutes per day. Course Duration: 5 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (20 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader has close to 20 years of experience as a geologist in the Oil & Gas industry. Her main interest and passion is in well planning and operations. She had previously worked as a production geologist and technical authority in NAM (Netherlands), and as a discipline advisor tasked to coach young staff in Bangalore. She has been active in internal training sessions on drilling hazards, mudwindow assessment and project management. She obtained an MSc in hard rock structural geology from the University in Utrecht, a PhD at Brown University (RI, USA) and a post-doctoral at the RWTH Aachen. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

About this training Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is an upcoming new technology that has a vital place within global efforts to decarbonise. It has a unique set of challenges, opportunities and risks to be understood and accommodated within appropriate legal, regulatory, and social and public license frameworks. The course has a strong international and global south emphasis with case studies on CCS projects and will touch on the role of CCS in developing country energy transition. The course satisfies a part of the market that is not currently catered for - the wider science, risks, financing, regulation, planning and social license aspects of CCS. These are issues that are as important as the technical issues in the sense that any of them can be a show-stopper for CCS. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Place CCS within the context of the global geological carbon cycle and the contribution to could make to carbon abatement Explore the basic engineering and other challenges and solutions of CO2 transport and capture Recognize the geological challenges and solutions of CO2 storage Learn the methods of geological and environmental monitoring of CCS sites and why monitoring is important Understand the policy and finance challenges and solutions of CCS projects Know the importance of social license to operate and how to gain a social license to operate Target Audience This course will cater for in-company legal specialists, finance, project managers, marketing and communications specialists; as well as geologists, planners and environmental scientists in regulatory or government roles in regions considering the development of CCS. The course will provide up to date and relevant information to help in understanding opportunities and in managing risk. Geoscientists Government energy regulators and policy makers Financiers and investors Government natural resource and planning department Environmental scientists Finance professionals Marketing and communication professionals Legal specialists Project managers Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader is one of the most influential figures in British geoscience. He has 25 years' experience in geological, energy, and palaeontological science and research, including 8 years national level science leadership as the UK's chief geologist (Executive Chief Scientist and Director of Science and Technology of the British Geological Survey). He has been providing geoscience advice to Government for almost 15 years and has an excellent overview of Government policy, industrial activity and funding landscape in applied and energy geoscience, including CCUS and shale gas. He is a well-known communicator of science and has published three single-author popular science books (one award-winning), including the best introductory book on CCS 'Returning Carbon to Nature' Elsevier 2013. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

About this training course Gas well performance is dictated by the combination of inflow and outflow performance. The outflow performance of any gas well is at risk as soon as the gas rate becomes insufficient to lift the associated liquid water and condensate to surface. This condition is referred to as liquid loading and invariably causes intermittent production and significant loss of well capacity and reserves. Liquid loading can be mitigated by different types of gas well deliquification such as compression, velocity string, plunger lift, foam-assisted lift, gas lift and downhole pump. This 5 full-day course will first show how to predict and recognize liquid loading. Next, it will describe how to select, design, install and operate the best sequence of deliquification measures. It will also consider deliquification in the presence of other production threats such as water production and halite blockage. These topics will be illustrated by an abundance of field examples and case studies. The participants will be completing a case study during the training. This case study is preferably based on their own relevant data set. If no such data is available, an external data set will be provided instead. Prerequisites skills: It is necessary for the participants to have a basic knowledge of petroleum engineering and gas well performance. This course can also be offered through Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) format. Training Objectives On completion of this course, the participants will be able to: Develop skills and tools to understand and model gas well liquid loading and deliquification Understand the principles and practicalities of different deliquification methods Learn how to compare, select and apply deliquification measures by taking own field case as example Target Audience This course is intended for production engineer, surveillance engineer, completion engineer, production/process chemist, reservoir engineer, production programmer, production operator as well as professionals responsible for selecting, installing, operating, monitoring and optimizing deliquification. Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods This course utilizes Excel worksheets first introduced in the Optimising Gas Well Performance course. To derive maximum learning value, the participants are requested to bring their own relevant set of field data to complete their own case study during the training. The list of data required will be shared beforehand so data can be timely collected and cleared for external use. The participants should be prepared to complete any unfinished exercises and assignments before next day's session starts. The instructor will be available to discuss any remaining queries after the completion of the course. Trainer Your expert course leader brings with him 35 years of oil and gas field experience within Shell of which 25 years as gas well production engineer. He has covered the full spectrum of activities moving from R&D to green field development to brown field surveillance and optimisation, to become a leading gas well performance and deliquification specialist. He likes to capture the complex reality of gas well inflow, outflow and reservoir performance by means of practical data-driven rules and tools that cover a wide range of conditions i.e. shallow-to-deep, prolific-to-tight, dry-to-wet, green-to-brown, 1-1/2'-to-9-5/8' tubing, and depletion-to-aquifer drive. Before his retirement in end 2020, he worked for various Shell affiliated oil and gas companies including Shell Malaysia, Petroleum Development Oman, NAM Netherlands and Shell R&D in Netherlands and USA. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

About this Training Course The drill string is the simplest piece of equipment in use on a drilling rig and at the same time, the most critical piece. We use the qualifier 'basic' because although 99% of the drill string comprises plain tubes that are just screwed together, the lowest section, just above the bit, can go to extreme loading and is fitted with highly sophisticated electronics packages providing both positional and lithological data as well as a steering system to drive and orient the bit. The principle tasks of the drill string are also deceptively simple. These are to: Convey each drill bit to the bottom of the hole and then to retrieve it when worn, Act as a conduit to convey drilling fluid at high pressure down to the bit and Transmit torque from surface to bit, occasionally in concert with a hydraulic motor to drive this bit. This 3 full-day course will cover in detail what it takes to decide on minimum drill string specifications, which are able to support the loads to which it will be subjected. In addition to the need to use a drill string with minimum strength requirements, we also need to ensure that we can prevent drill string failure. If the failure consists of a small split or leak of any kind, then the time involved may be little more than that required for a roundtrip to change the bit. If the string parts, then the recovery is likely to take a considerable amount of time. In a worst case scenario, the fish in the hole may prove impossible to retrieve, requiring a sidetrack. A less than optimal design of the string will reduce the efficiency of the operation and almost always leads to premature bit wear. This is particularly true when we are unable to measure and control the dynamics of the drill string as a whole and the bottomhole assembly in particular. Axial vibrations, torsional vibrations and lateral vibrations may take place in various degrees of severity. The behaviour of the drill string while operating under torsional vibrations is thought to be of great importance and may result in torsional buckling. This course will also cover the drilling optimization limiters, how to identify them and how to remove them. This is done by understanding the drill string dynamics - by operating under the most favourable conditions and by measuring the dynamics in the vicinity of the bit (or at the bit) in order to make timely adjustments. Training Objectives The course homes in what office staff needs to know and plan for and what field staff needs to know and implement. By the end of this course, participants will be familiar with: Critical dimensions of common drill pipe and weld-on tool joints and its relation to yield for calculation of tensile, torsional and burst resistance. Make-up torque of connections that relate to the tool joint dimensions and the torsional strength of that connection. Use of design factors and safety factors on tensile and torsional strength in relation to new and worn state. Conditions which could lead to drill pipe collapse. Situations where limitations on sinusoidal (snake) and helical buckling will apply and the influence of radial clearance and deviation. Failure of drill pipe (fatigue) and the circumstances under which these would occur (rotation across doglegs, pipe in compression etc). Mechanism under which hardbanding would induce casing wear and the methods applied to measure and prevent any significant wear. Drill pipe inspection methods we apply to identify early flaws/cracks/corrosion, to measure dimensions, to inspect tool joints etc. Common BHA components, including heavy wall drill pipe, their external/internal dimensions, connections (API, proprietary) and appearance (such as spiral). Significance of thread compounds to ensure the correct make-up torque is applied. Significance of drill string/BHA 'neutral point' in the context of drill string component failure. Basic design principles for a BHA make-up in a vertical, low/medium deviated and highly deviated well in terms of weight transfer and drag/torque. Stabilization principles for a pendulum (vertical), a stabilized (vertical or tangent), a build and a drop-off assembly. BHA design and stabilization in relation to mitigation/elimination of vibration and to the elimination of tension, torsion or fatigue failure. Matching bit aggressiveness, gauge length, BHA stabilization, steerability and Mechanical Specific Energy (MSE) to mitigate the severity of any vibration. Bit efficiency and reduction of wear by understanding mechanical and hydraulic limiters. How to perform a passive or active drill-off test. Importance of being conversant with API 7G RP and/or equivalent data books, to look up/check the recommended tensile/torque and other parameters for the drill string in use. Target Audience This course is intended for staff directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of challenging wells such as junior to senior well engineers, both in office-based planning and operations and field-based operator/contractor supervisory staff such as company men and toolpushers. Trainer Your expert course leader has over 45 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. During that time, he has worked exclusively in the well engineering domain. After being employed in 1974 by Shell, one of the major oil & gas producing operators, he worked as an apprentice on drilling rigs in the Netherlands. After a year, he was sent for his first international assignment to the Sultanate of Oman where he climbed up the career ladder from Assistant Driller, to Driller, to wellsite Petroleum Engineer and eventually on-site Drilling Supervisor, actively engaged in the drilling of development and exploration wells in almost every corner of this vast desert area. At that time, drilling techniques were fairly basic and safety was just a buzz word, but such a situation propels learning and the fruits of 'doing-the-basics' are still reaped today when standing in front of a class. After some seven years in the Middle East, a series of other international assignments followed in places like the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Turkey, Denmark, China, Malaysia, and Russia. Apart from on-site drilling supervisory jobs on various types of drilling rigs (such as helicopter rigs) and working environments (such as jungle and artic), he was also assigned to research, to projects and to the company's learning centre. In research, he was responsible for promoting directional drilling and surveying and advised on the first horizontal wells being drilled, in projects, he was responsible for a high pressure drilling campaign in Nigeria while in the learning centre, he looked after the development of new engineers joining the company after graduating from university. He was also involved in international well control certification and served as chairman for a period of three years. In the last years of his active career, he worked again in China as a staff development manager, a position he nurtured because he was able to pass on his knowledge to a vast number of new employees once again. After retiring in 2015, he has delivered well engineering related courses in Australia, Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Thailand, India, Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait, The Netherlands, and the United States. The training he provides includes well control to obtain certification in drilling and well intervention, extended reach drilling, high pressure-high temperature drilling, stuck pipe prevention and a number of other ad-hoc courses. He thoroughly enjoys training and is keen to continue taking classes as an instructor for some time to come. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations