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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, ERD Engineering & Operations Course - East Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Discuss your training requirements now\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Upskill with Merlin and learn to drill further\, faster\, more efficiently.\nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well. \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin’s ERD Engineering & Operations course. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Example Schedule\n\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\nFri: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Who Should Attend?\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Schedule\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		Day 1 – Fundamentals\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		Day 2 – Operational Practices\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		Day 3 – Performance Improvement\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		Additional Training Material\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				 \n\nThe course starts with content intended to ensure the attendees have a common understanding of how mechanical and hydraulic loads are generated while drilling and the factors that influence the magnitude of the loads\, as well as covering options for reducing loads. \nThe second part of the first day is spent ensuring attendees have a thorough understanding of how rig\, downhole equipment and geological limits are defined and the factors that influence these limits. The modules covered are listed below: \n• ERD risk reduction and performance improvement\n• Drilling loads\n   ⁃ Torque\, drag and buckling\n   ⁃ Surface pressure\, ECD\, swab and surge\n• Equipment limits\n   ⁃ Rig system operating limits\n   ⁃ Drill string operating limits\n• Geological limits\n   ⁃ Instability\n   ⁃ Losses\n\n \n			\n			\n				 The second day is focused on ensuring the attendees understand the importance of clear and specific operational instructions as well as the specifics of hole cleaning\, low risk tripping and back-reaming practices\, tubular installation and drilling surveillance.\n• Operational instructions\n• Hole cleaning\n• Connections\n• Tripping\n• Tubular installation\n• Drilling surveillance\n \n			\n			\n				 The content on day three is intended to ensure all attendees understand what tools and methodologies are available to eliminate major NPT events and progress to industry leading drilling performance.\n• Shocks and vibrations\n• Drilling Assemblies\n• Well planning and optimisation\n• General stuck pipe prevention\n \n			\n			\n				 We have the following additional training material to cover specific client needs:\n• Narrow margin drilling\n• Low energy drilling operations\n• Drilling problem event RCA\n• Other material on request\n \n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   Day 1 – Fundamentals\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\nThe course starts with content intended to ensure the attendees have a common understanding of how mechanical and hydraulic loads are generated while drilling and the factors that influence the magnitude of the loads\, as well as covering options for reducing loads. \nThe second part of the first day is spent ensuring attendees have a thorough understanding of how rig\, downhole equipment and geological limits are defined and the factors that influence these limits. The modules covered are listed below: \n• ERD risk reduction and performance improvement\n• Drilling loads\n   ⁃ Torque\, drag and buckling\n   ⁃ Surface pressure\, ECD\, swab and surge\n• Equipment limits\n   ⁃ Rig system operating limits\n   ⁃ Drill string operating limits\n• Geological limits\n   ⁃ Instability\n   ⁃ Losses\n\n \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   Day 2 – Operational Practices\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                The second day is focused on ensuring the attendees understand the importance of clear and specific operational instructions as well as the specifics of hole cleaning\, low risk tripping and back-reaming practices\, tubular installation and drilling surveillance.\n• Operational instructions\n• Hole cleaning\n• Connections\n• Tripping\n• Tubular installation\n• Drilling surveillance\n \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   Day 3 – Performance Improvement\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                The content on day three is intended to ensure all attendees understand what tools and methodologies are available to eliminate major NPT events and progress to industry leading drilling performance.\n• Shocks and vibrations\n• Drilling Assemblies\n• Well planning and optimisation\n• General stuck pipe prevention\n \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   Additional Training Material\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                We have the following additional training material to cover specific client needs:\n• Narrow margin drilling\n• Low energy drilling operations\n• Drilling problem event RCA\n• Other material on request\n \n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Discuss your training requirements now
URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course-east-hemisphere-3/
LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere
CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,ERD,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260422T083857
CREATED:20211209T142234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161228Z
UID:20944-1665964800-1666310399@merlinerd.com
SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Managed Pressure Drilling Course - East Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:Get In Touch\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		  \n  \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Overview\nMerlin’s open seat MPD training course is designed to ensure that well construction personnel\, from the drilling engineer to the drilling manager are up to speed on the fundamental factors which lead to successfully planned and executed managed pressure drilling operations. We often see drilling teams bring in external parties to support or manage these operations\, commonly through lack of experience in the core team. Our course is designed to plug the gaps\, ensuring that the team is aware of the benefits of various MPD techniques\, how these apply to their specific well scenario and how to ensure the benefits are fully realised. \nThe course is delivered over a period of 5 half-days and taught online\, leaving some time available for your day job. Topics include deep dives into the drivers for MPD use\, types of MPD systems\, the design criteria associated with each type\, how to decide which system to use\, management of anchor points\, well control considerations\, equipment specifications and much more. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		What will I learn?\n\nWhat is MPD? Where and how can I use it?\nBenefits and risks of using a particular MPD technique.\nData required to run MPD simulations.\nHow to select anchor points and design a well around them.\nHow does MPD impact fluid design and well control?\nUnderstand the equipment and the external standards associated with it.\nIssues associated with the design\, specification and management of an MPD equipment spread.\nDeepwater project planning and considerations.\nIn depth analysis of Constant Bottom Hole Pressure\, Pressurised Mud Cap\, Continuous Circulating and Controlled Mud Line MPD techniques.\nAnd much more….\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 12.30pm\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\nFri: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Who Should Attend?\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\nDrilling Engineers\, Superintendents and Managers involved in planning and executing MPD projects.\nKey third party personnel who are impacted by the use of MPD on their well or project.\nWellsite personnel planning to use MPD systems or who will be exposed to MPD systems on location.\nAnyone that wants a better understanding of MPD\, to learn more about the many applications available.\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Schedule\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 1\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 2\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 3\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 4\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 5\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 1\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 2\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 3\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 4\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 5\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				Get In Touch\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries
URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-managed-pressure-drilling-course-5/
LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere
CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,MPD,MPD,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MPD-images.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220610
DTSTAMP:20260422T083857
CREATED:20211110T141227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T090939Z
UID:20633-1654473600-1654819199@merlinerd.com
SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course - East Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Overview\nPainful experience has shown that even the most robust drilling programme can fail through incorrect implementation techniques. \nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin ERD’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 12.30pm\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\nFri: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Who Should Attend?\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Schedule\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 1\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 2\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 3\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 4\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 5\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				 \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n  \n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 1\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 2\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 3\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 4\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 5\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries
URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course-2/
LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere
CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,ERD,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Complex-drilling-training.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTSTAMP:20260422T083857
CREATED:20211209T141356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T143459Z
UID:20948-1652659200-1653004799@merlinerd.com
SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Managed Pressure Drilling Course - East Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Overview\nMerlin’s open seat MPD training course is designed to ensure that well construction personnel\, from the drilling engineer to the drilling manager are up to speed on the fundamental factors which lead to successfully planned and executed managed pressure drilling operations. We often see drilling teams bring in external parties to support or manage these operations\, commonly through lack of experience in the core team. Our course is designed to plug the gaps\, ensuring that the team is aware of the benefits of various MPD techniques\, how these apply to their specific well scenario and how to ensure the benefits are fully realised. \nThe course is delivered over a period of 5 half-days and taught online\, leaving some time available for your day job. Topics include deep dives into the drivers for MPD use\, types of MPD systems\, the design criteria associated with each type\, how to decide which system to use\, management of anchor points\, well control considerations\, equipment specifications and much more. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		What will I learn?\n\nWhat is MPD? Where and how can I use it?\nBenefits and risks of using a particular MPD technique.\nData required to run MPD simulations.\nHow to select anchor points and design a well around them.\nHow does MPD impact fluid design and well control?\nUnderstand the equipment and the external standards associated with it.\nIssues associated with the design\, specification and management of an MPD equipment spread.\nDeepwater project planning and considerations.\nIn depth analysis of Constant Bottom Hole Pressure\, Pressurised Mud Cap\, Continuous Circulating and Controlled Mud Line MPD techniques.\nAnd much more….\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 12.30pm\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\nFri: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Who Should Attend?\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\nDrilling Engineers\, Superintendents and Managers involved in planning and executing MPD projects.\nKey third party personnel who are impacted by the use of MPD on their well or project.\nWellsite personnel planning to use MPD systems or who will be exposed to MPD systems on location.\nAnyone that wants a better understanding of MPD\, to learn more about the many applications available.\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Schedule\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 1\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 2\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 3\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 4\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 5\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n\n	\n		\nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 1\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 2\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 3\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 4\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 5\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			               \n\n	\n		\nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries
URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-managed-pressure-drilling-course-3/
LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere
CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,MPD,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MPD-images.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20260422T083857
CREATED:20211110T142555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T145831Z
UID:20640-1648425600-1648771199@merlinerd.com
SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course - East Hemisphere
DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Overview\nPainful experience has shown that even the most robust drilling programme can fail through incorrect implementation techniques. \nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin ERD’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Timings (UK / UTC+1)\n\nMon: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\nTue: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\nWed: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\nThu: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Who Should Attend?\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n\n	\n		Course Schedule\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 1\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 2\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 3\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 4\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n					\n					   \n					    \n					  		SESSION 5\n						   	\n						   	\n						   \n						\n					   \n\n					\n					\n			\n				 \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n  \n			\n			\n				 \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n  \n			\n   \n     \n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 1\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 2\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 3\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 4\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n        	\n        		\n        			\n					   SESSION 5\n					\n					   \n					   \n					   \n					\n            		\n			            \n			                \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n  \n			            \n        	\n    	\n    \n\n\n\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n		\n			\n				Book This Course\n			 \n		\n	 \n\n		\n			\n				Multiple Booking Enquiries
URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course-3/
LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere
CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,ERD,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Complex-drilling-training.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com
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