Introduction
The "Casing and Tubing" course is an intensive 5-day program designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the critical role that casing and tubing play in oil and gas well construction and operations. These components are essential for ensuring well integrity, facilitating production, and maintaining safety throughout the lifecycle of a well. This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to design, install, and maintain casing and tubing systems effectively in diverse operational scenarios.
Objective
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental principles, functions, and types of casing and tubing in oil and gas wells.
- Learn how to design casing strings and tubing systems based on well-specific conditions.
- Gain knowledge of materials, connections, and installation techniques for casing and tubing.
- Understand cementing operations and their role in securing casing and isolating formations.
- Develop problem-solving skills to address common casing and tubing challenges, including corrosion, leaks, and operational failures.
- Explore the latest advancements and technologies in casing and tubing design and monitoring.
Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Drilling and completion engineers.
- Field personnel involved in well construction and operations.
- Well integrity and maintenance professionals.
- New hires in oil and gas companies seeking foundational knowledge of casing and tubing.
Content
Day 1: Fundamentals of Casing and Tubing
- Introduction to Well Construction
- Overview of well structure and the role of casing and tubing.
- Importance of casing and tubing in maintaining well integrity and production.
- Types of Casing
- Conductor casing, surface casing, intermediate casing, production casing, and liner.
- Functions and applications of each casing type.
- Types of Tubing
- Production tubing and its role in facilitating well fluid flow.
- Tubing versus casing: Key differences and applications.
Day 2: Casing Design and Selection
- Casing Design Principles
- Factors influencing casing design: formation pressure, well depth, and temperature.
- Burst, collapse, and tensile strength considerations.
- Casing String Design
- Steps in designing a casing string.
- Load calculations and safety factors.
- Material Selection
- Types of casing materials: API grades and premium grades.
- Corrosion resistance and material compatibility.
Day 3: Tubing Design, Installation, and Operations
- Tubing Design Principles
- Tubing size, grade, and thread selection based on production needs.
- Understanding tubing pressure and load dynamics.
- Tubing Installation and Running Procedures
- Running procedures and handling practices.
- Connection types: Threaded, welded, and premium connections.
- Wellhead and Completion Equipment
- Tubing hangers and packers.
- Integration of tubing with surface and subsurface equipment.
Day 4: Installation, Cementing, and Well Integrity
- Casing Installation
- Running casing in the wellbore: Best practices and operational challenges.
- Common problems during casing running and how to address them.
- Cementing and Zonal Isolation
- Purpose and methods of casing cementation.
- Cementing equipment, additives, and quality control.
- Well Integrity and Monitoring
- Ensuring long-term integrity of casing and tubing.
- Inspection, maintenance, and monitoring techniques.
Day 5: Troubleshooting, Challenges, and Emerging Trends
- Troubleshooting Casing and Tubing Issues
- Common problems: Leaks, corrosion, and collapse.
- Diagnostic methods and remedial actions (e.g., patching, sidetracking).
- Advanced Technologies in Casing and Tubing
- Expandable tubulars and advancements in materials.
- Digital monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Real-world examples of casing and tubing failures and solutions.
- Group discussions on optimizing well integrity and performance.
- Course Wrap-Up and Assessment
- Summary of key learnings.
- Interactive assessment and feedback session.
NOTE:
Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.
Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.
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Certificate
Define Management Consultants Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.
Methodology
A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.
Very useful Course Materials will be given.
- 30% Lectures
- 30% Workshops and work presentation
- 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
- 20% Videos& General Discussions
Fees
• $5,500 per participant for Public Training includes Materials/Handouts, tea/coffee breaks, refreshments & Lunch