Department of Engineering
Dean:Dr. Ármann Gylfason
Email:ru@ru.is
Website:http://www.ru.is/tvd
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MSc in Sustainable Energy Science - Iceland School of Energy
Semesters:4
Years:2
ETCS:120
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Haustönn/Fall 2023
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Vorönn/Spring 2024
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More infoGeothermal Drilling and Well DesignElectiveSE-830-DR2ECTS 6
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SemesterSpring 2024
Level of course6. Second cycle, advanced
Type of courseElective
PrerequisitesNo prerequisites.
ScheduleTaught as a module course in combination with other geothermal courses.
Lecturer
Sverrir Þórhallsson
Content
The course gives an excellent opportunity for students to gain a good overview of the drilling process. Different well designs will be covered and different applications for geothermal discussed. The function of each part of the wellhead, along with requirements for redundancy are explained. The course includes sections on well control, drilling string design, directional drilling, cementing, and drilling fluids. Two case histories will be presented on drilling efficiency, from Kenya and Iceland. Subjects addressed include: influences on the duration of drilling, what factors affect the rate of penetration (ROP, m/h). Course participants will learn how to interpret the drilling progress curves (depth vs. days), “flat spot” analysis. A field trip will be to an active geothermal drill rig.
Learning outcome - Objectives
  • Identify the main parts of the drilling rig and associated equipment and understand how it functions. The equipment groups are: Mast and hoisting system; Drill string and handling equipment; Mud pumps; Mud tanks and mud cleaning; Blow-out preventers; Cementing equipment; Compressors and aerated drilling equipment; Rig instrumentation system
  • Know all the steps of a drilling program
  • Understand the principles of wellhead design
  • Understand the Drilling Code of Practice
Course assessment
Students will receive a grade based on results of assignments and a quiz. Further defined in Canvas.
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Language of instructionEnglish
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