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PETROENG 2010UAC - Drilling Engineering

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 4110
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Contact: Up to 5 hours per week
Restriction: Only available to University of Adelaide College students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, Higher Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Fundamental laws of statics and dynamics, stress analysis, fluid flow through pipes and annulus
Assessment: Practical and tutorial reports and class tests
Syllabus:

The aim of the course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of petroleum well drilling procedures, its mechanics, and design methodology. The course gives an overview of drilling rig operations and related equipment; offshore drilling and advanced drilling tools; drill-string design; drill bit technology; drilling hydraulics; drilling mud design; pore pressure and fracture pressure calculations; basic casing design; basic well control; well planning.

Course Fees

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4110 Mon 15/03/2021 Thu 25/03/2021 Fri 07/05/2021 Fri 11/06/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15271 TU01 12 FULL 26 Mar - 26 Mar Friday 2pm - 4pm Hughes, 322, Teaching Room
9 Apr - 9 Apr Friday 2pm - 4pm Hughes, 322, Teaching Room
7 May - 7 May Friday 2pm - 4pm Hughes, 322, Teaching Room
21 May - 21 May Friday 2pm - 4pm Hughes, 322, Teaching Room
4 Jun - 4 Jun Friday 2pm - 4pm Hughes, 322, Teaching Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15270 PR01 12 FULL 19 Mar - 19 Mar Friday 2pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, 106, Laboratory
2 Apr - 2 Apr Friday 2pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, 106, Laboratory
30 Apr - 30 Apr Friday 2pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, 106, Laboratory
14 May - 14 May Friday 2pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, 106, Laboratory
28 May - 28 May Friday 2pm - 4pm Petroleum Engineering, 106, Laboratory
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19649 TT01 12 FULL 2 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 7pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
27 Apr - 1 Jun Tuesday 7pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15269 LE01 12 FULL 3 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Apr - 2 Jun Wednesday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Apr - 3 Jun Thursday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: These lectures are live-streamed and recorded. You have the option of participating during the live-streaming session or any time after they are published in MyUni. Please check MyUni once enrolled for details regarding when lectures will be published.