Course Description
Well completion refers to the process of getting a well ready for production after drilling. There are many factors to consider when completing a well. The completion process can be as complex as the area where it is done and can depend on the well design. In this course, you will learn essential information about well completion systems. You will learn about tubing make-up and the importance of proper pipe selection, design, and installation.
We will discuss the process of hydraulic fracturing, its objective, and benefits. You will also learn the importance of sand control, the most common methods of sand control, and the criteria that must be considered when selecting a sand exclusion method. This course will also provide information on the two types of matrix stimulation, reactive and nonreactive, as well as the process of perforating. We will discuss types of casings and the benefits of each.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the importance of proper pipe selection, design, and installation
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Describe the objective and benefits of hydraulic fracturing
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Differentiate between the various methods for sand control
Skills You Will Learn
- Drilling Engineering
- Hydraulic Fracturing
- Oil Well Workover
- Petroleum Engineering
- Well Completion (Oil And Gas)
- Petroleum Engineering Certification
What You'll Learn
- Select, design, and install tubing with proper pipe make-up
- Explain the objective and benefits of hydraulic fracturing
- Differentiate between the common methods of sand control and their selection criteria
- Compare reactive and nonreactive matrix stimulation
- Describe the perforating process and the suspension of casing strings
- Identify the types of casings and the benefits of each
Key Takeaways
- Well completion is the process of getting a well ready for production after drilling, and its complexity can depend on the area and the well design.
- Proper pipe selection, design, and installation are important for tubing make-up during completion.
- Sand control requires choosing an exclusion method based on defined selection criteria, with several common methods available.
- Matrix stimulation comes in two types, reactive and nonreactive.
- The course covers casing types and the benefits of each, along with perforating, multilaterals, and running completions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers well completion systems, including tubing make-up and pipe selection, design, and installation; hydraulic fracturing; sand control methods and selection criteria; reactive and nonreactive matrix stimulation; perforating; and types of casings and their benefits.
What is well completion?
Well completion refers to the process of getting a well ready for production after drilling. The completion process can be as complex as the area where it is done and can depend on the well design.
What are the learning objectives of this course?
To understand the importance of proper pipe selection, design, and installation; describe the objective and benefits of hydraulic fracturing; and differentiate between the various methods for sand control.
Which topics are taught in the lessons?
The lessons cover Casing String and Suspension, Tubing Selection and Connections, Sand Control, Multilaterals, Perforating, Matrix Stimulation, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Running Completions.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports skills in Drilling Engineering, Hydraulic Fracturing, Oil Well Workover, Petroleum Engineering, Well Completion (Oil and Gas), and Petroleum Engineering Certification.
