Casing and Cementing (DRL 312)
Casing and Cementing (DRL 312)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRL 312 | 17 – 20 Feb 2026 | Online | 2640 |
| DRL 312 | 3 – 6 Nov 2026 | Paris | 3520 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course introduces the fundamental processes of casing and cementing, including design principles and the associated engineering calculations. Practical exercises are integrated throughout the program to reinforce learning and evaluate participants’ understanding of the material. The instructor will cover key topics such as casing design, casing handling equipment and running procedures, casing hardware and tools used in cementing operations, cementing materials and additives, and cement rheology. The course also addresses primary cementing, remedial and squeeze cementing, plug-back and abandonment cementing, liner applications and liner cementing techniques, cementing surface equipment, and methods for cement job evaluation.
COURSE OUTLINE
4 days
Day 1
o Casing design
o Casing properties
o Casing strength
o Casing handling equipment and running
procedures
o Solid single strand b. Braided line
o Wireline terminations o Surface auxiliary
equipment
o Rig equipment
o Make up procedures
o Running speed
Day 2
o Cementing materials and additives
o Classes of oilwell cements
o Cement additives and there use
o Cement Rheology
o Stress/shear plots
o Lab and field property measurements
Day 3
o Primary cementing
o Job design parameters
o Potential problems and solutions
o Field procedures
o Remedial/Squeeze cementing
o Cement properties
o Job procedures
o Plug back/abandonment cementing
o Cement properties
o Job procedures
Day 4
o Liner applications and liner cementing
o Rig tools
o Running and cementing procedures
o ) Cement surface equipment
o Mixing and pumping equipment
o Types of cementing heads
o Cement job evaluation
o Evaluation of using job data records
o Evaluation using wireline tools
INSTRUCTOR
Jerry Rusnak
Jerry Rusnak has more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, spanning service, supply, operations, and academia. He began his career as a wireline field engineer before joining an independent exploration and production company as a field engineer, where he managed wellsite drilling, completion, and workover operations. He subsequently advanced to the role of Drilling and Completion Manager, overseeing multiple simultaneous drilling and completion projects across U.S. onshore operations. By the end of his 15-year tenure, he was serving as the company’s Exploration and Production Manager. During this period, the company experienced significant growth, and its E&P division was eventually sold to a major independent operator. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. He is an active member and past Section President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and holds, or is eligible to hold, the major certifications required for wellsite operations both onshore and offshore.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
This short course is intended for field and office personnel responsible for Drilling and Completion activities and their management.
Drilling Superintendents, Drilling Engineers, Toolpushers, Drillers, and Logistics Personnel
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To provide attendees with a working knowledge of casing design and cementing procedures. Learning the practical application of different types of cement and the use of additives to produce specific cement properties. Learning how to evaluate the success or failure of a cement job.
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