DRILLSTRING DESIGN (DRL 324)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* | DRL 324 | 17 – 21 Aug 2026 | Online | 3300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRL 324 | 16 – 20 Feb 2026 | Dubai | 4400 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
This five-day course is designed to provide a solid understanding of drillstring components and the principles of drillstring design. The program offers a comprehensive treatment of drillstring design, with emphasis on preventing operational problems and minimizing equipment wear. Design methodologies are presented in accordance with API recommended practices for design and operating limits, as well as the DS-1 standard for drillstring design and inspection.
Industry standards are incorporated as training references to complement the course material, ensuring participants gain a thorough understanding of drillstring components, design principles, operating limitations, inspection requirements, and best working practices.
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1
o Pre-Test
o Steel And Tubulars
o Introduction- pre-class test
o Mechanical Properties of Steel & Basic Concepts- Strength & Deformation
o Hook’s Law
o Buoyancy-Axial Forces and Buckling in Submerged Tubulars
o Introduction to API RP7G for Drill Stem Design and Operating Limits-DP Elements
o Group Discussions
Day 2
o Drill Stem Design, Drill Pipe Specifications and Connections
o DP Specs- Steel Grade– Tool Joints– MU Torque– DP Classes– DP Marking
Day 3
o Bottom Hole Assembly and Drillstring Dynamics
o BHA Selection & Design– DC and HWDP Specs and properties– BHA Design Process
o Bending Strength Ratio– Stiffness Ratio
o Stress Relief Features BHA Design for DD Applications
o Drillstring Dynamics
Day 4
o Cementing
o Casing design
Hole problems
Day 5
o Cementing
o Casing design
Hole problems
INSTRUCTOR
Fayez Makkar
Fayez Makkar is a highly qualified Drilling Engineer with over 40 years of experience working with major oil and gas companies. His career has primarily focused on drilling operations, progressing from contractor roles to operator positions across a wide range of projects. He has been involved in drilling, workover, and completion operations, including logging interpretation and completion design. He possesses extensive experience in directional and horizontal drilling, as well as deep well operations both onshore and offshore, including wells with H₂S environments. His broad international experience has been gained through working with diverse teams across multiple countries and operating environments. In addition, he has extensive experience as a freelance drilling instructor and curriculum developer, delivering training programs for numerous international companies, particularly in the Middle East region.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
o Drilling Engineers
o Drilling Supervisors
o Junior Directional Drillers
o Senior Well Engineers
oTool Pushers
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of course you, participants should be able to:
o General design casing and cementing design procedures.
o Learn practical application of different types of cement and use of additives to produce specific cement properties.
o Evaluate the success or failure of a cement job.
Evaluate the failure causes of BHA.
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