COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops.
The single most frequent and expensive unscheduled event while drilling is stuck pipe. Preventing stuck pipe incidents can save thousands of dollars in non-productive time. If you attend this course, you will learn all of the twenty-seven (27) causes of stuck pipe, what causes each, how to identify them, what immediate action can be taken, what to do for most efficient recovery, and most importantly how to prevent the sticking in the first place.
During the period of this course, participants will be able to learn:-
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Causes and mechanisms of stuck pipe
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Warning signs of impending problems
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How to prevent stuck pipe
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Theory and proper use of jars
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Freeing techniques
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A working knowledge of all the mechanisms which result in pipe becoming stuck.
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Complete diagnostic methods for identifying a specific mechanism
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The methods and procedures available to minimize or eliminate a potential sticking problem when it is encountered
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The knowledge to plan the most effective and least expensive procedure to recover from sticking that does occur
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How to plan a well and then implement that plan to prevent pipe sticking
The course is presented with class discussion and participation is required. Case histories provide practical examples of the problems, recovery methods, and preventive means being discussed. The building of a team concept with maximum coordination and communication capabilities is stressed.
With emphasis on prevention of stuck pipe, the team concept is used throughout the course, explaining the contribution and value of every crewmember in the goal of keeping the pipe free. With your data, courses can be customized, and past stuck pipe incidents can be analyzed to determine what was done correctly and where techniques can be improved.