PTRT 1303 - Drilling

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) A study of practices and procedures for drilling operations. Rig equipment, casing design, fishing, and proper procedures to successfully drill a well are discussed. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
Course Outcomes
1 - Describe fundamental operations in the drilling industry.
2 - Identify the five major systems and equipment of a drilling rig.
3 - Describe specific downhole problems.
4 - Explain solutions to downhole problems.
5 - Describe proper procedures to successful drill a well.
6 - Describe casing design.
7 - Explain reasons for and methods of fishing.