Petroleum Engineering Laboratories

Drilling Simulator laboratory

Drilling Simulator laboratory

 Objectives

1. To teach The Student the Basic  drilling Operations and Control.

This laboratory offers unique features by allowing students to observe and experience a simulated drilling operation. Its computer-assisted operation enables the instructor to create various drilling scenarios to train students.

By using this simulator, students will learn how the following:

1. Control the well,

2. Drill a better hole,

3. Perform several well tests such as casing seat, drilling out of the casing shoe, drill-off, nozzle plugging, bit and bearing wear.

4. Handle gumbo problems such as bit balling, sloughing shale, and pipe sticking,

5. Understand blowout.

1. Drilling Simulator