By the end of the course, participants will have a basic understanding of the following:
- The philosophy behind stuck pipe prevention.
- The mechanisms and risk factors that lead to stuck pipe incidents.
- How to anticipate, prevent, recognise, and resolve stuck pipe incidents due to wellbore instability, hole cleaning, differential sticking, and wellbore geometry.
- The mechanics of wellbore stresses and their impact on wellbore stability.
- How to analyse trends and identify early warning signs of developing wellbore problems.
- Techniques to ensure wellbore stability and efficient hole cleaning in vertical and deviated wellbores.
- The mechanics of jars and accelerators and how to use them effectively.
- Techniques for calculating jar forces and safety measures for jar operation.
- Best practices for drilling and tripping, flow check, and connection procedures.
