Statistical analysis using regression, probability concepts, and computer applications to reservoir data. Computer data analyses using statistical techniques including probability concepts, regression, and optimization. The qualitative and quantitative interpretation of electric, sonic, and radioactive well logs. Physical and electrical properties of saturated rocks. Formation testing and analysis.
Laboratory exercises in log interpretation.
Preparation of subsurface maps for estimation of reserves. Consent of department chair Practical experience with basic drilling, production and workover equipment and practices. P ETR 311 or consent of instructor Drilling operations technology with an emphasis on field practices and techniques. Advanced topics including analysis and optimization of rate of penetration, abnormal pressure detection, formation fracture resistance, well control, bottom hole assembly and drillstring design, and advanced drilling hydraulics. The composition, testing, and design of cement slurries and fracturing fluids.