Technical

Connections Surface treatments In order to ensure the functional efficiency of a connection, even after…

Connections Selection and ordering When selecting a casing connection the actual load on the connection…

Reliability and structural integrity of connections This article addresses the possible loads on a connection…

Surface string The purpose of the surface string is to provides blowout protection during drilling.…

Conductor string Conductor string is a string which is installed to cover unconsolidated formations, to…

Basic aspects of rock mechanics Borehole pressure required to reach tensile failure depends on: tensile…

Casing design considerations The objective of the casing design is to define a set of…

Detailed Design and Analysis In the detailed design phase, the casing designer determines the material…

Procedures for leak-off and limit tests (LOT, LT, FIT) Procedures for leak-off and limit tests.…

Casing scheme selection The output of this process is a preliminary well configuration specifying the…