MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM

نموذج وصف المادة الدراسية

 

 

Module Information

معلومات المادة الدراسية

Module Title

Drilling Fluids

Module Delivery

Module Type

C

            ☒ Theory   

            ☒ Lecture

            ☒ Lab

            ☐ Tutorial

            ☐ Practical

            ☐ Seminar

Module Code

BOG1145

ECTS Credits

6

SWL (hr/sem)

150

Module Level

UGx11  UGII

Semester of Delivery

Four

Administering Department

Oil and Gas Engineering

 College

 Oil and Gas Engineering

Module Leader

 

 e-mail

 

Module Leader’s Acad. Title

 

Module Leader’s Qualification

 

Module Tutor

 

 e-mail

 

Peer Reviewer Name

 

 e-mail

 

Scientific Committee Approval Date

 

Version Number

1.0

               

 

 

Relation with other Modules

العلاقة مع المواد الدراسية الأخرى

Prerequisite module

 

Semester

 

Co-requisites module

 

Semester

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module Aims, Learning Outcomes and Indicative Contents

أهداف المادة الدراسية ونتائج التعلم والمحتويات الإرشادية

 Module Objectives

أهداف المادة الدراسية

 

The objectives of this class are to provide an understanding of drilling fluids and their principal functions in the drilling process, familiarize students with the properties and chemical composition of drilling fluids, introduce the drilling fluid system and its equipment, develop the ability to perform drilling fluid calculations for volumes, quantities, time, pressure, and hydraulic parameters, identify and address drilling problems related to drilling fluids, and enhance the skills necessary for preparing and presenting drilling fluids reports to effectively communicate findings and observations.

 

Module Learning Outcomes

 

مخرجات التعلم للمادة الدراسية

By the end of this class, students will be able to:

 

  1. Explain the key functions of drilling fluids in the drilling process.
  2. Identify and describe the properties of drilling fluids and their significance.
  3. Understand the different types of drilling fluids and their chemical compositions.
  4. Recognize and analyze the components and equipment of the drilling fluid system.
  5. Perform calculations related to drilling fluid volumes, quantities, time, pressure, and hydraulic parameters.
  6. Identify and troubleshoot drilling problems associated with drilling fluids.
  7. Prepare comprehensive drilling fluids reports, including findings and observations.
  8. Communicate effectively and professionally in presenting drilling fluids information and reports.

Indicative Contents

المحتويات الإرشادية

This class provides students with a comprehensive understanding of drilling fluids and their role in the drilling process. Through a series of chapters covering topics such as drilling fluids overview, properties, types, system equipment, calculations, problems, and reporting, students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work with drilling fluids effectively. The course aims to develop students' ability to analyze drilling fluid-related challenges, make informed decisions, and communicate their findings professionally. By the end of the class, students will have a solid foundation in drilling fluids and be prepared to apply their knowledge in practical scenarios.

 

 

Learning and Teaching Strategies

استراتيجيات التعلم والتعليم

Strategies

 

The main strategy employed in delivering this class is to foster active student engagement through various exercises, promoting critical thinking skills. This will be accomplished through interactive classes, tutorials, and hands-on experiments that involve practical sampling activities to captivate students' interest. By actively participating in these activities, students will refine their critical thinking abilities and deepen their understanding of the subject matter.

 

Student Workload (SWL)

الحمل الدراسي للطالب محسوب لـ ١٥ اسبوعا

Structured SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي المنتظم للطالب خلال الفصل

58

Structured SWL (h/w)

الحمل الدراسي المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا

 

Unstructured SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي غير المنتظم للطالب خلال الفصل

92

Unstructured SWL (h/w)

الحمل الدراسي غير المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا

 

Total SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي الكلي للطالب خلال الفصل

150

 

 

Module Evaluation

تقييم المادة الدراسية

 

As

Time/Number

Weight (Marks)

Week Due

Relevant Learning Outcome

Formative assessment

Quizzes

 

10% (10)

5 and 10

LO #1, #2 and #10, #11

Assignments

 

10% (10)

2 and 12

LO #3, #4 and #6, #7

Projects / Lab.

 

10% (10)

Continuous

All

Report

 

10% (10)

13

LO #5, #8 and #10

Summative assessment

Midterm Exam

1hr

10% (10)

7

LO #1 - #7

Final Exam

2hr

50% (50)

16

All

Total assessment

100% (100 Marks)

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Plan (Weekly Syllabus)

المنهاج الاسبوعي النظري

Week 

Material Covered

Week 1

Chapter 1: Drilling Fluids Overview & Principal Functions of Drilling Fluids

Week 2

Chapter 2: Drilling Fluids Properties

Week 3

Chapter 3: Types of Drilling Fluids – Chemical Composition

Week 4

Chapter 4: Drilling Fluid System – Mud System Equipment

Week 5

Chapter 5: Drilling Fluid Calculations - Volumes, Quantities, Time, Pressure, and Hydraulic

Week 6

Chapter 6: Drilling Problems related to Drilling Fluids

Week 7

Mid-semester exam (in addition to class)

Week 8

Chapter 7: Drilling Fluids Reports

Week 9-15

Review and reinforcement of previous chapters, additional practice, and interactive sessions

Week 16

Preparatory week before the final Exam

 

Delivery Plan (Weekly Lab. Syllabus)

المنهاج الاسبوعي للمختبر

Week 

Material Covered

Week 1

 

Week 2

 

Week 3

 

Week 4

 

Week 5

 

Week 6

 

Week 7

 

 

Learning and Teaching Resources

مصادر التعلم والتدريس

 

Text

Available in the Library?

Required Texts

 

 

Recommended Texts

 

 

Websites

 

                         

                                                                     Grading Scheme

مخطط الدرجات

Group

Grade

التقدير

Marks %

Definition

Success Group

(50 - 100)

A - Excellent

امتياز

90 - 100

Outstanding Performance

B - Very Good

جيد جدا

80 - 89

Above average with some errors

C - Good

جيد

70 - 79

Sound work with notable errors

D - Satisfactory

متوسط

60 - 69

Fair but with major shortcomings

E - Sufficient

مقبول

50 - 59

Work meets minimum criteria

Fail Group

(0 – 49)

FX – Fail

راسب (قيد المعالجة)

(45-49)

More work required but credit awarded

F – Fail

راسب

(0-44)

Considerable amount of work required

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Marks Decimal places above or below 0.5 will be rounded to the higher or lower full mark (for example a mark of 54.5 will be rounded to 55, whereas a mark of 54.4 will be rounded to 54. The University has a policy NOT to condone "near-pass fails" so the only adjustment to marks awarded by the original marker(s) will be the automatic rounding outlined above.