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Drilling and Wells
Primary Cementing - Cementing I
This course explains how cement slurries are designed and tested for given well conditions, helping operators work effectively with the service companies that run the labouratories. It covers cement additives, blending, casing hardware, mixing equipment and job execution on location. Participants learn to design primary, multi-stage, liner, squeeze and plug jobs.
- Discipline
- Drilling and Wells
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- Flexible length
- Formats
- Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Operating and service company staff who plan, design, test, oversee or carry out cementing operations.
What participants will be able to do
- Design cement slurries using standard and field-adapted test methods
- Select additives to improve results and control cost
- Plan casing, multi-stage, liner and tie-back cement jobs
- Design remedial squeeze jobs and choose suitable tools
- Design cement plug slurries for reliable results
Topics covered
- Cement slurry design
- Labouratory testing
- Cement additives
- Casing hardware
- Cement blending and mixing
- Squeeze and plug jobs