This course describes the processes of collecting, preparing, and evaluating drill cuttings samples at a wellsite, along with a review of the properties that must be documented to produce an accurate geological description. It discusses a range of factors—such as the formation properties, subsurface conditions, the drilling mud circulation system, and different drill bits and their cutting element designs—that impact how the drill cuttings are generated and then brought up to the surface for collection and analysis. A high-level procedure for evaluating cuttings samples for the presence of hydrocarbons, as well as identification of contaminants, is also presented.
$125
