Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to: diagnose various types of formation damage and identify stimulation candidates, design a matrix acid stimulation treatment based on specific well conditions and reservoir characteristics, specify the materials, equipment and pumping schedule for a hydraulic fracturing procedure, and apply traditional and modern sand control methods to optimize well productivity.

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to: prepare the well for open-hole logging operations and take steps to ensure that such operations proceed smoothly, alert the wellsite geologist and service company logging engineer of hole conditions that may require modifications or special precautions in the logging program, assist in planning and carrying out a drill stem test, determine safe operating parameters for running a production casing string, plan and carry out a simple single-stage primary cementing operation, use temperature surveys to determine the top of cement in the casing/hole annulus, and outline the steps involved in preparing the well for final completion and releasing the drilling rig.

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to select the proper sizes and grades of tubulars to maintain the integrity of the wellbore and handle anticipated production, as well as select the downhole casing and tubing accessories needed to optimize production and future well work.

Upon completing this Learning Module assignment, the participant should be able to select the appropriate logging tool(s) for evaluating a given reservoir parameter, taking into account operating conditions and limitations, and specify procedures, surface equipment, and auxiliary tools to be employed on a logging job.

Use electromagnetic, radioactive, acoustic and other logs to infer stratigraphic and structural characteristics of subsurface formations.

Explains commonly used log analysis techniques and formulas.

Provides an overview of shaped charge operating principles, charge conveyance methods and charge carrier systems.

Explains commonly used standard and quick-look log analysis techniques.

Presents the commonly used logging tools--SP, gamma ray, resistivity and porosity--and their characteristics and functions including coverage of Magnetic Resonance Logging.

The features and functions of common LWD and wireline logging tools are summarized. LWD and wireline logging operations are compared, facilitating logging program design. Well log quality control techniques are discussed.