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.

Introduces the deliverability equation for horizontal wells.

Covers sand control topics from rock mechanics to equipment.

Introduces safe, cost-effective acid treatment design.

Describes the operation of shaped charges, as well as basic categories of perforating guns and perforating methods.

This topic presents design and selection considerations for the equipment that makes up the lower completion, including tubulars, packers, seals and elastomers, along with downhole accessories for flowing and gas lift wells, positive displacement pumping systems and unconventional wells.