Introduction To Stuck Pipe In Drilling: Causes, Prevention,
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Published 7/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 865.99 MB | Duration: 1h 29m
A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Solving Stuck Pipe Problems in Drilling Operations
What you'll learn
What stuck pipe really is – and why it’s one of the most costly problems in drilling operations
The main causes of stuck pipe, explained simply: Differential sticking, poor hole cleaning, swelling formations, mechanical instability, and more
How to recognize early warning signs before a stuck pipe event happens
Basic calculations used to understand hydrostatic pressure, overpull, and differential sticking forces – explained step-by-step
How to prevent stuck pipe through proper planning and monitoring
How formation type and mud system affect stuck pipe risk
Real-world examples of stuck pipe incidents and how they were solved
Field-proven best practices to reduce non-productive time and tool loss
How to use drilling parameters like torque, hookload, and pump pressure as early indicators
Requirements
No prior drilling experience is needed – this course is designed for beginners, students, and non-technical professionals
A basic understanding of general oilfield operations is helpful but not required
Curiosity to learn how drilling works and how problems like stuck pipe can be prevented
Ability to follow along with simple diagrams, examples, and step-by-step explanations
A calculator (or Excel) for solving simple pressure and force exercises