PETE 4060 Prevention of Oil and Gas Well Blowouts (1)

Prereq.: CE 2200 . Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to both the College of Engineering and the Petroleum Engineering major. 3 hrs. lab. Causes and detection of well kicks and the proper handling of these kicks to prevent uncontrolled flow (blowout) from the well; methods and techniques currently used in the oil and gas industry.