Nanotechnology, An Overview with Focus on E & P Operations

 Course Duration: 8 hrs

At the end of the course, participants will enrich their knowledge and understanding of Nanotechnology to apply the same in their respective fields, be it drilling, drilling fluids in particular and, cementing, completion brine, in general

Introduction and basic description of Nanotechnology, evolution of nanotechnology in the energy sector, familiarization with simple techniques to create Nanoparticles, benefits of Nanotechnology in metallurgy, changes in properties and behavior of matter due to quantum mechanics taking over from classical mechanics. Detailed description of application of Nanotechnology in drilling fluids, cement slurry designing. Exposure to Tribology for better understanding of lubricants