RedVector RV-10527

Fracking: The Operations

Fracking: The Operations

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10527

SME: Michael D. Holloway and Oliver Rudd

This course has been discontinued
 
The intent of this course is to provide a correct and balanced view of fracturing underground rock with fluids in order to release a product to produce energy. The concept of using water to do work is nothing new. Pumping fluid below ground to fracture rock in order to release gaseous petroleum is a new process.

In this course we will explore production development, fracture characteristics, well casing and cementing, and well integrity including a case study. We will also cover contamination concerns, issues for the public safety, frack fluids, and a comprehensive review of Safety Data Sheets.
 
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Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain basic well construction that is mindful of environmental issues
  • Describe fracturing and its effect on the surrounding area
  • Identify well casing and cementing phases developed to protect residential area drinking water
  • Discuss well integrity and its importance in protecting public health
  • Relate measures to eliminate public health issues
  • Define frack fluids
  • Review Safety Data Sheet sections and their role in ensuring public safety
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Michael D. Holloway and Oliver Rudd
Michael D. Holloway
Michael D. Holloway's background includes organic and polymer synthesis as well as lab to pilot scale material manufacturing for Olin Chemical, military and aerospace product development for Parker-Hannifin, product engineering for Rohm & Haas / Dow Electronic Chemicals, technical marketing and application engineering for GE Plastics, product management for Graco, and most currently as director of reliability and technical development for NCH Corporation. He has served as a contributing writer for Manufacturing.net, Assembly magazine, Plant Services magazine, and Lubrication and Fluid Power magazine. He holds a BA in philosophy and a BS in chemistry from Salve Regina University and an MS in polymer engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He is a master black belt trained in Six Sigma, served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas, and was managing editor for Porsche Club of America's magazine, Slipstream.
 
Oliver Rudd
Oliver Rudd has twenty years of environmental experience centered on the petroleum industry. He graduated from the University of Houston with degrees in environmental science and English and is known in the environmental sector of the petroleum industry for his level-headed guidance in providing logically sound, honest feedback in tough situations. Rudd began his career working as a fluid engineer in international drilling operations, and his environmental experience continued in the petroleum industry with positions ranging from environmental field technician to senior project manager overseeing all levels of comprehensive site investigations.
State Licenses
TX - Geoscientist (General)