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» IADC DrillingIn video
series features wellbore
hydraulics, hole cleaning
book As part of the IADC Technical Publications
Committee's DrillingIn book review series,
Chairman Fred Growcock interviewed
author Mark S. Ramsey in July about his
book, "Practical Wellbore Hydraulics and Hole
Cleaning." The book presents explanations,
equations and descriptions important for
wellbore hydraulics, including hole cleaning.
Topics such as the impact of temperature
and pressure of fluid properties are covered.
bit.ly/45qEBVE Author Mark S. Ramsey (left) discussed his book with Fred Growcock, Chair of the IADC
Technical Publications Committee, in a new video podcast. The book can be purchased
through the IADC Bookstore at https://store.iadc.org.
IADC welcomes Ghanaian delegation to Houston HQ
On 11 July, a delegation of representatives from Ghana's Takoradi Technical
University (TTU) visited IADC's Houston headquarters to learn more about the
association's accreditation programs and the student chapter program. Pic-
tured, from left, are Mike DuBose, IADC; Reverend Professor John Frank Eshun,
Vice Chancellor, TTU; Brooke Polk, IADC; John Bentil, TTU Dean of Engineering;
and Kwame Acheampong, President of Ghantex.
PDEU student chapter hosts career development webinar
On 15 July, the IADC Student Chapter
at Pandit Deendayal Energy University
(PDEU) hosted a webinar, “Campus to
Corporate: Evolution of Mindsets.” During
the webinar, Reddimi Sai Sampath
Reddy, Flow Assurance Engineer at
Wood, shared his insights and experi-
ences on transitioning from academic
life and developing the skills and mind-
sets required for success in the corporate
world. Mr Reddy discussed the importance
of a clear vision and goal for career and
personal growth, as well as the value of
networking in building a professional
brand and reputation.
IADC releases new training
program for H 2 S
management in drilling
IADC is introducing a new training pro-
gram, H 2 S Safe, geared toward individuals
who have the potential to be exposed to
H 2 S or an H 2 S environment. H 2 S (hydrogen
sulfide) is a highly toxic and extremely
flammable gas that can be encountered
during drilling operations.
The program, which took more than a
year to create, aims to satisfy an industry
need for a drilling-specific H 2 S training
standard. It consists of a core curricu-
lum and H 2 S Safe Plus, an optional add-
on supplement. Four classroom hours are
required for teaching the H 2 S Safe cur-
riculum. An additional classroom hour is
required if adding H 2 S Safe Plus.
Course length for the program excludes
the knowledge
assessment time.
Instructor-led training (both in person and
virtually) for the initial and repeat delivery
of this course is required. Skill demonstra-
tion and knowledge are both incorporated
into the course content.
The program meets and exceeds the
ANSI standard as it pertains to drilling.
DRILLING CONTRACTOR • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023
Scan me to learn more
about the H 2 S Safe
program. bit.ly/444VNix
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