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Information Reviews 0 Rating 0 of 5Rating 1 of 5 Rating 2 of 5 Rating 3 of 5 Rating 4 of 5 Rating 5 of 5 Number of Sections : 2 Duration : 26 min Level : Intermediate Price Free Start training Training Path Description Understand how Petrology connects to drilling chemistry: Clay, ionic bonds, and CEC to reduce swelling and drilling problems. This course explains the direct link between petrology (rock/mineral composition) and drilling fluid chemistry. Learn how clay type, structure, ionic bonding behavior, and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) affect interaction with formation water—driving swelling, fluid property changes, and flow problems. Through field-style examples and practical cases, you’ll develop a diagnostic approach and treatment strategy to reduce operational risk and improve drilling performance. Accredited certificate Get an accredited attendance certificate for the training What Will You Gain? ------------------- Skills related to the course ---------------------------- - • Interpret how mineralogy affects mud chemistry - • Assess swelling risk using clay chemistry and CEC concepts - • Link field observations/test results to a chemistry–geology explanation - • Formulate initial swelling-treatment recommendations based on ionic behavior - • Improve decisions for selecting drilling fluids and additives to reduce performance loss Training Path Objectives ------------------------ - • Understand how petrology influences clay behavior in drilling fluids - • Explain how ionic bonds govern clay hydration and layer interactions - • Interpret CEC-related indicators and connect them to cation exchange and mud stability - • Diagnose swelling causes by linking them to clay composition and formation water - • Select treatment approaches that reduce swelling and maintain drilling fluid properties • Practical connection between rock/clay type and swelling outcomes in drilling fluids • Clear explanation of ionic bonds and how water interacts with clay • Using CEC to understand cation exchange and its impact on stability • Field-oriented case studies tied to mud performance • Practical guidance for selecting fluids/additives to reduce issues Training Path Topics -------------------- 1 أساسيات two lessons Training path presenter ----------------------- Lecturer Marwa talib Shaluk ------------------ Iraq - Basra Phone : 9647808992216+ [Policy and Terms](/policy-and-terms) [CONTACT US](/en/contact) [jobs](/en/jobs) USDEnglish [](https://www.facebook.com/people/%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%B1-Microtech-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A8-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B1/61550929439975/)[](https://www.instagram.com/microtech.iq/)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/microtech-iq)[](https://wa.me/9647808992216)[](https://10ashara.com/) [![Microtech LMS](https://public-mictmicrotech.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/home_logo_fileasset-20png.png)](/en) All Rights Reserved Microtech LMS © 2026 Developed by [, 10 - Ashara ](https://10ashara.com)