Fundamentals of Mud Motor
With Dr. Robello Samuel
Date: Thursday May 7, 2026
10 AM- 2 PM
Location:
Oxy Think Theatre
1201 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77388
Pricing:
Member - $195.00
Non-Member - $255.00
Lunch will be provided.
All attendees will receive a $50 discount on your 2026 Mud Motor Forum ticket
and a copy of Dr. Robello Samuel's book " Positive Displacement Motors"
Join us on May 7th in the OXY Think Theater for this great overview of Mud Motors. The course is intended for industry individuals who need a basic understanding of how motors work, the components that make up a mud motor, and a high level discussion on well engineering and failure modes. Young engineers and support staff, with operators, service companies, and component suppliers, will gain a working knowledge of this critical engine of drilling performance.
Dr. Robello Samuel has been an Adjunct Professor at U of H and a Fellow at Halliburton for years. He has written numerous drilling engineering textbooks. A copy of his co-authored book on Positive Displacement Motors is included with the registration fee.
Positive displacement motors, commonly called mud motors, are a simple but elegant machine that has become an integral part of the BHA - especially when drilling shale wells. Tremendous advancements have been made, but the challenges remain. This half-day workshop on mud motors covers the concepts, performance, advancements, future designs, how to use them, and when to use them at difficult times.
Please note that the event price includes Positive Displacement Motor: Theory and Applications color textbook (450 pages) by Dr. Robello Samuel.
Topics:
1. General introduction & history
2. Downhole drilling motors
3. Motor components
4. Motor design
5. Motor operation
6. Wear BHA
8. Steering
9. Pneumatic motor
10. Power section advances
11. How to read and use performance curves
Registration is limited, so register today!
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