Tutorials
Step-by-step, first-person walkthroughs of using AI tools for real energy engineering workflows.
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Kill Sheet Calculation in Python: Step by Step
Stop hand-calculating kill weight mud under pressure. Learn the KMW, ICP and FCP formulas, work a real example, then automate the kill sheet in Python.
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Bit Nozzle TFA Calculator in Python
Build a bit nozzle TFA calculator in Python to calculate jet velocity, nozzle pressure loss, hydraulic horsepower and nozzle-size sensitivity.
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ESP Affinity Laws Calculator in Python
Build an ESP affinity laws calculator in Python to predict flow, head, pressure and power across frequency changes before adjusting the VSD.
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Nodal Analysis in Python: Automate IPR-VLP
Automate nodal analysis in Python: code the Vogel IPR and VLP curves, solve for the well’s operating point, and rerun scenarios in seconds.
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ECD Calculation: Automate It With Python
Calculate ECD the way drillers do by hand, then automate it in Python so every planned depth gets checked against your safe drilling window automatically.
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Coiled Tubing Fatigue Life: Automate Miner’s Rule
Track coiled tubing fatigue life by string position, pressure and weld, then forecast safe repeat runs with a free portable Windows engineering tool.
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Nitrogen Volume Calculation Z Factor Guide
Use this nitrogen volume calculation Z factor guide to convert BHACF to surface scf with Dranchuk-Abou-Kassem, Python code and a worked CT example.
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Coiled Tubing Friction Pressure Calculation
Run a coiled tubing friction pressure calculation using Darcy-Weisbach and Swamee-Jain, with a worked example, verified Python code and planning charts.
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How I Use AI to Speed Up Flare Gas Emissions Reporting
A field engineer’s tutorial on using AI code execution to calculate flare gas emissions for EPA Subpart W reporting, from meter data to a draft filing.
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AI P&ID Digitization: A Step-by-Step Workflow
Follow an AI P&ID digitization workflow to scan drawings, extract equipment tags, trace connections and validate the output with an engineer.
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How I Use AI to Speed Up Pipeline Corrosion Reports
A field engineer’s step-by-step tutorial on using AI code execution to calculate pipeline corrosion rates, remaining life, and draft inspection reports.
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How I Use AI to Speed Up Decline Curve Analysis
A production engineer’s step-by-step tutorial on using AI code execution to fit Arps decline curves and forecast well output in minutes.