Fusing Physics and Video Game Technology to Build a Commercial Drilling Training Simulator

This course teaches how to fuse physics and video game technology to build a commercial drilling training simulator. The learning outcomes include understanding the modeling and simulation of physical systems for designing in extreme environments, practicing precision horizontal drilling in a virtual environment, and integrating hardware-in-the-loop human control interfaces with real-time models. The course covers skills such as multi-physics simulation, parallel processing, drillstring dynamics modeling, hardware control panel integration, and 3D graphics for immersive training experiences. The teaching method involves a seminar presentation that explains the development of the simulator. The intended audience includes individuals in the oil and gas industry seeking industrial certification training and driller performance evaluation in a virtual environment.