ModuSpec Academy
Well Control - Introductory
WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT COURSE (WCEC) FOR SURFACE RIGS
Introduction
The Well Control Equipment Course has been specially developed for drilling personnel who wish to gain basic overall skills in well control on surface drilling rigs. This course can be considered as an introduction to the ModuSpec Academy Well Control educational curriculum.
Who should attend?
This course is intended for personnel involved in drilling operations and working with well control equipment on land rigs, platform rigs and jack-up rigs who want to improve their knowledge. It is recommended in particular to:
- Drilling Supervisors
- Drilling Engineers
- Drilling Managers
- Toolpushers
- Maintenance Supervisors
- (Assistant) Drillers
- (Assistant) Mechanics
Aims
Upon completion of the course the candidate will be able to:
- Explain the working of the main components of well control equipment (ram-type and annular-type BOPs, gate valves, choke and kill manifold, etc.), hydraulic control systems and diverter systems
- Explain the implication of standards (API, ASME, etc.) on maintenance, inspection and testing (function and pressure testing) of well control equipment
Course Content
The topics covered during this course include:
- The function, operation, inspection and the most frequent problems of
- ram preventers and locking systems
- annular preventers
- gate valves
- choke and kill manifolds
- hydraulic control units
- diverter systems
- Coflexip hoses and ring gaskets
- Norms and standards used in the drilling industry (such as API) and their implication for well control equipment
- Analysis of the configuration and testing of choke and kill manifold
- Safe-working procedures and requirements for pressure testing of the BOP equipment
- Recognizing symptoms that indicate malfunctioning and the necessity of inspection, maintenance or repair of well control equipment
Structure
This 5-day course is based on a series of interactive classes with adequate time for group participation and discussion. It also includes:
- Videos to explain operational and maintenance procedures
- An entry test to evaluate the knowledge of the candidate prior to the start of the classroom sessions
- A final exam at the end of the course, with the minimum passing score of 70%
Day 1 Introduction and entry test What is Well Control? Introduction to equipment Ram preventers
Day 2 Annular preventers Gate valves Choke and kill manifold (part 1)
Day 3 Choke and kill manifold (part 2) BOP control systems and BOP HPU |
Day 4 Accumulators - mathematics Diverter systems Testing procedures for choke manifolds Coflexip hoses Ring gaskets Safety and test procedures for BOPs
Day 5 Most common deficiencies of Well Control equipment Final exam and course evaluation
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Qualifications
The Well Control Equipment Course (Surface rigs) is accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC).
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates receive a ModuSpec Certificate of Completion which is accredited by the IADC. This certificate is valid for five years. In the case of a final exam score below 70%, candidates receive a ModuSpec Certificate of Attendance.
Duration
5 days
Educational path
ModuSpec's tri-level educational curriculum, candidates who have successfully completed this training course and would like to extend their knowledge might also be interested in attending ModuSpec's intermediate-level Subsea Engineer Programme (SSEP)
Donald Retfalvi , a Subsea Supervisor of Transocean, refers to the ModuSpec Well Control Programme."it was an excellent experience to learn a vast amount of information in a relative short time. It made me much more confident to assume a night position with the company"
Laurie Robertson , an independent workplace health and safety officer from Allora attended ModuSpec Rig Inspection Workshop in Australia“All land rig operators should attend this beneficial workshop to ensure their safety obligations are met.”
Mr Klaus Heilinger , a Field Advisor from OMV, attended a ModuSpec Rig Inspection Workshop." The training is very informative and I learned a lot of new things! All employees should attend this training"
Phil Lobban , Subsea Superintendent of Transocean "EAU" refers to the ModuSpec Well Control programme."We feel that this course and material is the best available for our trainees: it forms the backbone of our Subsea Engineer development programme"
Dr. Udo Grossmann , Managing Director, Bohrmeisterschule Celle (Drilling School Celle), GermanyThe participants regularly point out the competent trainers, good interaction between group and trainer & very high overall relevance of training.
Mr Idul Sah , an assistant Subsea engineer from Great off-shore, refers to the ModuSpec Well Control Programme."This has given me practical information about subsea operations. It has placed me in a better position to evaluate and trouble shoot problems much faster and better".
Cristina Romano , an HSE Specialist from Saipem SPA attended a ModuSpec Rig Inspection Workshop.'It was a very good and complete course for the topics addressed and a well prepared trainer'.
Mr Jan Anderson , a former Lead Engineer, Drilling and Well-Control Systems, Seadrill Management AS, refers to the ModuSpec Well Control Programme.“This professional training should be compulsory for everyone who is already doing the job of subsea engineer or is going to' (Source "The World of Seadrill").
Kevin J. Strachan , a Senior Drilling Engineer of ConocoPhillips attended ModuSpec Well Control Equipment Course - Floating Rigs in Miri, Malaysia"Very pleased with the content of the course and the knowledge of the instructor. I would recommend this course and especially the instructor, to my colleagues"
Mr Samaa Nour , a Quality System Engineer Coordinator from Saipem Misr. attended a ModuSpec Rig Inspection workshop“The knowledge provided in this course was both practical and academic. The instructor was very professional”
Stefan Wirth , Team Leader Operational Assurance and Special Projects at OMV E&P GmbH attended a ModuSpec Rig Inspection Workshop"I believe the ModuSpec Rig Inspection Workshop is a must-have for everyone who likes to talk business when it comes to drilling rig equipment."
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