At the End of the Course Participants will be able to:

• Selecting rig size and loads
• Independently carry out a basic (visual) rig inspection
• Describe the main inspection criteria for major equipment
• Identify major items that have an impact on the safety and operation of a rig
• Recognize the indicators of the overall condition of a drilling rig
• List the relevant standards (such as API) and their implications for drilling equipment
• Understand the basics of EX equipment installed in hazardous areas
• Evaluate basic maintenance and inspection procedures on the rig to identify compliance with good working practices and industry standards

Drilling Engineers, Senior Drilling Engineers, Drilling Supervisors, Work over Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, Completion Engineers, Tool Pushers, Reservoir and Senior Reservoir Engineers, Geologists, Production Engineers, Well site Engineers, Foremen, and Industry Personnel.

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• • Lecture (60%)
  • Videos (20%)
  • Case Studies (10%)
  • Discussion (10%)

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

• • Pre-Test
  • Post Test

Day 1

• Introduction
• Types of rigs
• Land rig
• Offshore rigs
• Floating rigs
• Semisubmersible
• Drill ships
• Bottom-supported rigs
• Jack-up
• Platform
• Barge
• Rig Components
• Loads: hook, fast line and deadline
• Draw works sizing
• Drilling Line Sizing, Ton-Miles, Slip & Cut
• Derrick/Mast
• Substructure
• Circulating system

Day 2

• Main components of the circulating system.
• Drilling fluid (mud)
• Mud pits
• Mud pump efficiency
• Rotary System
• Top Drive Systems
• Top drive systems installed in the derrick
• Top drive types

Day 3

• WELL CONTROL SYSTEM
• Well Control Equipment
• Rig Math for the Man on the Rig
• BOP Diverter & Closing System.
• Equipment Limitations.
• Power Requirements
• The total power requirements of a rig are the sum of the power requirement
• Draw works
• Rotary table or top drive
• Mud pumps
• Mud handling system.
• Auxiliary power requirements
• Life support system.

Day 4

• Considerations that are fundamental to the design of the well program and selection of the drilling equipment that will be used.
• Territory in which to operate
• Ranges of well depths and hole sizes to be drilled
• Casing loads expected, Drill string components weights and sizes
• Range of rotary speeds and torque required
• Mud system, tanks and manifold, solids control equipment
• Auxiliary services and power required
• Substructure height - clearances
• Blowout prevention equipment
• Procedure for selecting and sizing a drilling rig is as follows:
  • Design the well.
  • Establish the various maximum loads to be expected during drilling and all other operations

Day 5

• Rig sizing calculations (mast/derrick capacity, draw works, etc.)
• Find rigs available in the area that match the requirements
• Discuss availability with Rig Contractors.
• Issue tenders and select rig based on cost, capability and availability
• A checklist format for major equipment to assist with correct maintenance and inspections.
• Multiple examples of good and bad practices, including photos.
• Improvements and new designs of drilling equipment.
• Full API Data Required in petroleum industry
• Further explanation of the workshop

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.