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PS0005 ACCUMULATOR/BOP BY REQUEST

2 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This course covers the operation, maintenance, testing, sizing and troubleshooting of surface and subsea accumulator and BOP systems. The course includes hands-on training by operating an actual surface accumulator and BOP system in order to complete a Shell BOP, Accumulator, and Choke Manifold Test Report.

Designed For

This course is recommended for drilling and reconditioning foremen, engineers, or other personnel who have the responsibility of supervising well drilling, completion, or workover operations.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

Initiate an accumulator/BOP maintenance program.
Properly size the accumulator/BOP system.
Supervise correct operation and performance testing of system.
Demonstrate difference in design features of various units currently on the market.
Complete the Shell BOP, Accumulator, and Choke Manifold Test Report.
Understand Shell Safe Practice requirements and Federal regulations concerning accumulator/BOP testing, maintenance, and reporting.

Outline

INTRODUCTION AND PRETEST
ACCUMULATOR UNITS
1. Function And Historical Background
2. General System Operation
3. Accumulator Bottles
4. Sizing Recommendations
5. Testing Procedures
6. Maintenance
7. Troubleshooting
8. Safety Considerations
HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION
1. Description Of Equipment
2. Pump-Only Testing
3. Accumulator Charging Time
4. Equipment Checklist
5. Annular Testing
6. Ram Testing
7. Safety Valve Testing
8. Remote Panel Operation
9. Trip Drill
SUBSEA ACCUMULATOR SYSTEMS
1. Equipment Overview
2. Sizing Exercise
SUBSEA PREVENTER SYSTEMS
1. Description
2. Operation
3. Testing Procedures
4. Limitations
DIVERTER SYSTEMS
1. Description
2. Operation
3. Usage

PS0016 PRACTICAL OPEN & CASED - HOLE LOG INTERPRETATION BY REQUEST

3 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This workshop is intended to give the participant practical, hands-on experience in viewing open and cased-hole logs to find sand/shale, oil/gas/water, and perform basic Archie's analysis to estimate water saturation. On the cased-hole side, we look at cement evaluation, pulsed neutron logs, and Carbon/Oxygen logs used to find oil/gas behind pipe. This workshop makes heavy use of "rule-of-thumb" visual evaluations of resistivity, porosity, and rock identification. Although the emphasis is on soft-rock logs (Gulf of Mexico, Texas Gulf Coast, Louisiana), the principles also apply to hard-rock logs.

Designed For

This course is recommended for drilling and reconditioning foremen, engineers (non-petrophysical), or anyone responsible for supervising and/or utilizing open-hole logs.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

Understand and do a basic interpretation of standard open-hole logs like the SP/induction/density/neutron for soft-rock country, or a:
GR/Laterolog/sonic for hard-rock country. Interpretation will include determining sand/lime/shale sequence, porosity, and percent oil or gas.
Understand the uses of the following cased-hole tools:
Cement bond logs
Pulsed neutron logs
Carbon/Oxygen logs

Outline

PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF LOGGING SENSORS
INTRODUCTION TO OPEN HOLE LOGS
1. SP
2. Resistivity
3. Induction
4. Neutron
5. Density
6. Sonic
7. Laterolog
8. Rwa
BASIC MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES
1. Class Problems
2. Homework Assignment
SAND/SHALE/LIME IDENTIFICATION
1. Class Problems
2. Discussion
WATER/OIL/GAS IDENTIFICATION FOUR COLOR METHOD OF "QUICK LOOK"
1. Exercise - Interpret Basic Logs to Determine Possible Pays
2. Homework Assignment
ABNORMAL PRESSURE DETECTION TECHNIQUES CEMENT EVALUATION TECHNIQUES AND LOGS
1. Standard cement bond logs
2. Cement evaluation tool (CET)
CEMENT BOND LOGS
1. Ultrasonic sound to locate cement "bonded" to casing
2. Differences between classic "bond logs" and "circumferential evaluation logs"
3. Channels versus changes in cement compressive strength
4. Practical decisions based on log data
PULSED NEUTRON LOGS
1. Locating oil and gas behind pipe by changes in chlorine content
2. Using "Sigma" to estimate water saturation
3. Practical uses and limitation of pulsed neutron logs
CARBON/OXYGEN LOGS
1. Locating oil and gas behind pipe by measuring carbon and oxygen content
2. Handling carbon and oxygen introduced by limestone and sandstone
3. Practical uses and limitations of Carbon/Oxygen logs
PERFORATING SAFETY REVIEW
1. Use of explosives and proper shipping and handling procedures
2. Tubing conveyed perforating
3. Preventing premature detonations
4. Perforating safety procedures
REVIEW AND TESTING

PS0027 ONSITE WELL CONTROL BY REQUEST

VARIABLE - 4 TO 16 HOURS
Location: SRTCC or Customer's site
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This modular course is designed to provide the customer with a selection of up to eight, 2-hour, well control training courses for contract and Shell personnel. As the course title indicates, this training can be conducted at the location of your choice - onshore, offshore, and even internationally. Onshore the training is typically given "on-site" through usage of the mobile training unit. The unit is a completely self-contained, 40-foot trailer which has been converted into a classroom capable of handling eight students per session. For offshore and international classes, our instructor brings the training materials required, you supply the classroom/training area.

To further enhance training flexibility for the customer, the curriculum has been packaged in a modular format, each module consisting of a 2-hour, topic-specific training session. Use the following MODULE/OBJECTIVES index to select training that fits your personnel�s needs:
Designed For

The Onsite Well Control training is designed for any contract or operator personnel involved in workover and drilling rig operations.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives/Outlines:

Primary Well Control discusses the underlying causes of kicks and emphasizes the importance of kick detection.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

Name the three major types of well control.

Define kick, blowout, and swab.

List the natural and induced cause of kicks.

List the 5 major surface indications of a kick.

Secondary Well Control covers in detail the correct procedures for shutting in a well during tripping and drilling operations, as well as calculates hydrostatic pressure, formation pressure, and kill mud weights.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

Given a mud weight and well TVD, calculate hydrostatic pressure.

Given a hydrostatic pressure and SIDPP, calculate formation pressure.

Calculate kill mud weights if provided SIDPP, TVD, and original mud weight.

Perform the shut-in procedures for drilling and tripping operations.

Trip Tank Operations takes the student through a variety of real world examples emphasizing the importance of proper hole fill.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

Calculate correct hole fill volumes given pipe sizes and weights.

Read barrel markings on a tank of a given size.

Describe the different types of trip tanks.

Select the most accurate hole fill procedure from examples provided.

Rig Electrical Safety covers the critical elements regarding safe operation and maintenance of the rig�s electrical systems.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

Recognize potentially energized conductors/insulators.

Identify unsafe electrical conditions in examples provided.

Select from a list, equipment that requires grounding.

List four types of circuit protective equipment

Select the proper electrical personal protective equipment for job.

Accumulators / BOPs discusses in detail the operation, maintenance, sizing and characteristics of the rig�s accumulator BOP system.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

Label the major components of an accumulator system.

Identify a particular BOP by its operating characteristics.

Properly size an accumulator for a given BOP stack.

Diagnose/recommend repairs for a malfunctioning accumulator.

Prepare a maintenance schedule for accumulator/BOP systems.

Workover and Completion Fluids guides the student through the various types and properties of completion fluids, including effects of temperature on density and blending calculations.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

List the functions of a workover/completion fluid.

Identify a fluid by its chemical symbol.

Given a temperature gradient and well depth, correct the fluid density for the effect of temperature.

Calculate the percentage composition of two brine densities required to yield a third.

Workover Kill Operations covers the principles associated with reverse circulation and bullheading operations.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

Given well data, correctly calculated the pressure profile for a constant BHP reverse circulation kill.

Given well data, correctly calculate and plot the pressure limitations associated with a bullhead kill operation.

Stripping/Snubbing Operations allows the student to review the principles and calculations required for successful stripping and snubbing operations.
Objectives: Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:

State the similarities and differences between stripping and snubbing.

Identify the equipment required for stripping and snubbing operations.

List in proper sequences the steps required for stripping and snubbing.

Given wellbore pressures and tubulars information, calculate effective string weights and wellbore forces.

List the hazards and precautions necessary for both operations.

PS0041 DRILLING/COMPLETION 101

1 Day
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This course is designed as an overview of the operations, equipment and terminology associated with drilling and well completion operations. The session consists of classroom demonstrations of drilling/completion procedures using computer animation and simulations as well as hands-on equipment displays.

Designed For

This course is designed for office support personnel who are interested in obtaining a better understanding of how wells are drilled and completed.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

Describe how a well is drilled, cased, and cemented.
Identify the equipment installed in a typical completion.
Understand how control of a well is maintained during all phases of these operations.

Outline

INTRODUCTION
1. Training Center Orientation
2. Course Overview
DRILLING OPERATIONS
1. Drive and Conductor Casing
2. Casing Head and Surface Casing
3. BOP Installation and Testing
4. Casing Spools and Production Casing Cementing
5. Tubing, Tubing Spools and Hangers, Christmas Trees
COMPLETION OPERATIONS
1. Types of Completions
2. Completion Equipment
3. Completion Activities
SUBSEA OPERATIONS
1. Drilling Operations and Equipment
2. Completion Operations and Equipment
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER REVIEW

PS0113 IADC WellCAP WELL CONTROL CERTIFICATION

4 Days (32 Hours)
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Overview

This course provides the individual with a combination certification in drilling well control and in workover/ well completion well control. Each participant becomes familiar with applicable MMS regulations governing offshore drilling, workover, and well completion operation. The successful candidate must pass written tests and also must demonstrate knowledge of well control procedures using a rig floor simulator.

Designed For

This course is mandatory training for supervisors of drilling and workover/well completion operations who work in OCS (Outer Continental Shelf) waters. Personnel such as land rig supervisors not seeking IADC certification are permitted to attend this course.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

The main course objective is to provide the successful candidate with an MMS certification for supervising drilling and workover/well completion operations in accordance with 30 CFR 250, Subpart O. Additionally, the student should be able to:

Make calculations regarding hydrostatic, mud weight and formation pressures.
Recognize the indications of imminent well control situations and take appropriate action.
Demonstrate a knowledge of well control techniques, principles, and equipment.
Correctly complete Shell Kick Control Worksheets.
Identify complications, which could occur in a well control situation and take corrective action.

Outline

SUBPART O TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS OVERVIEW - 30 CFR 250
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY WELL CONTROL
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS (DETAILED REVIEW)
VOLUME CALCULATIONS
SIMULATOR EXERCISE 1 (SURFACE/DRILLING)
COMPARE/CONTRAST CONSTANT BHP KILL METHODS
BLOWOUT AND FIRE FILM
WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
DRILLING MUDS AND COMPLETION FLUIDS
HAZARDS AND CONTROL OF SHALLOW GAS
SUBSEA BOP STACK CONSIDERATIONS
SIMULATOR EXERCISE (SUBSEA/DRILLING)
UNUSUAL WELL CONTROL SITUATIONS
SIMULATOR EXERCISE (SUBSEA/DRILLING)
WELL COMPLETIONS
WORKOVER/COMPLETION WELL CONTROL
SIMULATOR EXERCISES 4 AND 5 (REVERSE CIRCULATION AND BULLHEAD KILLS)
ABNORMAL PRESSURE ZONES
STRIPPING DRILL PIPE AND WORK STRINGS
SNUBBING AND COILED TUBING OPERATIONS
VOLUMETRIC KILLS
ADDITIONAL TOPICS
WRITTEN TESTS
SIMULATOR TESTS

PS0125 WIRELINE WELL SERVICING

Supervisor Level 2- Day (16 Hr.)
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview:

This course IADC WellCAP approved course is designed to discuss the theory, calculations, and procedures associated with the well control aspects of wireline operations. The course consists of lecture and exercises which will aid the student in understanding the pressure control considerations related to wireline activities. In addition, emphasis is placed on safety aspects, job assignment coordination, and equipment limitations.

Designed For:

This course is designed for any personnel that has the responsibility of supervising wireline operations utilizing a lubricator.

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Perform hydrostatic, formation and force / pressure calculations.
Identify the safety hazards and equipment requirement / limitations for a snubbing, coiled tubing and wireline operations.
Identify various tools / equipment and their function / application.
Competently supervise the well control related aspects of these operations

Outline:

INTRODUCTION & DEFINITIONS
1. WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS
2. COILED TUBING OPERATIONS
3. SNUBBING OPERATIONS
4. KICK AND BLOWOUT
REASON FOR WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS
1. COMPLETING A NEW OR MULTIPLE RESERVOIRS
2. STIMULATING A COMPLETED PRODUCING RESERVOIR
3. CONTROLLING WATER / GAS PRODUCTION
4. ELIMINATE OR REDUCE WATER CONING
5. REPAIRING MECHANICAL FAILURES
6. CEMENT REPAIRS
PRESSURE / KICK FUNDAMENTALS AND CALCULATIONS
1. FLUID WEIGHT AND GRADIENTS
2. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE AND FORCE
3. FORMATION PRESSURE
4. KILL FLUID WEIGHT
5. OVERBALANCE
PRESSURE / KICK FUNDAMENTALS AND CALCULATIONS (Continued)
1. CAUSES OF KICKS
2. KICK DETECTION
3. OPEN HOLE
4. CASED HOLE
5. TUBING
IMPORTANCE OF EARLY KICK DETECTION
GAS CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOR
1. PRESSURE AND VOLUME RELATIONSHIP
2. EXPANSION AND MIGRATION RELATIONSHIPS
3. SOLUBILITY OF GAS IN FLUIDS
WORKOVER AND COMPLETION FLUIDS
1. FUNCTIONS / CHARACTERISTICS OF FLUIDS
2. TYPES OF FLUIDS
3. PRESSURE LOSSES AND CAUSES
4. DENSITY CONCERNS / MEASURING TECHNIQUES
SURFACE WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
1. PRODUCTION CHRISTMAS TREES
2. RIG, COILED TUBING, SNUFFING UNIT AND WIRELINE BOPs
3. ACCUMULATORS
4. LUBRICATOR / STRIPPER ASSEMBLIES
5. CHOKES / MANIFOLDS
6. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
7. SAFETY VALVES
8. TRIP TANKS
9. GAS DETECTION / HANDLING SYSTEMS
10. SURFACE SAFETY SYSTEMS AND ESDs
TESTING PRESSURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
1. INSTALLATION OF RINGS, FLANGES AND CONNECTIONS
2. FREQUENCY AND TEST PRESSURE
3. BOP PRESSURE AND FUNCTION TESTING
4. WELL CONTROL DRILLS
SUBSURFACE EQUIPMENT
1. WORKSTRING, TUBING, AND DRILLSTRING COMPONENTS
2. TUBULAR CAPACITIES / DISPLACEMENT / GRADES / STRENGTHS
3. COMPLETION EQUIPMENT
4. SCSSVs
5. FLOW COUPLINGS / LANDING NIPPLES
6. GAS LIFT EQUIPMENT
7. PACKERS
WIRELINE EQUIPMENT
1. TYPES OF WIRELINE
2. WIRELINE UNIT COMPONENTS
3. COMMON TOOLS AND USES
4. RUNNING TOOLS
5. PULLING TOOLS
6. SHIFTING TOOLS
7. IMPRESSION BLOCKS
8. GAUGE RINGS
9. SWAGES
COMPLICATIONS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
1. TRAPPED PRESSURE ON TUBING / CASING
2. LOST CIRCULATION / UNDERGROUND FLOW
3. COLLAPSED TUBING
4. JUNK IN HOLE
5. HOLES IN TUBING / PLUGGED TUBING
6. STUCK TOOL STRING
7. FISHING UNDER PRESSURE
8. HOLE ANGLE
9. FLOW AFTER CEMENTING
10. GAS HYDRATES
ORGANIZING OPERATIONS / KILL PROCEDURES
1. PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS / COMMUNICATIONS
2. SHUT-IN, VERIFICATION AND MONITORING
3. PRE-RECORDED INFORMATION
4. RIGGING UP AND DEPLOYMENT INTO WELL
5. TRIPPING AND STRIPPING OPERATIONS
6. SHEARING AND FISHING WIRELINE
Wireline Well Control Final Exam

PS0132 IADC WellCAP INTRODUCTORY WELL CONTROL

1 Day
Location: SRTCC or Onsite
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Pat Lyons, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This course is for entry level rig personnel, and is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of kick detection and well control. The session consists of an overview of kick indicators, various types of pressure, and well control equipment, techniques and procedures. A test score of 70% or better on the final written examination is required to obtain a WellCAP certification.

Designed For

This course is designed for roustabouts, floorhands, derrickmen, and shakerhands. As it targets the skills required for entry level personnel, there are no pre-requisites for attending this training.

Prerequisites

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

Identify kick warning signs and take corrective actions
Perform basic well control calculations
Describe the operation of blowout preventer equipment
Understand how control of a well is maintained during a variety of operations

Outline

Course Intro � Lodge Pole Blowout Video
Primary Well Control
1. Overview of Well Control Methods
  1. Primary Well Control
  2. Secondary Well Control
  3. Tertiary Well Control
2. Pressure Concepts / Use of Primary Well Control
  1. Mud and Pressure Gradients
  2. Mud Weights
  3. Basic Calculations
  4. Hydrostatic Pressure
  5. Formation Pressure
3. Loss of Primary Well Control (Kick Causes)
  1. Abnormally Pressured Zones
  2. Lost Circulation and Surging
  3. Swabbing
  4. Hole Not Full of Mud
  5. Low Mud Weight
4. Kick Indicators / Warning Signs
  1. Drill Rate Change
  2. Increase in Flow
  3. Pit Gain
  4. Pump Pressure Decrease
  5. Pump Stroke Rate Increase
  6. Gas-cut Mud
  7. Well Flows
  8. Other Kick Indications
    1. Trip, Connection, and Background Gas
    2. Water Cut Mud and/or Chlorides Change
    3. Sloughing / Changes in Shale Properties
    4. Change in Mud Properties
5. Tripping Kick Warning Signs
  1. Improper Hole Fill
  2. Trip Tanks and Fill Volumes
  3. Shallow Gas Hazards

Secondary Well Control / Procedures
1. Shut-In Procedure while Drilling
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
2. Shut-In Procedure while Tripping
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
3. Well Control Mechanics
  1. Significance of Drill-Pipe and Casing Pressure
    1. Valid Drill-Pipe Pressure
    2. Valid Casing Pressure
    3. Differences with Gas, S.W., and Oil Kicks
  2. Calculations
    1. Formation Pressure from SIDPP and HSP
    2. Kill Weight Mud
    3. U-Tube Principles
    4. Gas Bubble Migration and Expansion
    5. Gas Types

Constant Bottomhole Pressure Methods
1. Objectives
2. Principles
3. Types / Procedures

Well Control Equipment
1. Instrumentation
2. BOPS / Configuration
3. Standpipe / Choke Manifold Piping
4. Auxillary Equipment
5. Accumulator / Closing Unit
6. Workover/Completion Equipment

Drilling Muds and Completion Fluids
1. Density and Types
2. Viscosity
3. Solids Contents
4. Additives

Government Regulations
Final Examination

PS0133 IADC WellCAP DRILLING / SURFACE CONTRACT SUPERVISOR WELL CONTROL

2.5 Day
Location: SRTCC or Onsite
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Instructor: Pat Lyons

Course Overview

This IADC WellCAP approved course is designed to discuss the theory, calculations, and procedures associated with supervising the well control aspects of surface stack, drilling operations only. The course consists of lecture and classroom calculations as well as several simulator exercises using surface stack rig floor and/or portable drilling simulator. In addition, emphasis is placed on safety aspects, job assignment coordination, and equipment limitations.

Designed For

This course is designed for contract Supervisors of land, platform or jack-up drilling operations, such as tool pushers, drillers, or assistant drillers.

Prerequisites

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

Perform hydrostatic, formation, and force/pressure calculations.
Specify the equipment requirements/limitations for well control equipments for drilling or workover operations.
Select the best type kill procedure for given circumstances.
Maintain constant bottomhole pressure during a well kill
Competently supervise the well control related aspects of surface stack operations.

Outline

Course Overview
Primary Well Control
1. Overview of Well Control Methods
  1. Primary Well Control
  2. Secondary Well Control
  3. Tertiary Well Control
2. Use of Primary Well Control
  1. Mud and Pressure Gradients
  2. Mud Weights
  3. Basic Calculations
  4. Hydrostatic Pressure
  5. Formation Pressure
3. Loss of Primary Well Control (Kick Causes)
  1. Abnormally Pressured Zones
  2. Lost Circulation and Surging
  3. Swabbing
  4. Hole Not Full of Mud
  5. Low Mud Weight
4. Drilling Kick Warning Signs
  1. Drill Rate Change
  2. Increase in Flow
  3. Pit Gain
  4. Pump Pressure Decrease
  5. Pump Stroke Rate Increase
  6. Gas-cut Mud
  7. Well Flows
  8. Other Kick Indications
    1. Trip, Connection, and Background Gas
    2. Water Cut Mud and/or Chlorides Change
    3. Sloughing / Changes in Shale Properties
    4. Change in Mud Properties
5. Tripping Kick Warning Signs
  1. Improper Hole Fill
  2. Trip Tanks and Fill Volumes
Secondary Well Control
1. Shut-In Procedure while Drilling
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
2. Shut-In Procedure while Tripping
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
3. Well Control Mechanics
  1. Significance of Drill-Pipe and Casing Pressure
    1. Valid Drill-Pipe Pressure
    2. Valid Casing Pressure
    3. Differences with Gas, S.W., and Oil Kicks
  2. Calculations
    1. Formation Pressure from SIDPP and HSP
    2. Kill Weight Mud
    3. U-Tube Principles
    4. Equivalent Mud Weights and ECD's
    5. Gas Bubble Migration and Expansion
    6. Bleeding Procedures
    7. Bleeding Rates
  3. Pressure Limitations
    1. Casing Limits
    2. Lost Circulation
    3. Surface Equipment Limitations
Volume Calculations
1. Use of Halliburton Books
  1. Capacity Section
  2. Displacement Section
  3. Annular Volume Sections
  4. Dimensions & Strengths Section
2. Volume Formulas
  1. Capacity Formula
  2. Displacement Formula
  3. Annular Volume Formula
Simulator Exercise (Surface/Drilling)
1. Pre-Kick Calculations
2. Pressure Measurements
3. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
4. Kill Sheet Calculations
Compare/Contrast Constant BHP Kill Methods
1. Wait and Weight Method
2. Driller's Method
3. Concurrent Method
4. Other Methods
Simulator Exercise (Continued)
1. Kill Operation Start-Up
2. Pump and Choke Operation
3. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Hazards and Control of Shallow Gas
1. Detection of Shallow Gas
2. Shallow Gas Shut-in Procedures
3. Diverting Shallow Gas Blows
4. Hole Filling Procedures
Abnormal Pressure Zones
1. Definition
2. Natural and Induced Causes
3. Detection Methods / Trends
Well Control Equipment
1. Blowout Preventer Units
  1. Purpose of BOP's
  2. Equipment Installation
  3. Maintenance of BOP Equipment
2. BOP Operating Units
  1. Precharge/Operating pressures
  2. Volumes - req'd & usable
  3. Fluid Pumps
  4. Maintenance
3. Auxiliary Well Control Equipment
  1. Pit-level Indicator
  2. Pit-volume Totalizer
  3. Flow-show Indicator
  4. Gas Detector
  5. Trip Tank
  6. Mud-gas Separator
  7. Degasser
  8. Chokes / Manifolds
4. Wear and Pressure Limitations of Equipment
5. BOP Testing Procedures
6. BOP Drills
Simulator Exercise (Drilling -Surface)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
3. Pressure Measurements
  1. Circulating Pressures
4. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
5. Kill Sheet Calculations
6. Kill Operation Start-Up
7. Pump and Choke Operation
8. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Unusual Well Control Situations
1. Bit Off Bottom
2. No Pipe in Hole
3. Lost Circulation
4. L.C. During Kill Operations
5. Barite and Cement Plugs
6. Plugged Drill Pipe
7. High Casing Pressure
8. Hole in Drill Pipe
9. Multiple Open Zones
10. Hole in Casing
11. Hydrogen Sulfide Hazards
12. Trapped Pressure
13. Underground Flow
Drilling Fluids
1. Drilling Mud
  1. Density
  2. Viscosity
  3. Fluid Loss
  4. Salinity
  5. Gas Cutting
  6. Weight Up
2. Completion Fluids
  1. Gases
  2. Water-base Systems
  3. Oil-base Systems
  4. Packer Fluids
  5. Functions of Workover Fluids
    1. Well Killing
    2. Cleanout
    3. Plugging Back
    4. Bridging Agents
  6. Flow Properties of Workover Fluids
    1. Density & Temperature Effect
    2. Viscosity
    3. Weight Up
    4. Gas Cutting
    5. Fluid Loss
    6. Salinity
    7. Solids Content
    8. Gel Strength
    9. Crystallization
    10. Caustic Effect/Safe Handling of Bring
Lecture / Simulator Exercise - Volumetric Kill
1. Volumetric Principles
2. Volumetric Calculations
3. Simulator Exercise/Demonstration
Written Test (Drilling Well Control)
Simulator Testing (Surface Stack)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
3. Pressure Measurements
  1. Circulating Pressures
4. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
5. Kill Sheet Calculations
6. Kill Operation Start-Up
7. Pump and Choke Operation
8. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Surface Stack Students Course Debriefing / Dismissal

PS0134 IADC WellCAP DRILLING SURFACE/SUBSEA SUPERVISOR WELL CONTROL

3 Day
Location: SRTCC or Onsite
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Instructor: Pat Lyons

Course Overview

This IADC WellCAP approved course is designed to discuss the theory, calculations, and procedures associated with supervising the well control aspects of surface and subsea stack, drilling operations only. The course consists of lecture and classroom calculations as well as several simulator exercises using rig floor and portable drilling simulators, configured for both surface and subsea stack operations. In addition, emphasis is placed on safety aspects, job assignment coordination, and equipment limitations.

Designed For

This course is designed for contract Supervisors of surface or subsea stack drilling operations, such as tool pushers, drillers, or assistant drillers.

Prerequisites

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

Perform hydrostatic, formation, and force/pressure calculations.
Specify the equipment requirements/limitations for well control equipments for drilling or workover operations.
Select the best type kill procedure for given circumstances.
Maintain constant bottomhole pressure during a well kill
Competently supervise the well control related aspects surface or subsea stack drilling operations.

Outline

Course Overview
Primary Well Control
1. Overview of Well Control Methods
  1. Primary Well Control
  2. Secondary Well Control
  3. Tertiary Well Control
2. Use of Primary Well Control
  1. Mud and Pressure Gradients
  2. Mud Weights
  3. Basic Calculations
  4. Hydrostatic Pressure
  5. Formation Pressure
3. Loss of Primary Well Control (Kick Causes)
  1. Abnormally Pressured Zones
  2. Lost Circulation and Surging
  3. Swabbing
  4. Hole Not Full of Mud
  5. Low Mud Weight
4. Drilling Kick Warning Signs
  1. Drill Rate Change
  2. Increase in Flow
  3. Pit Gain
  4. Pump Pressure Decrease
  5. Pump Stroke Rate Increase
  6. Gas-cut Mud
  7. Well Flows
  8. Other Kick Indications
    1. Trip, Connection, and Background Gas
    2. Water Cut Mud and/or Chlorides Change
    3. Sloughing / Changes in Shale Properties
    4. Change in Mud Properties
5. Tripping Kick Warning Signs
  1. Improper Hole Fill
  2. Trip Tanks and Fill Volumes
Secondary Well Control
1. Shut-In Procedure while Drilling
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
2. Shut-In Procedure while Tripping
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
3. Well Control Mechanics
  1. Significance of Drill-Pipe and Casing Pressure
    1. Valid Drill-Pipe Pressure
    2. Valid Casing Pressure
    3. Differences with Gas, S.W., and Oil Kicks
  2. Calculations
    1. Formation Pressure from SIDPP and HSP
    2. Kill Weight Mud
    3. U-Tube Principles
    4. Equivalent Mud Weights and ECD's
    5. Gas Bubble Migration and Expansion
    6. Bleeding Procedures
    7. Bleeding Rates
  3. Pressure Limitations
    1. Casing Limits
    2. Lost Circulation
    3. Surface Equipment Limitations
Volume Calculations
1. Use of Halliburton Books
  1. Capacity Section
  2. Displacement Section
  3. Annular Volume Sections
  4. Dimensions & Strengths Section
2. Volume Formulas
  1. Capacity Formula
  2. Displacement Formula
  3. Annular Volume Formula
Simulator Exercise (Surface/Drilling)
1. Pre-Kick Calculations
2. Pressure Measurements
3. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
4. Kill Sheet Calculations
Compare/Contrast Constant BHP Kill Methods
1. Wait and Weight Method
2. Driller's Method
3. Concurrent Method
4. Other Methods
Simulator Exercise (Continued)
1. Kill Operation Start-Up
2. Pump and Choke Operation
3. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Hazards and Control of Shallow Gas
1. Detection of Shallow Gas
2. Shallow Gas Shut-in Procedures
3. Diverting Shallow Gas Blows
4. Hole Filling Procedures
Abnormal Pressure Zones
1. Definition
2. Natural and Induced Causes
3. Detection Methods / Trends
Well Control Equipment
1. Blowout Preventer Units
  1. Purpose of BOP's
  2. Equipment Installation
  3. Maintenance of BOP Equipment
2. BOP Operating Units
  1. Precharge/Operating pressures
  2. Volumes - req'd & usable
  3. Fluid Pumps
  4. Maintenance
3. Auxiliary Well Control Equipment
  1. Pit-level Indicator
  2. Pit-volume Totalizer
  3. Flow-show Indicator
  4. Gas Detector
  5. Trip Tank
  6. Mud-gas Separator
  7. Degasser
  8. Chokes / Manifolds
4. Wear and Pressure Limitations of Equipment
5. BOP Testing Procedures
6. BOP Drills
Simulator Exercise (Drilling -Surface)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
3. Pressure Measurements
  1. Circulating Pressure
4. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
5. Kill Sheet Calculations
6. Kill Operation Start-Up
7. Pump and Choke Operation
8. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Unusual Well Control Situations
1. Bit Off Bottom
2. No Pipe in Hole
3. Lost Circulation
4. L.C. During Kill Operations
5. Barite and Cement Plugs
6. Plugged Drill Pipe
7. High Casing Pressure
8. Hole in Drill Pipe
9. Multiple Open Zones
10. Hole in Casing
11. Hydrogen Sulfide Hazards
12. Trapped Pressure
13. Underground Flow
Drilling Fluids
1. Drilling Mud
  1. Density
  2. Viscosity
  3. Fluid Loss
  4. Salinity
  5. Gas Cutting
  6. Weight Up
2. Completion Fluids
  1. Gases
  2. Water-base Systems
  3. Oil-base Systems
  4. Packer Fluids
  5. Functions of Workover Fluids
    1. Well Killing
    2. Cleanout
    3. Plugging Back
    4. Bridging Agents
  6. Flow Properties of Workover Fluids
    1. Density & Temperature Effect
    2. Viscosity
    3. Weight Up
    4. Gas Cutting
    5. Fluid Loss
    6. Salinity
    7. Solids Content
    8. Gel Strength
    9. Crystallization
    10. Caustic Effect/Safe Handling of Brine
Lecture / Simulator Exercise - Volumetric Kill
1. Volumetric Principles
2. Volumetric Calculations
3. Simulator Exercise/Demonstration
Written Test (Drilling Well Control)
Simulator Testing (Surface Stack)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
3. Pressure Measurements
  1. Circulating Pressures
4. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
5. Kill Sheet Calculations
6. Kill Operation Start-Up
7. Pump and Choke Operation
8. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Surface Stack Curriculum Debriefing
Subsea Overview
Subsea BOP Stack Considerations (Subsea candidates only)
1. Subsea Operations / Equipment Overview
2. Use of Marine Riser
  1. Riser Collapse
  2. Trapped Stack Gas
3. Choke Lines
  1. Choke Line Friction Pressure
  2. Gas in Choke Line
  3. Gas Hydrates
4. Diverter Systems
Simulator Exercise (Drilling � Subsea Stack)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
3. Pressure Measurements
  1. Circulating Pressures
  2. Choke and Kill Pressure Losses
4. Drill into Kick and Shut in
5. Kill Sheet Calculations
6. Kill Operation Start-Up
7. Pump and Choke Operation
8. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
9. Handling Trapped Stack Gas
10. Circulation of Riser
Subsea Well Control Written Test
Subsea Well Control Simulator Testing
Subsea Curriculum Debriefing

PS0135 IADC WellCAP DRILLING/ WORKOVER SURFACE/SUBSEA CONTRACT SUPERVISOR

Well Control

4 Day
Location: SRTCC or Onsite
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Instructor: Pat Lyons

Course Overview

This IADC WellCAP approved course is designed to discuss the theory, calculations, and procedures associated with supervising the well control aspects of surface and subsea stack drilling and workover/completion operations. The course consists of lecture and classroom calculations as well as several simulator exercises using rig floor and portable surface / subsea drilling simulator, and our workover/completion simulator. In addition, emphasis is placed on safety aspects, job assignment coordination, and equipment limitations.

Designed For

This course is designed for contract Supervisors of land, platform, or subsea stack drilling operations or workover/completion operations. These personnel would include such job positions as tool pushers, drillers, or assistant drillers.

Prerequisites

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

Perform hydrostatic, formation, and force/pressure calculations.
Specify the equipment requirements/limitations for well control equipments for drilling or workover operations.
Select the best type kill procedure for given circumstances.
Maintain constant bottomhole pressure during a well kill
Competently supervise the well control related aspects of surface or subsea stack drilling and workover/completion operations.

Outline

Course Overview
Primary Well Control
1. Overview of Well Control Methods
  1. Primary Well Control
  2. Secondary Well Control
  3. Tertiary Well Control
2. Use of Primary Well Control
  1. Mud and Pressure Gradients
  2. Mud Weights
  3. Basic Calculations
  4. Hydrostatic Pressure
  5. Formation Pressure
3. Loss of Primary Well Control (Kick Causes)
  1. Abnormally Pressured Zones
  2. Lost Circulation and Surging
  3. Swabbing
  4. Hole Not Full of Mud
  5. Low Mud Weight
4. Drilling Kick Warning Signs
  1. Drill Rate Change
  2. Increase in Flow
  3. Pit Gain
  4. Pump Pressure Decrease
  5. Pump Stroke Rate Increase
  6. Gas-cut Mud
  7. Well Flows
  8. Other Kick Indications
    1. Trip, Connection, and Background Gas
    2. Water Cut Mud and/or Chlorides Change
    3. Sloughing / Changes in Shale Properties
    4. Change in Mud Properties
5. Tripping Kick Warning Signs
  1. Improper Hole Fill
  2. Trip Tanks and Fill Volumes
Secondary Well Control
1. Shut-In Procedure while Drilling
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
2. Shut-In Procedure while Tripping
  1. Hard Shut-In
  2. Soft Shut-In
3. Well Control Mechanics
  1. Significance of Drill-Pipe and Casing Pressure
    1. Valid Drill-Pipe Pressure
    2. Valid Casing Pressure
    3. Differences with Gas, S.W., and Oil Kicks
  2. Calculations
    1. Formation Pressure from SIDPP and HSP
    2. Kill Weight Mud
    3. U-Tube Principles
    4. Equivalent Mud Weights and ECD's
    5. Gas Bubble Migration and Expansion
    6. Bleeding Procedures
    7. Bleeding Rates
  3. Pressure Limitations
    1. Casing Limits
    2. Lost Circulation
    3. Surface Equipment Limitations
Volume Calculations
1. Use of Halliburton Books
  1. Capacity Section
  2. Displacement Section
  3. Annular Volume Sections
  4. Dimensions & Strengths Section
2. Volume Formulas
  1. Capacity Formula
  2. Displacement Formula
  3. Annular Volume Formula
Simulator Exercise (Surface/Drilling)
1. Pre-Kick Calculations
2. Pressure Measurements
3. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
4. Kill Sheet Calculations
Compare/Contrast Constant BHP Kill Methods
1. Wait and Weight Method
2. Driller's Method
3. Concurrent Method
4. Other Methods
Simulator Exercise (Continued)
1. Kill Operation Start-Up
2. Pump and Choke Operation
3. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Hazards and Control of Shallow Gas
1. Detection of Shallow Gas
2. Shallow Gas Shut-in Procedures
3. Diverting Shallow Gas Blows
4. Hole Filling Procedures
Abnormal Pressure Zones
1. Definition
2. Natural and Induced Causes
3. Detection Methods / Trends
Well Control Equipment
1. Blowout Preventer Units
2. Purpose of BOP's
3. Equipment Installation
4. Maintenance of BOP Equipment
BOP Operating Units
1. Precharge/Operating pressures
2. Volumes - req'd & usable
3. Fluid Pumps
4. Maintenance
5. Auxiliary Well Control Equipment
  1. Pit-level Indicator
  2. Pit-volume Totalizer
  3. Flow-show Indicator
  4. Gas Detector
  5. Trip Tank
  6. Mud-gas Separator
  7. Degasser
  8. Chokes / Manifolds
6. Wear and Pressure Limitations of Equipment
7. BOP Testing Procedures
8. BOP Drilling
Simulator Exercise (Drilling -Surface)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
3. Pressure Measurements
  1. Circulating Pressures
4. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
5. Kill Sheet Calculations
6. Kill Operation Start-Up
7. Pump and Choke Operation
8. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Unusual Well Control Situations
Bit Off Bottom
No Pipe in Hole
Lost Circulation
L.C. During Kill Operations
Barite and Cement Plugs
Plugged Drill Pipe
High Casing Pressure
Hole in Drill Pipe
Multiple Open Zones
Hole in Casing
Hydrogen Sulfide Hazards
Trapped Pressure
Underground Flow
Drilling Fluids
Drilling Mud
1. Density
2. Viscosity
3. Fluid Loss
4. Salinity
5. Gas Cutting
6. Weight Up
Completion Fluids
1. Gases
2. Water-base Systems
3. Oil-base Systems
4. Packer Fluids
5. Functions of Workover Fluids
  1. Well Killing
  2. Cleanout
  3. Plugging Back
  4. Bridging Agents
6. Flow Properties of Workover Fluids
  1. Density & Temperature Effect
  2. Viscosity
  3. Weight Up
  4. Gas Cutting
  5. Fluid Loss
  6. Salinity
  7. Solids Content
  8. Gel Strength
  9. Crystallization
  10. Caustic Effect/Safe Handling of Brine
Lecture / Simulator Exercise - Volumetric Kill
Volumetric Principles
Volumetric Calculations
Simulator Exercise/Demonstration
Written Test (Drilling Well Control)
Simulator Testing (Surface Stack)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
3. Pressure Measurements
  1. Circulating Pressures
4. Drill into Kick and Shut-in
5. Kill Sheet Calculations
6. Kill Operation Start-Up
7. Pump and Choke Operation
8. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Surface Curriculum Debriefing
Subsea Overview
Subsea BOP Stack Considerations (Subsea candidates only)
1. Subsea Operations / Equipment Overview
2. Use of Marine Riser
  1. Riser Collapse
  2. Trapped Stack Gas
3. Choke Lines
  1. Choke Line Friction Pressures
  2. Gas in Choke Line
  3. Gas Hydrates
4. Diverter Systems
Simulator Exercise (Drilling � Subsea Stack)
Well Data and Background
Pre-Kick Calculations
Pressure Measurements
1. Circulating Pressures
2. Choke and Kill Pressure Losses
Drill into Kick and Shut in
Kill Sheet Calculations
Kill Operation Start-Up
Pump and Choke Operation
Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Handling Trapped Stack Gas
Circulation of Riser
Subsea Written Testing
Subsea Stack Simulator Testing
Well Completions
Introduction to Well Completions
1. Types of Completions
2. Multiple Completions
3. Reasons for Completions
  1. Control Water/Gas Entry
  2. Complete New Reservoir
  3. Perforating
Other Operations
1. Backsurging Perforations
2. Displacement of Fluids
3. Plug and Packer Milling
4. Stimulation and Flowback
5. Water Coning in Gas and Oil Wells
6. Repairing Mechanical Failures
7. Drill Stem Tests
8. Flow Check after Cementing
Simulator Exercise (Workover/Reverse Circulation)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Pre-Kick Calculations
  1. Temperature correction
  2. Crystallization Temperature Effect
3. Workover Kill Sheet Calculations
4. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Workover/Completion Well Control
1. Equipment on Workover/Completion Rigs
  1. Surface Equipment
  2. Downhole Tools & Tubulars
  3. Packers
2. Preparing Well for Entry
  1. Back-Pressure Valves
  2. Surface/Subsurface Safety Systems
  3. Tree & Tubing Hanger Removal
  4. Install/Test BOP's
  5. Ring Gaskets
3. Killing a Producing Well
  1. Reverse Circulation
  2. Bullheading
  3. Lubricate & Bleed
4. Drilling/Workover on Same Platform
Simulator Exercise (Workover/Bullhead Kill)
1. Well Data and Background
2. Bullhead Calculations
3. Bullhead Kill Operation
4. Constant BHP Circulation of Annulus
Workover/Well Completion Written Testing
Workover/Well Completion Simulator Testing
1. Well Data and Background
2. Kill Sheet Calculations
3. Kill Operation Start-Up
4. Pump and Choke Operation
5. Constant BHP Kill Procedure
Workover Curriculum Debriefing / Dismissal

PS3099 ELECTRIC DRILLING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview:

This drilling operations workshop includes classroom lectures, classroom exercises and lab activities that include motors, motor starters, generators, generator controls, PLC's and related equipment. Electricians, mechanics, drillers, drilling supervisors and others receive fundamental training in rig electrical equipment that includes rotary table, top drive, mud pumps, drawworks, transformers. AC and DC motors, motor control, SCRs, electric eddy current brake and control, and other rig equipment. Upon completion of this course, the student will receive a certificate of completion and credit for participation in an OSHA-related safety session that meets the requirements of CFR 1910.331-.335, "Electrical Safe Work Practices", Subpart S. Course includes a workbook, handouts, exercises and copy of instructor's textbook "SCR's-A Safety and Efficiency Handbook". Instrumentation, Print Reading, and others. It is intended for those involved in offshore production/pipeline applications where knowledge of offshore equipment and maintenance is appropriate.

Designed For:

This course is recommended for rig electricians, mechanics, drillers and drilling supervisors in drilling contracting or producing areas who have a desire to learn about the various electrical equipment used in drilling operations.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of electrical principles obtained through job experience or classroom training.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Identify electrical hazards on drilling rigs.
Gain an overall understanding of electrical equipment used in drilling.
Be able to apply basic math in analyzing loads on generators and engines while drilling.
Operate AC generators by loading, paralleling and load sharing them.
Understand the operation of motor controls and starters used in drilling.
Gain knowledge of SCR operation as applied to variable speed drives
Understand basic troubleshooting techniques used in electrical rig equipment.

Outline:

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Shock Hazards
2. Personal Protective Equipment
3. OSHA Subpart S
BASIC RIG EQUIPMENT
1. Rotary Table
2. Top Drive
3. Mud Pumps
4. Drawworks
5. Fixed Speed Equipment
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
1. AC Generators and Controls
2. Transformers
3. AC Motors
4. AC Motor Control
5. Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES
1. DC Motors, Series/Shunt
2. Silicon Controlled Rectifier Devices
3. SCR Bridges and Controls
4. SCR Operation
5. SCR Maintenance
RIG LOADING ANALYSIS
1. Using KW, KVARS, KVA and Power Factor
2. Generator Loading
3. Engine Loading
4. Fuel Consumption
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
1. Electric Eddy Current Drawworks Brake and Control
NEW TECHNOLOGY
1. AC Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

PS4136 RIGGER INSPECTOR TRAINING

1 Day
Location: SRTCC or Designated Location
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview:

This course is required training for all personnel responsible for performing formal rigging inspections. Personnel successfully completing this course will be qualified to work in the function of a Rigging Inspector. Each will be capable of inspecting, certifying and or correctly removing from service rigging hardware or lifting devices. Personnel attending this training will learn inspection methods, techniques, and procedures as well as documentation and compliance requirements with reference to Federal regulations, ANSI/ASME/API standards and manufacturers specifications.

Designed For:

This course is designed for any individual designated to thoroughly inspect rigging, rigging design, and lifting gear (slings, hoists, etc) for the purpose of ensuring the quality of the rigging and lifting gear.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

Perform inspections of rigging hardware/slings
Identify and certify for service equipment suitable for use
Identify and remove from service deficient rigging hardware
Demonstrate knowledge of rigging documentation requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of regulation/compliance requirements

Outline:

Course Introduction and Objectives
Rigging Overview and Applications
1. Types of Rigging Gear
2. Selection of Rigging Gear
3. Matching Rigging Components
4. Inspection Requirements
5. Rejection Requirements
Documentation of Findings
1. Types of Forms
2. Critical Issues
3. Removing Gear from Service
4. Disposal of Gear
Regulatory Guidance
1. MMS
2. OSHA
3. API RP 2D-2C
4. ANSI/ASME
Wire Rope Slings
1. Wire Rope Types
2. End Attachments
3. Design Factors
4. Sling Tags
5. Inspection Criteria
6. Reference Standards
7. Practice Inspection Form Completion
Chain Slings
1. Chain Types
2. End Attachments
3. Design Factors
4. Sling Tags
5. Inspection Criteria
6. Reference Standards
7. Practice Inspection Form Completion
Synthetic Slings
1. Synthetic Sling Types
2. End Attachments
3. Design Factors
4. Sling Tags
5. Inspection Criteria
6. Reference Standards
7. Practice Inspection Form Completion
Hooks
1. Hook Types
2. Identification
3. Capacities
4. Proper Use / Misuse
5. Inspection Criteria
6. Reference Standards
7. Practice Inspection Form Completion
Shackles
1. Types
2. Identification
3. Capacities
4. Proper Use / Misuse
5. Inspection Criteria
6. Reference Standards
7. Practice Inspection Form Completion
Eye Bolts and Pad Eyes
1. Types
2. Identification
3. Capacities
4. Proper Use / Misuse
5. Inspection Criteria
6. Reference Standards
7. Practice Inspection Form Completion
Plate Clamps, Snatch Blocks, Spreader Beams, Hoists, Winches
1. Types
2. Identification
3. Capacities
4. Proper Use / Misuse
5. Inspection Criteria
6. Reference Standards
7. Practice Inspection Form Completion
8. Hands-on training and Competency assessment

Participants will inspect one item defective rigging hardware from each primary subject group, complete inspection forms, and turn in reports to instructor for evaluation

Day 2 � Hands-On

PS4296 WORKOVER OPERATIONS - MODULE 1 BY REQUEST

5 Days
Location: SRTCC or Customer's site
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview:

This course covers the topics needed to safely supervise a reconditioning or completion operation. The theory and application of Shell's completion and workover practices in the areas of completion design, tubulars, fluids, cementing, artificial lift, stimulation, and sand control are presented.

Designed For:

This course is recommended for drilling and reconditioning foremen, engineers, and/or anyone responsible for supervising or planning completion or reconditioning operations.

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

Understand the several basic completion schemes, including single, multiple, and alternate completions, and their uses in various geological and reservoir types.
Understand the types of formation damage and the proper procedures to minimize the risk of damage to producing formations.
Identify proper salt types for various density ranges and calculate the amounts of salt and water required to mix various types of saltwater workover fluids.
Supervise a "quality" primary or squeeze cementing operation, frac job, or acid job implementing theory and application of Shell's procedures, guidelines, and Safe Practices.
Safely supervise a "quality" perforating job utilizing either wireline - or tubing-conveyed perforating equipment.
Understand a sand control design and installation including appropriate gravel size selection, tool manipulations, carrier fluid properties, and mixing/pumping techniques.

Outline:

INTRODUCTION
FORMATION DAMAGE
WORKOVER FLUIDS
TUBULAR GOODS
COMPLETION TYPES
CEMENTING
PERFORATING
FRACTURING
CASED-HOLE FISHING TOOLS
ACIDIZING OPERATIONS
CASED-HOLE LOGGING
SAND CONTROL
COURSE REVIEW

02/19/2010

PT3416: Fundamentals of Practical Solids Control

4 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview:

This course provides both an overview and a detailed look at management of drilled solids on the rig. Participants gain and understanding of the entire solids control system, how shale shakers, hydro cyclones, and centrifuges interact, and selection of optimum arrangements for the wide variety of mud systems in use today. The operation of each piece of equipment, including efficiency, is examined in detail. Economics of mud systems and solids removal by dilution versus mechanical means are studied. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on practical rig application.

The course is taught by W.S. Cagle, a widely recognized authority and trainer in the field.

THIS COURSE REQUIRES EXTENSIVE NOTE TAKING AND HOMEWORK.