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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
  1. INTRODUCTION AND PRETEST

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. SUBSEA ACCUMULATOR SYSTEMS

    1. Equipment Overview
    2. Sizing Exercise

  5. SUBSEA PREVENTER SYSTEMS

    1. Description
    2. Operation
    3. Testing Procedures
    4. Limitations

  6. 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

  1. 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
  2. BASIC MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES
    1. Class Problems
    2. Homework Assignment
  3. SAND/SHALE/LIME IDENTIFICATION
    1. Class Problems
    2. Discussion
  4. WATER/OIL/GAS IDENTIFICATION FOUR COLOR METHOD OF "QUICK LOOK"
    1. Exercise - Interpret Basic Logs to Determine Possible Pays
    2. Homework Assignment
  5. ABNORMAL PRESSURE DETECTION TECHNIQUES CEMENT EVALUATION TECHNIQUES AND LOGS
    1. Standard cement bond logs
    2. Cement evaluation tool (CET)
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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:

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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

  1. INTRODUCTION

    1. Training Center Orientation

    2. Course Overview

  2. 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

  3. COMPLETION OPERATIONS

    1. Types of Completions

    2. Completion Equipment

    3. Completion Activities

  4. SUBSEA OPERATIONS

    1. Drilling Operations and Equipment

    2. Completion Operations and Equipment

  5. 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
  1. SUBPART O TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
  2. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS OVERVIEW - 30 CFR 250
  3. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY WELL CONTROL
  4. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS (DETAILED REVIEW)
  5. VOLUME CALCULATIONS
  6. SIMULATOR EXERCISE 1 (SURFACE/DRILLING)
  7. COMPARE/CONTRAST CONSTANT BHP KILL METHODS
  8. BLOWOUT AND FIRE FILM
  9. WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
  10. DRILLING MUDS AND COMPLETION FLUIDS
  11. HAZARDS AND CONTROL OF SHALLOW GAS
  12. SUBSEA BOP STACK CONSIDERATIONS
  13. SIMULATOR EXERCISE (SUBSEA/DRILLING)
  14. UNUSUAL WELL CONTROL SITUATIONS
  15. SIMULATOR EXERCISE (SUBSEA/DRILLING)
  16. WELL COMPLETIONS
  17. WORKOVER/COMPLETION WELL CONTROL
  18. SIMULATOR EXERCISES 4 AND 5 (REVERSE CIRCULATION AND BULLHEAD KILLS)
  19. ABNORMAL PRESSURE ZONES
  20. STRIPPING DRILL PIPE AND WORK STRINGS
  21. SNUBBING AND COILED TUBING OPERATIONS
  22. VOLUMETRIC KILLS
  23. ADDITIONAL TOPICS
  24. WRITTEN TESTS
  25. 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:

  1. INTRODUCTION & DEFINITIONS
    1. WELL SERVICING OPERATIONS
    2. COILED TUBING OPERATIONS
    3. SNUBBING OPERATIONS
    4. KICK AND BLOWOUT
  2. 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
  3. PRESSURE / KICK FUNDAMENTALS AND CALCULATIONS
    1. FLUID WEIGHT AND GRADIENTS
    2. HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE AND FORCE
    3. FORMATION PRESSURE
    4. KILL FLUID WEIGHT
    5. OVERBALANCE
  4. PRESSURE / KICK FUNDAMENTALS AND CALCULATIONS (Continued)
    1. CAUSES OF KICKS
    2. KICK DETECTION
    3. OPEN  HOLE
    4. CASED HOLE
    5. TUBING
  5. IMPORTANCE OF EARLY KICK DETECTION
  6. GAS CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOR
    1. PRESSURE AND VOLUME RELATIONSHIP
    2. EXPANSION AND MIGRATION RELATIONSHIPS
    3. SOLUBILITY OF GAS IN FLUIDS
  7. WORKOVER AND COMPLETION FLUIDS
    1. FUNCTIONS / CHARACTERISTICS OF FLUIDS
    2. TYPES OF FLUIDS
    3. PRESSURE LOSSES AND CAUSES
    4. DENSITY CONCERNS / MEASURING TECHNIQUES
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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

  1.   Course Intro – Lodge Pole Blowout Video 

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1.  Constant Bottomhole Pressure Methods

    1. Objectives

    2. Principles

    3. Types / Procedures

  1. Well Control Equipment

    1. Instrumentation

    2. BOPS / Configuration

    3. Standpipe / Choke Manifold Piping

    4. Auxillary Equipment

    5. Accumulator / Closing Unit

    6.  Workover/Completion Equipment

  1. Drilling Muds and Completion Fluids

    1. Density and Types

    2. Viscosity

    3. Solids Contents

    4. Additives

  1. Government Regulations

  2. 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

  1. Course Overview

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Simulator Exercise  (Surface/Drilling)

    1. Pre-Kick Calculations

    2. Pressure Measurements

    3. Drill into Kick and Shut-in

    4. Kill Sheet Calculations

  6. Compare/Contrast Constant BHP Kill Methods

    1. Wait and Weight Method

    2. Driller's Method

    3. Concurrent Method

    4. Other Methods

  7. Simulator Exercise  (Continued)

    1. Kill Operation Start-Up

    2. Pump and Choke Operation

    3. Constant BHP Kill Procedure

  8. 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

  9. Abnormal Pressure Zones

    1. Definition

    2. Natural and Induced Causes

    3. Detection Methods / Trends

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Lecture / Simulator Exercise - Volumetric Kill

    1. Volumetric Principles

    2. Volumetric Calculations

    3. Simulator Exercise/Demonstration

  15. Written Test (Drilling Well Control)

  16. 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

  17. 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