Drilling Course Details

PS0005 ACCUMULATOR/BOP                       BY REQUEST

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.

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

PS1004 CASED-HOLE LOGGING           BY REQUEST

Course Overview

The Cased-Hole Logging course develops the student's knowledge and skills needed to supervise a logging operation. The course also covers the applications and limitations of the commonly used logging tools. Proper rig-up, cable weak points, safety, fishing prevention, and tool nomenclature are discussed. Basic interpretation techniques are also presented.

Designed For

This course is recommended for drilling and reconditioning foremen, engineers, operations foremen, and/or anyone responsible for supervising and/or utilizing cased-hole logs.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Supervise the call-out, rig-up, and completion of a cased-hole logging operation.
• Calculate the proper strength for a cable weak point.
• Use a gamma ray or neutron log for correlation to open-hole logs for perforating.
• Understand and perform a basic interpretation of production logs like the temperature log, 
• fluid density log, spinner survey, radioactive tracer survey, and electromagnetic casing inspection logs.
• Understand and do a basic interpretation of a cement bond log with a variable density display and 
• interpret a cement evaluation tool (CET) log.
• Understand the applications and limitations of pulsed neutron logs for hydrocarbon detection and evaluation.

1. THE CASED-HOLE LOGGING UNIT
   1. General Capabilities And Typical Services
   2. Cable Specifications And Limitations
   3. Depth Measurement And Tie-In Procedures
2. PERFORATING DEPTH CONTROL LOGGING
   1. Gamma-Ray Logs
   2. Neutron Logs
   3. Casing Collar Locators
   4. Correlating To Open-Hole Logs
3. PERFORATING SAFETY REVIEW
4. CASED-HOLE PRODUCTION LOGGING
   1. Temperature Logs
   2. Noise Logs
   3. Fluid Density (Gradiomanometer) Logs
   4. Fluid Velocity (Spinner) Logs
   5. Radioactive Tracer Surveys
5. CEMENT BOND LOGS
   1. Tool Theory And Practical Applications
   2. Bond Interpretation
   3. Multi-Sensor Bond Tools
6. CASED-HOLE WIRELINE SERVICES
   1. Wireline-Set Bridge Plugs
   2. Wireline-Set Cement Retainers
   3. Through-Tubing Bridge Plugs
   4. Baker Wireline Setting Tool
7. CASED-HOLE FORMATION EVALUATION LOGS
   1. Pulsed-Neutron Logs (TDT, NLL, TMD)
   2. Pulsed-Neutron Spectral Logs (GST, C/O)
   3. Chlorine Logs

PS0041 DRILLING/COMPLETION 101

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.

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

None

• 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.

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

PS3099  ELECTRIC DRILLING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

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

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

PH6032 LOAD RIGGING HARDWARE & TECHNIQUES

This course is design to familiarize the student with the hardware required for crane and forklift operations as well as the fundamentals of rigging and lifting techniques.  In the hands-on portion of the training the participant will learn to identify damaged equipment, and how to properly size and install hardware for various applications.

Designed For

This training should be attended by all operations new-hire employees, as well as any  personnel associated with moving equipment using cranes, hoists, or forklifts.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Inspect/identify unsafe rigging hardware or techniques
• List the responsibilities of a rigger
• Evaluate loads
• Determine the proper type of hitch to use on a load
• Demonstrate API lifting hand signals
• Perform sling angle load calculations
• Know how to use rigging and load charts

INTRODUCTION AND PRETEST

LOAD MANAGEMENT

1. Rigging Plan
2. Rigging Triangle
3. Load Stability
4. Hitch Selection
5. Hand Signals

1. Slings
2. Wire Rope
3. Wire Rope Terminations
4. Wire Rope Clips
5. Hoist Rings
6. Shackles
7. Chains
8. Eye Bolts
9. Hooks
10. Web Slings

1. Sling Load Calculations
2. Sling Angle Calculations
3. Block and Tackle Calculations

FINAL EXAM AND DISMISSAL

PS0113 MMS WELL CONTROL CERTIFICATION

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 MMS 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.

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

PS0027 ONSITE WELL CONTROL               BY REQUEST

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

Module 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

PS0016 PRACTICAL CASED AND OPEN HOLE LOG INTERPRETATION

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.

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

None

• 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

1. SP

2. Resistivity

3. Induction

4. Neutron

5. Density

6. Sonic

7. Laterolog

8. Rwa

1. Class problems

2. Homework assignment

1. Class problems

2. Discussion

1. Exercise - Interpret Basic Logs to Determine Possible Pays

2. Homework assignment

1. Standard cement bond logs

2. Cement evaluation tool (CET)

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

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

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

1. Use of explosives and proper shipping and handling procedures

2. Tubing conveyed perforating

3. Preventing premature detonations

4. Perforating safety procedures

PS0127 STRIPPING OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES

Course Overview

This course is designed to discuss the theory, calculations, and procedures associated with stripping drill pipe and work strings into and out of a wellbore under pressure. The course consists of lecture and classroom calculations, as well as hands-on stripping exercises using the RS-2000 drilling simulator. In addition, emphasis is placed on safety aspects, job assignment coordination, and equipment limitations.

Designed For

This course is designed for Drilling and Reconditioning personnel or anyone who could be associated with stripping operations.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Perform all calculations required for a stripping operation.
• Identify the safety hazards and equipment limitations for a stripping operation.
• Organize and delegate job assignments to personnel.
• Direct a stripping operation either into or out of a wellbore.

(DAY 1)
INTRODUCTION

1. Orientation and Pre-Test
2. Definitions
3. Importance of Kick Prevention
4. Reasons for Stripping
5. Reasons for Not Stripping

1. Annular Stripping
2. Ram-To-Ram Stripping
3. Stripping Decision Tree
4. Alternatives To Stripping

1. Annular Preventer Operations
2. Ram Preventer Operations
3. Accumulator System
4. Choke Manifolding
5. Fluid Measurement
6. Safety Valves/Inside BOP's
7. Auxiliary Equipment

STRIPPING OPERATIONS PREPARATIONS

1. Measurements
2. Job Assignments
3. Equipment Hookups
4. Checks and Precautions

1. Tank Volumes
2. Drill String Displacement and Capacities
3. Hydrostatic Pressure Loss
4. Buoyancy Factors
5. Effective String Weight
6. Wellbore Forces
7. Pressure at the Choke
8. Gas Migration
9. Worst Case Assumptions

1. Off-Bottom Example
2. On-Bottom Example

PS0047 WELL CONTROL FOR PRODUCTION PERSONNEL

BY REQUEST

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide the theory and field practices related to well control situations in producing wells. The course consists of lecture and hands-on exercises using a PAWS (production and workover simulator). Emphasis is placed on well control problems encountered during well reconditioning and workover operations.

Designed For

This course is recommended for Field Foremen, or anyone who has responsibility of supervising wireline, logging, or well workover and reconditioning operations

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Make calculations involving hydrostatic pressure, 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 a Shell Kick Control Worksheet.

TYPES OF CONTROL

1. Primary Control
2. Secondary Control
3. Tertiary Control

1. Use Of Cement Handbooks
2. Use Of Formulas
3. Multistring Calculations

1. Prerecorded Information
2. Introduction To Simulator Controls
3. Kick Information
4. Completion Of Graph Information
5. Circulation Of Kick, Drilling Simulator

1. Prerecorded Information
2. Kill Brine Calculation With Temperature Effect
3. Completion Of Kill Sheet
4. Circulation Of Well, Workover Simulator

1. Prerecorded Information
2. Kill Brine Calculation
3. Completion Of Kill Sheet
4. Reverse Circulation Of Well, Workover Simulator

• Prerecorded Information
• Kill Brine Calculation With Temperature Effect
• Completion Of Kill Sheet

PS4294 WELL LOG INTERPRETATION                      BY REQUEST

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to supervise an open-hole logging operation. The course covers the applications and limitations of the commonly used logging tools. Proper rig-up, cable weak points, tool nomenclature, and many other aspects of logging are also covered. Application and basic interpretation of open-hole logs are presented.

Designed For

This course is recommended for drilling and reconditioning foremen, engineers, 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:

• Supervise the call-out, rig-up, and completion of an open-hole logging operation.
• Calculate the proper strength for a cable weak point.
• Supervise the proper use of depth control equipment to ensure the logs are "on depth."
• 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 in place.
• Understand the uses of the following: nuclear magnetism log, electromagnetic propagation log, natural gamma-ray spectrometry log, and pulsed neutron logs.

GEOLOGY AS USED IN WIRELINE LOGGING

OVERVIEW OF WIRELINE LOGGING

1. Depth Control
2. Calibration And Field Quality Control

INTRODUCTION TO OPENHOLE LOGS

1. SP
2. Resistivity
3. Induction
4. Neutron
5. Density
6. Sonic
7. Laterolog
8. Rwa

1. Class Problems
2. Homework Assignment

1. Class Problems
2. Discussion

FOUR-COLOR METHOD OF "QUICK LOOK"

1. Exercise - Interpret Basic Logs To Determine Possible Pays
2. Homework Assignment

CEMENT EVALUATION TECHNIQUES AND LOGS

1. Standard Cement Bond Logs
2. Cement Evaluation Tool (CET)

1. Preventing Stuck Tools
2. Keyseats
3. Weak Point/Rope Socket
4. Cut And Thread
5. Radioactive Tools
6. Regulations
7. Special Fishing Techniques
8. Plugback And Abandonment
9. Rft/Core Sample Fishing

PS4296 WORKOVER OPERATIONS - MODULE 1        BY REQUEST

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.

1. INTRODUCTION
2. FORMATION DAMAGE
3. WORKOVER FLUIDS
4. TUBULAR GOODS
5. COMPLETION TYPES
6. CEMENTING
7. PERFORATING
8. FRACTURING
9. CASED-HOLE FISHING TOOLS
10. ACIDIZING OPERATIONS
11. CASED-HOLE LOGGING
12. SAND CONTROL
13. COURSE REVIEW

02/19/2010

PS0016 PRACTICAL CASED AND OPEN HOLE LOG INTERPRETATION

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.

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

None

• 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

1. SP

2. Resistivity

3. Induction

4. Neutron

5. Density

6. Sonic

7. Laterolog

8. Rwa

1. Class problems

2. Homework assignment

1. Class problems

2. Discussion

1. Exercise - Interpret Basic Logs to Determine Possible Pays

2. Homework assignment

1. Standard cement bond logs

2. Cement evaluation tool (CET)

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

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

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

1. Use of explosives and proper shipping and handling procedures

2. Tubing conveyed perforating

3. Preventing premature detonations

4. Perforating safety procedures

PS0027 ONSITE WELL CONTROL               BY REQUEST

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

Module 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

PS0047 WELL CONTROL FOR PRODUCTION PERSONNEL 

BY REQUEST

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide the theory and field practices related to well control situations in producing wells. The course consists of lecture and hands-on exercises using a PAWS (production and workover simulator). Emphasis is placed on well control problems encountered during well reconditioning and workover operations.

Designed For

This course is recommended for Field Foremen, or anyone who has responsibility of supervising wireline, logging, or well workover and reconditioning operations

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Make calculations involving hydrostatic pressure, 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 a Shell Kick Control Worksheet.

TYPES OF CONTROL

1. Primary Control
2. Secondary Control
3. Tertiary Control

VOLUME CALCULATIONS

1. Use Of Cement Handbooks
2. Use Of Formulas
3. Multistring Calculations

WELL CONTROL PROBLEM NO. 1, CONVENTIONAL DRILLING

1. Prerecorded Information
2. Introduction To Simulator Controls
3. Kick Information
4. Completion Of Graph Information
5. Circulation Of Kick, Drilling Simulator

WELL CONTROL PROBLEM NO. 2, WEIGHTED BRINES

1. Prerecorded Information
2. Kill Brine Calculation With Temperature Effect
3. Completion Of Kill Sheet
4. Circulation Of Well, Workover Simulator

WELL CONTROL PROBLEM NO. 3, REVERSE CIRCULATION

1. Prerecorded Information

2. Kill Brine Calculation
3. Completion Of Kill Sheet
4. Reverse Circulation Of Well, Workover Simulator

WELL CONTROL PROBLEM NO. 4, BULLHEAD KILL

• Prerecorded Information
• Kill Brine Calculation With Temperature Effect
• Completion Of Kill Sheet

PS0123  WELL SERVICING WELL CONTROL

Course Overview

This course IADC WellCAP approved course is designed to discuss the theory, calculations, and procedures associated with the well control aspects of snubbing, coiled tubing and wireline operations.  The course consists of lecture and classroom calculations as well as several simulator exercises  using the RS-2000 drilling simulator and WS-1000 Production/Workover simulator .  In addition, emphasis is placed on safety aspects, job assignment coordination, and equipment limitations.

Designed For

This course is designed for Drilling and Reconditioning personnel, or anyone who could associated supervising snubbing, coiled tubing or wireline operations.

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

 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
6. 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

1. SAFETY VALVES

2. TRIP TANKS
3. GAS DETECTION / HANDLING SYSTEMS
4. 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

1. SCSSVs

2. FLOW COUPLINGS / LANDING NIPPLES
3. GAS LIFT EQUIPMENT
4. PACKERS

WIRELINE EQUIPMENT

1. TYPES OF WIRELINE

2. WIRELINE UNIT COMPONENTS

3. COMMON TOOLS AND USES

1. RUNNING TOOLS

2. PULLING TOOLS
3. SHIFTING TOOLS
4. IMPRESSION BLOCKS
5. GAUGE RINGS
6. 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 

Wireline Only Candidates Dismissed at this point, having received 16.00 hours of classroom training plus 1 hour testing.

COILED TUBING OPERATIONS

1. COILED TUBING APPLICATIONS
2. COILED TUBING SPECIFICATIONS

3. COILED TUBING LIMITATIONS

4. COILED TUBING EQUIPMENT

1. TUBING REEL & LEVEL WIND

2. GOOSENECK
3. INJECTOR HEAD
4. BLOWOUT PREVENTERS
5. AUXILLARY EQUIPMENT

SNUBBING OPERATIONS

1. SNUBBING UNIT TYPES

1. MECHANICAL 

2. MULTICYLINDER
3. CONCENTRIC

2. SNUBBING EQUIPMENT

1. WORK BASKETS
2. SLIPS
3. LUBRICATOR / STRIPPER ASSEMBLIES
4. BLOWOUT PREVENTERS
5. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

SNUBBING / COILED TUBING WELL CONTROL TECHNIQUES

1. WELL CONTROL OBJECTIVES / TECHNIQUES OVERVIEW

2. CONSTANT BHP SIMULATOR PROBLEM 1

1. PRERECORDED INFORMATION

2. PREPARATION OF WELL CONTROL WORKSHEET
3. FORWARD CIRCULATION KILL

SNUBBING / COILED TUBING WELL CONTROL TECHNIQUES (CONTINUED)

3. CONSTANT BHP SIMULATOR PROBLEM 2

1. PRERECORDED INFORMATION

2. PREPARATION OF WELL CONTROL WORKSHEET
3. REVERSE CIRCULATION KILL

4. CONSTANT BHP SIMULATOR PROBLEM 3

1. PRERECORDED INFORMATION

2. PREPARATION OF WELL CONTROL WORKSHEET
3. VOLUMETRIC KILL

5. BULLHEAD KILL SIMULATOR PROBLEM 4

1. PRERECORDED INFORMATION

2. PREPARATION OF WELL CONTROL WORKSHEET
3. BULLHEAD (NO RETURNS) KILL

SNUBBING / COILED TUBING FINAL EXAM

Wireline, Coiled Tubing, and Snubbing candidates dismissed at this point, having received 24.00 hours of classroom training plus 2 hours of testing. 

PS0125 Wireline  Well Servicing

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

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

1. OPEN  HOLE

2. CASED HOLE
3. TUBING

3. 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

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

1. SAFETY VALVES

2. TRIP TANKS
3. GAS DETECTION / HANDLING SYSTEMS
4. SURFACE SAFETY SYSTEMS AND ESDs

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

1. SCSSVs

2. FLOW COUPLINGS / LANDING NIPPLES
3. GAS LIFT EQUIPMENT
4. PACKERS

WIRELINE EQUIPMENT

1. TYPES OF WIRELINE
2. WIRELINE UNIT COMPONENTS

3. COMMON TOOLS AND USES

1. RUNNING TOOLS

2. PULLING TOOLS
3. SHIFTING TOOLS
4. IMPRESSION BLOCKS
5. GAUGE RINGS
6. 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

PS0127 STRIPPING OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES

Course Overview

This course is designed to discuss the theory, calculations, and procedures associated with stripping drill pipe and work strings into and out of a wellbore under pressure. The course consists of lecture and classroom calculations, as well as hands-on stripping exercises using the RS-2000 drilling simulator. In addition, emphasis is placed on safety aspects, job assignment coordination, and equipment limitations.

Designed For

This course is designed for Drilling and Reconditioning personnel or anyone who could be associated with stripping operations.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Perform all calculations required for a stripping operation.
• Identify the safety hazards and equipment limitations for a stripping operation.
• Organize and delegate job assignments to personnel.
• Direct a stripping operation either into or out of a wellbore.

INTRODUCTION

1. Orientation and Pre-Test

2. Definitions
3. Importance of Kick Prevention
4. Reasons for Stripping
5. Reasons for Not Stripping

STRIPPING OVERVIEW/DECISIONS

1. Annular Stripping

2. Ram-To-Ram Stripping
3. Stripping Decision Tree
4. Alternatives To Stripping

EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS

1. Annular Preventer Operations

2. Ram Preventer Operations
3. Accumulator System
4. Choke Manifolding
5. Fluid Measurement
6. Safety Valves/Inside BOP's
7. Auxiliary Equipment

PROCEDURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

STRIPPING OPERATIONS PREPARATIONS

1. Measurements

2. Job Assignments
3. Equipment Hookups
4. Checks and Precautions

STRIPPING CALCULATIONS

1. Tank Volumes
2. Drill String Displacement and Capacities
3. Hydrostatic Pressure Loss
4. Buoyancy Factors
5. Effective String Weight
6. Wellbore Forces
7. Pressure at the Choke
8. Gas Migration
9. Worst Case Assumptions

STRIPPING EXAMPLE PROBLEMS

1. Off-Bottom Example
2. On-Bottom Example

FINAL EXAM AND CRITIQUE

PS0130  IADC WELL SERVICING  - REFRESHER

Overview

This course is designed as a review of the well control aspects of well servicing operations.  Well servicing operation are classified as wireline, snubbing and coiled tubing operations.  The session consists of a review of calculations, equipment and principles related to well servicing operations.  A test score of 70% or better on the final written examination is required to maintain a WellCAP certification.

Designed For

This course is designed for those personnel who are already WellCAP qualified to supervise well servicing operations.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

   -      Perform well servicing type well control calculations 

-      Identify well control hazards concerns of well servicing operations

-      Understand how control of a well is maintained during all phases of    

these operations.

Outline

1. Review of Well Servicing Equipment and Hardware

             1.       Wireline Equipment

             2.      Coiled Tubing Equipment

             3.      Snubbing Unit Equipment

2. Review of Basic Well Control Principles

             1.       Causes of Kicks

             2.       Kick Indicators

             3.       Shut-in Procedures

             4.       Rig BOP Systems

             5.       Significance of Shut-in Pressure

3. Review of Well Servicing Well Control Calculations

             1.       Hydrostatic Pressure

             2.       Area and Force

             3.       Formation and Bottomhole Pressure

             4.       Kill and Equivalent Fluid Weights

             5.       Gas Migration, Temperature Correction

             6.       Volumes and Capacities

             7.       Displacement and Bouyancy  

4. Review of Circulating Well Killing Techniques/Kill Sheet Calculations

              1.       Conventional Circulation

              2.       Reverse Circulation

5. Review on Non-Circulation Well Killing Techniques/Kill Sheet Calculations 

               1.       Bullheading

               2.       Volumetric Kill

Written Testing / Dismissal

PS1004 CASED-HOLE LOGGING           BY REQUEST

Course Overview

The Cased-Hole Logging course develops the student's knowledge and skills needed to supervise a logging operation. The course also covers the applications and limitations of the commonly used logging tools. Proper rig-up, cable weak points, safety, fishing prevention, and tool nomenclature are discussed. Basic interpretation techniques are also presented.

Designed For

This course is recommended for drilling and reconditioning foremen, engineers, operations foremen, and/or anyone responsible for supervising and/or utilizing cased-hole logs.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Supervise the call-out, rig-up, and completion of a cased-hole logging operation.
• Calculate the proper strength for a cable weak point.
• Use a gamma ray or neutron log for correlation to open-hole logs for perforating.
• Understand and perform a basic interpretation of production logs like the temperature log, 
• fluid density log, spinner survey, radioactive tracer survey, and electromagnetic casing inspection logs.
• Understand and do a basic interpretation of a cement bond log with a variable density display and 
• interpret a cement evaluation tool (CET) log.
• Understand the applications and limitations of pulsed neutron logs for hydrocarbon detection and evaluation.

THE CASED-HOLE LOGGING UNIT

1. General Capabilities And Typical Services
2. Cable Specifications And Limitations
3. Depth Measurement And Tie-In Procedures

PERFORATING DEPTH CONTROL LOGGING

1. Gamma-Ray Logs
2. Neutron Logs
3. Casing Collar Locators
4. Correlating To Open-Hole Logs

PERFORATING SAFETY REVIEW

CASED-HOLE PRODUCTION LOGGING

1. Temperature Logs
2. Noise Logs
3. Fluid Density (Gradiomanometer) Logs
4. Fluid Velocity (Spinner) Logs
5. Radioactive Tracer Surveys

CEMENT BOND LOGS

1. Tool Theory And Practical Applications
2. Bond Interpretation
3. Multi-Sensor Bond Tools

CASED-HOLE WIRELINE SERVICES

1. Wireline-Set Bridge Plugs
2. Wireline-Set Cement Retainers
3. Through-Tubing Bridge Plugs
4. Baker Wireline Setting Tool

CASED-HOLE FORMATION EVALUATION LOGS

1. Pulsed-Neutron Logs (TDT, NLL, TMD)
2. Pulsed-Neutron Spectral Logs (GST, C/O)
3. Chlorine Logs

PS3099  ELECTRIC DRILLING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

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 (PS4136)
Location: RTC or Designated Location
Contact: RTC 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:

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

Outline

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

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

PS4294 WELL LOG INTERPRETATION             BY REQUEST

3 Days (PS4294)
Location: RTC or Customer's site
Contact: RTC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to supervise an open-hole logging operation. The course covers the applications and limitations of the commonly used logging tools. Proper rig-up, cable weak points, tool nomenclature, and many other aspects of logging are also covered. Application and basic interpretation of open-hole logs are presented.

Designed For

This course is recommended for drilling and reconditioning foremen, engineers, 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:

• Supervise the call-out, rig-up, and completion of an open-hole logging operation.

• Calculate the proper strength for a cable weak point.

• Supervise the proper use of depth control equipment to ensure the logs are "on depth."

• 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 in place.

• Understand the uses of the following: nuclear magnetism log, electromagnetic propagation log, natural gamma-ray spectrometry log, and pulsed neutron logs.

Outline

GEOLOGY AS USED IN WIRELINE LOGGING

OVERVIEW OF WIRELINE LOGGING

1. Depth Control

2. Calibration And Field Quality Control

PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF LOGGING SENSORS

INTRODUCTION TO OPENHOLE 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)

WIRELINE FISHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

1. Preventing Stuck Tools

2. Keyseats

3. Weak Point/Rope Socket

4. Cut And Thread

5. Radioactive Tools

6. Regulations

7. Special Fishing Techniques

8. Plugback And Abandonment

9. Rft/Core Sample Fishing

Review And Testing

PS4296 WORKOVER OPERATIONS - MODULE 1            BY REQUEST

5 Days (PS4296)
Location: RTC or Customer's site
Contact: RTC 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

1. INTRODUCTION

2. FORMATION DAMAGE

3. WORKOVER FLUIDS

4. TUBULAR GOODS

5. COMPLETION TYPES

6. CEMENTING

7. PERFORATING

8. FRACTURING

9. CASED-HOLE FISHING TOOLS

10. ACIDIZING OPERATIONS

11. CASED-HOLE LOGGING

12. SAND CONTROL

13. COURSE REVIEW

PS5023 SURFACE UNIT STABILITY

6 Days 54 Hours(PS5023)
Location: RTC or Customer's site
Contact: RTC Staff, Jeff Campbell, 504-728-1221

Course Overview

This U.S. Coast Guard-approved course uses and "Auger" look-alike configured as a semisubmersible to teach "floating" stability. This course fulfills Shell’s requirements of basic buoyancy, stability, and ballast control training for Shell Foremen assigned to floating MODU's or bottom-supported MODU's, and for personnel seeking the job position of Offshore Installation Manager. This course is equivalent to Marine Safe Practices (PS0006).

Designed For

This course is designed for personnel seeking to be considered for the job position of Offshore Installation Manager on MODU's. Also, those individuals who supervise MODU operations should attend this course to satisfy requirements of the Shell Marine Safe Practices.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Make basic calculations regarding ballast control and stability. 
• Exhibit a working knowledge of the terminology associated with ballast control. 
• Understand the pertinent information contained in the Shell Marine Safe Practices Manual.
• Understand the responsibilities of personnel involved with MODU operations.

Outline

1. INSTRUCTIONS IN MATEMATICS AND USE OF THE HAND CALCULATOR 
2. BUOYANCY FORCES 
3. GRAVITY FORCES 
4. FREE SURFACES 
5. USE OF AN OPERATING MANUAL 
6. DRAFT, TRIM AND LIST 
7. DYNAMIC STABILITY 
8. MOORING ANALYSIS 
9. STABILITY ANALYSIS 
10. NEGATIVE STABILITY 
11. DAMAGE STABILITY 
12. MISSING LOAD ANALYSIS AND INCLINING EXPERIMENT 
13. CLASS PROJECTS AND CASE STUDIES WORKSHOPS 

PH4134 BASIC RIGGER TRAINING 

Course Overview: 

This course will provide the skills necessary to evaluate loads, select the appropriate hitch and hardware for performing routine, infrequent lifts.  Personnel will be qualified to perform daily inspections, assess rigging safety, properly communicate with other riggers and DSPs during lifts, and to ensure overall safety during material handling/lifting processes.  Those attending this training will learn operating principles, operational safety, load control methods, inspection procedures, communications, and load handling techniques.  

Designed For:

This course is designed for personnel seeking qualification as a basic rigger.    Basic riggers are personnel that work onshore only, dock/warehouse personnel, maintenance and operations type personnel, or others that do not frequently attach slings and lifting gear to equipment/material to be lifted by crane, hoist, etc., The majority of personnel who had API rigger certification prior to 6/1/04 would fit the Basic Rigger category. Basic riggers will be grand fathered for 4 years on API certification obtained prior to 6/1/04.  After 5/31/04 Basic Riggers operating on SEPCo leases must have either an API rigger certification or a SEPCo-approved Basic Rigger certification no more than 4 years old.  After receiving initial SEPCo-approved Basic Rigger training, Basic Riggers must attend a SEPCo-approved Basic Rigger refresher course every 4 years. 

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

• Identify proper rigging components
• Select correct rigging equipment
• Select correct hitch applications
• Inspect rigging hardware
• Perform basic rigging calculations
• Conduct infrequent rigging operations on routine lifts

Outline

1. Sheaves, Blocks. 
2. Hooks, Safety Latches 
3. Rings, Links, Swivels 
4. Shackles 
5. Turnbuckles 
6. Spreader and Equalizer beams 
7. Cable clips 
8. Pad eyes, eyebolts, other attachment points 

Slings: 

1. Sling configuration 
2. Sling angle 
3. Safe working limits 
4. Sling types (synthetic, wire, chain, etc) 
5. Cargo nets, baskets 

1. Pinch points/body position 
2. Personal Protective equipment (PPE) 
3. Signals/communications 
4. Load stability

1. Load control/tag lines 
2. Lift Planning 
3. Inspection/rejection criteria 
4. Unbinding loads 
5. Personnel transfer 
6. Sling handling and storage 

1. Winches 
2. Come-a-longs 
3. Hoist 
4. Beam Clamps 
5. Trolley Beams 
6. Winches 
7. Hoist – Manual Lever & Powered Overhead 
8. Jacks 

 Hands – on exercises 

 Written Examination 

PH4135 ADVANCED RIGGER TRAINING 

Course Overview: 

This course will provide the skills necessary to evaluate loads, select the appropriate hitch and hardware, and then rig all categories of loads.  Personnel will be qualified to perform daily inspections, assess rigging safety, properly communicate with other riggers and DSPs during lifts, and to ensure overall safety during material handling/lifting processes.  Those attending this training will learn operating principles, operational safety, load control methods, inspection procedures, communications, and critical load handling.

Designed For:

This course is designed for personnel seeking qualification as an advanced offshore rigger.   The Advanced Rigger’s job is to assess, rig and attach the load to the lifting hook, with load security being the primary consideration.  Given that rigger and DSP roles may often be interchangeable, the required training course is the same.  Advance Riggers are personnel whose primary job is to rig loads on a daily or frequent basis.  Advance Riggers are personnel like roustabouts on drilling rigs, load handlers/roustabouts on vessels, construction gang riggers, etc.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:

1. Identify proper rigging components
2. Select correct rigging equipment
3. Select correct hitch applications
4. Inspect rigging hardware
5. Perform complex rigging calculations
6. Conduct rigging operations on any category of load

Outline

1. Sheaves, Blocks. 
2. Hooks, Safety Latches 
3. Rings, Links, Swivels 
4. Shackles 
5. Turnbuckles 
6. Spreader and Equalizer beams 
7. Cable clips 
8. Pad eyes, eyebolts, other attachment points 

1. Sling configuration 
2. Sling angle 
3. Safe working limits 
4. Sling types (synthetic, wire, chain, etc) 
5. Cargo nets, baskets 

1. Pinch points/body position 
2. Personal Protective equipment (PPE) 
3. Signals/communications 
4. Load stability 

1. Load control/tag lines 
2. Lift Planning 
3. Inspection/rejection criteria 
4. Unbinding loads 
5. Personnel transfer 
6. Sling handling and storage 

1. Winches 
2. Come-a-longs 
3. Hoist 
4. Beam Clamps 
5. Trolley Beams 
6. Winches 
7. Hoist – Manual Lever & Powered Overhead 
8. Jacks 

Slings 

•  Sling configuration

•  Sling angle

•  Rated load

• Sling types (synthetic, wire, chain, etc.)

• Special hazards and restrictions on use of man-made fiber slings

• Deterioration from environmental hazards (fluids, UV light, etc.)

• Dynamic lifts

• Cargo nets, baskets

Miscellaneous Lifting Equipment

• Hoists

• Jacks

• Winches

Procedures and Precautions

• Load control/taglines

• Lift planning (load weight, center of gravity, etc.)

• Inspection/rejection criteria

• Unbinding loads

• Personnel transfer

• Sling handling and storage

Rigging Basics

• Pinch points/body position

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Radio communications protocol

• Hand signals

• Load stability

Regulatory Guidance

• API RP2D

• ANSI

• ASME

Written Examination

Practical/ Hands-On Training Outline For Advanced Riggers/ Designated Signal Persons (DSP)

• Pre-job safety assessment and applicable analysis

• Pre-use inspection of rigging accessories

• Team co-ordination exercises with a crane operator

• Use of radio communication protocol and hand signals, including “blind” lifts

• Rigging small boxes with four-part sling arrangements

• Rigging long loads with slings attached to a spreader bar

• Rigging an irregularly-shaped load

• Rigging tubulars

• Rigging a personnel basket

• Using tag lines (purpose, hazards, do’s and don’ts)

Overall Competency Assessment for Advanced Riggers/ Designated Signal Persons (DS)

Personal Factors

•  Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Participates in classroom training and passes written examination

• Participates in practical/hands-on training

• Co-operates with training personnel and Competency Assessor

• Interacts cooperatively with other delegates

• Displays a safety conscious attitude

Rigging and Lifting Operations

• Properly completes pre-use inspections of rigging accessories

• Demonstrates an understanding of working load limits, center of gravity, and basic rigging principles

• Slinging options

• Sling angles

• Teamwork

• Participates in effective pre-job safety analysis (JSA).

• Completes and/or checks cargo manifest and properly sets up rigging for lifts.

• Follows proper radio communications protocol.

• Uses proper hand signals.

• Maintains good situational awareness; e.g., positions of the load with respect to her/himself and other riggers, designated signal person, obstacles, and vulnerable piping, equipment, or buildings.

• Demonstrates awareness of and ability to use the safety/emergency equipment that is available; e.g., fire extinguisher, escape system/procedures, etc

Demonstrates

• Proper storage and maintenance procedures for slings, shackles, and other lifting accessories.

Reporting and Record-Keeping

• Demonstrates awareness of reporting systems; e.g. accident/incident reporting.

• Demonstrates awareness of record-keeping requirements and ability to accurately and concisely complete necessary reports/forms; e.g., JSA, cargo manifests, accident/incident reports, certification records and tags, inspection checklists, and inventory records

 Hands – on exercises 

 Written Examination 

PH6032 LOAD RIGGING HARDWARE & TECHNIQUES

This course is design to familiarize the student with the hardware required for crane and forklift operations as well as the fundamentals of rigging and lifting techniques.  In the hands-on portion of the training the participant will learn to identify damaged equipment, and how to properly size and install hardware for various applications.

Designed For

This training should be attended by all operations new-hire employees, as well as any  personnel associated with moving equipment using cranes, hoists, or forklifts.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

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

• Inspect/identify unsafe rigging hardware or techniques
• List the responsibilities of a rigger
• Evaluate loads
• Determine the proper type of hitch to use on a load
• Demonstrate API lifting hand signals
• Perform sling angle load calculations
• Know how to use rigging and load charts

INTRODUCTION AND PRETEST

LOAD MANAGEMENT

1. Rigging Plan
2. Rigging Triangle
3. Load Stability
4. Hitch Selection
5. Hand Signals

RIGGING EQUIPMENT AND INSPECTION TECHNIQUES

1. Slings
2. Wire Rope
3. Wire Rope Terminations
4. Wire Rope Clips
5. Hoist Rings
6. Shackles
7. Chains
8. Eye Bolts
9. Hooks
10. Web Slings

RIGGING CALCULATIONS

1. Sling Load Calculations

2. Sling Angle Calculations
3. Block and Tackle Calculations

EXAMPLE PROBLEM EXERCISES

FINAL EXAM AND DISMISSAL