Rigs & Rig Equipment

RIGS & RIG EQUIPMENT

Although drilling rigs differ significantly in outward appearance and method of deployment, all rotary rigs have the same essential drilling equipment, as detailed in this course.

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

This comprehensive course covers the overview of rig types, hoisting & rotating equipment, circulating systems, and instrumentation. It will tackle functions, handling, safety, verifying barriers and acceptance criteria before drilling.

Course Content

MODULE 1 – Overview of Rig Types

Functions
Conventional Well Operations
Verifying Barriers & Acceptance Criteria

MODULE 2 – Hoisting & Rotating Equipment

Crown Block & Draw Works, etc
Kelly & Top Drives
Handling Equipment

MODULE 3 – Circulating System & Instrumentation

Mud System Key Components
Instrumentation for Monitoring Rig Equipment

Audience

Invaluable for production, operations, and integrity professionals involved in implementing & managing well integrity and seeking to improve performance. It is also essential for those who need to develop and implement such systems, or who require a general understanding of well integrity management. This micro VILT will also provide a fresh approach for senior professionals and managers. Designed for professionals in the oil and gas industry who are involved in the design, construction and operation of wells from the following disciplines:

Production maintenance
Production operations
Drilling engineering
Safety engineering
Well intervention
Well integrity engineering
Asset management

Prerequisite

A basic understanding of drilling and completion principles and some industry exposures are desirable for participants before enrolling in this course. However the course can be adapted to meet the needs of all attendees.

Gordon Duncan

Your Instructor

Gordon Duncan is a highly experienced professional in the oil and gas industry with over 40 years of expertise. His specialisation lies in well integrity, completions, and well interventions. Throughout his career, he has provided technical training and peer reviews to operators, service companies, and government regulators worldwide.

Gordon has worked with renowned companies such as Shell, Santos, Petro-Canada, Petroleum Development Oman, and BP, establishing himself as a well-rounded drilling, completions, intervention, and well integrity expert. He has developed and delivered popular training courses on various topics related to the industry and has contributed to the development of industry standards and well integrity management systems. Gordon's field experience and dedication to sharing knowledge with the next generation of oil and gas professionals make him a valuable asset to the industry.

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