Course Content:
Chapter 1 Prerequisite Material
- Introduction to Drilling
- Introduction to Offshore Drilling
- Math
- Density
- Pressure
Chapter 2 Introduction to Equipment
- Basic Drilling Equipment
- Mud Circulating System
- Pipes & Manifolds
- Workover & Completions
Chapter 3 Kick Theory
- Blowouts
- Introduction to Well Control
- Formation Pressure
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- Pump Pressure
- Kick Theory
- U-Tube Effect
- Lost Circulation & Fracturing
- Surface Pressure
Chapter 4 Fluids
- Drilling Fluids
- Mud Balance
- Formation Fluids
- Gas Properties
- Gas Kick
- Introducing the BOP
- Annular & Ram Preventers
- Auxiliary BOP Equipment
- BOP Control Systems
- BOP Testing
Chapter 6 Well Control Equipment
- Pressure Gauges
- Fluid Recording
- Gas Control
- Safety Valves
- Barriers
Chapter 7 Causes of Kicks
- Insufficient HP
- Swabbing
- Surging
- Abnormally Pressured Formation
- Annular Gas Flow
- Intentional Kicks
Chapter 8 Kick Detection
- Quick Response
- Kick Indicators
- Kick Warning Signs
Chapter 9 Drilling Procedures
- Tripping
- Wireline & Casing
- Shallow Gas Hazards
- Shut-in Concept
- Crew Drills
- Top Hole Drilling
Chapter 10 Kick Procedures
- Shut-in Concept
- Abnormal Circulation
- Shut-in Procedure and Verification
- Recording Parameters
- Constant BHP Methods
- Kill Sheet
- Kill Methods
- Subsea Kill Methods
Chapter 12 Conclusion
Well Control Risks
Conclusion
Simulator:
- complete exercises from lined up to killing with different methods
- Practical Assessment
Exam:
- Equipment Exam
- P&P Exam
