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IWCF Well Control Drilling Operations Level 3 & 4 Surface Stake

Course Aim:

This course aims to provide the audience with in-depth knowledge, skills, and understanding of the Well Control techniques applied for Surface BOP Stack installations in accordance with IWCF standards.

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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

 

Chapter 5 Blowout Prevention System

  • 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

 

Chapter 11 Kick Methods

 

  • Constant BHP Methods
  • Kill Sheet
  • 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

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