Course Overview

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1 – Introduction to Rig Types & Main Components

• - Overview of land, jack-up, semi-submersible, and drillship rigs
• - Derrick, mast, substructure, rotary table, drawworks
• - Hoisting system components and load ratings
• - Power systems: diesel-electric, SCR, AC rigs
• - Exercise: Identify rig types and key equipment using real rig schematics

Day 2 – Circulating & Rotating Systems

• - Mud pumps, standpipe manifold, mud pits, and solids control equipment
• - Top drive vs. rotary table drive systems
• - Drillstring and BHA components related to rig equipment
• - Swivel, kelly, rotary hose, and power swivel functions
• - Workshop: Select equipment specifications for a specific well profile

Day 3 – Rig Selection, Load Calculations & Safety Considerations

• - Factors influencing rig selection: well depth, hole size, environment
• - Calculating hook load, drawworks capacity, and setback loads
• - Rig floor equipment layout for efficient operations
• - Safety devices: crown saver, traveling block safety, hoisting system inspections
• - Exercise: Evaluate rig specifications for a deep HPHT well

Day 4 – Simulator-Based Rig Equipment Operation

• - Introduction to rig equipment simulator environment
• - Simulating hoisting, rotating, and circulating systems operation
• - Simulating real-time equipment failures and troubleshooting exercises
• - Practicing rig-up and rig-down operations with safety checks
• - Team Exercise: Conduct simulated rig start-up and equipment checks

Day 5 – Advanced Simulator Practice & Equipment Troubleshooting

• - Advanced equipment fault scenarios: stuck pipe response, pump failures, draw works malfunctions
• - Communication and coordination during equipment failures
• - Rig equipment maintenance best practices
• - Reviewing key lessons from simulator exercises
• - Capstone Project: Plan and execute a full rig operation using simulator, from spud to TD with equipment selection justification

Expected Learning Outcomes

•  Identify and describe functions of key rig equipment
•  Select appropriate rigs and equipment based on well requirements
•  Perform load calculations to evaluate rig capability
•  Operate rig equipment safely and efficiently using simulators
•  Troubleshoot equipment failures and apply best practices for rig safety and maintenance