Drilling Rig Inspection, Sizing and Selection Training

Participants will learn about:
• Rig inspection objectives and categories
• Rigs used for land drilling and work over operations
• Basic rig systems:
• Power system
• Hoisting system
• Rotary system
• Fluid circulating system
• Solids control equipment
• BOPs & well control equipment
• Rig instrumentation
• Using testing procedures and check lists for Inspections
• Drill string inspection
• The main string components and the field procedures for non-destructive tests
• Rig sizing calculations and selection procedures

Day 1
Introduction to Rig Inspection, Rig Sizing and Rig Selection
• Course objectives
• Basic concepts and definitions on Rig Inspection
• Standards used in Rig Inspection
• Inspection criteria
Types of Drilling and Work Over Rigs

Day 2
The Basic Rig Systems – Description & Specifications
• Power System
• Hoisting System
• Rotary System
• Fluid Circulating System
• Solids Control Equipment
• BOP and Well Control Equipment
• Rig Instrumentation
Guidelines for Rig Inspection and Acceptance Test

Day 3
Rig Inspection and Acceptance Tests
Drilling Equipment
• Hoisting Equipment
• Drill Floor Equipment
• Pipe Handling Equipment

Mud System
• Mud Pumps
• Mud Mixing Equipment
• Centrifugal Pumps
• Solids Control Equipment

Well Control Equipment
• Rams Preventers
• Annular Preventers
• Choke and Kill Manifold
• Poor Boy Degasser
• BOP Control Unit (Accumulator)
• BOP Handling Equipment
• Diverter System

Day 4
Power System (Diesel / Electric Rig)
• Diesel Engines
• Main Generators
• SCR System
• AC/DC Motors
• Lighting Systems
• Safety and Environment Inspection
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Gas Detection Equipment
• Lifting and Load Handling Equipment
• Housekeeping
• First Aid

Day 5
Drill String Inspection
Drill String Components – Description & Specifications
• Drill Pipe Marking System
• Drill String Operation
• Drill String Failures
Inspection Methods – NDT
• Dimensional Inspection
• Visual Inspection
• Magnetic Particles
• Electro Magnetic Inspection
• Ultra-Sonic Inspection

Rig Sizing and Rig Selection
• Minimum Land Rig Requirements
• Main factors for Rig Comparison
o Derrick Load Capacity Calculations
o Block Line Calculations
o Drilling Work Line Calculations
o Rig Power Requirement Calculations
o Well Control Equipment Requirements
o Solid Control Equipment Requirements
o Drill String Handling Capacity
o Storage Capacity
o Accommodations & Living Facilities
o Rig Management System
o Rig Inventory