| Basic Concepts |
| • Information Management Systems |
• Torque
• Material properties |
• Pressure and force
• Accumulator usale volume |
Well Construction - The Big Picture |
• Rig types
• Circulating system |
• Establish wellhead, run the stack
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• Motion compensation
• Diverter system |
BOP Control Systems - Hydraulic Piloted |
• Components of the system
• Basic symbols |
• Hydraulic schematics
• Hose management |
• Subsea BOP control systems
• ROVs and special tools |
Surface Mud Flow Network |
• Choke and kill manifolds
• Shipboard piping |
• Maintenance after a kick
• Mud gas separators |
• Diverters
• Equipment failures |
Auxiliary Lines & Connections |
| • Choke and kill stabs |
• LMRP C/K flex piping |
• Stack frame issues |
Marine Riser System |
• Telescopic Joints
• Tensioning rings |
• Flex and ball joints
• Auxiliary lines |
• Riser & LMRP handling systems
• Riser field issues |
Annular BOPS |
• Operational characteristics of major models
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• Failure modes
• Swarf |
• Control system contamination
• Insepction methods |
Hydraulic Connectors: Wellhead, LMRP, C/K |
• Operational characteristics of major models
•Lubrication & backdriving |
• Selection criteria
• Failure modes |
• Hydrates
• Mini connectors |
Ram BOPs |
| • Operational characteristics of major models |
• Ram packer basics
• Variable bore and shear rams |
• Pipe shearing
• Locking systems
• Failure modes and inspection |
Gate Valves - Stack Mounted and Surface |
• Operational Characteristics
• Metal-to-metal sealing |
• Design types
• Define "failsafe" |
• Actuator spring issues
• Valve operator issues |
What is an Acceptable Pressure Test? |
| • Force, pressure, area |
• Pressure recording devices
• High pressure hose/fittings |
• Regulations and safety |
