Introduction
Thorough knowledge of the BOP and main drilling equipment is vital for safe, efficient and trouble-free drilling. The Hands-on BOP Workshop presents the BOP and main drilling equipment found on today’s surface rigs. This highly informative workshop equips candidates with overall knowledge of drilling equipment, explains the most common faults of BOPs on surface rigs and introduces basic maintenance procedures with a focus on safe working practices.
Aims
Upon completion of the Hands-on BOP Workshop attendees will be able to:
Fully understand and explain the operation of the main components of well control equipment (ram- and annular-type BOPs, gate valves, choke and kill manifolds, diverters and control systems)
Understand the basic API requirements for well control equipment
Understand maintenance requirements for well control equipment
Perform maintenance on ram-type BOPs in a safe manner, as learned frompractical training on a surface ram BOP in our workshop.