BOP system – IOM

Course overview The BOP control system is the single highest contributor to downtime in the oil and gas industry. This complex network of redundant hydraulic controls interfaces with electrical signals from the surface using multiplex communication to maximize reliability. Every function has a backup, and no single points of failure exist. However, if improperly maintained or serviced, the system cannot operate reliably. Typically, any loss of redundancy results in a mandated stack pull to repair the issue. Our expert-designed and led course series expands on details provided in the OEM System Training courses. This course is centered on human-induced failures, and how to prevent them using assembly techniques. Only the top five contributors to downtime are focused on to ensure quality learning takes place, and the course is not diluted with too many components. Intended For:  Drill Crews, Bop Mechanics, Rig Mechanics, Maintenance Personnel, Graduate Engineers with little or no field experience.   Course content Bop and well control equipment familiarization Overview of hydrocarbons bearing well control Primary and secondary well control requirements Well control Bop Maintenance and Inspection Choke manifolds Chokes (powered and manual ) Choke panel systems Manifold valves and piping systems Manifold instrumentation Well control monitoring systems Degassers Disassembly, inspection and assembly Troubleshooting, maintenance and testing API requirements Diverters and vent line valves Diverter control system and closing unit Troubleshooting, maintenance and testing API requirements Annular Preventers Theory, design and operation Sealing elements Disassembly, inspection and assembly Troubleshooting, maintenance and testing API requirements Drilling Spools, side outlets, HP pipework HCR Valves, Side Outlets valves Disassembly, inspection and testing API requirements Ram Type Preventer Theory, design and operation Ram block to ram cavity dimensional relationship Operating cylinder / ram change hydraulic components Elastomers Ram types Hang off / Shearing capabilities Ring groove requirements Disassembly, inspection and testing API requirements Hydraulic system Bop Fluid requirements and quality Reservoir / accumulators Triplex / air pumps HPU unit valves / regulators / pressure transmitters HP piping schedules and connections Electro / hydraulic / pneumatic control and monitoring devices Remote unit panels and control systems Troubleshooting, condition monitoring, maintenance and testing API requirements Maintenance safety HP fluid management Electrical safety Permit to work and equipment isolation Technical Report writing Maintenance history and relevant data recording Inspection and dimensional data recording Manufacturers recommendations for major survey periods Condition based maintenance principles and worn limits Take away Providing useful  training for Bop Maintenance personnel in order to increase their knowledge on the theory, design, construction, assembly and maintenance of well control systems and disciplines which, on the students return to the worksite, should result in improved maintenance procedures, accurate and rapid troubleshooting, thereby reducing the rigs downtime and operating costs while improving overall safety, operating efficiency and reliability of the drilling unit and its associated systems.