AC-0083 - IWCF Drilling Well Control Level 3 and 4 Cross Reference Form.

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IWCF Drilling Level 3 and 4 Cross Reference Form

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Learning objective. During Level 3 Level 4
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PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

OVERVIEW
Well Control Incidents

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Identify the potential impact of a well Assess the potential impact of a well
control incident on: control incident on:
- Personnel - Personnel
The impact of a well - Employment - Employment
control incident. - Assets - Assets
- Environment - Environment
- Operations - Operations
Reputation. - Reputation.
Well Control Training and Assessment
Explain "why are we here?" Explain "why are we here?"

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including: including:
- Capability to apply well - Capability to apply well
control skills control skills
The need for well control
- Trust of stakeholders - Trust of stakeholders
training and assessment.
- Responsibility to colleagues - Responsibility to colleagues
- Reduce the severity of - Reduce the severity of
impact of a well control impact of a well control event
event. - Regulatory requirements.

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INTRODUCTION TO WELL CONTROL
Hydrostatic Pressure
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Explain the factors that affect Explain the factors that affect
Factors that affect
hydrostatic pressure and complete hydrostatic pressure and complete
hydrostatic pressure.
calculations. calculations.
Complete hydrostatic and gradient Complete hydrostatic and gradient

calculations including, but not limited calculations including, but not limited
to: to:
- Given a fluid density, - Given a fluid density,
calculate a pressure gradient calculate a pressure gradient
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- Given a pressure gradient, - Given a pressure gradient,

calculate a fluid density calculate a fluid density
- Given a fluid density and - Given a fluid density and
Hydrostatic pressure True Vertical Depth (TVD), True Vertical Depth (TVD),
calculations. calculate a pressure calculate a pressure
- Given a pressure and a TVD, - Given a pressure and a TVD,
calculate a fluid density calculate a fluid density
- Given a pressure and a fluid - Given a pressure and a fluid
density, calculate a TVD density, calculate a TVD
- Given two or more fluid - Given two or more fluid
densities and vertical densities and vertical
intervals, calculate a intervals, calculate a
pressure. pressure.

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Formation Pressure
Describe Explain the mechanisms that can
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subnormal/normal/abnormal cause formation pore pressure

formation pore pressures. changes:
- Depletion
Explain how abnormal formation - Injection
Formation pore pressure.
pore pressure is caused: - Diagenesis.
- Under compaction
- Faulting From a given sub-subsurface
- Salt domes prognosis, calculate the formation
- Aquifers. pore pressure.
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Formation pore pressure Identify from a sub-surface Assess from a given sub-surface
as the lower limit of the prognosis the required mud weight prognosis the minimum useable mud
mud weight window. with trip margin. weight with trip margin.
Fracture Pressure
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Explain fracture pressure and its Explain the mechanisms that cause
Fracture pressure.
effects. fracture pressure changes.

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Identify from a sub-surface Assess from a given sub-surface

Fracture pressure as the prognosis, the maximum allowable prognosis, the maximum allowable
upper limit of the mud mud weight, maximum allowable mud weight, maximum allowable
weight window. surface pressure and the potential surface pressure and the potential
for losses. for losses.
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can affect formation fracture

pressure and assess possible
The effects of water Describe how increasing water depth solutions, for example:
depth on formation can affect formation fracture - The casing design
fracture pressure. pressure. - The drilling fluid density as
low as possible
- Monitor annulus pressure
while drilling.
Primary Well Control

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Explain how hydrostatic pressure Explain how hydrostatic pressure

Factors that can influence
and formation pore pressure can and formation pore pressure can
primary well control.
influence primary well control. influence primary well control.

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Pore and fracture Assess a given situation, and explain

Explain the impact of uncertain pore
pressure estimation and the impact of uncertain pore and
and fracture pressures on
the potential impact on fracture pressures on maintaining
maintaining primary well control.
primary well control. primary well control.
Secondary Well Control

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Explain the actions required to

Outline the actions to achieve and
Secondary well control. monitor and maintain secondary well
maintain secondary well control.
control.
Secondary Well Control Equipment

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Explain the requirements for

Appropriate secondary Outline the requirements for
appropriate secondary well control
well control equipment secondary well control equipment in
equipment in maintaining the barrier
selection. maintaining the barrier envelope.
envelope.

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BARRIERS
Barrier Concept
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Identify what elements can form a

The well barrier elements Identify what elements can form a well barrier envelope during drilling,
in well operations. well barrier envelope during drilling. completion, workover and
abandonment operations.
Compare mechanical and Compare mechanical and

hydrostatic barriers. hydrostatic barriers.
Hydrostatic barriers: Hydrostatic barriers:

- The density can be - The density can be
maintained (ability to maintained (ability to
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circulate) circulate)
- Can be monitored (for losses, - Can be monitored (for losses,
The principles of different gains or pressure). gains or pressure).
well barrier element
types. Mechanical Barriers: Mechanical Barriers:
- If possible, will be pressure - If possible, pressure tested in
tested in the direction of flow the direction of flow from the
from the well. well.
- If they cannot be pressure - If they cannot be pressure
tested from the direction of tested from the direction of
flow from the well, they must flow from the well, they must
be risk assessed and be risk assessed and
verified. verified.

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Assess from a given well situation,

Barrier terminology – From a given well diagram, identify the primary and secondary well
‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ the ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ barrier barrier elements during drilling,
barrier elements. elements. completion, workover and
abandonment operations.
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Describe the processes that are Assess the processes that are used
used to verify a well barrier element: to verify a well barrier element:
Verification of well barrier
- Confirm that it has operated - Confirm that it has operated
elements.
correctly correctly
- Continually monitor for leaks. - Continually monitor for leaks.

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Barrier Management
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Identify the reference sources for

barrier test criteria including:
Identify the reference sources for
- The well
barrier test criteria including:
The criteria to test barrier programme/operations
- The well
elements. manuals
programme/operations
- Industry standards
manuals.
- Technical specifications from
equipment manufacturers.
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Describe the key elements of a test Describe the key elements of a test
document: document:
Documentation for well
- Testing procedure - Testing procedure
barrier tests.
- Signature of the well owner - Signature of the well owner
- Accurate records. - Accurate records.
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Explain the correct action to take Explain the correct action to take
The correct action to take
when a well barrier element fails: when a well barrier element fails:
when a well barrier
- During testing - During testing
element test fails.
- In service during operations. - In service during operations.

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Identify suitable methods of

How to verify the monitoring, for example:
continued integrity of the - Monitor annulus pressures
well barrier envelope. - Casing wear through ditch
magnets.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Well Control and Emergency Drills
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Explain how to use risk management Explain how to use risk management
to reduce the probability of a kick to reduce the probability of a kick
Risk management.
and minimise the potential influx and minimise the potential influx
volume in a well control event. volume in a well control event.
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For a given scenario, assess the

Identify when a MOC process is
The Management of requirement for a change, and
required to change a well control
Change (MOC) process. outline the MOC process to deliver
procedure.
that change.

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From a given scenario, identify the From a given scenario, demonstrate

The importance of primary factors to be verified as in the primary factors to be verified as
checklists for operations place and functional by means of in place and functional by means of
with well control checklist: checklist:
implications. - Equipment - Equipment
- Procedures. - Procedures.
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Explain the purpose of well control

drills:
Explain how often well control drills
- To reach expected
The need for well control should be carried out and outline the
competency
drills. documentation required to prove
- To maintain competency
competency.
- To check that the required
equipment is ready.
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Identify the checks required before Explain the checks required before
placing non-shearables in the BOP: placing non-shearables and non
The management of non-
- Identify non-shearables sealables in the BOP.
shearable and non-
- Identify non-sealables
sealable tubulars through
- Flow check Identify the non-shearables and non
the BOP.
- Identify methods to assure sealables and outline actions to
well closure. minimise the risk.

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CAUSES OF KICKS
General
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Describe situations which can cause

The causes of kicks. hydrostatic pressure to be less than
formation pore pressure.
Loss of Hydrostatic Pressure
Explain what can happen if the hole Explain what can happen if the hole
is not kept full. is not kept full.
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From given data, calculate loss of From given data, calculate loss of
The consequences of hydrostatic head. hydrostatic head.
failing to keep the hole
full. Calculate the fluid loss before going Calculate the fluid loss before going
underbalance: underbalance:
- Height lost - Height lost
- Barrels lost - Barrels lost
- Tubulars pulled (dry or wet). Tubulars pulled (dry or wet).

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Explain the possible causes of a

reduction in fluid density:
From a given situation, assess
Factors that affect fluid - Adding water to the fluid
possible causes of fluid density
density. system
reduction, and the checks required.
- Use of centrifuges
- Gas-cut drilling fluid.
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List the operations that can reduce Explain how some operations reduce
hydrostatic head, for example (but hydrostatic head, for example (but
not limited to): not limited to):
Operations which can - Cement setting - Cement setting
reduce hydrostatic head. - Temperature effects on well - Temperature effects on well
bore fluids bore fluids
- Settling of weighting material - Settling of weighting material
- Swabbing. - Swabbing.
Hydrostatic Effect
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The effect of fluid Explain and calculate the effect on

Explain the effect on well control
properties in the riser, well control operations of different
operations of different fluids in the
booster, choke, and kill fluids in the riser, booster, choke and
riser, booster, choke and kill lines.
lines. kill lines.

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The effect of riser margin From given well data, calculate the From given well data, calculate the
on bottom hole pressure. required riser margin. required riser margin.
Gas cutting
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Describe the effects of gas cut mud

on hydrostatic pressure.
For a given situation, assess the
Gas cutting of drilling
Explain what actions to take: significance of the gas cutting and
fluid.
- Alert the supervisor to trend explain what actions to take.
changes
- Use the vacuum degasser.
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Differentiate between the three Analyse a given situation and

causes of gas cutting: explain what actions to take for:
The causes of gas
- Background gas - Background gas
cutting.
- Connection gas - Connection gas
- Trip gas. - Trip gas.

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Lost Circulation
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Identify how losses are recognised:

The methods to recognise
- The pit levels
losses.
- The rate of returns.
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Explain the causes of lost circulation

and how to prevent them.
The potential causes of
Identify the causes of lost circulation.
lost circulation.
Explain the well control implications
of losses.
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Explain actions to take when losses

are identified:
- Stop drilling or tripping
The actions to take in the
- Start the flow check For a given situation, assess and
event of losses during
- Alert the supervisor explain the course of action to take.
normal operations.
- Establish the rate and source
of losses
- Prepare to fill the hole.

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For a given situation, assess and

Explain possible actions to take to
explain what actions should be taken
prevent riser collapse:
The possible to prevent riser collapse:
- Riser fill methods
consequences of losses - Riser fill methods
- Isolate the riser from well.
on riser integrity. - Isolate riser from well
Outline riser limitations.
Identify the riser limitations.
Swab and Surge Effects
Explain the causes of swabbing and From a given situation, assess the
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surging: causes of swabbing and surging:

- Well and pipe/BHA geometry - Well and pipe/BHA geometry
- Measured depth (including - Measured depth (including
The causes of swabbing horizontal) horizontal)
and surging. - Fluid characteristics - Fluid characteristics
- Hole conditions and - Hole conditions and
formation properties formation properties
- Running and pulling speeds - Running and pulling speeds
- Bit/stabiliser balling. - Bit/stabiliser balling.
Assess a given situation and explain
possible actions to minimise
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Explain the consequences of

swabbing and surging:
swabbing and surging.
- Use appropriate running and
pulling speeds
The consequences of Describe the actions to take to
- Identify gains and losses
swabbing and surging. minimise swabbing and surging:
- Optimise fluid properties
- Use appropriate running and
- Optimise the hole conditions
pulling speeds
- BHA optimisation
- Identify gains and losses.
- Consider circulating during
pipe movement.
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Downhole swabbing and

Explain the risks of swabbing and Explain the risks of swabbing and
surging from the vessel
surging due to vessel motion. surging due to vessel motion.
motion on floating rigs.
Tripping
Identify operational elements for

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tripping:
For a given scenario, assess the
- Prepare the hole
appropriate trip management
- Optimise fluid properties
procedure, for example:
- Flow check
The tripping process. - Direct Supervisory oversight
- Pump a slug (POOH)
- Check tripping
- Pull out of hole/run in hole.
- Swabbing behaviour
- Monitor displacement using
- Wet/Dry Trip.
trip sheet and trip tank
(POOH and RIH).
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Explain the primary risks Assess the primary risks

encountered during tripping: encountered during tripping:
The risks associated with Pulling out of hole: Pulling out of hole:
tripping. - Swabbing. - Swabbing.
Running in hole Running in hole

- Surging. - Surging.

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Describe the purpose and key

elements of a trip tank:
- Size
The use of a trip tank - Sensitive instrumentation
and trip sheet. - Use of pump.
Describe the purpose and key

elements of a trip sheet.
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Identify gain/loss trends from trip

sheet data.
Actions to take when Analyse a given situation and
there are deviations from Outline the actions to take: determine the response to take if the
predicted trip tank - Stop tripping trip sheet indicates a deviation from
volumes. - Communicate to the the expected fluid volume change.
supervisor
- Flow check.
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Demonstrate the actions to take Justify the actions to take when an

when an influx is identified: influx is identified:
The actions to take after
- Flow check - Flow check
trip sheet evaluation
- Run (or strip) back to bottom - Run (or strip) back to bottom
shows an influx.
- Circulate the influx out - Circulate the influx out
through the chokes. through the chokes.

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Explain the process of pumping a

‘slug’ and its intended result.
From given data, calculate the

required slug size and pit gain due to Explain the process of pumping a
pumping the slug. ‘slug’ and its intended result.
Describe the reason for having a trip From given data, calculate the
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margin: required slug size and pit gain due to

- To maintain BHP greater pumping the slug.
than formation pressure while
Common tripping
pulling out of hole. Using given data, calculate the
practices.
required trip margin.
Explain the process of pumping out
of the hole: Explain the principles of pumping out
- Keep the hole full of hole:
- Ensure the flow rate is - Keep the hole full
sufficient to overcome the - Maintain BHP greater than
effects of swabbing. formation pressure.
- Ensure the pump output is
sufficient to fill the increasing
space below the bit as the bit
moves up.
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Identify factors that might cause an Explain factors that might cause an
influx in the tubulars: influx in the tubulars:
- No float valves in the string - No float valves in the string
An influx in the tubulars.
- Closure of the BOP before - Closure of the BOP before
closing the Drill Pipe Safety closing the Drill Pipe Safety
Valve (DPSV). Valve (DPSV).

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Assess the risk of swabbing an influx

into a horizontal section and explain
Explain why swabbing may be more the influx identification.
likely in a horizontal well and how to
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deal with it. Explain why swabbing may be more

likely in a horizontal well and how to
From well geometry and influx deal with it.
A swabbed influx in a location, identify the impact to
horizontal well bottom hole pressure. From well geometry and influx
location, identify the impact to
Explain the procedures and bottom hole pressure.
precautions required when running
the bit back to bottom to circulate out Explain the procedures and
the influx. precautions required when running
the bit back to bottom to circulate out
the influx.

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KICK WARNING SIGNS AND KICK INDICATORS

Kick Warning Signs and First Actions
Identify kick warning signs including:

- Rate of penetration changes
- Cuttings size and shape
- Drilling fluid temperature
increase
- Changes in gas trends at the
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shakers
- Increase in torque and drag
- A change in d-exponent.
Kick warning signs while - Rate of penetration changes. From a given situation, verify and
drilling and/or circulating. - Cuttings size and shape assess the kick warning signs.
- Downhole tool data.
Drilling fluid property changes, for

example density/pH/viscosity/
chlorides/temperature
- Background gas.
- Connection gas
- Trip Gas
- Increase in torque and drag.
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From a given situation, interpret

Recognise warning signs when
relevant warning signs when
Kick warning signs when tripping:
tripping:
tripping. - Swabbing
- Swabbing
- Increased drag.
- Increased drag.

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Demonstrate how to flow check the

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well to evaluate the warning signs

- Stop Drilling
- Space out the drill string for
Actions to take after Assess the warning signs, decide
the BOP
recognising a kick what action is required, and
- Stop the pumps
warning sign. communicate with the team.
- Monitor the well for flow on
the trip tank.
- Communicate with the
supervisor.
Kick Indicators
Define what a kick indicator is: Define what a kick indicator is:
- Increase in flow - Increase in flow
- Increase in tank volume. - Increase in tank volume.
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Describe why detecting a kick early Justify the importance of detecting a

is important: kick early:
Kick indicators and the
- Minimise the kick volume - Minimise the kick volume
importance of early kick
- Minimise pressures on the - Minimise pressures on the
detection.
well well
- Minimise the chances of - Minimise the chances of
losses. losses.
From well data, identify when a kick From well data, identify when a kick
may be in progress. may be in progress.

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The interpretation of well

Differentiate between normal well Differentiate between normal well
flow-back (for example:
behaviour and potential kick behaviour and potential kick
‘finger-printing’ and trend
indicators. indicators.
analysis).
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Explain the problems associated From a given situation, assess

The effect of rig motion with monitoring the well on a floating possible problems associated with
on detecting kick rig. monitoring the well on a floating rig:
indicators. - Vessel motion - Vessel motion
- Crane operations. - Crane operations.
Shallow Gas
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Explain why secondary well control

cannot be used in the event of a Explain why it is necessary to begin
Shallow Gas shallow gas flow: dynamic kill (tertiary well control)
- Formation breakdown operations as quickly as possible.
- Equipment availability.

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Explain the consequences of shallow From a given situation, assess the

gas: consequences of shallow gas:
- Gas around the rig leading to - Gas around the rig leading to
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explosion risk and possible explosion risk and possible

H2S H2S
The consequences of - Equipment failure due to - Equipment failure due to
shallow gas kicks. rapid abrasive flow rapid abrasive flow
- Possible broaching of gas to - Possible broaching of gas to
the surface outside the well the surface outside the well
- High noise levels making it - High noise levels making it
difficult to communicate difficult to communicate
- The situation can develop - The situation can develop
very rapidly. very rapidly.
Explain the critical factors when Assess the critical factors when
drilling top hole with the risk of drilling top hole with the risk of
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shallow gas: shallow gas:

- Keeping the hole full - Keeping the hole full
- Controlled penetration rate - Controlled penetration rate
Prevention of shallow gas
- Drilling fluid density - Drilling fluid density
kicks.
- Trip speed - Trip speed
- Pump out of hole - Pump out of hole
- Pump rate - Pump rate
- Hole diameter - Hole diameter
- Kill fluid. - Kill fluid.

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For a given scenario, identify the

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operational requirements
For a given scenario identify the
(procedures and equipment) in
operational requirements
shallow gas areas:
The requirements for (procedures and equipment) in
- Large flow rate capacity
operations in a shallow shallow gas areas:
- Large fluid volume
gas zone. - Suspend well operations,
- Riser-less
- Keep pumping
- Use the appropriate diverter
- Activate the diverter.
system (reference API RP
64).
Describe the step-by-step procedure
Describe the step-by-step procedure
for rig personnel when a shallow gas
for rig personnel when a shallow gas
kick is in progress:
kick is in progress:
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- With the diverter closed and

- With the diverter closed and
operations suspended,
operations suspended,
switch to pumping kill mud
switch to pumping kill mud
Managing shallow gas - Keep the hole full
- Keep the hole full
flow. - If you run out of kill mud,
- If you run out of kill mud,
pump drilling mud
pump drilling mud
- If you run out of drilling mud,
- If you run out of drilling mud,
pump water
pump water
- Be prepared to pump cement
- Be prepared to pump
- Consider evacuation of non-
cement.
essential personnel.
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For a given scenario, justify the

Explain the principles of drilling top
decision to drill top hole without a
Implications of drilling top hole without a riser:
riser:
hole with or without a - no gas directly to the rig
- no gas directly to the rig
riser. - move off quickly
- move off quickly
- avoid collapse of the riser.
- avoid collapse of riser.

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Describe the methods to identify a Assess the methods to identify a

shallow gas kick shallow gas kick:
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- Monitor the well by Visual - Monitor the well by Visual

(ROV) and sonar (ROV) and sonar
The methods to identify - Surface visual (bubble - Surface visual (bubble
and minimise the impact watch). watch).
of a shallow gas kick.
Describe the methods to minimise Assess the methods to minimise the
the impact: impact:
- Anchors - Anchors
- Rig move. - Rig move.
CIRCULATING SYSTEM
Definition and Principles
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Describe the potential problems with

the loss of barite, for example:
- Barite sag
The use of barite. - Solid removal equipment.
Calculate the barite weight required

to increase the fluid density.

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Bottom hole circulating

pressure and Equivalent Given well data, calculate dynamic Given well data, calculate dynamic
Circulating Density BHP and ECD. BHP and ECD.
(ECD).
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The relationship between

Given well data, calculate dynamic Given well data, calculate dynamic
pump pressure and
BHP and ECD. BHP and ECD.
pump speed.
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The relationship between From given data, interpret and Explain and calculate how changes
pump pressure and calculate how changes in drilling in drilling fluid density can affect
drilling fluid density. fluid density can affect pressures. pressures.

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Slow Circulation Rates (SCRs)
Describe when you should take and

repeat SCRs.
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Outline why they are measured at Assess when you should take and
The process of taking the remote choke panel. repeat SCRs.
Slow Circulation Rates
(SCRs). Demonstrate the procedure and Explain why they are measured at
appropriate equipment line-up for the remote choke panel.
taking slow circulating rates:
- Minimum of two pumps and
two pump rates.
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Assess the choice of slow circulation

rates because of the limitations of:
The factors that influence - Surface equipment
selection of slow - Personnel (operating the
circulating rates. equipment)
- Well bore conditions
- Well bore geometry.
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Demonstrate the processes to Evaluate the processes to record

How to establish choke
record pressure losses at slow pressure losses at slow circulating
line friction when using a
circulating rates to calculate choke rates to calculate choke line friction
subsea BOP.
line friction and its effect on BHP. and its effect on BHP.

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Fracture Pressure and MAASP

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The purpose of a Leak Off Explain the reasons why a LOT is

Test (LOT), and the carried out.
Explain the differences between a
difference between a LOT
LOT and a FIT.
and a Formation Integrity Differentiate between the objectives
Test (FIT). of a LOT and a FIT.
Identify the requirements to Outline the requirements to complete

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complete a LOT or FIT: a LOT or FIT:

- Hole conditions - Hole conditions
- Mud weight - Mud weight
How to perform a LOT or - Line up - Line up
a FIT. - Instrumentation - Instrumentation
- Pump rates - Pump rates
- Hesitation or Continuous - Hesitation or Continuous
- Volumes pumped and - Volumes pumped and
returned. returned.
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The pressure versus

Analyse a LOT/FIT graph to select From a LOT/FIT graph, identify the
volume graph from the
MAASP. key information to select MAASP.
LOT or FIT data.

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from LOT/FIT results. the MAASP. calculate the MAASP.
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Indicate when MAASP is going to

change: for example:
Indicate when MAASP will change:
When and why MAASP - Weak zone below the shoe
- When there is a change in
must be recalculated. - Losses
hydrostatic pressure.
- Change in hydrostatic
pressure.
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The principles of kick

For a given scenario, identify the
margin/tolerance/intensity
factors affecting kick tolerance and
and how it is applied to
their impact on well operations.
well operations.

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INFLUX CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOUR

Principles
From well observation, estimate the

Identify the different types of influx
different types of influx fluids;
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fluids;
- Gas (hydrocarbon, H2S,
- Gas (hydrocarbon, H2S,
CO2)
CO2)
The different types of - Oil
- Oil
influx and the hazards - Water
- Water
they present. - Combination of gas, oil and
- Combination of gas, oil and
water.
water.
Outline the key hazards of these
Outline the key hazards of these
types of influx.
types of influx.
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How an influx can change Describe the changes which can For a given scenario, assess what
as it is circulated up a take place as different types of influx changes can take place as different
well. are circulated. types of influx are circulated.

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Calculate pressure and volume at Calculate pressure and volume at

The importance and use
given well envelope locations given well envelope locations
of the gas laws.
(excluding temperature element). (including temperature element).
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Differentiate between what can

happen if an influx migrates:
Describe what can happen if an - in an open well
influx migrates: - in a shut-in well.
Influx migration.
- in an open well
- in a shut-in well. From given data, calculate gas
migration rates, pressures and
volumes
Influx Behaviour
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From a given scenario, assess how

an influx can change the properties
The effects of influx fluids of the primary fluid barrier:
on the primary fluid - The density
barrier. - The rheology (viscosity, pH,
chlorides)
- The solubility.

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as it is circulated up a well in water
The behaviour of a
based and oil based drilling fluids,
hydrocarbon gas influx
and the possible effects on:
when circulated.
- Volumes
- Pressures.
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The solubility of
hydrocarbon, carbon
From a given scenario, assess the
dioxide and hydrogen Recognise the wellbore conditions
wellbore conditions under which
sulphide gases when under which formation gases will
formation gases will come out of
mixed under downhole come out of solution, from water
solution, from water based and/or oil
conditions with water based and/or oil based drilling fluid.
based drilling fluid.
based or (pseudo) oil
based drilling fluid.
For different drilling fluid types,

For different drilling fluid types,
predict how dissolved gas will
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describe how dissolved gas will

The behaviour of behave under specific downhole
behave under specific shut-in
dissolved gas in different conditions.
conditions.
drilling fluid types when
circulating the influx to From a given scenario, estimate how
Explain how and when dissolved gas
surface including the and when dissolved gas will break-
will break-out of the drilling fluid if the
effects of temperature out of the drilling fluid if the influx is
influx is circulated to surface
and pressure. circulated to surface.
List the possible consequences.
Explain the possible consequences.

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possible effects of influx phase
The impact of downhole
List the possible effects of gas change (gas or liquid) under
conditions on the
compressibility under downhole downhole conditions:
hydrocarbon gas state
conditions. - Breakout
(gas or liquid influx).
- Temperature
- Pressure.
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Demonstrate the actions required to Outline the actions required to

mitigate the potential impacts of gas mitigate the potential impacts of gas
The actions required to
break out: break-out:
mitigate the effects of
- Shut-in the well - Shut-in the well
gas break out.
- Circulate bottom up through - Circulate bottom up through
the chokes. the chokes.
In highly deviated kick scenarios,

predict when a gas influx will not
Recognise how a gas influx behaves
behave according to the ideal gas
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in a horizontal well:
law:
- Limited migration
- Limited migration
- Limited initial differential
The behaviour of a gas - Limited initial differential
pressures (SICP, and
influx as it circulated from pressures (SICP, and
SIDPP)
a horizontal well. SIDPP)
- Sweeping the horizontal
- Annular velocity sufficient to
section
remove gas from horizontal
- Influx expansion when in the
section.
vertical section.
- Expansion of influx when in
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Define the effects of gas influx phase

Describe the effects of gas change or breakout in a subsea riser
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expansion in a subsea riser: above the BOPs:

- The potential problems at - The potential problems at
surface surface
The effects of gas
- The potential impact on BHP. - The potential impact on
expansion in the riser.
bottom hole pressure (BHP)
Outline the appropriate actions to
take if gas expansion in the subsea Describe the appropriate actions to
riser is identified. take if gas expansion in the subsea
riser is identified.
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Justify and verify the appropriate

Demonstrate the actions to take with
actions to take with gas expansion in
gas expansion in the riser:
The actions to take with the riser:
- Close the diverter
gas expansion in the - Close the diverter
- Close BOP, secure and
riser. - Close BOP, secure and
monitor
monitor
- Fill the riser with drilling fluid.
- Fill the riser with drilling fluid.

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SHUT-IN PROCEDURES
General Principles
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Recognise a potential primary barrier Recognise a potential primary barrier

failure. failure and describe the immediate
implementation of one or more
A suitable shut-in
Demonstrate hard shut-in secondary barrier elements to rectify
procedure if a primary
procedures after a kick is detected the situation, which procedure is:
barrier fails.
for: - Known by rig crew
- Drilling - Possible to implement
- Tripping. - Regularly practised.
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Demonstrate the correct line-up of

The correct equipment stand pipe and choke manifold
line-up before drilling or before:
tripping. - Drilling
- Tripping.
Demonstrate the correct course of Describe the correct course of action

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action to prevent gas reaching the to prevent gas reaching the rotary
rotary table (Reference API RP 64): table (Reference API RP 64):
- With vent lines open, activate - With vent lines open, activate
The actions to prevent
the diverter the diverter
gas reaching the rotary
- Close the upwind vent line if - Close the upwind vent line if
table.
required required
- Keep the hole full. - Keep the hole full
- Monitor for vent line erosion, - Monitor for vent line erosion,
and subsurface leaks. and subsurface leaks.

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after it is shut-in:
Monitoring the well after
Interpret shut-in well data.
it is shut-in. - Monitor well for flow
- Record well pressures at
regular intervals.
Describe the course of action to

take:
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Demonstrate the course of action to - Activate diverter

take: - Close the BOP
- Activate diverter - Keep the riser full
The actions to take with
- Close the BOP - Monitor slip joint, vent line
gas in the riser above the
- Keep the riser full erosion, and post bubble
BOPs.
- Monitor slip joint, vent line watch.
erosion, and post bubble
watch. Assess the risks involved in having
the diverter system tied into the Mud
Gas Separator (MGS).

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Procedure
Demonstrate the key steps shut-in a Explain the key steps shut-in a well,
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well, using the hard shut-in method: using the hard shut-in method:
- Drilling on bottom - Drilling on bottom
- Tripping in/out of the hole - Tripping in/out of the hole
The steps to secure a
- Running - Running
well using the hard shut-
casing/liner/tubing/completio casing/liner/tubing/completio
in method.
ns ns
- Cementing - Cementing
- Wireline operations - Wireline operations
- Running completion. - Running completion.
Confirm the well is shut-in by: Confirm the well is shut-in by:
- Feedback from the BOP - Feedback from the BOP
closure panels closure panels
- Monitor for unplanned flow - Monitor for unplanned flow
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- Monitor for unplanned - Monitor for unplanned

pressure pressure
- Verify correct functions - Verify correct functions
How to confirm if well
operated operated.
closure is successful and
- Monitor on trip tank. - Monitor on trip tank.
the actions to take if not.
- Use of flow meters. - Use of flow meters.
Demonstrate the action to take if the Demonstrate the action to take if the
well has not been successfully shut- well has not been successfully shut-
in: in:
- Activate a second well - Activate a second well
barrier. barrier.

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Hang Off
Demonstrate the process to hang off Outline the process to hang off the
the string (with the well secured): string (with the well secured):
- Space out the tool joint(s) in - Space out the tool joint(s) in
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the BOP the BOP (allowing for tidal

(allowing for tidal range) range)
When and how to hang - Close an appropriate ram - Close an appropriate ram
off the string in a well (reference API RP 59) (reference API RP 59)
control situation. - Land off the tool joint on the - Land off the tool joint on the
ram ram
- Confirm weight on the ram - Confirm weight on the ram
- Check ram seal (by bleeding - Check ram seal (by bleeding
pressure between closed pressure between closed
preventers). preventers).
Wireline Operations
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The effect of wireline and

Calculate the effect of wireline Assess the potential effect of
wireline tool movement
movement on BHP (open or cased wireline and wireline tool movement
on the bottom hole
hole). on BHP (open or cased hole).
pressure.

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How to shut-in the well Demonstrate the procedure to shut- Outline the procedure to shut-in the
during wireline in the well using wireline pressure well using wireline pressure control
operations. control equipment. equipment.
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Assess from a given scenario, the

Identify limitations of conventional
limitations of conventional well
well control equipment during
The limitations of control equipment during wireline
wireline operations:
conventional well control operations:
- Annulars
equipment during wireline - Annulars
- Shear rams
operations. - Shear rams
- Non-shearables across the
- Non-shearables across the
BOP.
BOP.
Interpretations
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Explain why it is important to record

shut-in well pressures.
From a recorded data list, determine
Recording shut-in well
stabilised pressures to complete kill
pressures. From a list, recognise stabilised
sheet calculations.
pressures to complete kill sheet
calculations.

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From given well and/or kick data, From given well and/or kick data,
interpret any differences between interpret any differences between
SIDPP and SICP such as: SIDPP and SICP such as:
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- Influx density - Influx density

The possible differences - Influx height - Influx height
between shut-in Drill Pipe - Annulus fluid composition - Annulus fluid composition
Pressure (SIDPP) and (cuttings loading, varying (cuttings loading, varying
shut-in Casing Pressure fluid densities) fluid densities)
(SICP) gauge readings. - Position of the bit and or pipe - Position of the bit and or pipe
- Influx in the drill string - Influx in the drill string
- Blockage in the annulus - Blockage in the annulus
- Inaccuracy of the gauges - Inaccuracy of the gauges
- Well deviation. - Well deviation.
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From given well data, identify

trapped pressure and take action for:
How to identify trapped - Well supercharging
pressure. - Unexpected pressure caused
by injection
- Incorrect shut-in procedure.

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Observations
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For a given scenario, demonstrate For a given scenario, explain the

The SIDPP with a float
how to identify the SIDPP with a float method to obtain SIDPP when a float
valve in the drill string.
valve installed. valve is installed.
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Explain the limitations of pressures For a given scenario, assess the

The limitations of gauges: limitations of pressure gauges:
pressure gauges and - Scale - Scale
how they should be read. - Accuracy - Accuracy
- Gauge calibration. - Gauge calibration.
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The use of dedicated Explain the reasons for varying Justify the reasons for using
gauges for SIDPP and pressure readings from several nominated gauges to read SIDPP
SICP. gauges in different locations. and SCIP.

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Influx Migration
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For a given scenario, decide the

The actions to take when From well data, interpret when an
most appropriate actions to take
an influx migrates in a influx migrates in a closed well and
when an influx is migrating in a
closed well. outline the actions to take.
closed well.
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Outline how to bleed off the correct

Recognise the fluid volume to be
How to control BHP amount of fluid volume required to
bled off and demonstrate how to
when an influx is maintain BHP and confirm the
return SIDPP to original shut-in
migrating. volume is as expected by using
stabilised value.
calculations.

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WELL CONTROL METHODS

Principles
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For a given scenario, assess and

Standard well control Define and list kill and control
select the most appropriate kill
methods. methods.
method.
Assess and select the appropriate

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action to take when the primary fluid

barrier cannot be maintained, for
The difference between For a given scenario, outline the example:
controlling and killing a situations in which a well should be - Insufficient weighting material
well. killed or controlled. - Fluid mixing equipment
failure
- Unable to circulate
- Well intervention rig-up.

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Kill Method Principles
Define an appropriate kill pump rate,

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Describe the effects of different kill

considering:
pump rates considering:
- Formation strength
- Formation strength
- Annular friction loss
The selection of kill pump - Annular friction loss
- Choke operator reaction
rate. - Choke operator reaction time
time
- Pump rate limitations
- Pump rate limitations
- Well geometry
- Well geometry
- MGS capabilities.
- MGS capabilities.
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From a given scenario, assess the

The appropriate kill From a given scenario, select the kill
most appropriate kill method which
methods with the bit on method which would result in the
results in the lowest casing shoe
bottom. lowest casing shoe pressure.
pressure.
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From a given a scenario, From a given scenario, assess and

The appropriate course
demonstrate the safest course of select the most appropriate course
of action to take when
action to be followed while not on of action (control and kill) when not
not on bottom.
bottom. on bottom.

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Demonstrate how to maintain Demonstrate how to maintain

Maintaining constant
constant BHP when bringing the constant BHP when bringing the
BHP when starting and
pump up to kill speed and shutting pump up to kill speed and shutting
stopping circulation.
the pump down. the pump down.
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How to reduce well Demonstrate the actions to reduce Explain the actions to reduce
annular pressure if pressure at the well weak point (for pressure at the well weak point (for
MAASP (at the well weak example, during start-up of pumps, example, during start-up of pumps,
point) is approached. circulation during kill operation). circulation during kill operation).
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Maintaining constant From a given scenario, demonstrate From a given scenario, demonstrate
BHP when changing how to change pump speed while how to change pump speed while
pump speed. maintaining constant BHP. maintaining constant BHP.

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Choke Line Friction

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Demonstrate how to maintain

The effect of Choke Line Demonstrate how to bring the pumps
constant BHP when bringing the
Friction (CLF) on BHP up to kill speed while maintaining
pump up to kill speed and shutting
when starting and constant BHP, considering the effect
the pump down considering the
stopping circulation. of CLF.
effect of CLF.
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Demonstrate how to change pump

The effect of CLF on BHP Demonstrate how to maintain
speed and/or shut down a kill
when changing pump constant BHP when changing pump
operation while maintaining constant
speed. speed, considering the effect of CLF.
BHP, considering the effect of CLF.
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Identify the possible changes to the

circulating systems and factors to Assess the possible changes that
The measures to mitigate
reduce CLF: can be made to the circulating
the impact of CLF.
- Pump rate systems and factors to reduce CLF.
- Use of kill and choke line.

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Driller’s Method and Wait and Weight Method

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Demonstrate the role of the Driller

The Driller’s Method of Explain how the Driller’s Method is
when carrying out the Driller’s
well kill operations. carried out.
Method.
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The Wait and Weight Demonstrate the role of the Driller

Explain how the Wait and Weight
Method of well kill when carrying out the Wait and
Method is carried out.
operations. Weight Method.
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The advantages and Outline the advantages and From a given scenario, assess the
disadvantages of the disadvantages of Driller’s Method advantages and disadvantages of
Driller's and Wait and and the Wait and Weight Method to the two methods and decide which
Weight Methods. regain primary control. method to use.

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Demonstrate how to safely displace Outline the procedure to safely
establish kill mud weight
the riser and associated lines to kill displace the riser and associated
in the riser and
fluid weight. lines to kill fluid weight.
associated lines.
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Estimate the volume and pressure of

gas trapped in or beneath the BOP.
identify and safely Demonstrate how to remove gas
remove gas trapped in or trapped in the BOP
Outline the procedure to safely
beneath the BOP.
remove the trapped gas.
Kill Sheet Calculations (Pre-tour)

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Outline a dedicated and agreed

The requirements for a kill upon plan owned by the well
sheet within a well control operator/concession owner that is
plan. routinely updated with current hole
data.

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accurately completed pre- Complete a pre-tour kill sheet based Complete a pre-tour kill sheet based
tour Surface BOP kill on well and installation data. on well and installation data.
sheet.
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The requirement for an

accurately completed pre- Complete a pre-tour kill sheet based Complete a pre-tour kill sheet based
tour Subsea BOP kill on well and installation data. on well and installation data.
sheet.
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Bottom Hole Pressure

Calculate BHP. Calculate BHP.
(BHP).

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pressure. Calculate maximum allowable mud Calculate Maximum Allowable mud
weight using surface leak-off weight using surface leak-off
Maximum allowable mud pressure data. pressure data.
weight.
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Maximum Allowable
Annulus Surface Calculate MAASP. Calculate MAASP.
Pressure (MAASP).
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Bottoms-up time for Calculate bottoms-up time for normal Calculate bottoms-up time for normal
normal drilling. drilling. drilling.

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Total circulating time,

Calculate total circulating time, Calculate total circulating time,
including surface
including surface equipment. including surface equipment.
equipment.
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Surface to bit time. Calculate surface to bit time. Calculate surface to bit time.
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Bit to shoe time. Calculate bit to shoe time. Calculate bit to shoe time.

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Surface to bit strokes Calculate surface to bit strokes. Calculate surface to bit strokes
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Bit to shoe strokes Calculate bit to shoe strokes. Calculate bit to shoe strokes

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Total circulating strokes,

Calculate total circulating strokes, Calculate total circulating strokes,
including surface
including surface equipment. including surface equipment.
equipment.
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The volume required to Calculate the volume required to Calculate the volume required to
displace the riser. displace the riser. displace the riser.
Perform Kill Sheet Calculations (Post kick)

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Formation pressure. Calculate formation pressure. Calculate formation pressure.

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Initial Circulating
Calculate ICP. Calculate ICP.
Pressure (ICP).
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Final Circulating Pressure

Calculate FCP. Calculate FCP.
(FCP).

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Calculate the dynamic casing Calculate the dynamic casing

Dynamic casing pressure.
pressure. pressure.
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Dynamic MAASP. Calculate the dynamic MAASP. Calculate the dynamic MAASP.

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Volumetric Methods
Explain the key elements of the
volumetric process:
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- Influx expansion/migration
Describe the Volumetric Process:
The principles of the - Maintaining BHP safety
- Controlled migration of the
Volumetric Process margin
influx to the surface
(Volumetric Method - Monitoring bleed off volumes
- Lubricate and Bleed Method
followed by the Lubricate - Monitoring surface
to evacuate influx from the
and Bleed). pressures
well.
- Lubricate and Bleed Method
to evacuate influx from the
well.
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The procedure required Describe the role of the Driller when Outline the procedure for the
for controlling a well with carrying out the Volumetric Method Volumetric Method to bring the influx
the Volumetric Method. to bring influx to the choke. to the choke.
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When the Volumetric Outline the situations when the Explain the situations when the
Method is the appropriate Volumetric Method should be Volumetric Method should be
well control method. applied. applied.

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Lubricate and Bleed Method
Explain the key elements of the

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Lubricate and Bleed Method:

- Establish the safety margin
The principles of the - Lubricate fluid into the well
Describe the Lubricate and Bleed
Lubricate and Bleed
Method. - Bleed off the equivalent
Method.
hydrostatic pressure of the
lubricated fluid
- Repeat the process.
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Describe the role of the Driller when

The procedure required Outline the procedure for the
carrying out the Lubricate and Bleed
for controlling a well with Lubricate and Bleed Method to
Method to evacuate the influx from
the Lubricate and Bleed remove influx from the well while
the well while preventing further
Method. preventing further inflow.
inflow.
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When the Lubricate and

Outline the situations when the Explain the situations when the
Bleed Method is the
Lubricate and Bleed Method should Lubricate and Bleed Method should
appropriate well control
be applied. be applied.
technique.

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Stripping
Explain the key elements of stripping
procedures:
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- BOP devices used (external

and internal)
Define the principles, and outline - BOP closing pressures
The principles of stripping when stripping is appropriate. - Appropriate fluid monitoring
tanks
- Appropriate surface line
configuration
- Stripping bottles
- Stripping sheet.
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Demonstrate stripping procedures: From a given well scenario,

The procedure required to determine/demonstrate the most
- Annular stripping
safely strip into a well. appropriate procedure to strip into
- Ram to ram stripping.
the well.
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The factors which limit or Identify the limitations or Explain the limitations or
complicate the ability to complications that may affect the complications that may affect the
strip in the hole. ability to strip in the hole. ability to strip in the hole.

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WELL CONTROL DURING CASING AND CEMENTING

Running and Pulling Casing and Liner
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The factors that increase

risk of swabbing and Identify the factors that increase the From a given scenario, assess the
surging when tripping chance of swabbing and surging increased chance of swabbing and
large diameter tubulars when pulling and running large surging when pulling and running
(reduced annular diameter tubulars. large diameter tubulars.
clearance).
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Mitigations to minimise
swab and surge pressure For a given scenario, justify the
when tripping large Identify actions that mitigate surge
actions and equipment selection that
diameter tubulars and swab pressures.
mitigate surge and swab pressures.
(reduced annular
clearance).
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Assess the capabilities and

limitations (risks) of self-filling float
Identify the capabilities and systems, including the failure to
The limitations of self- limitations (risks) of self-filling float convert in the event of a well control
filling float systems. systems, including the failure to incident.
convert.
Calculate the effects on BHP if the
casing float(s) fails.

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How returns are

monitored when tripping
Demonstrate how to correctly Demonstrate how to correctly
large diameter tubulars
monitor returns. monitor returns.
(reduced annular
clearance).
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The calculation of Calculate open and closed end Calculate open and closed end
displacements when
displacements when pulling and displacements when pulling and
tripping casing liner (large
running large diameter tubulars. running large diameter tubulars.
diameter tubulars).
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For a given situation, assess the

Identify the actions to take if there
actions to take if there are losses
Mitigating actions if are losses when pulling and running
when pulling and running large
losses occur when large diameter tubulars:
diameter tubulars:
tripping casing liner (large - Minor losses
- Minor losses
diameter tubulars). - Major losses
- Major losses
- Total losses.
- Total losses.

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Cementing Casing and Liner

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For a given scenario, predict For a given scenario, predict the

The changes to BHP
changes in BHP during cementation: changes in BHP during cementation:
during a cementing
- Placement - Placement
operation.
- The setting process. - The setting process.
Identify the criteria for effective

cementation:
- Immediate
- Life of well.
Identify the potential problems
related to ineffective cementation: Explain the factors that affect the
- Immediate quality and effectiveness of cement
- Life of well. placement to achieve a reliable
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primary barrier:
The importance of a Explain the factors that affect the - Verification of cement
successful cementing job quality of cement placement: location
and the risk of primary - Expected pressure profile - Expected pressure profile to
barrier failure. - Expected returns maintain BHP greater than
- Correct weight and quantity pore pressure and less than
- Expected setting time fracture pressure
- Plugs bump at expected - Expected returns
volume - Correct weight and quantity
- No back flow. - Expected setting time
- Plugs bump at expected
volume
- No back flow
- Verification of cement seal.

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For a given scenario, predict events

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that could result in formation fluid

The events during the life entering the casing or casing annuli
of the well that could
during the life of the well:
allow formation fluids to
- Incorrect placement
enter the casing or
casing annuli. - Incorrect pressure testing
- Trapped pressure
- Cement degradation.
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The actions to take if a Demonstrate the actions to safely Explain and verify the actions to
well starts to flow during shut-in the well during a cementing safely shut-in the well during a
a cementing operation. operation. cementing operation.
Shut-in Procedures When Running Casing

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The steps to shut-in a Explain and verify the actions to

Demonstrate the actions to safely
well when running safely shut-in the well when running
shut-in the well when running casing.
casing. casing.

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WELL CONTROL MANAGEMENT

Well Control Drills
Demonstrate the method and steps

required to successfully complete
well control drills:
Outline the method and demonstrate - Pit drill
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steps required for well control drills: - BOP drill

The concept and - Pit drill - On bottom drill
implementation of well - Trip drill - Trip pipe drill
control drills as specified - Strip drill - BHA drill
by API standards. - Choke drill - Out of hole drill
- Diverter drill - Choke drill
- Accumulator test. - Hang off drill (subsea)
- Stripping drill
- Diverter drill
- Accumulator test.
Identify MAASP limits: Identify MAASP limits:
- Pre-calculated value - Pre-calculated value
- Position of influx - Position of influx
- Position of well weak point. - Position of well weak point.
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Identify when MAASP has been Identify when MAASP has been
Indications that MAASP exceeded: exceeded:
is exceeded during a well - Deviation of annulus - Deviation of annulus
control operation. pressure (followed by the drill pressure (followed by the
pipe pressure) below drill pipe pressure) below
expected values expected values
- The unplanned closure of the - The unplanned closure of
choke to maintain drill pipe the choke to maintain drill
pressure. pipe pressure.
- Decrease in well returns. - Decrease in well returns.

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CONTINGENCY PLANNING
Recognition of Problems and First Actions
Identify deviations from expected Identify deviations from expected

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values on critical gauges and drill values on critical gauges and drill
Indications of downhole pipe pressure: pipe pressure:
or surface problems that - Annulus pressure - Annulus pressure
can arise during well - Pit level indicators - Pit level indicators
control operations. - Pump rate. - Pump rate.
Demonstrate the appropriate actions Demonstrate the appropriate actions
to take. to take.
Pressure Gauge Failure

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Recognise gauge malfunctions: Recognise gauge malfunctions:

- Lack of sensitivity - Lack of sensitivity
How to detect when - Comparison with alternative - Comparison with alternative
gauges are
gauges gauges
malfunctioning.
- Deviation from expected - Deviation from expected
pressure. pressure.

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Mud/Gas Separators (MGS)

Demonstrate how to re-establish
safe operating pressures within the
Demonstrate how to re-establish safe MGS:
operating pressures within the MGS:
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- Make well safe with a - Make well safe with a

controlled shut-down controlled shut-down
The actions to take when
- If required, use the bleed down - If required, use the bleed
operating limits are being
reached or have been line to relieve MGS pressure. down line to relieve MGS
reached in a MGS. - If lost, re-establish the mud pressure.
seal. - If lost, re-establish the mud
- Continue well kill operation seal.
with a reduced circulating rate. - Continue well kill operation
with a reduced circulating
rate.
BOP Failure
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Assess the potential consequences

Leak identification and Identify well control equipment leaks
of the actions taken to secure the
responses to well control and demonstrate the actions to
well once a barrier envelope has
equipment failure. secure the well.
been compromised.

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Hydrate Formation
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What hydrates are and Define hydrates and describe the

From a given situation, predict
the conditions likely to conditions that lead to their
hydrate formation.
lead to their formation. formation.
Identify how and where to minimise

the formation of hydrates:
- Glycol injection
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- Increase temperature at
Identify how to minimise the
hydrate location
formation of hydrates:
- Change the pressure
Hydrate prevention and - Glycol injection
regime.
removal. - Increase temperature at the
hydrate location
The procedure to remove them:
- Change the pressure regime.
- The use of Methanol
- Increase temperature at the
hydrate location
- Change pressure regime.

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Lost Circulation During a Well Control Event

Recognise the indications of lost
circulation during a well control
event:
- Pit level predictions
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Recognise the indications of lost

- Annulus pressure predictions
circulation during a well control
- Relevance of influx above the
Monitoring and managing event:
weak point.
losses during a well - Pit level predictions
control event. - Annulus pressure predictions Outline appropriate actions to take
- Relevance of influx above the such as:
weak point.
- Use a reduced kill speed
- Reduce the choke line friction
- Consider using the
Volumetric Method.

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WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT
BLOWOUT PREVENTERS
BOP Stack Configuration
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BOP function,
configuration and the From given diagrams/data, identify From given diagrams/data, identify
well control operations operations that can be carried out. operations that can be carried out.
that can be carried out.
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Analyse the BOP stack rating

Analyse the BOP stack rating
The overall pressure requirements according to the
according to the different
rating requirements of a expected well pressures and rated
components and their rated working
BOP stack. working pressure of the BOP
pressures.
components.

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The configuration of the

Marine Riser, Lower From given diagrams/information, From given diagrams/information,
Marine Riser Package identify the operations that can be identify the operations that can be
(LMRP) and subsea carried out. carried out.
BOP.

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Ram Type Preventers
Using given data, define the Using given data, analyse the
operating limits of BOP ram type operating limits of BOP ram type
equipment, including: equipment, including:
- Different types (fixed, - Different types (fixed,
variable, blind, casing, shear) variable, blind, casing, shear)
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- Sealing/non-sealing - Sealing/non-sealing
- Maximum sealable or - Maximum sealable or
The operational limits shearable diameter shearable diameter
associated with particular
- Well bore pressure assist - Well bore pressure assist
BOP ram equipment.
- Closing ratio - Closing ratio
- Locking - Locking
- Direction of pressure - Direction of pressure
- Hang off - Hang off
- Space out - Space out
- Stripping - Stripping
- Pressure testing. - Pressure testing.
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When the ram equipment From a given ongoing operational From a given ongoing operational
must be changed for scenario, select which ram scenario, assess and explain which
specific operations to equipment must be changed to ram equipment must be changed to
ensure closure and/or ensure well closure and/or shear ensure well closure and/or shear
shear capability. capability. capability.

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Explain the operation of BOP ram

Demonstrate the use of ram locks,
locks, indicating when and how the
The function and indicate when and how the ram locks
ram locks should be used by
operating principles of should be used by understanding the
understanding the locking
ram locks. locking mechanism in use (with
mechanism in use (with reference to
reference to API RP 53).
API RP 53).

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Blind/Shear Ram Preventers

Describe the operating principles
Describe the operating principles according to:
according to: - The forces
- The forces - The types of blind/shear
- The types of blind/shear rams
rams - The diameter, weight and
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- The diameter, weight and metallurgy of tubulars

metallurgy of tubulars - Capabilities of shear rams in
The operating principles
- Capabilities of shear rams in relation to pipe, tool joint,
of BOP blind/shear
relation to pipe, tool joint, wireline, low force
equipment.
wireline, low force - Requirements for shear test,
- Requirements for shear test, pipe tension, operating
pipe tension, operating pressure
pressure - Limited number of closure
Posting of space out cycles
instructions (reference API Posting of space out
STD 53). instructions (reference API
STD 53).

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Demonstrate the operating Outline the operating procedure for

procedure for shearing tubulars shearing tubulars through the BOP:
through the BOP: - Space out string
- Space out string - Centralise the pipe by closing
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- Centralise the pipe by closing the pipe ram below the shear
the pipe ram below the shear ram
ram - Hang off and reduce tension
Shear ram operational - Hang off and reduce tension (subsea)
procedures. (subsea) - Open bypass valve to deliver
- Open bypass valve to deliver full accumulator pressure
full accumulator pressure - Operate the shear rams
- Operate the shear rams - Verify that the string is
- Verify that the string is sheared
sheared - Ensure and verify well
- Ensure and verify well closure.
closure.

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Annular Preventers
Describe the capabilities and Assess the capabilities and

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limitations of annular preventer limitations of annular preventer’s

operating performance for different operating performance for different
The operating principles applications based on: applications based on:
of annular preventers. - The size of tubular - The size of tubular
- No pipe - No pipe
- Wireline - Wireline
- Element type. - Element type.
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The deterioration and Identify the indicators of annular Identify the indicators of annular
failure of annular deterioration/failure and outline the deterioration/failure and outline the
preventers in service. corrective actions to take. corrective actions to take.
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From given manufacturer and well From given manufacturer and well
The application of the bore pressure data, select and bore pressure data, select and
annular manufacturer adjust the annular closing pressure. adjust the annular closing pressure.
data and well bore
pressure. Identify the appropriate timing for the Identify the appropriate timing for the
adjustment during well operations. adjustment during well operations.

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For a given scenario, predict how

Describe how sea water hydrostatic
sea water hydrostatic and
and hydrostatic pressure of the
How hydrostatic pressure hydrostatic pressure of the drilling
drilling fluid in the riser can affect
can affect annular fluid in the riser can affect annular
annular capabilities.
preventers. capabilities.
Outline the mitigation measures.
Outline the mitigation measures.
Side Outlet Valves

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From a piping layout diagram,

From a piping layout diagram,
explain the size and the position of
The optimal location and indicate the position of the manual
the manual and hydraulically
size of side outlet valves and hydraulically operated side
operated side outlet valves and
on a BOP stack. outlet valves and explain why they
explain why they are positioned that
are positioned that way.
way.

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Connections
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From a given diagram or description, From given diagrams and

The importance of correct identify the correct and incorrect descriptions, identify the correct and
gasket selection and
make up of gaskets for specific types incorrect make up of gaskets for
make up procedures.
of connections. specific types of connections.
Diverters
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Compare the capabilities and

List the capabilities and limitations of
limitations of the two main types of
The two most common the two main types of diverter:
diverter:
types of diverter. - Conventional annular
- Conventional annular
- Insert type diverter.
- Insert type diverter.

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For a given scenario, assess key

Identify key components, and how
components, and how and when
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and when they should be used:

they should be used:
- Large bore pipe
- Large bore pipe
The principles of diverter - Geometry and position of
- Geometry and position of
operations (reference vent line
vent line
API RP 64). - Wind direction
- Wind direction
- Purpose of locking
- Purpose of locking
mechanisms
mechanisms
- Top hole.
- Top hole.
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The operating From a specific layout, list the From a specific layout, list the
mechanisms of common sequence of opening and closing the sequence of opening and closing the
types of diverters used different elements and operating different elements and operating
(reference API RP 64). principles. principles.

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ASSOCIATED WELL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Inside BOPS (IBOPs) and Drill Pipe Safety Valves (DPSVs)
For a given scenario, justify the use

Differentiate between:
of an appropriate safety valve:
- The Drill Pipe Safety Valve
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- The Drill Pipe Safety Valve

(DPSV)
(DPSV)
- Inside Blow out preventer
- Inside Blow out preventer
The different types of (IBOP)
(IBOP)
safety valves. - Drop-in back pressure valve.
- Drop-in back pressure valve.
- Float valves and flapper
- Float valves and flapper
valves
valves
- Top drive or Kelly mounted
- Top drive or Kelly mounted
safety valve.
safety valve.
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The application of the Describe the use of the IBOP in a Assess the impact of the IBOP in a
IBOP. well control event. well control event.
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The capabilities and

limitations of using Describe the use of the float/flapper Assess the impact of using
float/flapper valves in the valves in the string. float/flapper valves in the string.
string.

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For a given scenario, justify and

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demonstrate the appropriate course

Describe and demonstrate the of action to secure the string while
DPSV installation during procedure used for installation,
running tubulars:
tubular running closure and verification of sealing for
- Differential fill up equipment
operations. a DPSV during tubular running
- Top drive mounted tubular fill
operations.
up equipment
- Back flow through the string.
CHOKE MANIFOLDS AND CHOKES

Routing of Lines
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The alternative From a simple diagram of the piping

From a diagram of the piping
circulating routes to the system for the standpipe and choke
system, for the standpipe and choke
well and through the manifolds, indicate the possible
manifolds, indicate possible valve
choke manifold during valve status for a specific circulating
well control operations. status for a specific circulating path.
path.

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Manual and Remote Chokes
Outline the operating principles and

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the safety critical inspections

required:
The operating principles - Function check (for example For a given scenario, interpret the
and limitations of at shift handover)
operating principles and the safety
adjustable chokes - Cleanliness check (for
critical inspections required.
(reference API STD 53). example flushing lines during
an SCR)
- Planned maintenance
routines.
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Mud Gas Separators (MGS)
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Recognise the operational limitations For a given situation, interpret the

of the MGS.
The operating principles critical operating limits and
and limitations of a Mud From given data, calculate the determine the actions to take in
Gas Separator (MGS). order to prevent the loss of the liquid
pressure that there is gas 'blow-
through'. seal.

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Vacuum Degasser
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The operating principles Outline the principles, operational Explain the principles, operational
and the role of a vacuum considerations and limitations of the considerations, and limitations of the
degasser. vacuum degasser. vacuum degasser.
TESTING
BOP and Equipment Testing
Schedule and validate successful
Identify the criteria for a successful
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pressure testing:
The importance of the pressure test:
- Direction of pressure applied:
procedures for - Direction of pressure applied
- Volume to be pumped
maintaining and testing - Volume to be pumped
- Instrumentation
BOP stack and choke - Instrumentation
- Test fluids
and kill manifolds - Test fluids
- Test duration
(reference API - Test duration
- Test records
standards). - Safe pressure bleed off and
- Safe pressure bleed off and
monitored flow returns.
monitored flow returns.

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Explain the frequency of testing:

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- Before installation
The required frequency - On installation
and test values of BOPs - During well operations.
and well control
equipment during well Define the relevant test values
operations (with applied during well operations:
reference to API RP 53). - Before installation
- On installation
- During well operations.
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From given BOP and choke/stand

For a given scenario, justify an
Monitoring the non- pipe diagrams, indicate the
appropriate line-up to monitor for
pressured side of the appropriate line-up to monitor for
flow or pressure build up when
barrier being tested. flow or pressure build up when
performing specific pressure tests.
performing specific pressure tests.
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For a given scenario, explain the use

The inverted test ram in a of inverted test rams in a subsea
subsea BOP stack. BOP stack and outline the limitations
of inverted test rams.

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Define the pressure test Explain the pressure test procedures
requirements for DPSVs
requirements for DPSVs and IBOPs. for DPSVs and IBOPs.
and IBOPs.
Explain the frequency of testing:

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- On installation
The required frequency
- During well operations
and test values for
DPSVs and IBOPs
Define the relevant test values
(reference API
applied during well operations:
standards).
- On installation
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The required BOP Identify correct closing pressures Verify correct operating pressures
operating pressures and
and duration for given BOP type and and closing times for given BOP type
closing times (reference
size. and size.
API standards).

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ratings for equipment
of the equipment to use in the test rating of the equipment to use in the
used to test well control
process. test process.
equipment.
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Describe the function test Explain the function test

The function test requirements for BOP, valves and requirements for BOP, valves and
requirements for BOP, manifolds: manifolds:
valves and manifolds - Before installation - Before installation
(reference API STD 53). - On installation - On installation
- During well operations. - During well operations.
Schedule and validate a successful

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Identify the criteria for a successful diverter test:

diverter test: - Direction of pressure applied
The correct procedures to
- Direction of pressure applied - Venting or flow
test diverter systems
- Venting or flow - Volume to be pumped
(reference API
- Volume to be pumped - Instrumentation
standards).
- Instrumentation - Test fluids
- Test fluids. - Test duration
- Test records.

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Explain the frequency of diverter

testing:
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The frequency and test - On installation
values required for - During well operations.
diverter systems (with
reference to API Define the relevant test values
standards). applied during well operations:
- On installation
Inflow Testing
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Identify why inflow tests are carried Explain why inflow tests are carried
out: out:
- Test barriers in direction of - Test barriers in direction of
The principles of inflow
flow flow
testing.
- When you cannot apply - When you cannot apply
positive pressure upstream of positive pressure upstream of
the barrier. the barrier.

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their effect.
Factors to be considered
during an inflow test. From given pressure profiles,
recognise thermal expansion and/or
flow.
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Recognise the indications that an Verify that an inflow test has failed
inflow test has failed and explain the and explain the immediate actions to
Mitigations to minimise immediate actions to take: be taken:
the kick size if the test - Monitor - Monitor
should fail. - Identify - Identify
- Course of action to regain - Course of action to regain
primary well control. primary well control.
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Demonstrate the appropriate steps

Verify the appropriate steps for an
for an inflow test and the line-up
inflow test and the line-up required:
The procedures required required:
- Monitor
for an effective inflow test. - Monitor
- Record
- Record
- Document approval.
- Document approval.

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BOP CONTROL SYSTEMS

BOP Control Systems
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Demonstrate and verify the

The general operating Explain and verify the operating
operating sequence used on the
principles of the remote- sequence used on the remote-
remote-control panel to operate the
control panel. control panel to operate the BOPs.
BOPs.
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The normal operating

pressures and stored Define the normal operating Define the normal operating
volumes contained in the pressures and the stored volumes pressures and calculate the required
BOP control system contained in the BOP control stored volumes contained in the
(reference API spec system. BOP control system.
16D).
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The normal operating

pressures and stored Define the normal operating
volumes contained in the pressures and stored volumes
diverter control system contained in the diverter control
(reference API spec system.
16D).

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for a successful drawdown test.
Define the procedure for an
accumulator drawdown
accumulator drawdown test.
test (reference API STD Outline the actions to take if the
53). accumulator drawdown test fails.
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How to confirm if a Demonstrate the checks required to Verify if a given function has
specific function has confirm if a given function has
successfully occurred.
successfully operated. successfully occurred.
Diagnose the cause of a Diagnose the cause of a

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malfunction: malfunction:
- Leaking surface hoses - Leaking surface hoses
- Malfunctioning manipulator - Malfunctioning manipulator
Possible functional valve
valve
problems during
- Pressure regulator failure - Pressure regulator failure
BOP/Diverter operations. - Reservoir fluid levels.
- Reservoir fluid levels.
Demonstrate immediate alternative Demonstrate immediate alternative

actions to take. actions to take.

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Subsea BOP Control Systems

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From a diagram or description, From a diagram or description,

outline the sequence of operation of explain the operating principles of a
The general operating a BOP control system: BOP control system:
principles of subsea BOP - Pods - Pods
control systems. - SPMs - SPMs
- Shuttle valves - Shuttle valves
- Electro-hydraulic interface. - Electro-hydraulic interface.
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The general operating

Explain the operating sequence
principles of the remote- Describe the operating principles of
used on the remote-control panel to
control panel with a the remote-control panel.
operate the subsea installed BOPs.
subsea installed BOP.

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Demonstrate the checks required to
specific function has Verify if a given function has
confirm that a given function has
successfully operated on successfully occurred.
successfully occurred.
a subsea BOP.
Diagnose the cause of a Recognise the cause of a

malfunction: malfunction:
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- Leaking power hose - Leaking power hose

- Leaking signal line - Leaking signal line
Functional problems - Malfunctioning SPM valve - Malfunctioning SPM valve
during operations of a - Shuttle valve - Shuttle valve
subsea installed BOP. - Malfunctioning manipulator - Malfunctioning manipulator
valve. valve.
Demonstrate immediate alternative Demonstrate immediate alternative

actions. actions.
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Explain why accumulator bottles

should be suitably pre-charged and
The purpose of having Explain why accumulator bottles mounted on the BOP.
accumulator bottles at should be suitably pre-charged and
the subsea BOP. mounted on the BOP. Calculate the required pre-charge for
accumulator bottles mounted on a
subsea BOP.

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Explain the requirement for

Identify the requirement for
secondary control systems:
secondary control systems:
- ROV intervention
- ROV intervention
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- Acoustic control system.

- Acoustic control system.
The secondary closure
systems and emergency Explain the requirement for
Identify the requirement for
device that are installed emergency systems:
emergency systems:
on the subsea BOP - ‘Dead man’ system
- ‘Dead man’ system
stack (reference to API - Auto-shear
- Auto-shear
STD 53). - Emergency Disconnect
- Emergency Disconnect
Systems/Sequence (EDS).
Systems/Sequence (EDS).
Outline when they would be used
Outline when they would be used.
and frequency of testing.
On behalf of the centre I accept that the above information cross referenced as evidence is true and accurate and I agree to be audited
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PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

Well Control Incidents

Well Control Training and Assessment

Explain "why are we here?" Explain "why are we here?"

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INTRODUCTION TO WELL CONTROL

Complete hydrostatic and gradient Complete hydrostatic and gradient

- Given a pressure gradient, - Given a pressure gradient,

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subnormal/normal/abnormal cause formation pore pressure

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Identify from a sub-surface Assess from a given sub-surface

Describe how increasing water depth

can affect formation fracture

Primary Well Control

Explain how hydrostatic pressure Explain how hydrostatic pressure

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Pore and fracture Assess a given situation, and explain

Secondary Well Control

Explain the actions required to

Secondary Well Control Equipment

Explain the requirements for

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Identify what elements can form a

Compare mechanical and Compare mechanical and

Hydrostatic barriers: Hydrostatic barriers:

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Assess from a given well situation,

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Identify the reference sources for

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Identify suitable methods of

For a given scenario, assess the

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From a given scenario, identify the From a given scenario, demonstrate

Explain the purpose of well control

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Describe situations which can cause

Loss of Hydrostatic Pressure

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Explain the possible causes of a

The effect of fluid Explain and calculate the effect on

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Describe the effects of gas cut mud

Differentiate between the three Analyse a given situation and

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Identify how losses are recognised:

Explain the causes of lost circulation

Explain actions to take when losses

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For a given situation, assess and

Swab and Surge Effects

surging: causes of swabbing and surging:

Explain the consequences of

Downhole swabbing and

Identify operational elements for

Explain the primary risks Assess the primary risks

Running in hole Running in hole

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