Introduction to Surface Well Control Equipment

Lloyds Register Energy - Drilling

Training Academy

Thorough knowledge of the BOP and related well control equipment is vital for
safe, efficient and trouble-free drilling.
The Introduction to Surface Well Control
Equipment workshop presents the BOP
and related well control equipment
found on todays surface rigs.
This highly informative workshop equips
candidates with overall knowledge of
drilling equipment, explains the most
common faults of BOPs on surface
rigs and introduces basic maintenance
procedures with a focus on safe working
practices. The course compliments the
skills gained during the mandatory IWCF
well control training.
Who should attend?
This workshop is aimed at the following
individuals working on land rigs, platform
rigs, barge rigs and jack-up rigs:
roughnecks
derrickmen
(assistant) drillers
toolpushers
drilling supervisors
maintenance supervisors
rig managers
HSE staff
(assistant) mechanics

Aims of the course

Upon completion of the Introduction
to Surface Well Control Equipment
workshop attendees will be able to:
fully understand and explain the
operation of the main components
of well control equipment (ram- and
annular-type BOPs, gate valves, choke
and kill manifolds, diverters and
control systems)
understand the basic requirements
from the regulator and API for well
control equipment
understand maintenance requirements
for well control equipment
perform maintenance on ram and
annular-type BOPs in a safe manner,
as learned from practical training on
surface BOPs in the DTA workshop.

Workshop content
Topics covered during this workshop
include:
function, operation, inspection and
most common problems of:
ram and annular preventers
gate valves
choke and kill manifolds
hydraulic control units
diverter systems
coflexip hoses
analysis of the configuration and
testing of the choke and kill manifold
safe-working procedures and
requirements for pressure testing BOP
equipment
recognizing symptoms which indicate
malfunctions or the need to inspect,
maintain or repair well control
equipment.

Lloyds Register Energy and Drilling Tools Australia

jointly provide theoretical and hands on exposure to
surface well control equipment

Working together
for a safer world

Structure
The workshop consists of two days
of interactive classroom sessions and
practical assignments in the DTA
workshop.
In the practical session attendees have
the opportunity to witness inspection of
cavities, ram blocks, annular preventers
and inspect several areas of equipment.
The classroom (theoretical) sessions are
structured to allow group participation
and discussion.
The workshop includes videos explaining
operational and maintenance procedures
and multiple photographic examples of
good and poor working practices.

Duration
Two days, including dedicated time in the
DTA workshop.
Educational path
Participants who have completed the
Introduction to Surface Well Control
Equipment workshop and would like
to extend their knowledge further are
encouraged to attend other Lloyds
Register Energy - Drilling courses and
training programs.
Please contact us for additional
opportunities and training aimed at
personal career development.

Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the
Introduction to Surface Well Control
Equipment workshop, attendees receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate is
valid for five years. Attendees who score
below 70% on the final exam receive a
certificate of attendance.

Dismantle and assembly of ram and annular preventers.

Why Lloyds Register

Energy?
Lloyds Register Energy is a worldleading independent risk management
organization working to improve our
clients quality, safety, environmental
and business performance. In choosing
Lloyds Register Energy, you are assured
of a service which provides:
-- practical experience and expertise
in all aspects of the strategic and
operational management of safety,
reliability, business and project risk
-- access to multi-disciplinary teams
with competence across all aspects of
design, construction, risk management,
monitoring and inspection
-- a cost-effective solution focused
on your concerns and enhancing
your project, drawing on our long
experience and combined services

Function and pressure testing of the BOP HPU.

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