Explain how key equipment in this system works (for example; fluid storage and accumulators; the importance of pre-charged, pressure How the unit and control panel work. systems, valves and piping to the BOP; regulators; feedback instrumentation such as gauges, flow meters, lights, block position, and bypass valve). Explain general operating parameters (for example, pressures to operate; General operating parameters. how wellbore pressure can affect operating pressures). Monitor the operation of gauges, flow meter, and lights to check the Potential failure and remedial actions during status of the BOP during and after closing and opening operations (for shut-in and on-going kill operation. example, demonstrate an understanding of panel lights and gauges to decide if the BOP has functioned correctly). Difference between function and pressure Describe a function test and a pressure test; explain the differences tests. between the two tests. Describe a high-pressure test and a low-pressure test, and explain the Function Tests and Difference between high- and low-pressure I differences between the two tests (for example, typical test values; Pressure Tests tests. holding time; test fluid type; test sequence). Explain how often these tests are to be carried out, what equipment must How often tests must be carried out. be tested. Monitoring Detect errors in gauge readings based on the discrepancy between Equipment M Common failures. gauges (for example, the drillpipe and casing gauges on the standpipe Failures/Erroneous manifold, the choke manifold, and the choke panel; analog versus digital). Readings Explain the purpose of this equipment in the well control process and its Deadman, Autoshear, Purpose of this equipment. basic working (for example, the basic difference between the systems, reasons for the differences, and the basic sequence of events). and Emergency I Disconnect System Action to take in case of an Explain the action the Driller must take if an emergency-disconnect is required. Explain the purpose and location of the mud-gas separator in the Mud-Gas Separator I Purpose of this equipment. circulating system.
How the unit and control panel work. Explain how key equipment in this system works (for example; fluid storage and accumulators; the importance of pre-charged, pressure systems, valves and piping to the BOP; regulators; feedback instrumentation such as gauges, flow meters, lights, block position, and bypass valve). General operating parameters. Explain general operating parameters (for example, pressures to operate; how wellbore pressure can affect operating pressures). Potential failure and remedial actions during shut-in and on-going kill operation. Monitor the operation of gauges, flow meter, and lights to check the status of the BOP during and after closing and opening operations (for example, demonstrate an understanding of panel lights and gauges to decide if the BOP has functioned correctly). Function Tests and Pressure Tests I Difference between function and pressure tests. Describe a function test and a pressure test; explain the differences between the two tests. Difference between high- and low-pressure tests. Describe a high-pressure test and a low-pressure test, and explain the differences between the two tests (for example, typical test values; holding time; test fluid type; test sequence). How often tests must be carried out. Explain how often these tests are to be carried out, what equipment must be tested. Monitoring Equipment Failures/Erroneous Readings M Common failures. Detect errors in gauge readings based on the discrepancy between gauges (for example, the drillpipe and casing gauges on the standpipe manifold, the choke manifold, and the choke panel; analog versus digital). Deadman, Autoshear, and Emergency Disconnect System I Purpose of this equipment. Explain the purpose of this equipment in the well control process and its basic working (for example, the basic difference between the systems, reasons for the differences, and the basic sequence of events). Action to take in case of an Explain the action the Driller must take if an emergency-disconnect is required. Mud-Gas Separator I Purpose of this equipment. Explain the purpose and location of the mud-gas separator in the circulating system.
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