Learning Topics Learning Objectives and Assessment Guidelines Sub-Modules AIM The instructor will impart knowledge on: The attendee will be able to: Explain why shut-in data is recorded (for example, to show the buildup of Reason for recording data following a kick. pressures over time; to calculate kill data). Identify main data to record following shut-in (for example, pressures, Main data to record following a kick. volumes, and time). Kick Log I Record data from chosen gauges (for example, the choke panel gauges; Gauges used when recording drillpipe and compare with other gauges for variation/calibration). casing pressures. Evaluate the action to take if gauge readings show a discrepancy. Analyze shut-in data to determine if gas migration is taking place, and Identify gas migration based on shut-in communicate with supervisor (for example, shut in drillpipe pressure, pressures. shut-in casing pressure). Gas Migration I Action(s) the Driller must take if gas is Explain the action(s) to take if gas is migrating (for example, inform the migrating. Supervisor, monitor the pressure buildup and time). Give examples of the possible causes of trapped pressure (for example, Cause(s) of trapped pressure. improper pump shutdown or startup). Trapped Pressure I Effects of trapped pressure on wellbore Explain the effect that trapped pressure has on wellbore pressures (for pressures. example, an increased pressure in all parts of the wellbore). Procedure to reduce trapped pressure. Explain the procedure to reduce trapped pressure. List the potential dangers when bleeding back drilling fluid from a Handling Ballooning I Bleeding fluid back from the well. ballooning formation. Opening (Bumping) Procedure to open the float to obtain I Demonstrate the procedure to open the float to read the SIDPP. the Float Valve Drillpipe Pressure (SIDPP). Demonstrate the line-up of pits, pumps, and manifolds in preparation for Line-up in preparation for a kill. a kill. Line-Up I Line-up to monitor riser and potential Demonstrate the line-up of the trip tank, valves, and manifolds to allow annular/ram leaks. detection of a leaking BOP.
Sub-Modules AIM Learning Topics Learning Objectives and Assessment Guidelines The instructor will impart knowledge on: The attendee will be able to: Kick Log I Reason for recording data following a kick. Explain why shut-in data is recorded (for example, to show the buildup of pressures over time; to calculate kill data). Main data to record following a kick. Identify main data to record following shut-in (for example, pressures, volumes, and time). Gauges used when recording drillpipe and casing pressures. Record data from chosen gauges (for example, the choke panel gauges; compare with other gauges for variation/calibration). Evaluate the action to take if gauge readings show a discrepancy. Gas Migration I Identify gas migration based on shut-in pressures. Analyze shut-in data to determine if gas migration is taking place, and communicate with supervisor (for example, shut in drillpipe pressure, shut-in casing pressure). Action(s) the Driller must take if gas is migrating. Explain the action(s) to take if gas is migrating (for example, inform the Supervisor, monitor the pressure buildup and time). Trapped Pressure I Cause(s) of trapped pressure. Give examples of the possible causes of trapped pressure (for example, improper pump shutdown or startup). Effects of trapped pressure on wellbore pressures. Explain the effect that trapped pressure has on wellbore pressures (for example, an increased pressure in all parts of the wellbore). Procedure to reduce trapped pressure. Explain the procedure to reduce trapped pressure. Handling Ballooning I Bleeding fluid back from the well. List the potential dangers when bleeding back drilling fluid from a ballooning formation. Opening (Bumping) the Float Valve I Procedure to open the float to obtain Drillpipe Pressure (SIDPP). Demonstrate the procedure to open the float to read the SIDPP. Line-Up I Line-up in preparation for a kill. Demonstrate the line-up of pits, pumps, and manifolds in preparation for a kill. Line-up to monitor riser and potential annular/ram leaks. Demonstrate the line-up of the trip tank, valves, and manifolds to allow detection of a leaking BOP.
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