ModuSpec's Rig Inspection Workshop (RIW) is globally renowned within the operator community for those involved in daily rig operations, rig intake/inspection projects and those who want to understand how rig equipment functions, what can go wrong and aspects of compliance.
The workshop presents the working principles of major equipment including explaining the correct inspection and maintenance procedures needed to ensure integrity and compliance, underpinned by ModuSpec's 39+ years of experience.
Description
The RIW Offshore Rigs covers equipment installed on conventional and new generation:
Jack-ups
Semi-submersibles
Drillships
Candidates will learn of the common equipment and system deficiencies and recurring problems, including correct standards (API etc.) and regulatory requirements of the industry.
Who should attend
This course is aimed at candidates involved with drilling rigs including:
Drilling Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and Engineers
Rig managers, OIMs, Project Engineers
HSE professionals
Rig maintenance crew and equipment service personnel
Delivery method
The course is a highly interactive mix of PowerPoint presentations, videos, animations, exercises, and case studies.
Course duration
5 days
Course aims
After completion of the RIW, attendees will be able to:
Conduct a basic visual rig inspection using a defined format and assess the condition of the major equipment on a drilling rig.
Identify major items that may impact safety and operational capability of drilling rigs.
Describe the criteria for the major items of rig equipment including the drawworks, top drive, mud pumps, BOP and well control equipment, station keeping, electrical and controls, main machinery, and safety equipment.
Recognise indicators of overall condition and level of previous maintenance.
Identify standards used in the drilling industry (e.g. API) and their application to drilling equipment.
Explain the purpose and meaning of an equipment certificate and understand the content of the certificate.
Course outline
Introduction to guidelines
Introduction to API
Introduction to Original Equipment Manufacturer and CEM and CEM
Introduction to inspection methods and categories
Drilling equipment
Drawworks
Ram Rigs
Top drive
Crown block and travelling block
Crown mounted compensators
Derrick
Rig floor winches
Automation and drilling controls
Mud system
High pressure mud pumps
Mud pump auxiliary equipment
Main machinery
Cranes
Compressed air systems
Diesel engines
Electrical equipment
Main switchboards, VFDs, and SCRS
Hazardous areas
Marine equipment
Jacking systems
Mooring systems
Dynamic positioning systems
Well control equipment
BOP stack
Ram preventers
Annular preventer
BOP mounted gate valves
Hydraulic connectors
BOP control systems
Marine riser
Pod / guideline tensioner system
Choke manifold system
Safety equipment
Fire and gas systems
Life saving equipment
This course can be customised to match your specific needs.
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