Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

?  Understand the purpose, design, and operation of key drilling rig systems.

?  Gain knowledge of power, hoisting, rotating, circulating, and blowout prevention systems.

?  Develop familiarity with safety protocols, environmental considerations, and industry best practices.

?  Learn how to troubleshoot and optimize rig system performance.

?  Apply learned concepts to real-world drilling challenges through case studies and discussions.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Drilling Rig Systems

• Course Overview
  • Objectives and learning outcomes
  • Key industry terms and safety considerations
• Drilling Basics
  • Overview of the oil and gas drilling process
  • Types of wells (vertical, directional, horizontal)
• Drilling Rig Types
  • Onshore vs. offshore rigs
  • Types of offshore rigs (jack-ups, semi-submersibles, drillships)
• Rig Components Overview
  • Introduction to major rig systems (power, hoisting, rotating, circulation, blowout preventers)

Day 2: Power and Hoisting Systems

• Power Systems
  • Power generation and distribution on a rig
  • Engines, generators, and power control systems
• Hoisting System
  • Purpose and components: drawworks, crown block, traveling block
  • Wireline and drill string mechanics
  • Load handling and monitoring

Day 3: Rotating and Circulating Systems

• Rotating System
  • Drill bit and drill string
  • Rotary table and top drive systems
  • Torque and rotational dynamics
• Circulating System
  • Drilling mud functions and properties
  • Mud pumps, mud pits, and solids control equipment (e.g., shakers, desanders)
  • Circulation process and wellbore cleaning

Day 4: Well Control and Blowout Prevention Systems

• Well Control Basics
  • Pressure management principles (hydrostatic, formation, and surface pressure)
  • Kick detection and response
• Blowout Prevention (BOP) Systems
  • Components of a BOP stack (ram preventers, annular preventers)
  • BOP testing and maintenance
  • Emergency shut-in procedures and fail-safe operations

Day 5: Drilling Operations and Rig Safety

• Drilling Operations
  • Connecting and tripping pipe
  • Casing, cementing, and well completion overview
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for drilling efficiency
• Rig Safety and Environmental Considerations
  • Rig safety systems and protocols (firefighting, evacuation, PPE)
  • Environmental impact mitigation (spill prevention, waste management)
• Wrap-Up and Assessment
  • Review key concepts and systems
  • Course assessment and feedback

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions