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WELLHEAD EQUIPMENT DESIGN

Location
Dubai, UAE
Date
From Date: 27-Oct-2025   
To Date: 31-Oct-2025
Duration
5 days
Language
ENGLISH
Discipline
DRILLING & RESERVOIR TRAINING
Introduction

The "Wellhead Equipment Design" course is a comprehensive 5-day training program focused on the design, selection, and maintenance of wellhead systems in the oil and gas industry. Wellheads are critical components that ensure the safe and efficient operation of wells throughout their lifecycle. This course aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of wellhead equipment and systems, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications.

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:

  1. Understand the fundamental role of wellhead equipment in drilling, production, and well integrity management.
  2. Learn the design principles, material selection, and sizing criteria for wellhead components.
  3. Gain knowledge about the installation, configuration, and operation of wellhead systems in onshore and offshore environments.
  4. Be equipped to address safety, integrity, and maintenance challenges in wellhead operations.
  5. Explore emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in wellhead design.

 

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Well engineers, designers, and equipment specialists.
  • Drilling and completion engineers involved in well construction.
  • Operations and maintenance personnel responsible for wellhead systems.
  • Supervisors and managers seeking to enhance their knowledge of wellhead equipment design.
Content

Day 1: Introduction to Wellhead Systems and Components

  • Overview of Wellhead Equipment
    • Purpose and importance of wellheads in drilling, completion, and production operations.
    • Types of wellheads: exploration, production, injection, and abandonment wellheads.
  • Key Components of a Wellhead System
    • Casing heads, tubing heads, hangers, and valves.
    • Overview of connections, seals, and pressure control devices.
  • Industry Standards and Specifications
    • Introduction to API standards, ISO specifications, and material requirements.

Day 2: Design Principles of Wellhead Equipment

  • Load and Pressure Considerations
    • Designing for internal and external pressures, thermal stresses, and well loads.
    • Burst, collapse, and tensile strength considerations.
  • Material Selection
    • Materials for high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) environments.
    • Corrosion-resistant materials for sour gas and offshore environments.
  • Wellhead Equipment Sizing and Selection
    • Selecting appropriate components based on well parameters and production goals.

Day 3: Wellhead Installation and Configuration

  • Wellhead Installation Process
    • Running casing heads, tubing hangers, and installing valves.
    • Ensuring proper alignment and torque during installation.
  • Surface and Subsurface Wellhead Configurations
    • Single vs. dual completions.
    • Onshore vs. offshore wellhead designs.
  • Challenges in Wellhead Installation
    • Addressing misalignment, damaged seals, and high-pressure issues.

Day 4: Safety, Integrity, and Maintenance of Wellhead Systems

  • Wellhead Safety and Monitoring
    • Pressure control systems, safety valves, and emergency shutdown (ESD) systems.
    • Wellhead monitoring techniques: pressure gauges and digital sensors.
  • Ensuring Well Integrity
    • Leak detection and maintaining pressure containment.
    • Best practices for preventing wellhead failures.
  • Maintenance and Inspection
    • Routine inspection schedules and equipment servicing.
    • Common issues: corrosion, wear, and gasket/seal failures.

Day 5: Advanced Technologies and Troubleshooting in Wellhead Design

  • Emerging Trends in Wellhead Equipment
    • Intelligent wellhead systems with integrated sensors and automation.
    • Modular and compact wellhead designs for space optimization.
  • Troubleshooting Wellhead Issues
    • Diagnosing leaks, pressure drops, and seal failures.
    • Addressing issues with thermal expansion, material fatigue, and valve malfunctions.
  • Case Studies and Best Practices
    • Real-world examples of wellhead design, installation, and operational challenges.
    • Group discussions and lessons learned.
  • Course Wrap-Up and Assessment
    • Summary of key takeaways.
    • Final assessment and certification.

 

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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Certificate

Define Management Consultants Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

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
Fees
• $5,750 per participant for Public Training includes Materials/Handouts, tea/coffee breaks, refreshments & Lunch

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