• General Information
This training program will be delivered in line with guidelines and requirements stipulated by International Well Control Forum (IWCF). Reference is made to “Training & Qualifications” section of IWCF’s official website : www.iwcf.org. The IWCF well control program is designed at four levels. Level 1 is considered basic and is only offered online through IWCF official website. Level 2 is considered introductory and provides a basis for those seeking levels 3 and/or 4 certification. Finally, levels 3 and 4 are aimed at drillers and drilling supervisors, respectively.
• Course content
Well Control – Introductory Level 2 Course Outline
1st Day
2nd Day
3rd Day
4th Day
• Drilling Overview
− Types of Drilli
− Why Well Controlng Rigs
• Pressure Basics
− Bottom hole Pressure
− Drilling Fluids / Mud Gradient
− Hydrostatic Pressure
− Normal vs. Abnormal Pressure Zones
− U-Tube Principle
• Causes of Kicks
− Fluid Density
− Tripping
− Cementing
• Transition Zone Indicators /Kick Recognition
• Gas Behavior /Shallow Gas
• Leak-Off Tests
• Limits to Control Capability
• Kill SheetInstruction (Surface & Subsea)
• Kill Sheet Workshop
•Well Control Principles
•Well Control Methods
− Driller’s Method
− Wait & Weight Method
− Volumetric Method
•Rig Circulating System
•Drill String Basics
•BOP Equipment (Surface & Subsea)
•BOP Design Considerations
•Subsea Considerations
•Introduction to Completions & Workover
•Review & Self-Study
Certification Exam
Well Control – Driller Level 3 and Supervisor Level 4 Course Outline
1st Day
2nd Day
3rd Day
4th Day
5th Day
Introduction
•Well Control Principles
– Barrier Concept
– U-Tube
– Shoe Pressure Case Study
•Methods of Well Control
– Wait & Weight
– Driller’s Method
– Determination of Well Control Method
•Shut-in Methods
•L.O.T. and P.I.T.
•Limitations to Control Capability
•Surface and Subsea Kill Sheet Workshops
•Shallow Gas & Diverting/Riser Margin
•Causes of Abnormal Pressure
•Transition Zone Indicators
•Well Control Problems & Solutions
•Well Control Challenges and Testing
•BOP & Accumulators
•Subsea Well Control Considerations
•Problem Solving Model
•Tripping Practices
•General Mud
•Deviated Kill Sheet
•Advanced Well Control Techniques
•Workover & Completion Well Control
•Practical Simulator Assessments
•Classroom Exercises
Certification Exam