This course has been designed for operator personnel, wellsite supervisors, drilling engineers, HSE professionals, drill crew and third party service providers. No prior MPD experience is assumed.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this type of training; however, learners must have a thorough understanding of conventional drilling, a working knowledge of drilling well control, awareness of the equipment used in rotary rig operations, and an understanding of the principles of well control barriers.
Objective
This eLearning course provides learners with a fundamental understanding of the process, procedures and equipment associated with MPD Operations with surface BOP stacks.
Course content
Section 1 – MPD overview
LO1: Define Conventional Drilling, MPD, Underbalanced Drilling
LO2: Describe key drivers for using MPD
Section 2 – Similarities and contrasts between conventional drilling and MPD
LO3: Similarities
LO4: Differences
Section 3 - Pressure relationships for MPD techniques
LO5: Choke Control and Surface Pressure
Section 4 - MPD equipment and rig up
LO6: MPD Equipment Components
LO7: Rotating Control Device (RCD)
LO8: Rig Interfaces
LO9: Choke Manifold
LO10: Returns Flow Meter
Section 5 – MPD procedures
LO11: Tripping in Hole
LO12: Tripping Out of Hole
LO13: Drilling and Making a Connection
LO14: RCD Element Replacement
Section 6 – Health, Safety & Environment and Regulation
LO15: Trapped Pressure Issues
LO16: Bridging Documents
LO17: Communication
LO18: Roles and Responsibilities
Exam
The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration. Pass mark for the final assessment is 75%. Learners will be permitted 3 attempts. Successful completion of the course and final assessment will result in an Aberdeen Drilling School certificate valid for 5 years.
