IADC WellSharp™ Well Control Training – 5-Day Course by STI
This 5-day program is designed for experienced professionals in drilling and well safety, combining rigorous theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training. Participants will learn how to detect, control, and manage well control incidents, ensuring operational safety and well integrity.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Proficient in planning well control operations, making data-driven decisions during high-pressure scenarios.
- Able to coordinate emergency responses to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the environment
What You’ll Learn?
- Advanced knowledge of well control principles and safety protocols.
- Expertise in pressure control, influx detection, and shut-in procedures.
- Mastery of surface and subsea blowout preventers (BOPs) and associated equipment.
- Practical application of well kill methods and emergency response strategies through realistic simulations.
Course Breakdown
Day 1: Introduction to Well Control Fundamentals
- Overview of IADC WellSharp™ certification standards and course objectives.
- Understanding well control concepts, including kick causes and prevention.
- Basics of drilling fluid systems and hydrostatic pressure principles.
Day 2: Pressure Control and Kick Detection
- Comprehensive training on pressure management and formation integrity.
- Techniques for early kick detection and shut-in procedures.
- Real-world scenarios for identifying influxes and responding efficiently.
Day 3: Well Control Equipment and Operations
- Detailed study of blowout preventers (BOPs), including surface and subsea systems.
- Equipment testing, maintenance, and operational guidelines.
- Hands-on training with well control tools and instrumentation.
Day 4: Well Kill Methods and Planning
- In-depth focus on driller’s, engineer’s, and volumetric well kill methods.
- Barrier management principles for maintaining well integrity.
- Practical workshops to implement kill procedures and evaluate outcomes.
Day 5: Advanced Scenarios and Certification
- Simulation-based training for handling high-pressure and emergency well control scenarios.
- Decision-making exercises for team coordination under critical conditions.
- Final assessment and certification process for IADC WellSharp™ compliance.
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