Course Details

Course Outline:

• Overview of Well Control Methods

• Primary Well Control

• Secondary Well Control

• Tertiary Well Control

• Pressure Concepts / Use of Primary Well Control

• Mud and Pressure Gradients

• Mud Weights

• Basic Calculations

• Hydrostatic Pressure

• Formation Pressure

• Loss of Primary Well Control (Kick Causes)

• Abnormally Pressured Zones

• Lost Circulation and Surging

• Swabbing

• Hole Not Full of Mud

• Low Mud Weight

• Kick Indicators / Warning Signs

• Drill Rate Change

• Increase in Flow

• Pit Gain

• Pump Pressure Decrease

• Pump Stroke Rate Increase

• Gas-cut Mud

• Well Flows

• Other Kick Indications

• Trip, Connection, and Background Gas

• Water Cut Mud and/or Chlorides Change

• Sloughing / Changes in Shale Properties

• Change in Mud Properties

• Tripping Kick Warning Signs

• Improper Hole Fill

• Trip Tanks and Fill Volumes

• Shallow Gas Hazards

Designed For:

This course is designed for roustabouts, floorhands, derrickmen, and shakerhands.

As it targets the skills required for entry level personnel, there are no pre-requisites for attending this training.

Course Duration:

5 Days