Rig Inspection Course (IADC Certified)

Date: 9-13th December-2024 | Location: Dubai

Course Duration: 5 Days

IADC certficate will be issued on completion of course.

Course Objectives

The purpose of any rig acceptance is to ensure that the rig being hired is capable of carrying out the Drilling Programme safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. The course aims to discuss in details all the important elements relevant to rig inspection.

Rig Inspection checking procedure falls into four main groups:

• • Personnel
  • Repair and maintenance programs
  • Inventory carried out
  • Physical check-list of rig equipment for acceptance

A detailed check list will be presented with explanation of each item means including equipment description.

Day One

• • Checking Procedure
    • Personnel
    • Repair and maintenance programs
    • Inventory carried
    • Physical check-list for acceptance
  • Introduction to the Rig Inspection List
  • Rig Site Accommodations
  • Generator’s & Generator’s Skid
  • SCR Room

• • Derrick (mast) and substructure
    • Make, model and rating
    • Inspect for loose bolts
    • Inspect for bent or twisted girts and braces
    • Inspect for corrosion
    • Check block guide rails
    • Category of inspection accrued out to date and documentation 

Day Two

• • Draw-works
    • Note the make, model and rating
    • Run the draw-works with no load to check proper function of:
    • the lubricating system
      • the brakes
      • the catheads
      • air and water supplies
      • the mechanical controls
      • the clutches
      • Elmagco clutch, checking teeth wear
    • Check brake rim for wear, corrosion and grooving
    • Check brake blocks for wear
    • Run both the main drum and the sand line reel on all motors transmission and clutch combinations
    • Test the foot throttle
    • Test the Elmagco and the Crown-o-matic
    • Inspect drilling line for condition and note spare length
    • Check ton mile programme for blockline

• • Rotary Table
    • Note the make, model and rating
    • Test with no load at various speeds
    • Check amp, volts for the two mech gears
    • Operate the locking system (right and left)
    • Check and record drive gear backlash

• • Rotary swivel
    • Note the make, model and rating
    • Check operation
    • Check wash pipe integrity

• • Topdrive
    • Note the make, model and rating
    • Check operation

• • Crown Block, Travelling Blocks, Hook
    • Note the make, model and rating of each item
    • Visually check for wear, damage and misalignment
    • Check all grease fittings to verify proper lubrication
    • Run block up and down while visually observing sheaves and dollies. Listen for excessive bearing wear noises
    • Unlock, turn hook and relock in all possible positions
    • Check condition and safety equipment on all suspended sheaves
    • Check block trolley

• • Drilling Instrumentation System
    • Test all sensors, recording and display instruments in the drill cabin

Day Three

• • HP mud pumps
    • Note the make, model and number of pumps
    • Check proper function of lubricating system of chain cases and liner rods
    • Gradually vary spm from 1 to 120 in 20 spm steps. Run for 10 minutes at each step
    • Run on no load for 2 hours at 100 spm
    • Load test by pumping through the choke
    • Run separately each pump at 60 spm with choke open
    • Record pressure, amps and volts at each step
    • Increase discharge pressure to 2000 psi and run for 30 minutes
    • Increase spm from 60 to 90 to 120
    • Maintain 90 spm for 30 minutes and 120 spm for 60 minutes adjusting choke to maintain 2000 psi
    • Record Drillers' cabin indicators at each load step
    • Test safety devices:
    • chain lubricating failure
    • rod lubricating failure
    • emergency stop
    • A parallel test of all pumps should be carried out at 120 spm for one hour

• • LP Mud System
    • Check that mud pits are clean and free from any loose material
    • Have them filled with seawater in such a way to check equalizing valves integrity
    • Check dumping valves integrity
    • Check drill water and oil filling valves at each pit
    • Check all related piping, valve by valve, at maximum system pressure attainable Test all the mud guns
    • LP mud pumps: check the proper function of the various LP mud pumps, firstly with suction and discharge valves open and then with valves closed. Current and discharge pressure should be recorded. Carry out transfer test from reserve pits to active pits. Check time for above.
    • Run agitators for one hour each. Check current and operating temperatures
    • Fill tanks and traps with sea water and check valves and gate integrity
    • Run the pumps and test the circuits at maximum attainable pressure and with each valve combination
    • Record the amps and discharge pressure for each pump as for LP mud pumps
    • Run the shale shaker for one hour and record amps, pressures and appropriate temperatures
    • Run the mud cleaners, de-sanders, de-silters and centrifuge for one hour, recording amps and temperatures
    • Check the size, location, instrumentation and ergonomics of the trip tank

• • HP Mud System
    • The HP mud piping should be tested to full working pressure valve by valve
    • The valves of the stand pipe manifold are to be tested to full working pressure
    • For each test, the pressure should be held for 5 minutes and recorded
    • Mud Pumps
    • Mud Tanks
    • Substructure
    • Rig Floor
    • Dog House
    • Derrick
    • Geronimo Line
    • Catwalk & Pipe Racks

Day Four

• • BOP System
    • Annular
    • Rams
    • HCR valves

• • Choke Manifold, Function / Pressure Test
    • Individually function test automatic choke and all manual chokes
    • Pressure test choke manifold as follows:
    • all valves upstream of chokes:
      • 300 psi x 5 minutes
      • full working pressure x 1 0 minutes
    • all valves downstream of chokes:
      • 300 psi x 5 minutes
      • full working pressure x 1 0 minutes

• • Kill and Choke Lines
    • Check for wear and washing
    • Assess lines for usage, i.e., how many wells have been killed through these lines? Are they likely to be washed?
    • Remove any buffer flanges and inspect
    • If any doubt as to condition remains, have wall thickness checked ultrasonically

Day Five

• • Surface Closing Unit
    • Make calculations as to surface accumulator capacity requirements
    • Check surface accumulator pre-charge
    • Run both electrical and air high pressure charging pumps. Ensure correct cut out pressures are met.
    • Ensure all safety valves are in place
    • Test run mixing system
    • Ensure all gauges are functional
    • Stock check for adequate supply of soluble oil and glycol
    • Ensure all bolts are fitted to flame proof enclosures
    • Is emergency nitrogen system fitted?
    • Check that the pilot system has dedicated accumulators
    • Ensure planned maintenance has been carried out, filters, traps, oil changes, etc.
    • Test function control valves from satellite panels
    • Test low level and low-pressure alarms
    • Have samples of control fluid sent ashore for testing
    • Inspect all gauges, readbacks and flow meters for correct readings
    • Check accumulator volume as a function of opening and closing functions

• • BOP Hoses, Pipework and Accumulators
    • Make visual inspection of all hoses for damage and bad fittings
    • Pressure tests all hoses, pipework and shuttle valves
    • Check pre-charge of stack accumulators and function stack accumulator dump

• • Miscellaneous
    • Manifold, Flare Lines, & Flare Pit
    • Fuel Tanks
    • Fire Fighting Equipment
    • Compressed Gas Cylinders
    • Hand & Power Tools
    • Welding & Cutting
    • Cranes & Slings
    • General
    • H2S Protection (Land Rigs)

• • Potable Water System
    • Perform running tests on all pumps recording amps and pressures
    • Function test hydrophone system
    • Check proper operations of calorifier elements