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Course Description
This course focuses on subsea BOP control system operating philosophy; diagnosing and correcting system hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults; and also features a new section on MUX systems. This course features equipment recently removed from the Laffit Pincay, a floating drilling rig, which will be used for instructional purposes. The equipment includes a driller’s panel, diverter panel, accumulator unit and control pods. |
Course Objectives
Students will learn component-level maintenance and repair of major system components such as regulators, pumps, control valves and pods. Students will use schematics and drawings to diagnose and rectify equipment faults. Each student will create a technical report with annotated digital photos.
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Students working with subsea control unit that forms part
of the Subsea course |
| Who Should Attend |
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Rig supervisors, company men and others working in the drilling industry who would benefit from a course in BOP control systems. Both the men on the rig as well as supporting engineers and managers will benefit. |
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Rig mechanics, subsea engineers, entry level electricians and senior subsea engineers that would benefit from an intimate knowledge of the BOP control system including drillers panel, diverter panel, accumulator unit, hose reels and control pods |
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Rig floor and deck hands that work under the direction of the subsea department |
Provider/Delivery Method
Engineer led/40% Classroom with PowerPoint presentations, and 60% lab exercises.
Prerequisites
WEST's Symbols, Schematics and Troubleshooting course is recommended.
About this WEST Training Course
This WEST training course features a mix of classroom instruction in the morning with lab exercises in the afternoon. During lab sessions, the classroom training is reinforced by practicing techniques on actual drilling equipment, including a subsea control unit. For engineers, this practical experience enhances academic training from college. As an added bonus, students will receive reference materials to take with them after the course for their own use. Students will be tested for subject knowledge at entry and exit from the course, and will be required to troubleshoot an actual hardware problem and write a report to demonstrate competence.
Classes are limited to a maximum size of 15 students. Lab exercises are done in groups with maximum of 5 students each, to ensure that each student has time with the equipment.
Students will be required to provide their own steel-toed work boots and coveralls. WEST will supply any additional PPE required, such as safety glasses, face shields, and ear plugs, in addition to all tools and training materials
shields, and ear plugs in addition to all tools and training materials.
Subsea BOP Control Systems |
| HPU - Fluid Power and Fluid Mixing |
| •Review pumps, fluid mixing and accumulators |
• Lab - Work with subsea control unit, pumps, accumulators, fluid quality |
| HPU - Pilot Pressure Control System |
| • Review hydraulic pumps, pressure switches, solenoid valves, regulators, control manifold, pneumatic cylinders and RBQ plates |
• Lab - Work with RBQ plate, air pressure switches, pneumatic cylinders, regulators and solenoid valves |
| Master Control Panel and Electrical System |
| • Review control panel components and use of schematics |
• Lab - Electrical safety, troubleshooting tools and techniques and how to trace system |
| Hose Reels and Hoses |
| • Review hose reel components |
• Lab - hose reels |
| Subsea Control Pods |
• Review subsea pod components and maintenance
• "Yellow" vs. "Blue" functions |
• SPM valves, sensors
• Hydraulic hose maintenance and repair |
• Lab - Work with SPM valves, seals, selector valves, hoses |
| Combined Control System |
| • Review complete BOP control system using schematics and logic diagrams |
• Lab – Troubleshoot problem from instructor, create report |
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