Target Group: Trainees, assistant subsea and subsea engineers, drilling superintendents, well site leaders, and drilling engineers dealing with subsea drilling operations.

Prerequisites: SS 101 recommended

Objective: To provide students the knowledge base and intuitive skill sets needed to understand and interpret schematic diagrams accurately; through visual animated graphic presentations, hands-on lab exercises, and correlation with relevant real world OEM BOP stack and associated control systems.

The following topics will be covered during the training:

• Symbols Recognition
• Understanding Hydraulic Valves
• Schematic Reading & Interpretation
• Schematic Case Studies - OEMs
  • Conventional Control Systems
    • Hydraulic Power Unit (Pneumatic Pilot Circuit Initiated)
    • Remote Panels
    • Subsea Control PODs (Hydraulic)
  • Multiplex Control Systems
    • Remote Panels
    • Subsea Control PODs (Electro-Hydraulic)
    • What Happens When You Push the Button?
    • Schematic View and Tracking of Signal Sequences
      • Electrically
      • Hydraulically
  • Emergency Control Systems
    • Emergency Hydraulic Backup System (EHBS)
    • Dead Man Systems
    • Auto-shear Systems

This three-day course on Well-Control Equipment and Subsea Systems is offered to active personnel of Exploration and Production (Oil and Gas) Companies with a working knowledge of:

• Drilling
• Associated equipment
• Rules
• Regulations

Topics Include and Covers Major OEMs:

• BOP Stack Components
• Connectors
• Ram Type BOPs
• Annular Type BOPs
• Motion Compensation (Covers Wire-line & Inline)
• BOP Control Systems 

Training Classes

Classes are IADC accredited and open to current employees of oil and gas companies and drilling contractors. Group classes are available by request and any Subsea Solutions courseware can be customized to create a tailored training package.

Innovative Pioneers in Industry Training

Subsea Solutions state-of-the-art training center offers a multi-sensory approach to learning by utilizing:

• 3D Graphics
• Animations
• Physical 3D Models
• 20’ Cyviz Bizwall

This stimulating learning experience is designed to capture the students interest and allow for maximum retention of the material presented.