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Cross-Reference Tool WORKOVER and INTERVENTION WELL CONTROL Course for Oil and Gas Operator Representative Cross-Reference Tool WORKOVER and INTERVENTION WELL CONTROL Course for Oil and Gas Operator Representative INSTRUCTIONS: This Cross-Reference Tool is to be used to describe in detail the course for which IADC WellSharp® accreditation is requested. To expedite course review during the application review process, each applicant should provide as much detail as feasible when completing the Cross-Reference Tool for each course for which accreditation is requested. Use the following guidance for the information required. • • Manual – In this column, report the page number(s) of the Instructor Resources – Record the name(s) of any video, course manual that includes text pertaining to the Learning eLearning or Self-Study product, or other resources available to Topic. Include as many citations as needed to show all content the Instructor that will be used for delivering content for this pertaining to this topic. Training Module. • Delivery Method – Record all delivery methods to be used to • Materials available to Trainees – List handouts, reference deliver content for this Learning Objective. List all that apply. books, and other materials that will be given to trainees during Use the following abbreviations to document the most delivery of this Training Module. common options a training provider might utilize: • Total Time Range of Training – After entering information on all D – Demonstration (Teaching through the use of a simulator, the required Training Modules, scroll to the bottom of the last virtual simulation, or visual demonstration through video page to enter the total time range (in hours and minutes) for animation. Can also be a hands-on demonstration with delivery of all Training Modules. Include a minimum and equipment.) maximum amount of time anticipated. *Note: When using the E – Any of the eLearning (electronic) methods of delivery time ranges provided, be aware that your actual course length H – Homework shall not fall below the minimum time requirement for the L – Lecture course (as stated in accreditation requirements). O – Other methods (for example, video) • Course Outline – Attach course outline that gives time PE – Practical Exercise(s) allocations for each Learning Topic. (Record where and how S – Simulator each Learning Topic is to be addressed, i.e., classroom, simulator, live well.) © IADC 2017 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT All rights reserved. No part of this document may be distributed outside of the recipient’s organization unless authorized by the International Association of Drilling Contractors. Proprietary / Confidential Company Name: Accreditation #: Course Name: Date Submitted: 2.1 Risk Awareness and Management DELIVERY METHODS LEARNING OBJECTIVE AND MANUAL CHAPTER & PAGE # SUB-MODULES LEARNING TOPICS Options: D, E, H, L, O, PE, S (See ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES (Multi-line text field) instructions above; select all that apply.) Identify potential well control problems that could occur during completion and well intervention operations (e.g., stimulating a Risks associated with completion in a producing Potential Impacts of a completion and well D E H L O reservoir; reworking a producing Well Control Event intervention PE S reservoir to control water and/or operations gas production; rework to reduce or eliminate water coning; repair mechanical failure; cement repair). Define well integrity (using definition in ISO 16530-1) and explain the importance of D E H L O maintaining well integrity to PE S prevent well control incidents through the use of well barriers. Assess current status of the well Well integrity Well Integrity (e.g., review well records and management program diagnostic tests to evaluate: well construction, gauge failure, D E H L O surface failures, hydrate PE S formation, bottomhole pressure, blockage in the well, nearby fracturing operations, perforation depth, type of production). WSP-02-WS-OGO-X Page 2 of 57 Revision 0 © Copyright IADC 2017 Created: 27 September 2017 Proprietary / Confidential Explain the importance of assessing and recognizing D E H L O communication between casing PE S annuli. Explain the importance of Pre-job Pre-job D E H L O communicating operational plan Communication communications PE S details, risks, and responsibilities. Describe the criteria used to D E H L O develop a safety margin. PE S Safety Margin Risks Explain the dangers of using a. Safety margins excess safety margins during a well kill (e.g., if the margin is too in Well Kill D E H L O high that may cause losses; adding Operations PE S b. Dangers of using a choke safety margin and a fluid Safety Margin excess safety weight safety margin adds extra Selection margins pressure). Identify an acceptable safety c. Acceptable D E H L O margin from a set of given well safety margins PE S d. Dangers of using and kill data. minimal safety Explain the dangers of using minimal safety margins during a margins D E H L O well kill (i.e., safety margins PE S applied to tubular integrity, casing integrity, wellhead rating). Explain the purpose and importance of a well control bridging document (i.e., to assure all parties have the same information; to resolve well Purpose and control issues between different D E H L O Bridging Documents Importance of parties; to handle specific issues in PE S Bridging Documents relation to a particular well/environment or legislative regime, how equipment and personnel would be organized, post shut-in, to recover or restart operations). WSP-02-WS-OGO-X Page 3 of 57 Revision 0 © Copyright IADC 2017 Created: 27 September 2017 Proprietary / Confidential Define Maximum Allowable D E H L O Working Pressure (MAWP). PE S Identify the working pressure of a system based on lowest working pressure component Rated D E H L O Equipment Working Pressure, and Maximum PE S Requirements Allowable Working Pressure (e.g., schematic or description). Discuss difference between Rated Working Pressure and Maximum D E H L O Allowable Working Pressure and PE S any surface pressure limitations for kill operations. Identify wireline equipment that requires anchoring to withstand D E H L O Pressure Control maximum expected forces during PE S Equipment/Barrier operations (e.g., wireline units, Envelope sheaves). Considerations Identify considerations when determining if a wellhead or tree bending stress analysis is required. D E H L O (e.g., weight of stack, length of PE S PCE rig-up, center of gravity of the Load Bearing stack and lubricator, age of well, Considerations and condition of well). Identify the size, type, and condition of the wellhead, tree, D E H L O and connectors, such as studs, and PE S nuts. Identify considerations when running unsupported length and D E H L O size of lubricator or riser, and PE S position of wireline valves in the PCE rig up. WSP-02-WS-OGO-X Page 4 of 57 Revision 0 © Copyright IADC 2017 Created: 27 September 2017 Proprietary / Confidential Identify environmental factors that can influence well control D E H L O operations/rig-up (e.g., sea state, PE S wind speed, air temperature). Instructor Resources: (Types and titles of material used for teaching) Materials available to Trainees: (Types and titles of materials provided to trainees) 2.2 Organizing a Well Control Operation DELIVERY METHODS LEARNING OBJECTIVE AND MANUAL CHAPTER & PAGE # SUB-MODULES LEARNING TOPICS Options: D, E, H, L, O, PE, S (See ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES (Multi-line text field) instructions above; select all that apply.) Describe required personnel assignments during a well control operation (i.e., crew knowing their Personnel Roles and D E H L O specific well control Assignments Responsibilities PE S responsibilities related to detection, well shut-in, and control). Describe what type of pre- recorded information is required Pre-Recorded Pre-recorded to allow planning for a well D E H L O Information information control event and where the PE S supervisor should post and keep the information. Plan Responses to Explain the importance of the Emergency Response D E H L O Anticipated Well emergency response plan for all Plan PE S Control Scenarios well operations. WSP-02-WS-OGO-X Page 5 of 57 Revision 0 © Copyright IADC 2017 Created: 27 September 2017 Proprietary / Confidential Instructor Resources: (Types and titles of material used for teaching) Materials available to Trainees: (Types and titles of materials provided to trainees) 2.3 Well Control Principles & Calculations DELIVERY METHODS LEARNING OBJECTIVE AND MANUAL CHAPTER & PAGE # SUB-MODULES LEARNING TOPICS Options: D, E, H, L, O, PE, S (See ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES (Multi-line text field) instructions above; select all that apply.) D E H L O Types of pressure Define and calculate hydrostatic a. Hydrostatic pressure. PE S pressure Explain and calculate the effects D E H L O b. Applied Pressures of fluid level change on PE S 1. Surface pressure hydrostatic pressure. 2. Pump Pressure 3. ECDs (Equivalent Identify the different types of D E H L O Circulating applied pressures. PE S Densities) D E H L O 4. Trapped Explain shut-in pressures. PE S Pressure Pressure Fundamentals 5. Swab/surge Explain equivalent circulating D E H L O c. Formation densities (ECD). PE S pressure Explain the effects of trapped d. Differential D E H L O pressure (e.g., above and below pressure PE S the packer or plug). e. Fracture pressure f. Bottomhole Explain the differences between D E H L O pressure swab and surge. PE S 1. Balanced Calculate formation pressure (i.e., D E H L O 2. Underbalanced shut-in tubing pressure and fluid PE S 3. Overbalanced density in well). WSP-02-WS-OGO-X Page 6 of 57 Revision 0 © Copyright IADC 2017 Created: 27 September 2017 Proprietary / Confidential Explain areas of differential D E H L O pressure in the wellbore. PE S Explain fracture pressure (for both D E H L O the casing shoe and the reservoir PE S in completed interval).
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