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Regularly check actual mud weight with the pressure balance and report true
weights, including annulus weight at the shakers.
Optimize time to keep crews effective on housekeeping and general cleaning.
Restrict crews meal breaks to 30 to 40 minutes and coffee breaks to 20 minutes.
A minimum of two Floormen are to be on the drill floor at all times unless extra
help is required for mixing.
Report any mechanical or electrical problems to toolpusher immediately.
Assistant driller's are not allowed to trip in open hole.
When running in the hole, if any tight spots are encountered, do not set down
more than 10,000 lb below string weight. Pick up the Kelly and ream or wash
through the tight spots. Notify the toolpusher and company man.
In the event of any hole problems, do not pull any more than 50% of BHA
weight without permission from the toolpusher and company man immediately of
any hole problems.
Ensure that a permit to work is filled out and signed before any work
commences on machinery, hot work in hazardous areas or elevated positions etc.
This includes mud pumps and confined areas. Complete permit to work at the
finish of all jobs.
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DATE________MONTH________
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FIRE ALARM:
In the event of a fire, one continuous siren will sound at both the Junior
and senior ends of the base camp.
Leave your Caravan immediately and proceed directly to the Safe Briefing
area posted in the front of the base camp.
IF A FIRE IS SPOTTED
Go immediately to the fire alarm located on the front of the Senior Mess
Hall and open the glass doors. Activate alarm by switching lever up to the
on position.
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COMPANY MAN:_______________________________________________________
TOOLPUSHER:________________________________________________________
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Once well are secure, Driller and Assistant Driller preceding Safe Briefing Area.
All other personnel to Safe Briefing Area, upwind (Wind Sock for Wind
Direction).
Radio Man to do Head Count.
Medic insures Oxygen is on hand.
Senior Mechanic: Depending on outcome of Head Count.
Senior electrician: Don spare BA Sets and search for unaccounted for men.
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Put the waste in a separate Drum; pour Flammable Liquid over it e.g.
Diesel to ensure that it will burn completely.
The Medic should be the one to witness the disposal and ensure complete
incineration.
Permit holder proceeds to electrician and acquires a lock from the provided lock
board. Electrician lockout the desired control panel.
Keep the key to lock used in your possession (do not hang back in lockout
cabinet). Hang work permit in provided space in cabinet so that others know when
work is being carried out and what equipment has been installed.
After completion of work, Electrician removes lock from panel and replace in
lockout cabinet. Close work permit.
Remarks:
If work is not completed by the end of your shift pass the lockout key to your relief
with clear instructions of the ask.
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c) Lower the single into the B. O. P.'s and screw back into the plug tester, do not
tighten.
d) Make up the test line onto the test nubbin.
e) Slowly pump water through the test line until returns are noticed at the flowline.
f) Close the lower pipe rams.
g) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at the
side outlet valves and flowline).
h) Slowly pressure up to 5000 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the
side outlet valves and flowline).
i) Bleed off the pressure.
j) Close the upper pipe rams and open the lower pipe rams.
k) Repeat steps g and h.
l) Bleed off the pressure.
m) Close the chock line manual valve and kill line inside manual valve.
n) Open the chock line hydraulic valve and kill line outside manual valve.
o) Repeat Steps g and h.
p) Bleed off the pressure.
q) Install the check valve.
r) Close chock manifold valve numbers 1, 3, 5 and the pressure gauge isolator
valve. (Open chock manifold number 9 and both chokes).
s) Open the choke line manual valve and kill line inside manual valve.
t) Repeat Steps g and h. (Also check at the choke manifold for leaks during this
test).
u) Bleed off the pressure.
v) Open the upper pipe rams and close the choke line hydraulic valve and kill line
outside valve. Install the kill line. Open the choke manifold valves number 1, 3, 5 and
the isolator valve.
w) Close the inside C. H. H. side outlet valves.
x) Remove test line and retrieve plug tester, stand back stand of HWDP or DP in
the derrick and set wear bushing.
Step Four: This test is for the upper Kelly cock, lower Kelly cock, safety valve,
Gray valve, Standpipe gate valves and Mud pump gate valves.
a) After setting the wear bushing and laying down all un-needed tools, pick-up the
Kelly. Leave the single of DP in the mousehole to allow for tightening of the safety
valve and test nubbin onto the Kelly).
b) Pick-up the Kelly and screw the safety valve and 4 1/2 IF box test nubbin onto
the bottom.
c) Tighten by placing test nubbin into the box of DP single in mousehole. (Tighten
only enough to prevent the connections from leaking do not torque fully).
d) Make up the test line onto the test nubbin.
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e) Be sure that all of the standpipe gate valves are open, mud pump gate valves are
open and mud pump bleeder valves are open. (Do not open the number 2 standpipe
gate valve).
f) Slowly pump water through the test line until returns are noticed at the mud
pump bleeder lines.
g) Close the safety valve.
h) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at the
mud pump bleeder lines).
i) Slowly pressure up to 5000 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the
mud pump bleeder lines).
j) Bleed off the pressure.
k) Open the safety valve and close the lower Kelly rock.
l) Repeat steps h and i.
m) Bleed off the pressure.
n) Open the lower Kelly cock and close the upper Kelly cock.
o) Repeat steps h and i.
p) Bleed off the pressure.
q) Open the upper Kelly rock and close the number 1 standpipe valve.
r) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at the
mud pump bleeder lines).
s) Slowly pressure up to 3000 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the
mud pump bleeder lines).
t) Bleed off the pressure.
u) Open the number 1 standpipe valve and close all other standpipe valves.
v) Repeat steps r and s.
w) Bleed off the pressure.
x) Open the entire standpipe valve, (leave number 2 standpipe valve closed) and
close the mud pump gate valves.
y) Repeat steps r and s.
z) Bleed of the pressure, rig out testing equipment and rack back the Kelly. (Prior
to racking back the Kelly use it to tighten the 4 1/2 If box test nubbin onto the Gray
valve).
aa) Place all valves in normal drilling position.
Note: Pressure testing of the Gray valve is done while the B. H. A. is being made
up.
Step Five: This test is for the remaining choke manifold valves.
a) Install the test line onto the choke manifold pressure gauge tree outlet and open
the low torque valve.
b) Ensure that both the remote and manual chokes are open.
c) Slowly pump water through the test line until returns are noticed at valve
number 9.
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5. Apply the lowest practical closing pressure to the annular preventer whilst
avoiding leakage. Watch the flow line for any leakage. Any returns to go back into
the trip tank.
6. If necessary, use de-foamer in the trip tank to ensure precise mud volumes are
measured.
7. Accurately measure and record mud volumes bled-off. A calibrated trip tank and
separate stripping tank must be installed and used.
8. Keep the string full. Measure and record volumes used to fill string.
9. The packing element of an annular preventer must be allowed to breathe slightly
when a tool joint passes through. The pressure regulator valve on the BOP control
until should be set to provide and maintain the proper control pressure.
Recommended BOP closing pressure can be obtained from the manufacturers BOP
operation manuals.
10. A surge bottle connected to the closing line of the annular preventer will
improve effective BOP control during stripping tool joints through the annular
preventer. Slow tool joint stripping speeds reduce surge pressures and prolong
packing until life. Stripping speeds should not exceed 1 m/sec.
14-PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-2
Depending on the well pressure, and/or if there is no surge bottle installed, it may be
necessary to use the annular and ram type preventer in sequence in order to pass the
tool joint through the annular preventer.
String out of hole
If the string is out of the hole when an influx is detected and the closed in surface
pressure allows the first stands of DC's or drillpipe into the well, stripping should be
initiated since it will improve the well control situation. The Kelly or top drive may
have to be used in conjunction with singles for extra weight.
The maximum surface pressure that can be overcome by the weight of the first stand,
ignoring the friction between the annular preventer and the string, is calculated as
follows.
Maximum surface pressure = weight of first stand in mud
Cross sectional area of the stand
The force acting downwards will rapidly increase when more pipe is stripped into the
hole, hence higher surface pressures can be allowed for.
The procedure to enter the string back into the well is as follows:
1. Install an inside BOP (Gray valve or float valve) on the bottom of the first slick
stand of DC's or drillpipe. Use a bit without nozzles to reduce the chance of plugged
nozzles.
2. Lower the stand to just above the blind/shear rams and closes the annular
Preventer.
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3. Open the blind/shear rams and strip though the annular Preventer. Allow the
choke pressure to increase by Pw and maintain constant thereafter.
4. Fill the string with mud.
5. If DC's are used instead of drillpipe, continue stripping the slick BHA and
maintain a constant choke pressure. Do not use more than three stands of DC's.
Allow the choke pressure to increase to (Pa + Ps + Pw) without bleeding off any mud
when stripping the first may have to be employed.
If it is not possible to strip the string into the well and gas migration is indicated, the
volumetric or bull heading may have to be employed.
15-PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-3
BULLHEADING:
If normal well killing techniques with conventional circulation are not possible or
will result in critical well control conditions, Bullheading may be considered as a
useful method to improve the situation. Mud/influx are displaced/squeezed back
downhole into the weakest exposed open hole formation.
Bullheading may be considered when the following well control situations occur:
1. H2S influx cannot be handled safely by rig personnel and equipment.
2. A combined kick and losses situation is experienced (downhole annulus
bullhead rates must exceed the gas migration rate to ensure the situation does not
deteriorate further).
3. Kick calculations show that MAASP will be largely exceeded and probably
results a detrimental well control situation when the well is killed conventionally. (In
this case, only the influx needs to be squeezed back).
Bull heading is not a routing well control method in drilling operations. In many
cases it will be doubtful whether the well can be killed by squeezing back the influx
into the formation and a permanent loss situation may be created by pumping fluid
immediately below the shoe. The method can only be used if hole conditions permit.
Each case must be judged on its own merits, considering such variables as:
1. Formation permeability
The formation must have good permeability/porosity to allow squeezing. The actual
kick can be used as an indicator (inflow performance prior to closing in the well and
the speed of pressure build up after the well is closed in).
2. Type of influx
A gas is easier to squeeze back than a liquid. Also the higher the viscosity of a
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Fluid will go to the weakest formation which may not be the formation where
the influx came from;
There is a potential risk of fracturing the formation anywhere along the open
hole section which can lead to an (internal) blowout situation. In the case of shallow
casing setting depths this could lead to cratering;
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2. Large mud volumes and LCM pills should be available in case major losses are
experienced during bullheading.
3. A kill line connection above the bottom pipe rams of the BOP stack should be
used to be able to isolate the annulus in case of a kill line failure.
4. A check valve should be installed in the kill line.
16-CASING JOB SAFETY MEETING CHECKLIST
1. Confirm if any rig personnel are new to casing job.
2. Casing crew to give a briefing on their handling equipment on Drill Floor.
3. Instruct Rig Crew on casing pipe racks to roll the casing from rolling on top of
themselves.
4. Instruct Rig Crew on casing pipe racks of the Klampon casing protector return
line, the purpose of the line, And to always look up to the Drill Floor to see if a
casing protector is descending to the catwalk before walking under the return line.
5. Instruct the Air Winch operator to constantly be aware of the job being
performed on and around the casing pipe racks area and to call alert to any unsafe
acts. Perform a toolbox safety meeting explaining the unsafe act and the action to be
taken to prevent a repeat unsafe act.
6. Instruct the forklift operator to closely watch where the Rig Crew is positioned
on the pipe rack area. Do not to lift or lower the casing joint while the pick up sling is
being installed. Call alert to any unsafe acts. Perform a toolbox safety meeting
explaining the unsafe act and the action to be taken to prevent a repeat unsafe act.
7. Instruct the Air Winch operator to watch that the Rig Crew on the casing pipe
racks are clear of the catwalk area as the casing joint is being raised to the Drill Floor.
8. Instruct the Rig Crew on the Drill Floor the importance of the safety pin on the
single joint elevators and Stop Collar. Call alert to the Driller if a safety pin is not
installed properly. The Driller will stop the operation and so the safety pin can be
installed properly.
9. Instruct the Rig Crew to avoid standing or walking under any suspended loads.
10. Instruct the Rig Crew to keep a clear view for the Driller to see the joint of
casing as it is being raised up to the Drill Floor.
11. The Driller and Casing Stabber require good communication and hand signals.
12. The Casing Stabbers are to change out on the Drill Floor.
13. Instruct the Casing Stabber not to close the Spider Elevators until he can see the
Power Tong dies being released.
14. Instruct the Casing Stabber not to close the Spider Elevators until the Elevator
dies are clear of the Casing Collar Box.
15. Instruct the Rig Crew to keep their hands clear of the Casing Pin and Box while
stabbing the casing.
16. Instruct the Rig Crew that two experienced floormen must be on the Drill Floor
at all times during meal times and tea times.
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17. Instruct the Rig Crew to install a casing cover if any work around the rotary
table is to be performed.
18. Instruct the Rig Crew to apply a thin coating of Casing Thread Dope to the box
end of the Casing as it is in the V-Door.
19. Instruct the Rig Crew and Casing Crew to periodically check the Sling Lines
and Shackles and to report to the Driller any unsafe item.
20. Instruct the Crane operator and Rig Crew the importance of one experienced
Floorman giving hand signals to the Crane Driver as suspended loads are being raised
to the Drill Floor.
21. Instruct the Rig Crew on the Drill Floor to always watch where the Rig Crew on
the Casing pipe racks are situated before releasing the Klampon protector down the
return line.
22. Instruct the Assistant Driller to make periodic checks on the mud tank, checking
the volume in the active system.
23. Instruct to the Mud logger the importance of keeping the Driller informed of any
losses or gains.
17-PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF AIR WINCH
The Driller will periodically or before any major operation, before using the 2.2
ton or 5.5 Tuggers inspect all components carefully.
Make sure all the Pins are in place at the Base and that they are secured with safety
Pins. Check the Brakes and set them up if need be. Check the condition of the cable if
the cable is exposed or frayed out. Report any air leaks so they can be fixed. Make
sure the Guards are in place and secure.
When using the Tugger, spool the Line on evenly. The Line will last much
longer and will eliminate loops and crossed line on the Drum.
If you are about to lift an object, check the Line on the Drum. If there are loose
wraps visible, pull the Line out off the Drum until the loose wraps are out and respool the Line tightly onto the Drum.
Keep in mind that lowering a heavy load with loose wraps on the Drum may caused
the load to drop a short distance suddenly, possibly damaging the load, cable or
possibly injuring someone's hands or foot.
Always look up at your Tugger Line to make sure the Line isn't crossed or
snagged. It is ultimately the responsibility of the Tugger operator to do this, but it
doesn't hurt for other men to check as handle a load, ALWAYS use the Blocks or the
Crane.
If in doubt as to whether the small Tugger can handle a load, ALWAYS use the
big Tugger. If in doubt as to whether the big Tugger can handle a load, ALWAYS
use the Blocks or the Crane.
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When using the 5.5 ton Tugger for any extended period of time, the Driller will
monitor the Rig Air Pressure as this Tugger consumes a lot of air. Do not allow the
Rig Air supply to drop bellow 80 PSI.
A competent Worker will run the Tugger. If he sees someone putting himself or
any part of his body in danger, he should stop the operation until all hands are safe
and clear.
Never leave the Tugger Controls leaving a heavy load suspended. One man
should always standby the controls until the load is safely lowered and secured.
18-PROCEDURE TO RE-STRING AIR WINCH CABLE
Slowly pull the old cable re-stringing the new line, being aware that the
snakeskin could be tight going through the sheave, pulling
Insure there is enough new to reach the end of the catwalk and at least five
wraps on the air winch.
Un- spool the old line from air winch and remove the drum clamp pulling the
old cable from the drum.
Clean and check the drum clamp for damage and change out if damaged.
Insert the new cable into the air winch in the over-wind position.
When installing wire rope, feed the end of the wire rope into the cable anchor
hole in the drum and pull through approximately one foot (30cm) of wire rope.
Warp the wire rope with wire a distance from the end equal to the wedge length
plus one-inch.
Slide sleeve over the end of the wire rope so the larger diameter of the taper bore
is nearest the end of the wire rope.
Spread the end strands of the wire rope and insert the split wedge until it is
below the end of the wire rope.
Pull the sleeve over the wire rope end until tight. Check that the wire rope
strands stay in their slots.
Pull the wire rope anchor into position in the drum anchor pocket.
Make sure the first wrap of wire rope is flush against the drum flange.
Install the swivel, thimble and cable clamps on the new cable, spacing the
clamps at an equal distance.
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Driller will inform the Derrickman when it is time to grease the blocks.
The Derrickman will make sure the Grease Gun is full and tie a Rope to it and
secure it to his climbing belts so he cannot accidentally drop it.
The Derrickman will then proceed to the Monkey Board and attach a safety line
to his Derrick Harness.
The Driller will then pick up the string and position the Blocks in front of the
Derrickman to allow him to grease at this time, the Driller will instruct the Floorman
to stay off of the Floor and instruct the Derrickman to start greasing.
When the Derrickman is finished, he will then signal the Driller who can then
resume the operation.
20-PROCEDURE FOR GREASING CROWN
Driller will fill out work permit and have it signed by the Company Man and
Toolpusher prior to start of job.
Derrickman will ensure grease gun has a Rope attached, so it can be secured to
himself while climbing to the Crown Section.
Derrickman will grease each Grease Nipple with at least 15 shots of grease.
Derrickman will report to Mechanic any grease fittings that will not take grease,
so that repairs can be made.
When the job is complete ensure that no Tools are left in Derrick and inform the
Driller to sign off the work permit.
Always take care when working around Crown sheaves and realize they may
start to move at any time without warning.
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Before commencing any work ensure that all rheostats are shut off and all motor
selection switches are in the neutral position.
LOCKOUT DRAWWORKS!
Ensure all personal are out of the Sub Structure area and men working overhead
signs are posted at both the front and rear entrances (ground level) to the sub structure
area. If necessary place one worker at each entrance to ensure no personal enter while
work is under way.
Upon completion of job sign off work permit, remove signs and return to normal
operations.
22-PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING BREAKOUT LINE
Floormen remove Cathead Guard and take off old Breakout Line from the Ear
inside the Cathead.
They should wear Goggles if a Chisel is needed to cut the cable.
Floormen will remove the Cable Clamps from the other end of the Breakout
Line and remove damaged Breakout Line.
Install the new Breakout Line through the Cathead Guard and attach it tightly to
the Ear on the cathead.
Floormen to run the new Breakout Line through the Snatch Block on the Tongs
and Cable Clamp it to the shackle on the Drawworks, the Driller making sure that
Cable Clamps are tight and installed properly.
Re-engage the Cathead Lockout Lever and Driller to complete the work permit.
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Ensure one man is positioned to warn personnel that a man is working inside
drum area.
When crown-o-matic is set, ensure locks out pins are removed from motors.
Function test crown-o-matic by moving into shutdown position with hand.
Air will shut off.
After the crown-o-matic is set has been initially set, any further adjustments
must again commence with step number 1.
Note: If any repair work will be carried out on CRWON-O-MATIC, the permit
to work system must be used.
24-PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING DRAWWORKS BRAKES
Fill in permit to work and ensure appropriate signatures by company man and
Toolpusher.
Position one man at the driller's consul as informant to assure no one starts up
the DRAWWORKS.
Remove front guard at DRAWWORKS and check for any abnormal wear of
brake linkages.
Check equalizer bar for proper center position. (Measure gap on each side).
Check brake bands are clear of drum 1/16" with brake in off position and adjust
as required repeating last step.
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Install front guard on DRAWWORKS. Sign off permit to work and unlock
motors. (File permit to work in toolpushers office).
NOTE: Brake adjustment to be checked / adjusted, when slipping and cutting
drilling line.
25-PROCEDURE FOR STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN OF CENTRIFUGES
START UP PROCEDURE
Allow at least two minutes for the centrifuge to obtain operating speed. Bring
mud fee rate up slowly to desired rate.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES
After all conveyable solids have cleared the bowl, open the water/diesel line
which tees into the pump discharge line.
Flush the centrifuge until clean water/diesel is discharged. Close the water/diesel
valve.
Stop the main-drive motor, when the main-drive motor is shut off, an electrical
interlock activates and will automatically shut the back-drive motor off after
approximately ten minutes.
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Start the pump running to create a vacuum in the Swaco mud degasser.
Close the suction valve on the degasser until a vacuum builds up.
Open the suction valve on the degasser and check if it's sucking fluid. Suction
line will warm up as warm mud passes through it.
Derrickman to lift the skimmer in the degasser tank above the fluid level.
Insure no other valves are open to equalize the degasser tank.
If the tank level volume is rapidly dropping, close back the vacuum degasser
suction valve.
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Obtain permit to work and ensure it is signed by the company man and
toolpusher prior to commencing work.
Turn off air to the Kelly spinner by closing the valve on the air supply going up
the derrick on off-driller's side of rig floor.
Install ladder from the rig floor to the swivel. Put on safety belt and cable.
(Check condition prior to climbing up to swivel).
Climb up to swivel and attach the safety line securely to swivel bale.
Using a hammer, loosen lock nut on lower and upper swivel packing nut. Swivel
nuts should open freely by hand once they are loose.
Using a pry bar, carefully pry upward on lower packing gland until it clears the
swivel lower seal area.
Gently push the packing assembly out from lower swivel seal area and remove
the pry bar.
Remove the packing assembly and insert rope sling through the wash pipe
holding the assembly complete.
Attach the air winch and lower the old packing assembly of the rig floor. Ensure
all personnel are clear from beneath the packing assembly.
Attach the new packing assembly to the air hoist and hoist to swivel area.
Detach packing assembly from the air hoist. Ensure air hoist line is not allowed
to go up the derrick. Hold cable and lower to floor area.
Gently position new assembly into swivel stem and gooseneck. Ensure no
damage is done to seals while positioning into place.
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Fill out a permit to work and ensure the proper signature are signed and filled
out completely
Remove seat from body of valve and gate from stem on bonnet.
Using emery cloth, smooth out inside of the body to ensure the body is properly
cleaned.
Insert the seat complete with paddle and bonnet together slowly ensuring is
straight.
Slowly push seat into valve body. You may have to tap gently on the bonnet
until the nuts can be installed.
Using the hand wheel, slowly close the valve pushing the seat into the valve
body. Do not use excessive force.
Open the valve slowly and tighten the nuts hand tight against the bonnet.
Close the valve slowly again to push seat into place. Do not use extreme force.
Open the valve slowly and tighten the nuts hand tight against the bonnet
When the bonnet is in proper position, hammer the nuts up tight with a hammer
and hammer wrench.
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Assistant Driller to lock out the electrical on the 752 drives motors.
Assistant Driller to place working on mud pump sign on mud pump drive
motors.
Close the 4" discharge valve and open the 2" bleed off valve.
Remove head. If studs back out of shell, remove nut and clean threads on both
ends of studs. Studs can be driven by a stud driver or by double nuts. These studs are
taper-lock type and should be reseated to the following torque values, using a thread
lubricant.
PD-5-580 FT.LBS
PD-3-580 FT.LBS
PD-2-235 FT.LBS
PD-2H-395 FT.LBS
Remove damaged bladder. Insert bar between bladder and shell; collapse
bladder so it can be removed through the top.
Check condition of baffle plate. The edges of the holes must be rounded and
smooth. Replace washed or worn baffle plate, taking care that replacement baffle
plate is started straight before driving in. plugs have.003 to .006 interference fit.
Install new bladder. Lay bladder flat and roll it into a compact spiral package,
which can be inserted through shell opening. Adjust bladder to contour of shell,
pulling neck-sealing rings well above shell opening but avoiding distortion.
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Assistant Driller to lock out the electrical on the 752 drives motors.
Assistant Driller to place working on mud pump sign on mud pump drive
motors.
Close the 4" discharge valve and open the 2" bleed off valve.
Connect charging hose to Dampner charging valve and Nitrogen cylinder valve.
When Dampner gauge shows desired charging pressure, close cylinder valve.
For best results, Dampner pre-charge pressure should be not more than 2/3 of
pump discharge pressure.
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Place on a sheet of plywood, situated on top of trip tank beside shaker box.
Remove metal from ditch magnet and place in sample container, use a small
piece of wood to scrape ditch magnet clean.
Reset ditch magnet in shaker box, ensuring that it is upright and in center of
flow line.
Mud logger takes the sample and cleans, dries and weighs it.
Senior Driller is responsible for recording, on a daily basis, the daily and
accumulative weights of the metal recovery in the daily Drilling Report.
Note: Ditch Magnet is cleaned on a twelve hour basis and recorded in the Daily
Drilling Report at the end of the day, unless Company Man requests otherwise.
33-PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING TONG DIES
Insert tong die removal tool at lower side of tong die and tap gently upward on
tong die tool with a hammer.
Remove tong die and clean area on tong with wire brush.
Inspect tong die area for damage and repair with file if necessary.
Insert new tong die in place and tap gently downward until tong die is in
position. Tong die tool may be required if tight.
Check all bolts have lock washer and are tight and replace as necessary.
Note:
Repeat above steps for each tong die changed out.
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Tie a piece of rope onto hammer wrench, at area closest to box end of wrench.
Ensure rope is thin enough to be easily griped and long enough to allow worker to
stand well clear of striking area.
Place wrench on nut, use a back up if necessary, place wrench so as to allow for
maximum travel when nut is hammered up.
Hold onto rope firmly and pull wrench tight on nut to eliminate any bounce
when it is struck, stand well off to side.
Using a hammer strike wrench at striking area, hammer up until wrench has
reached end of travel and can no longer be moved.
Remove wrench and place back at original point, inform worker using hammer
prior to placing hands on striking area.
Completely tighten all nuts on flange and double-check them before proceeding
to work on next flange to be tightened.
35-PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING PIPE SPINNER
Lead Floorman to ensure Gap between Front Rollers and Pipe being spun in is
set at 1/2".
Two Floormen to pull the Pipe Spinner onto the Pipe, by means of provided
handles.
Once Spinner has been pulled "FULLY" onto Pipe, Operator can then engage
Jaws.
Prior to spinning connection in, Operator should ensure that Co-Workers are
clear of Spinner Path to avoid being struck.
After connection is spun in, operator to release Jaws and Guide Spinner back
slowly to stop Spinner from swinging back toward Rotary Table.
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Lead Floorman to check all Grease fittings and ensure that they talk Grease.
Lead Floorman to check Spinner Oil is at the proper level and that there are no
Oil leaks.
When Kelly is removed from the String a Floormen will attach the Pull Back
Line above the lower Kelly Cock.
One Floorman at Rat Hole to give signals to the Tugger Operator and Driller.
Pull back Kelly with Air Tugger until directly over Rat Hole.
The Driller to slack off Block with one (man at Rat Hole to guide Kelly) until
Kelly is in Rat Hole halfway up lower Kelly Cock.
The Floorman to disconnect Pull Back Line from Kelly. Make sure Lower Kelly
Cock Remains closed while in Rat Hole.
Floorman to disconnect the Air Tugger and Stow Pull Back Line in proper place.
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When Kelly is removed from the string a floormen will attach the pull back line
above the lower Kelly cock.
One floorman at rat hole to give signals to the air winch operator and driller.
Pull back Kelly with air winch until directly over rat hole.
The driller to slack off block with one (man at rat hole to guide Kelly) until
Kelly is in rat hole halfway up lower Kelly cock.
The floorman to disconnect pull back Line from Kelly. Make sure lower Kelly
cock remains closed while in rat hole.
Floorman to disconnect the 2.2 air winch and stow pull back line in proper
place.
39-PROCEDURE FOR STABBING PIPE
All Floormen to watch Pipe while it is being picked up to avoid injury if Pipe
comes loose from hold back Rope.
When Pipe is stable the Floormen will slack off the Rope and grip the Pipe
above the Tool Joint.
The Floormen to hold Pipe Directly over Box in Slips with all Hands above the
tool Joint.
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A Roustabouts to install the Lifting Nubbin in the Drill Collar and roll the Collar
onto the Catwalk, making sure there is a steel protector on the Pin End. Install lifting
plug snugly into drill collar box and roll onto Catwalk.
Have a competent Floorman run the 5.5 ton Tugger down the V-Door and
shackle it to the lifting nubbin. Connect the 5.5 ton shackle to lifting nubbin.
When all Workers are clear of the Catwalk and V-Door Stairs, slowly lift the
Drill Collar up onto the V-Door. Watch closely that it doesn't slide off the Catwalk. If
it appears it may slide off, stop lifting and use the Forklift to center it on the Catwalk.
Once the Pin End is past the point of the Catwalk Stop Pins, stop lifting and
apply the Tugger Brake. The Tugger operator should remain at the Tugger Controls.
When Roustabouts are clear, the Tugger operator can slowly slack off the
Tugger until the Pin End rests against the stop.
Floorman to attach a Sling (7/8" or bigger) to the Blocks by opening the Hook and
lifting the Eye of the Sling over the Hook. Close the Hook and slide the Sling down
to the bottom of the Hook. Be sure the Blocks are turned to the back so that Sling
weight will be on the hook and not the Hook Latch Assembly.
Use the 1" Manila Rope on one V-Door post and run it across and double wrap
it on the opposite V-Door post to control the Collar when it comes up to the Floor.
Ensure the Rope is long enough to guide it to the Mousehole.
Use the 1" Manila Rope on one V-Door post and run it across and double wrap
it on the opposite V-Door post to control the Collar when it comes up to the Floor.
Ensure the Rope is long enough to guide it to the Mousehole.
Driller should raise the Blocks until the Sling is tight and then commerce to
slowly pick up the Drill Collar, making sure Catwalk and V-Door Stairs are clear of
personnel. Ensure one man is ready with the Rope to catch the Collar as it swings
onto the Floor.
Floorman to slowly let Drill Collar swing onto Floor by feeding off the Rope.
Before the Drill Collar is over the Mousehole, the Driller will raise the Collar
high enough to remove the Pin End protector while the Floorman holds the Rope fast
to keep it form moving.
A Floorman will remove the Pin End protector with his hands to the side. Not
underneath.
The Sling can then be unshackled and the lifting nubbin removed.
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Clean box and pin ends thoroughly with diesel and wash off with water.
Inspect box and pin for seal damage and abnormal thread wear.
Screw lifting nubbin into box end of drill pipe tight and attach the air hoist with
a shackle.
Roll drill pipe one to center of the catwalk and open the v-door gate.
Pick up the drill pipe slowly with 2.5 ton air winch. Only experienced personnel
are to operate air winch.
Do not stand on the catwalk as the drill pipe is being hoisted up the v-door.
Floormen to guide the drill pipe into position on the racking platform and
remove the thread protector. Ensure the drill pipe drift is recovered. Do not place
your hands under the protector as you remove the protector.
Floor men guide the drill pipe into the mousehole and operator of the air winch
to lower pipe slowly.
Carry the lifting nipple and drift down to the catwalk and prepare of the next
drill pipe.
NOTE: Do not tie the air winch to the lifting nubbin until you are ready to pick
up drill pipe.
42-PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING JARS
Before picking up the jar, the Assistant Driller measures and records the length
of the fish neck, mandrel and total tool length, measures and records the OD and ID
and thread size. Record the serial number and jar settings. Produce this record to the
driller so the driller can record the information on the BHA sheet. The assistant
driller's record can be brought down to the rig manager's office where it will be filed
in the BHA file.
Floormen, under the supervision of the driller to pick the jar up to the drill floor
using the air winch and a pickup nubbin securely screwed into the box end
connection, ensure a thread protector is on the pin end connection before picking up
the jar.
Once the jar is on the drill floor, the Floormen remove the pin end protector
before setting the jar into the mousehole. Floormen set the safety clamp on the jar
tightly to hold the jar into place in the mousehole.
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Floormen clean the box end threads on the jar and pin threads on the drill collar.
Driller inspects the thread and seal area of both tubulars. Apply thread dope and make
up connections. Remove the safety clamp and hoist jar from mousehole. Replace the
mousehole cover. Clean the pin end connection on the jar and box end connection on
the drill collar. Driller inspects the thread and seal area. Apply thread dope and make
up connection tightening the connection to the desired torque. Lower the string down
to the top connection and tighten the top connection to the desired torque.
Driller ensures the jar is placed in the right position according to the BHA.
Driller records the BHA weight below the jar and record in the IADC report.
Driller records daily the BHA rotating hours in the IADC report.
Driller inspects the mandrel area of the jar whenever there is a bit trip.
Notes:
Before picking up the shock sub, the assistant driller is to measure and record
the length of the fish neck, mandrel and total tool length, and to measure and record
the OD and ID and thread size. Record the serial number. Produce this record to the
driller so the driller can record the information on the BHA sheet. The assistant
driller's record can be brought down to the rig manager's office where it will be filed
in the BHA file.
Floormen with supervision of the driller to pick the shock sub up to the drill
floor using the air winch and a pickup nubbin securely into the box end connection,
ensure a thread protector is on the pin end connection before picking up the shock
sub.
Once the shock sub is on the drill floor, the floormen are to remove the pin end
drill collar, and the driller to inspect the thread and seal area of both tubulars. Apply
thread dope and make up connections. Remove the safety clamp and hoist shock sub
from mousehole. Replace the mousehole cover. Clean the pin end connection on the
shock sub and box end connection on the drill collar. Driller to inspect the thread and
seal area. Apply thread dope and make up connection tightening the connection to the
desired torque. Run the string down to the top connection and tighten the top
connection to the desired torque. Driller to ensure the shock sub is placed in the right
position according to the BHA.
Driller to record daily the BHA rotating hours in the IADC report.
Driller to inspect the mandrel area of the shock sub whenever there is a bit trip.
Notes:
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The Driller to locate bottom with low RPM and Max. 1-2000 LBS.
The Driller to work String upward to catch Junk that has been washed from
bottom.
Again tag bottom with low RPM and 1-2000 LBS, if no indication of further
Junk on bottom, drilling may resume, if not, follow above steps until bottom Hole is
clean.
Set again down on bottom lightly and start Rotary to drilling speed.
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The Driller will lower Blocks onto Floor and install Deflection Bar in front of
Pipe Guide.
The Floormen will install the kellycock with connection protector on Drill Pipe.
Reduce lowering speed to mode rate when 200 ft. before anticipated Survey
depth, continue lowering by free wheeling the wired rum and control with
Handbrake.
Install full Opening Safety Valve with Box End connection Wireline Entry
Guide.
Run Survey Barrel in Hole and reciprocate Drill String. Run in Hole at moderate
speed not to allow Slack on Wireline Drum. Have Wireline Cutter available on Drill
Floor ready for use if necessary.
If dropping Totco Survey, the Driller will check Overshot to ensure Latch is in
good working order, of okay drop Survey Barrel and reciprocate Drill String. When
Survey is to be recovered, run in with Overshot Latch and pull Survey Barrel to
surface.
The Driller to check No.1 and No.2 Mud Pump slow circulation rates.
The Derrick Man and Assistant Driller to check Surface Equipment for leaks.
The Decision will be made on information received by the Company Man and
Toolpusher.
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Confirm pressure loss with mud logger and record the amount of pressure loss.
Driller stops the rotary table and picks the drill string off bottom.
Assistant driller to check the mud pumps for any washouts or mechanical
problems. Check the relief lines for washes. Inspect the mud lines and manifold
system valves for washes.
Driller to stop mud pumps and isolate one pump by either closing the 4" valve
on the standpipe manifold or the 4" on the mud pump discharge line.
Driller runs the mud pump at the same SPM and records the circulating pressure.
Driller to repeat the above steps with the second pump and record the circulating
pressures.
Derrickman to take mud weights from the suction and flow line and report to the
driller.
Derrickman to inform the driller if any additives are being added to the active
system.
When the driller and assistant driller have confirmed that no surface equipment
problems are present, the driller can bring up the pump speed the same rate when
drilling and slowly going to bottom record the circulating pressure off bottom and
compare the circulating pressure when weight is increased on bottom.
If a down hole pressure loss is determined, driller to stop the mud pumps, flow
check, prepare a trip sheet, and proceed to hoist the drill string out of the hole wet.
Driller is not to rotate the drill string as he is pulling the drill string out of the
hole.
Driller to instruct the drill floor crew to watch carefully for any washes in the
drill pipe or BHA.
When a washout is detected, report and record the position in the string. Report
your findings to the rig manager and company man.
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Check handling equipment prior to pulling out of hole, Tong dies, Drill collar,
Stripper rubber and Drill pipe slips. Safety clamp, Mud pump alignment and hole fill
pump.
Driller to stop pumps diverts flow to trip tank and flow checks 15 minutes.
Assistant Driller to divert flow back to shakers. Driller and assistant driller to
pump slug. Driller to move pipe while pumping slug.
Driller racks back Kelly and turns blocks so elevators are facing the monkey
board.
Pull off bottom slowly watching for hole drag and swabbing. Hoist slowly the
first five stands and perform a flow check 15 minutes.
If no flow, continue to hoist to surface. With bit at surface, insure hole is full
and install hole cover.
Stop trip pump, close shear rams and visually check they are closed.
Driller to calculate total volume used for pulling out of hole and compare with
Exlog.
Change bits and prepare to run in hole. Open the shear rams.
If out of hole for an extended period of time the hole must be closely monitored
at all times through the trip tank.
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Driller to make up bit and run slowly through the BOP stack.
All BHA pins and boxes are to be cleaned, inspected and re-doped.
When driller is applying torque to the drill collars, the floormen are to stand
clear of the make up posts and snub lines.
Use the trip tank for running in hole and record volume on trip sheet.
When trip tank is full divert to shakers and pump out the trip tank. When trip
tank is empty, stop trip pump and divert flow back to trip tank. Continue running in
hole until trip tank is full again and repeat the process.
If any resistance while running in the hole, do not put any more than 10,000 LB
on bit. Pick up out of tight spot and pick up Kelly, Start pumps and wash or ream
through the tight spot.
When reaching bottom, Calculate the volume received back and checks with
Exlog their volume received back.
Pick up Kelly and break circulation while continuously working the drill string.
Wash or ream to bottom and wash on bottom if the previous bit had lost inserts.
52-POLICY FOR USING HIGH PRESSURE WASH GUN
Eye protection to be used when the Washgun is being used in confined work
area.
No personnel will go within 10 meters of the direction of the Spray from the
Washgun.
New personnel will only be allowed to use Washgun once they have proven
themselves knowledgeable and aware of the dangers of High Pressure Washgun.
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Driller to fill out Permit to Work form complete, have it signed by the
Toolpusher
Floormen to use caution when climbing the Derrick and attaching the Lanyard to
the Mast. Have an independent observer on Drill Floor Supervising the Floormen.
Once the Floormen have attached themselves with the Lanyard to the Mast and
attached the Cleaning Bucket to the Mast, the Floormen can proceed to clean.
Floormen to only clean the areas that are in safe reach and steady footing.
Floormen to safely descend from Mast when completed cleaning the Mast with
there Cleaning Buckets. Do not leave any Cleaning Buckets in the Mast.
When completed cleaning, the Driller can complete the Permit to work and have
the Toolpusher and Company Man sign off the Permit to Work.
54-PROCEDURE FOR WASHING DRILL FLOOR
Wash floor as much as possible towards rotary so as most of the mud will be
caught by mud catcher.
Do not wash towards drawworks, as you may get the brakes wet.
When done washing, squeegee as much of the excess water away as possible.
Truck stops off location and driver reports to company man and Toolpusher.
The mud engineer checks load (Toolpusher also checks loads periodically).
Forklift driver is instructed on the off loading of chemicals by the mud engineer
/ Toolpusher.
The mud engineer and forklift driver coordinate the separation of the dangerous
chemicals.
When the truck is off loaded company man / the mud engineer signs ticket.
Truck released.