Hands-on BOP Workshop
Lloyd’s Register Energy - Drilling
Training Academy
Thorough knowledge of the BOP and main drilling equipment is vital for safe,
efficient and trouble-free drilling.
The Hands-on BOP Workshop presents
the BOP and main drilling equipment
found on today’s surface rigs.
This highly informative workshop equips
candidates with overall knowledge of
drilling equipment, explains the most
common faults of BOPs on surface
rigs and introduces basic maintenance
procedures with a focus on safe working
practices.
Who should attend?
This workshop is aimed at the following
individuals working on land rigs, platform
rigs and jack-up rigs:
– roughnecks
– derrickmen
– (assistant) drillers
– toolpushers
– drilling supervisors
– maintenance supervisors
– rig managers
– (assistant) mechanics
Aims of the course
Upon completion of the Hands-on BOP
Workshop attendees will be able to:
– fully understand and explain the
operation of the main components of
well control equipment (ram- and
annular-type BOPs, gate valves, choke
and kill manifolds, diverters and
control systems)
– understand the basic API requirements
for well control equipment
– understand maintenance requirements
for well control equipment
– perform maintenance on ram-type
BOPs in a safe manner, as learned from
practical training on a surface ram BOP
in our workshop.
Workshop contents
Topics covered during this workshop
include:
– function, operation, inspection and
most common problems of:
• ram and annular preventers
• gate valves
• choke and kill manifolds
• hydraulic control units
• diverter systems
• coflexip hoses
– analysis of the configuration and
testing of the choke and kill manifold
– safe-working procedures and
requirements for pressure testing BOP
equipment
– recognizing symptoms which indicate
malfunctions or the need to inspect,
maintain or repair well control
equipment.
Working together
for a safer world
Structure
The workshop consists of three days of
interactive classroom sessions and a half
day of practical assignments.
In the practical session attendees have
the opportunity to measure cavities and
ram blocks and inspect several areas of
equipment. The classroom (theoretical)
sessions are structured to allow group
participation and discussion.
The workshop includes videos explaining
operational and maintenance procedures
and multiple photographic examples of
good and bad working practices. At the
end of each chapter of the course book,
homework is assigned which is discussed
during the next classroom session.
Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the Hands-
on BOP Workshop, attendees receive a
certificate of completion. This certificate is
valid for five years. Attendees who score
below 70% on the final exam receive a
certificate of attendance.
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Duration
Three and a half days, including a half
day dedicated to hands-on practice
Educational path
Participants who have completed the
Hands-on BOP Workshop and would like
to extend their knowledge further are
encouraged to attend other Lloyd’s
Register Energy - Drilling courses and
training programs.
Please contact us for additional
opportunities and training aimed at
personal career development.
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Energy?
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leading independent risk management
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clients’ quality, safety, environmental
and business performance. In choosing
Lloyd’s Register Energy, you are assured
of a service which provides:
– p ractical experience and expertise
in all aspects of the strategic and
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reliability, business and project risk
– access to multi-disciplinary teams
with competence across all aspects
of design, construction, risk
management, monitoring and
inspection
– a tailored and cost-effective solution
focused on your concerns and
enhancing your project, drawing on
our long experience and combined
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